Pizza Hut’s Innovative PIZZAWARMR: Using Your PlayStation 5’s Heat to Keep Pizza Hot, Available for Free 3D Printing

Pizza Hut has taken the bold step of merging two beloved worlds: carb-rich, cheesy delights and console gaming, with the introduction of the PIZZAWRMR. This clever device sits snugly atop your Sony PlayStation 5, ensuring your go-to comfort food stays deliciously warm while you dive into your gaming adventures. But here’s the twist—it’s not something you can buy or win. Instead, Pizza Hut Canada is generously offering the 3D printing files for free, inviting tech enthusiasts to download, tweak, and print to their heart’s content.

The design of the PIZZAWRMR pays homage to the iconic red roof of Pizza Hut’s establishments. It features a lid that opens like a laptop, making it super easy to grab a slice mid-game. According to Pizza Hut, the device can hold a generous number of slices, and it cleverly uses the console’s hot exhaust to keep them warm—a brilliant example of how “science and engineering” can serve our snacking needs, as the marketing team proudly states.

Once you sign up for the download, you’ll receive an archive packed with STL files and a handy PDF guide. These files include the necessary components like the body, left stand, lid, and manifold that you’ll need to print your very own PIZZAWRMR. It’s important to note, though, that it’s specifically crafted for consoles with rear ventilation measuring 11.7 x 1.31 inches. As for your 3D printer, you’ll need one with a sizable bed, at least 15 x 15 inches, to bring this pizza warmer to life. If your printer doesn’t meet these specs, you might consider cutting the model, or perhaps using a larger printer like the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max or Prusa XL.

Now, before you get too excited about sliding that pizza onto your console, there are some precautions to keep in mind. To shield your precious gaming equipment from pizza crumbs and greasy stains, Pizza Hut suggests using a foil tray. They recommend a 34 x 23 x 2.5cm tray for best results.

Interestingly, Pizza Hut veers into metric for the foil tray dimensions, possibly a nod to their Canadian roots. The final step in their guide is straightforward: fire up a game to preheat the PIZZAWRMR, then slide in your pizza slices. For the best fit, opt for medium-sized slices.

This isn’t Pizza Hut’s first foray into quirky gamer marketing. Back in 2020, KFC pulled a similar stunt with their KFConsole. Initially a playful idea, it turned into a reality—a console with a drawer to keep fried chicken warm, powered by Intel NUC.

In a world where fast food chains embrace innovative marketing strategies, PIZZAWRMR is just the latest in a line of intriguing projects aimed at the gaming community. Who knew pizza and gaming could come together so seamlessly? Keep an eye out for their livestream at the end of the month to witness the PIZZAWRMR in action!