History of video games/Platforms/Cary42

History

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The Cary42 was made by artist Love Hultén as an art console around late 2017.[1] The system cost 2,599 Euros, or around $3,000 US Dollars at the time.[2]

50 consoles were made.[2][1]

Technology

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Compute

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The system has 16 gigabytes of storage built in to host 100 built in games.[1][3] Storage and games were expandable via a USB port.[1]

Electronics

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The system includes a 12" liquid crystal display.[3][1]

The system is powered with a DC power supply rated at 12 volts.[3]

Hardware

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The casing of the system is made of American walnut wood.[1]

The system weighs 3 kilograms (6.6 lb).[4]

References

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  1. a b c d e f Gartenberg, Chaim (31 October 2017). "The Cary42 is a gorgeous wooden arcade box for the extremely wealthy" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/10/31/16587388/love-hulten-cary42-arcade-emulator-hand-made-wood-design. 
  2. a b "Love Hulten Cary42 Console". uncrate.com. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  3. a b c "Love Hulten's Cary42 Is A Briefcase-Sized 2-Player Retro Arcade". HiConsumption. 2 November 2017. https://hiconsumption.com/love-hulten-cary42-briefcase-arcade-console/. 
  4. Davie, Leo (3 November 2017). "Love Hulten Cary42". The Coolector | Online Men's Lifestyle Magazine | Design, Gear & Fashion. https://www.thecoolector.com/love-hulten-cary42/.