techspot Modder creates PlayStation 2 handheld using original console hardware

[UltraMega]

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With renewed determination, GingerOfOz set about shrinking down the donor PS2’s motherboard as much as possible. He turned to the Internet and found a handy PS2 trimming guide, but his first attempt resulted in disaster. Round two fared much better, allowing him to move forward with other elements of the build, like the 3D-printed shell.

Modder creates custom PlayStation 2 handheld using original console hardware

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The journey started a few years back when GingerOfOz purchased a used PlayStation 2 on eBay. Having recently completed a portable Wii build, the modder intended to...

 

PS2 Eclipse — GingerOfMods

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Just some entertainment news. With the Steam Deck being announced and the Switch being so successful, seeing this got me thinking; I bet if Sony released a Switch-like device that could natively play PS2 and Vita games while having a little extra power for new game to be made for it, I bet it would sell really well.  

Edited August 6, 2021 by UltraMega

[ENTERPRISE]

That is super impressive. The amount of work and commitment is awesome. I wonder if they will make these for others or provide DIY kits.

[UltraMega]

37 minutes ago, ENTERPRISE said:

That is super impressive. The amount of work and commitment is awesome. I wonder if they will make these for others or provide DIY kits.

IDK about this one specifically but there are lots of DYI kits for handhelds like it. 

[Diffident]

You can do just about anything with a 3D printer and a Raspberry Pi with RetroPie.

[funguseater]

On 08/08/2021 at 06:31, Diffident said:

You can do just about anything with a 3D printer and a Raspberry Pi with RetroPie.

Yeah, but this has actual PS2 boards in there. It is a great example of what Sony could have done with the hardware they had, so long ago.