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We've seen portable N64s before, but none were at the level of [Bungle]'s oversized N64 controller casemod. Instead of the usual 'sanding Bondo and gluing styrene' method we've seen in other casemods, [Bungle] decided to make a silicone mold with a positive master. Not only did [Bungle] end up with a case indistinguishable from something produced in a factory, but the molding process left … [Read more...]
[Parker] emailed us today to show off his latest NES portable build. This time he's using the standard "top loader" NES instead of the typically used NES on a chip. This is pretty cool since the NES on a chip has compatibility issues with some games. For the screen, he uses a common PSone screen with a slight power modification. From the factory, the screen takes 7.4 V and converts it down to 5V … [Read more...]
We really love when friendly competition leads to excellent hacking. Not too long ago, we showed you a nicely done Sega Genesis portable put together by console hacker [Downing] who challenged fellow hacker [EVIL NOD] to a build off. The two were hacking Sega consoles, [Downing’s] for personal use, while [EVIL NOD] was working on a commissioned build. As you might have guessed, [Downing] … [Read more...]
[David] recently wrote us to share the portable Nintendo 64 he constructed with the help of the friendly people over at the ModdedbyBacteria forums. We are no strangers to N64 portables, as you may have noticed, but this one was just too good to pass up. Sheathed in a metallic blue case, this console is an instant standout among the other portable N64 mods we have seen. As you would expect, he … [Read more...]
Like many people [Kyle] loves the Nintendo 64 and decided he wanted a portable version of his beloved console so he could play games while on the move. One year, two PSOne screens, and three N64 consoles later, his vision is complete. A Game Boy Advance travel case was gutted and used to house the console, hence the "N64 Advance" moniker. Like many others, his project uses a PSOne screen for … [Read more...]
[Phil] over at Retroleum has cobbled together a clean, well put together laptop based entirely around a Zilog Z80 microprocessor and a pair of Spartan II FPGAs. These FPGAs allow him to reduce the number of devices on his board, and therefore cut his production cost as well as device size. He even managed to integrate a salvaged PSOne screen. The laptop comes complete with [Phil]'s own Homebrew OS … [Read more...]
[Lovable Chevy] finished her portable build, ending up with a handheld that takes both SNES and NES cartridges. We've got to say congratulations on reaching the finish line as her first build log post was in March of '08. But it was worth the wait. The little device, which is a mash-up of the hardware from a Retro Duo along with a PSone screen and 4250 mAh battery, looks quite nice thanks to her … [Read more...]
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