October 19, 2009 10:25 AM PDT
PS3 mod makes for unique laptop
(Credit:
Benjamin Heckendorn)
The original PlayStation 3 was one huge machine, and modding it into a laptop was probably unsuitable. But when the smaller PS3 Slim came about, modder extraordinaire Ben Heckendorn decided this was the right time to change his gaming console into a portable.
Granted you'll probably need a large backpack to transport the unit, and it does not sport a battery pack. Nonetheless, it's impressive how he managed to integrate an HD-ready 17-inch display into the gaming console. Heck claims he could have made it smaller but wanted to keep the screen size usable. Check out a video of his laptop/gaming console mod below.
(Source: Crave Asia via Gizmodo)
All that's missing is an HDMI output so that I can see and hear the games on larger monitors or TVs when I'm at home or at a friends house. A complete 15-20 pound portable game system would be well worth the price when on travel for training and meetings; or even to take to when traveling during the holidays. I can sit in the corner at the in-laws and have my own entertainment or plug-in to a the closest TV to share the fun.
Why aren't these companies offering portability like this? The utility would definitely outweigh the cost.
just wanted to do a slim as well
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- by kairii99 October 25, 2009 1:20 PM PDT
- DUDE I would buy one of these as a second PS3 in a heartbeat! Somebody make this happen!!! (Or ben you can tell us where to bid on that one.)
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