Pizza Hut Unveils 3D-Printable PIZZAWARMR: A PlayStation 5-Powered Pizza Warmer

Pizza Hut has come up with an intriguing way to blend the enjoyment of their classic cheesy delights with the excitement of console gaming. Meet the PIZZAWRMR—a clever creation designed to rest on top of your Sony PlayStation 5, keeping your pizza hot while you tackle those intense gaming sessions. What’s fascinating is that it’s not something you’ll find on store shelves or in a promotional lottery. Instead, Pizza Hut Canada is generously offering the 3D printing files for free to anyone interested. All you need to do is sign up to download, tweak, and eventually print your own PIZZAWRMR.

Taking design cues from Pizza Hut’s iconic red roof, the PIZZAWRMR opens much like a laptop, making it easy to snag a slice while gaming. According to the folks at Pizza Hut, the warmer is spacious enough to hold several slices. Using the console’s hot exhaust, the PIZZAWRMR cleverly redirects this heat to keep your pizza toasty. In the words of Pizza Hut’s marketing team, this is all part of applying “science and engineering for the greater good.”

The download package from Pizza Hut Canada includes STL files and a detailed PDF guide. You’ll find 3D printer files for components like the body, stand, and lid, all designed with specific dimensions in mind. The guide notes that this setup is tailored specifically to fit consoles with rear vents measuring 11.7 x 1.31 inches. Your 3D printer will also need a preparation area of at least 15 x 15 inches, which means not all printers will be compatible unless you decide to break the model into smaller pieces. Consider options like the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max, the Prusa XL, or perhaps the Elegoo Orange Storm Giga?

Assembling the PIZZAWRMR does require some thought to ensure your console remains free from crumbs and greasy fingerprints. Pizza Hut recommends lining the warmer with a 34 x 23 x 2.5 cm foil tray to avoid any potential mess. Interestingly, they’ve switched to using the metric system just for this step—maybe it’s a nod to their Canadian base. Once set, initiate your gaming to heat up the PIZZAWRMR before placing your pizza slices inside. Pizza Hut assures that their medium-sized slices should fit perfectly.

Taking a cue from others in the fast food industry eager to cater to the gaming crowd, Pizza Hut’s effort isn’t unprecedented. Who can forget KFC’s KFConsole in 2020? Initially a playful jest, it transformed into a genuine partnership with Intel, resulting in a console that could also warm chicken tenders as you gamed.

Fast food companies continue to explore creative avenues like these to engage with the vibrant gaming community. It’s a playful, yet surprisingly practical innovation making waves among food and game lovers alike.