It does not get more retro than a PlayStation 4 with real wood accents (update)

The folks over at Toast sent Polygon an email about their latest product, real wood veneers for the already striking PlayStation 4. Many here scoffed, but I for one deeply miss my wood-paneled Xbox 360 and, before that, my Intellivision. So yeah, I said with a pang of nostalgia, send 'em along.

My 2-year old had already drawn on my console in yellow crayon, after all, so what did I have to lose?

I forgot about that email for the better part of a week until last night, when the postman delivered to me a slim envelope. Inside, a set of 10 thin walnut panels, some alcohol prep wipes and detailed instructions. I was a little dubious at first, but due to the precise laser cuts, the panels went on quite easily. I was done in about 20 minutes.

The result is a one-of-a-kind piece, all cut from the same panel of genuine wood veneer. Each of Toast's appliques is created in such a way that the grain lines up, wrapping the entire device in a continuous, flowing pattern. There is no panel for the bottom, which makes some vertical installations problematic, but Toast did make the effort to laser-cut the PS4 logo straight through. Also, their own logo — which is featured on the top panel — is inconspicuous.

For the gamer who already has everything, this is a pretty slick gift at $59. They're also available in ash, bamboo and ebony. For a nominal upcharge, they'll even custom-engrave them.

Oh, and they're made by hand in Portland, Oregon. Because of course they are.

Update: There's an Xbox One version as well.