Custom arcade cabinet puts games, projectors inside a work of art

JC Fletcher — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:00:00 EST

We fell for Love Hulten's R-KAID-6 device, a custom-designed MAME machine made of interlocking handcrafted wooden pieces, back in 2011.

Hulten has evolved the concept to add wireless controllers, a trackball accessory, and a built-in projector - all still encased in a custom, decorated wooden case that allows the joysticks to be stored on top.

Hulten's designs show us what it looks like when game machines are designed not for efficiency by engineers, but for beauty by artisans. The result turns out to be pretty efficient in its own way.

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R-Kaid 6 console is impossibly classy

JC Fletcher — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:15:00 EST

Finally, a console you wouldn't want to hide inside a cabinet under your TV. Love Hulten's R-Kaid-6 is a beautiful custom-made wooden console that sort of resembles an Octorok.

Unlike those weak Zelda enemies (as far as we know!) the R-Kaid-6 is built for MAME, with the Maximus Arcade interface installed, two custom-built joysticks that fit into a recess at the top when not in use, and a glowing red light at the front.

It's highly unlikely you'll be able to get one of these for your home. While Hulten's website notes that some works are for sale, there's no indication as to whether this is one of them, and it's not exactly mass-produced anyway.

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