New $50k electric car spotted playing Contra on its brake lights

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People have always been resourceful when it comes to gaming, finding ways to play on all sorts of devices. From fridges and LEGO Game Boys to printers and calculators, if something has a screen, someone’s probably tried to make a game for it. And now, they’ve even managed to do it with car brake lights.

So, cars are becoming way more than just transportation these days – they’re turning into full-on entertainment centers! As a gamer, I’m loving it. You’re starting to see gaming everywhere in cars now – screens for passengers in the back, the ability to charge your consoles while you drive, and even official gaming setups are becoming common. I was really excited to hear that Xbox teamed up with LG to bring cloud gaming to cars. That means passengers can actually stream full games right on the in-car displays! It’s a game changer, literally.

However, one driver has really gone above and beyond. Rather than using the dashboard or the rear seat screen, they chose to play the game Contra on their car’s rear brake display.

Fan spotted playing Contra on their car’s brake light

A video shared on Reddit displays the classic 8-bit run and gun game appearing where the brake lights usually are. The vehicle is an MG IM6, an electric SUV that already features several interactive displays, including the brake lights themselves.

Playing Contra on your rear break display. Fun fact, Contra is actually one of the hardest games to play if not for the cheat.
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Contra is notoriously difficult. Originally released in the late 80s, it’s well-known for its quick pace, unforgiving gameplay, and the need for incredibly fast reflexes. One small error can end your game, making it challenging even when played normally. Watching someone play it while riding in a vehicle makes you wonder: is it a live playthrough or simply a pre-recorded video?

The video is unclear. It might be a repeating loop shown on the screen. However, if it’s happening live, it’s a remarkably skillful alteration. Getting Contra to run on a brake signaling system would require precise coordination of the controls, video feed, and refresh rates – all on equipment that wasn’t designed for gaming. It’s a complex undertaking.

People immediately responded to the impressive feat, and one comment perfectly captured the excitement: “I would buy that car just for that feature.”

Whether it’s genuine or not, it’s definitely a cool capability, and anyone playing Contra in their car is probably having a good time. However, the important thing to ask is: can it run Crysis?

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2025-10-03 13:49