We all have our preferred Switch gaming environments. Some swear by handheld play at all times while others will have the system docked on the big screen whenever they can. Then there's a preference of equipment: Joy-Con in a grip, a Hori Split Pad, a Pro controller — the possibilities are endless. And then there are the ones you can make yourself, as demonstrated splendidly by redditor biz101782's latest build: a custom Mario Kart arcade-style cabinet.
This monster build was spotted by Nintendo Wire, who shared the results of Biz's excellent work.
Combining a Switch system and monitor with a gaming simulator chair and steering wheel set, it looks pretty comprehensive. But the real joy of this build is the casing, which takes the aesthetic of a classic arcade machine and brings it into the home. From the mushroom-decorated woodwork to the authentic neon sign on top, Biz's work takes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's anti-grav racing to a whole new level — even if it does somewhat lose the console's portability. And we don't think it goes upside down.
Thinking of putting one of these together yourself? Biz makes it clear that all you will need is 'Wood, paint, vinyl wrap, TV, and some creative thoughts.' Oh, and let's not forget carpentry skills and the 50 hours required to put everything together. Maybe we'll save this home build for another time.
As glimpsed in the picture above, this isn't the only arcade cabinet that Biz has assembled. Sitting at the back of the room we can see a customised take on the X-Men arcade game, too, which has been modified to suit 4-player capacities. As if we weren't envious enough!
What do you think of this Mario Kart setup? Let us know in the comments below!
[source reddit.com, via nintendowire.com]
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Umm… please and thank you!?
They've done a great job there! Nice one.
(All that effort and you take a photo with all the cables on show though?!)
Reminds me of those Mario Kart arcade games.
Should have used the official MK8 steering wheel, it would fit the style more
Simulator chair? LOL That's not cheap.
That xmen cab looks weird. Like they took part of the six player version and merged it with the 4 player version. Unless that is a 4 player version I have never seen before.
This is pretty cool, those kids are lucky!
Sidenote: Tbh I thought they'd port Mario Kart Arcade GP to Switch in lieu of MK9 probably being a ways off still. It'd be nice if they add some courses from that game in the DLC pack as well since that game isn't super accessible being in arcades only.
... Wun can only hope.
That child's nose is almost touching the screen.
I've seen something very similar by someone modding a arcade, one up seated cabinet with a vinyl kit, a PC and a 32-in 4K monitor.
I might try something like this for my arcade modding channel
Great work. Personally, I'd like an authentic pinball machine in my living room, if only I had the budget and space for one. Also, my toddlers would probably destroy it like the Jawas that they are.
this person is living the dream 😎
@wuntyme8 Yes, this would be really good. I don't think it will happen though. 1. I worry that the arcade game's content is exclusive and 2. If Wave 1 is anything to go by, it seems very likely that everything is coming from Mario Kart Tour.
This article has a brilliant overview of everything that's in Tour that has yet to come across to MK8 and it's difficult to argue against the whole lot slotting into those remaining waves very neatly!
Spoiler Warning - the linked article is very likely to contain all the future DLC tracks.
https://mariopartylegacy.com/2022/02/every-course-track-in-the-mario-kart-8-dlc-deluxe-pack-so-far/
What I would love to do, would be to take that setup, but instead of connecting it with a Switch, connect it with a hacked Wii U as it can play the vast majority of all Mario Kart games without issue: Super, 64, Double Dash, Super Circuit, Wii, DS, 8, GP, and GP 2.
Ha! Nice! My only nitpick is, you can't play with others.
Man, that's one rad arcade machine!
Wish I had the space for something like that myself, but considering it's an apartment, well... Tough luck, I suppose!
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