Pimp my Playride...
For most of us gamers, video gaming is pretty much the same. We connect the console, we insert the game, we play the game, and that's about it. But for a few others, this is not enough. But some others need to take their console apart, rewire circuits, make a customized case, etc. Maybe they want to make it portable, or cooler, or simply for fun. But whatever reasons they may have, its a lot of fun to check them out (at least for me, and really hope that for you too...).
One of the most notorious console hackers/modifiers is Ben Heckendorn, most of the console hacks you'll see here are his designs. He is also the book author of "Hacking Video Game Consoles: Turn your old video game systems into awesome new portables". If interested, you may buy it on Amazon.com (the link is in the next module of this lens, as well as some other great console hacking books).
So here you will see many of these "console hacks", and a description of how they were created. Enjoy!
One of the most notorious console hackers/modifiers is Ben Heckendorn, most of the console hacks you'll see here are his designs. He is also the book author of "Hacking Video Game Consoles: Turn your old video game systems into awesome new portables". If interested, you may buy it on Amazon.com (the link is in the next module of this lens, as well as some other great console hacking books).
So here you will see many of these "console hacks", and a description of how they were created. Enjoy!
Contents at a Glance
Great Stuff on Amazon
Hacking Video Game Consoles: Turn your old video game systems into awesome new portables (ExtremeTech)
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/31/2009) 
Game Console Hacking: Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Game Boy, Atari, & Sega
Amazon Price: $29.82 (as of 12/31/2009)
Joe Grand's Best of Hardware, Wireless, and Game Console Hacking
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 12/31/2009)
Modern Console Hacks
By Ben Heckendorn
Here some console hacks for the most recent video game consoles:
Sony Playstation 3 Laptop
The Sony Playstation 3 Laptop (or Sony Playstation 3 Portable) was created by well-known console modifier Ben Heckendorn for Engadget.com. It was made with real PS3 inside parts, a high definition TFT display and custom-made laptop casing. It is fully functional and the PS3 controller connects via wi-fi. The laptop was sold on eBay last April for $9,051.00, which were donated to the National Cancer Coalition. You can check the eBay auction here.
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XBOX 360 Laptop
This is another Ben Heckendorn creation. It is very similar to the PS3 laptop above, and he has made 3 different versions. A real masterpiece.
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Wii Laptop
Yet another Ben Heck creation. Due to Wii hardware size, it is way smaller than the previous two. Cosmetically speaking, I liked the XBOX 360 and PS3 more, but this is really cool as well.
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Sony PS2 Portable
Another Ben Heck design (I'm becoming a fan of this guy). It was made with PS2 circuitry, a PSONE display and a portable DVD rechargeable battery.
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Sony Playstation 3 Laptop
The Sony Playstation 3 Laptop (or Sony Playstation 3 Portable) was created by well-known console modifier Ben Heckendorn for Engadget.com. It was made with real PS3 inside parts, a high definition TFT display and custom-made laptop casing. It is fully functional and the PS3 controller connects via wi-fi. The laptop was sold on eBay last April for $9,051.00, which were donated to the National Cancer Coalition. You can check the eBay auction here.
See Original Article
XBOX 360 Laptop
This is another Ben Heckendorn creation. It is very similar to the PS3 laptop above, and he has made 3 different versions. A real masterpiece.
See Original Article
Wii Laptop
Yet another Ben Heck creation. Due to Wii hardware size, it is way smaller than the previous two. Cosmetically speaking, I liked the XBOX 360 and PS3 more, but this is really cool as well.
See Original Article
Sony PS2 Portable
Another Ben Heck design (I'm becoming a fan of this guy). It was made with PS2 circuitry, a PSONE display and a portable DVD rechargeable battery.
See Original Article
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Retro Console Hacks
Designed by Ben Heckendorn
Here are some classic console hacks by Ben Heck. If you click on the "More Information" link, you will find a detailed parts list and "How To" so you can make your own:
Atari 2600 Portable (Hand-Built)
This beautiful electronic piece of art was made with a NES controller, a portable TV display, some common "Radio Shack" electronic parts, custom-made case, and internal parts from an Atari 2600 4-switch console.
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Atari 2600 Portable (CNC-Built)
This one was made with a PSONE controller, a portable TV display, a Sony camera battery pack and charger, common electronics components, customized case, and internal electronics parts from an Atari 2600 4-switch console.
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NES Portable (Hand-Built)
The cool hand-built NES Portable was made with a PSONE TFT Display, a generic battery pack/charger, common electronics components, custom-made case, and NES internal parts and controller.
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NES Portable (CNC-Built)
The CNC-built version of the NES Portable was made with a portable TV display, a generic battery pack/charger, common electronics components, custom-made case, and NES internal parts and controller.
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SNES Postable (Hand-Built)
This console hack was made with a portable PSONE TFT display, a generic battery pack/charger, common electronics components, customized case, and "1997
SNES Mini" internal parts and controller.
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SNES Portable (CNC-Built)
This SNES Portable was made with a portable TV display, a generic battery pack/charger, common electronics components, customized case, and "1997 SNES Mini" internal parts and controller.
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PSone Portable (Hand-Built)
This nice PSone Portable was made with a portable PSone display, a Sony camera battery pack/charger, common electronics components, custom-made case, and PSone internal parts and controller.
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PSone Portable (CNC-Built)
This second PSone Portable was made with a portable TV display, a Sony camera battery pack/charger, common electronics components, custom-made case, and PSone internal parts and controller.
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Atari 2600 Portable (Hand-Built)
This beautiful electronic piece of art was made with a NES controller, a portable TV display, some common "Radio Shack" electronic parts, custom-made case, and internal parts from an Atari 2600 4-switch console.
More Information
Atari 2600 Portable (CNC-Built)
This one was made with a PSONE controller, a portable TV display, a Sony camera battery pack and charger, common electronics components, customized case, and internal electronics parts from an Atari 2600 4-switch console.
More Information
NES Portable (Hand-Built)
The cool hand-built NES Portable was made with a PSONE TFT Display, a generic battery pack/charger, common electronics components, custom-made case, and NES internal parts and controller.
More Information
NES Portable (CNC-Built)
The CNC-built version of the NES Portable was made with a portable TV display, a generic battery pack/charger, common electronics components, custom-made case, and NES internal parts and controller.
More Information
SNES Postable (Hand-Built)
This console hack was made with a portable PSONE TFT display, a generic battery pack/charger, common electronics components, customized case, and "1997
SNES Mini" internal parts and controller.
More Information
SNES Portable (CNC-Built)
This SNES Portable was made with a portable TV display, a generic battery pack/charger, common electronics components, customized case, and "1997 SNES Mini" internal parts and controller.
More Information
PSone Portable (Hand-Built)
This nice PSone Portable was made with a portable PSone display, a Sony camera battery pack/charger, common electronics components, custom-made case, and PSone internal parts and controller.
More Information
PSone Portable (CNC-Built)
This second PSone Portable was made with a portable TV display, a Sony camera battery pack/charger, common electronics components, custom-made case, and PSone internal parts and controller.
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Cool Video Gaming T-Shirts!
Courtesy of CafePress.com
Triforce Ringer T
Price: 21.99
GameBoy Supra Knievel Ringer T
Price: 15.99
AFK Gold Black T-Shirt
Price: 22.00
Game Addict w/ Controller Fitted T-Shirt
Price: 18.99
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- Vincentfp Vincentfp Jul 30, 2008 @ 1:13 am
- This guy is really good at console hacks! Keep up the good work mate.
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