Handheld Console Systems?!

[Moviefan2k4]

This is, by far, the absolute most incredible gadget I have ever seen...

Check this out: 8 years ago, this guy nicknamed "Ben Heck" converted his Atari system to a custom-built handheld unit. Since then, he's "shrunk" the following consoles to miniature form: Nintendo 8-Bit, Super NES, N64, and even the original PlayStation! He's also converted both the Nintendo Wii and the XBox 360 into laptop forms; how cool is that?!

A short while ago, Benjamin J. Heckendorn (full name) published a book on the subject, appropriately titled Hacking Video Game Consoles. In it, he details all the above projects (with the exception of the laptops), and how to build your own. Since I'm a diehard classic gamer in need of a new creative hobby, I figured this would work as much as any. I haven't started yet, but it's something I look forward to.

With all this in mind, allow me to show a video I found from Brian "joedog86" Henderson on YouTube. Following in Mr. Heck's tech-skilled footsteps, Mr. Henderson's done his fair share of console "shrinkage". What do you guys think?

 

[Asteroid-Man]

NOICE! So good!

 

[nyxt]

They do look cool, although a bit on the huge side. I bet they are heavy too.

 

[The Geek Vault]

that's sick! Does he have any videos of the N64 one?

 

[Moviefan2k4]

that's sick! Does he have any videos of the N64 one?

Brian Henderson doesn't have an N64 portable listed on his page; however, I did find another fan who built one with a "Star Wars" motif. Here's the clip...

 

[Moviefan2k4]

They do look cool, although a bit on the huge side. I bet they are heavy too.

I don't know about the weight, but the size can only be reduced so far, due to the amount of rewired circuitry.

 

[The Geek Vault]

that's so wicked!