The Fellow Espresso Series 1 machine can run the 1993 classic Doom on its small circular display screen. Reddit user FullExtraction demonstrated the feat, mapping the espresso machine's brew button to movement and its steam button to firing weapons in the first-person shooter.
The discovery highlights the continued cultural phenomenon of running Doom on unconventional hardware. Since its 1993 release, the game has become a benchmark for programmers testing whether various devices can execute the title, from calculators to smartwatches to coffee makers.
The Fellow Espresso Series 1 features a touchscreen interface designed for controlling espresso brewing parameters. The machine's processing power and screen apparently proved sufficient to emulate or port Doom's relatively modest technical requirements by modern standards.
FullExtraction's demonstration emerged on Reddit's espresso community, where coffee enthusiasts and hardware hackers frequently share modifications and discoveries about espresso machines. The post gained traction as an example of creative hardware repurposing.
This is not the first time Doom has appeared on unlikely devices. The game's source code release and portable design have made it a popular target for developers seeking to prove a system's capabilities. Previous ports have run on devices ranging from pregnancy test screens to automobile infotainment systems.
The Fellow Espresso Series 1 remains primarily marketed as a home espresso machine for coffee preparation. Whether running Doom affects the machine's coffee-making functionality remains unclear from available information.