It's quaint by the standards of the modern gamer, but the OriginX cabinet from Swedish designer Love Hulten is a throwback to the gaming standards of over 40 years ago. The new, handmade arcade cabinet plays classic games from generations past like Metal Slug, Gauntlet, and Contra, but consumers will equally appreciate it for its luxuriously faithful vintage detailing.
The OriginX is directly inspired by Atari's original Pong cabinet. That 1972 creation featured rich wood paneling, a bright yellow face, and smoothly angled lines. Love Hulten's OriginX is clearly indebted to that design, but it makes some crucial modern changes. First, the new machine has a large, 19-inch 4:3 LCD monitor, and it also comes with a USB jack that lets users upload up to 10,000 game emulations of their choice.
Image Credit: Love Hulten
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Handmade Arcade Consoles
- Opportunity for artisans and designers to create unique and nostalgic gaming experiences.
- Retro Gaming
- Growing market demand for vintage gaming experiences and products.
- Personalized Emulation
- Customizable gaming consoles with the ability to upload and play thousands of game emulations.
Sectors Adopting This
- Artisan Crafts
- Artisans can capitalize on the demand for handmade retro arcade consoles by offering unique and customized designs.
- Gaming
- The gaming industry can cater to the growing market for retro gaming experiences by developing and providing classic game collections and consoles.
- Technology
- The technology industry can benefit from producing personalized emulation devices that allow users to play a wide range of classic games.
