A Mario Kart Fan Creates Cardboard Mario Kart 8: The Mario Kart series is still one of the most popular and successful worldwide. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe recently became the series’ best-selling game, with over 160 million copies sold worldwide. Imagine driving a kart from a video game in real life, and one inventive fan did just that.
DanCreator’s latest video has gone viral. DanCreator transforms cardboard into a Mario Kart arcade machine and a driveable kart in the video. These products’ functioning is astounding, but their visual appearance maybe even more so.
DanCreator begins off by developing a Nintendo Labo-style Mario Kart arcade game. The concept includes an actual accelerator pedal that uses the Joy-Con and a cardboard wheel that uses another Joy-Con for steering.
On the other hand, the large arcade base that houses the TV and Switch is part of the design. Colors, speakers connected to the chair, LED lights, and the YouTuber adds more.
A Mario Kart Fan Creates Cardboard Mario Kart 8
As stunning as the Mario Kart arcade machine is, DanCreator outdoes himself by demonstrating a driveable kart. The YouTuber uses inflatable pool tubes and a vacuum to produce a hovering look. The kart’s base is pool tubes and plywood, but the rest is cardboard.
DanCreator upgrades the kart with LED lights and more. Finally, the cardboard kart is tested in a vast gym, where it seems to float.
The video has over 1.5 million views on YouTube, and the comments are full of Nintendo fans who want their cardboard karts.
DanCreator’s cardboard arcade machine appears to be a great way to experience Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s new DLC. And while the drivable machine lacks functionality, it is visually striking.
DanCreator’s creation isn’t the first to merge Labo-like cardboard and Mario Kart. Nintendo’s fanbase is a creative bunch. It’s no surprise that Mario and co. Constantly inspire fans to produce real-life masterpieces.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is now available on Switch.
