SNES modded into handheld by Ben Heck forum member

Sure, you've seen the portable wooden SNES, but if you've been looking for something with more of that fresh-off-the-showroom-floor sheen, maybe you should check into this Ben Heck-forum user's design. Using a modified Polycase, dual lithium-ion batteries, a 5-inch Zenith LCD, and a whole bunch of Super Nintendo, the modder created what could easily be mistaken for a bona-fide production model. Sure, the back looks a tad bit messy, but "Life of Brian" (the SNES fan in question) has managed to squeeze in a second controller port and A/V outs -- no small feat. Check the video after the break to see the handheld in action... a lot of action... like, the guy plays StarFox for a long time.

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[Boh Posted Apr 3rd 2008 8:41AM]

Was it really necessary to have him playing the damn thing for like 5 minutes after showing it off?

And I didn't know Clay Aiken's brother liked to make video game console mods as a hobby.

[timmy2000 Posted Apr 3rd 2008 9:15AM]

Does it run on batteries? Like 8 D cell or 6 9 volt?

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 3rd 2008 10:14AM]

"Shut up Peppy" "yeah"

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 3rd 2008 2:03PM]

will my super scope work for this?

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 3rd 2008 3:04PM]

I was so bummed when my SNES crapped out last year.
I want one of these. Link to the Past baby!

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 3rd 2008 6:10PM]

Hey cool! That's my portable! Yes, I played Star Fox for a whole level because it's fun. I mean, c'mon, it's a portable Super Nintendo.

At least they gave me credit for my portable. When they posted about Rekarp's wooden SNES portable they didn't even mention his screen name, real name, or anything.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 3rd 2008 6:13PM]

Now that I think about it: Why did they post my second video? I had a much shorter, first video that was just a detailed explanation of the thing and a quick demo. Stupid of them to post this one.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 3rd 2008 6:45PM]

Actually, if anyone wants to see the first video where I actually discuss the portable then check out the (original) youtube video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4T0g5JA750

I wish blogs like this would stop stealing articles from each other and just link back to the original source.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 3rd 2008 7:08PM]

@ Patrick: You guessed correctly, I'm from Oklahoma.

And for everyone else: Yes, of course my voice is kind of geeky - I built a freaking portable Super Nintendo. You were expecting a deep, movie-quality baritone narration?

The other video where I actually describe the portable can be found here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=F4T0g5JA750

And this is a video I made of my first portable SNES:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ecTpGT5LXts