Rolls-Royce builds an 8-bit-themed Ghost with a ‘Pixel Blaster’ star ceiling
Published on Nov 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody
Last updated on Nov 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
The Rolls-Royce Ghost Gamer is debuting with an 8-bit theme and Pixel Blaster lighting that pulls directly from early arcade games.
You might not imagine retro gaming hardware and Rolls-Royce going hand-in-hand, but that’s exactly what the luxury brand is delivering.
From the exterior paintwork to the hand-crafted interior, Rolls-Royce has created a truly one-off vehicle unlike anything else on the road.
And it’s packed with Easter Eggs.
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Inside the 8-bit Ghost Gamer
Rolls-Royce says the Ghost Gamer started with a review of arcade cabinet art, game manuals and sprite sheets from early titles.
These sources guided the Salamanca Blue and Crystal over Diamond Black paint combination used on the Rolls-Royce exterior.
A Cheeky Alien coachline sits on each side, created from 89 hand painted squares designed to match the look of 8-bit graphics.
Black Badge wheels and an illuminated Pantheon Grille complete the configuration chosen for the Ghost Gamer.
The cabin continues the 8-bit approach with Black and Casden Tan upholstery.
Player One and Player Two labels appear on the front seats in a pixel style font, and the Cheeky Alien design is repeated on the headrests.
A hand painted lunar scene sits between the rear seats, paired with stainless steel spacecraft positioned above the artwork.
Rolls-Royce produced several paint tests before finalising the colours.
Additional references are placed throughout the cabin, including metal inlays on the picnic tables and engraved shapes inside the vents.
Pixel Blaster lights shape the Rolls-Royce atmosphere
The Pixel Blaster Starlight Headliner uses 80 fibre optic lights arranged as small spacecraft.
Rolls-Royce modified the Shooting Star feature to create short pulses that resemble basic laser effects seen in early arcade games.
The Laser Base Illuminated Fascia places 85 stars into the outline of a spacecraft that appears against a surrounding pattern on the dashboard.
Treadplates display 8-bit prompts such as Press Start and Level Up when the doors open, adding another retro gaming element to the Ghost Gamer.
The mix of 8-bit artwork, Pixel Blaster lighting and arcade influenced graphics places the Rolls-Royce Ghost Gamer within a broader shift among buyers who collect items linked to early digital culture.
Rolls-Royce noted rising interest in gaming history among its newer clients, and the Ghost Gamer shows how these themes are being requested in Bespoke commissions.
Similar influences are expected to appear in future builds as this trend continues.
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Callum Tokody is a content writer at Supercar Blondie, where he covers the latest in the automotive world with a focus on design and performance. With a background in automotive journalism, he has contributed to a range of publications in Australia and the UK. In addition to his writing, Callum also heads up PR and communications, helping to build and strengthen partnerships within the industry. Outside of work, he’s a design enthusiast with a soft spot for anything with a V8 and a good story.
