**BREAKING: Local Man Sets New World Record for Most Video Game Consoles Hooked Up to a Single TV, Neighbors Baffled**
In a jaw-dropping display of gaming excess, 32-year-old John Smith of suburban Anytown, USA, has successfully connected an astonishing 444 video game consoles to a single television, shattering the previous record by a whopping 300 consoles.
Eyewitnesses claim that the TV, a modest 85-inch 4K behemoth, was barely able to contain its excitement as it struggled to process the sheer amount of pixelated chaos being thrown at it. The consoles, which included a staggering array of vintage and modern systems, such as the original Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation 5, and even a few rare imports from Japan, were carefully arranged in a sprawling, multi-tiered console farm that dominated the entire living room.
“I just wanted to see if it was possible,” a beaming Smith explained in an interview, surrounded by blinking screens and the faint scent of burnt circuitry. “I mean, who needs a social life when you can have 444 consoles hooked up to one TV?”
As news of the record-breaking feat spread, curious onlookers began to gather outside Smith’s residence, mesmerized by the mesmerizing spectacle of blinking lights, pulsating gameplay, and what appeared to be a gentle haze of smoke emanating from the TV.
“It was like nothing I’ve ever seen before,” said neighbor Jane Doe. “I mean, I’ve seen some weird stuff in my time, but this was like a video game-fueled fever dream come to life. I half expected to see a giant, pixelated dragon burst out of the TV and start roaring at the neighborhood.”
When asked about the potential health risks associated with prolonged exposure to 444 consoles, Smith simply shrugged and said, “Hey, I’m pretty sure I’ve got a PhD in gaming at this point. Besides, I’ve got a team of highly trained gamers on standby to help me troubleshoot any issues that may arise.”
As the Guinness World Records officials arrived on the scene to verify the record, Smith proudly displayed his console collection, which included:
* 100 Nintendo Entertainment Systems
* 50 PlayStation 5s
* 20 Xbox Series X’s
* 10 Sega Dreamcasts
* 5 Virtual Boy consoles (which, Smith admitted, “were a bit of a regret”)
When asked what his next project would be, Smith grinned mischievously and said, “I’m thinking of hooking up 1000 smartphones to a giant screen. Or maybe building a giant, robotic gaming chair that shoots laser beams. The possibilities are endless!”
The TV, which has been nicknamed “The Beast,” is expected to remain operational for the foreseeable future, entertaining (or traumatizing) anyone who dares to sit through the sensory overload.
