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'This Will Be in My Dreams': Walking Game Consoles → A 'Shocking Scene' of Them Smashing Into Each Other is Called 'The Real Next-Gen Console War'
Game consoles shuffle around, bumping into each other—a bizarre scene posted on social media that instantly went viral. What exactly is going on here?
The Next-Gen Console War (Physical)
From a post by @tomorrow56
The scene depicted was one of nostalgic game consoles seemingly battling for supremacy. Social media users were delighted, with comments like, "So cute...," "This is the stuff of dreams," and "This is the *real* next-gen console war." The post also drew numerous comments from overseas.
Creator tomorrow56: "I was surprised that young people found it so interesting."
The creator of these “walking game consoles” is tomorrow56. The work, aptly named “Rise Up! Next-Gen Console Showdown (Physical),” was exhibited at “NT Sapporo mini,” a showcase for “monozukuri” (making things) enthusiasts held as part of the Sapporo urban festival “NoMaps2024” in September 2024. The shocking sight of it stopped many visitors in their tracks.
We spoke with the creator, tomorrow56, to find out what inspired him to create this piece.
“I originally built a quadrupedal walking unit as a hobby. I got my hands on a junked Sega Saturn, so I mounted it on the unit and took it to an exhibition. It was more popular than I expected, and people who saw it asked, ‘Aren't you going to make other consoles walk?’ That led to the idea of a ‘next-gen console war,’ so I made the PlayStation next.”
He received feedback from people who actually controlled them, saying, “The Sega Saturn is stronger than the PlayStation (lol).” He added, “Also, I was surprised by how much young people seemed to enjoy playing with it. That was unexpected.”
He Even Built His Own 3D Printer! He Takes Apart Gadgets and Shares His Findings
tomorrow56 regularly takes apart gadgets and shares the process online. His recent teardown of this USB charger garnered hundreds of likes, showing the trust he has earned among gadget enthusiasts.
From a post by @tomorrow56
His dedication is such that he even built his own 3D printer. He used that printer to create these kanji earrings.
His homemade 3D printer
Kanji earrings he says he made for 'some reason'
An Event Venue Brimming with Humor and a Love for Making Things
“NT Sapporo mini” was held over two days
The “NT Sapporo mini” event where this work was displayed is a festival of electronics and craftsmanship, and it featured numerous other creations. The venue was bustling with attendees, enjoying a wide variety of exhibits, from humorous pieces to seriously high-quality technical displays. If this project caught your eye, why not visit the next time it's held?
(Image credit: tomorrow56 / NT Sapporo)
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