YouTuber Builds a Portable PS2 With Duct Tape and Hot Glue
The project shows that a functional portable PS2 can be built with low-cost materials and no custom fabrication, relying on the modder's circuit knowledge and willingness to sacrifice polish.
Reporting from 1 sources: Game Spark.
James, a modder who previously made a portable Xbox, has built a working portable PlayStation 2. He stripped a slim PS2 of unnecessary parts, cut the controller in half, and assembled the screen, battery, and shell using hot glue and duct tape. The exposed disc can fly off during use, but the console runs games.
James, a modder known for a previous portable Xbox build, has turned a slim PlayStation 2 into a handheld console using hot glue and duct tape. The video shows him removing unneeded internal components, cutting the controller in half, and wiring an LCD panel and battery directly to the board. The final exterior is entirely duct tape, leaving the disc drive exposed. The disc can detach and fly off during play, which James treats as part of the design. Despite the rough appearance, the console boots and runs games normally, suggesting the modder's electrical work is sound. James's channel features other console modifications and hardware introductions.
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