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Rolls-Royce Unveils One-Off Black Badge Ghost Gamer Inspired by 8‑Bit Arcade Culture

The commission channels early video game nostalgia to demonstrate how pop-culture collecting is reshaping ultra-luxury personalization.

Overview

  • The Bespoke Black Badge Ghost was created for a tech entrepreneur and is the marque’s first commission explicitly rooted in arcade gaming culture.
  • Exterior details include a two‑tone Salamanca Blue and Crystal over Diamond Black finish and a hand‑painted “Cheeky Alien” coachline made of 89 3×3 mm pixels.
  • The “Pixel Blaster” Starlight Headliner features 80 bitmapped battlecruisers with a reprogrammed Shooting Star effect that simulates laser fire.
  • Interior touches range from “Player 1–4” seat embroidery and illuminated treadplates reading PRESS START, LOADING…, LEVEL UP and INSERT COIN to a hand‑painted lunar battle scene and a “Laser Base” illuminated fascia.
  • Mechanical specifications match the Black Badge Ghost’s 6.75‑liter twin‑turbo V12 with roughly 591–592 hp, pricing was not disclosed, and the one‑off is expected to remain in private hands after its November 19 reveal.