Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Homemade electronic drum kit uses plastic bowls, serves battery-powered battery]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/homemade-electronic-drum-kit-uses-plastic-bowls-serves-battery/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/homemade-electronic-drum-kit-uses-plastic-bowls-serves-battery/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/homemade-electronic-drum-kit-uses-plastic-bowls-serves-battery/#comments Drums and parents go together like cheese and gravel, but if the little ones want to learn, the smart buy is a headphone friendly electric kit. Proud / sneaky parent Ian Cole, on the other hand, decided that a portable set of digital drums would be the ideal way to share his son's "talent" with the grand-folk. Using an ATmega168-based "Drum Kit - Kit Ai" from SpikenzieLabs, some piezos to register hits -- wired up via plastic plumbing tubes -- and a bit of imagination (ok, actually MIDI and Garage Band), he knocked up a fully whackable six-piece kit so Junior can get his Bonham on during those precious weekend visits. There's no word on whether pops will make a wearable version for added family fun, but if you want to see it in action check the video after the break.

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Homemade electronic drum kit uses plastic bowls, serves battery-powered battery originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Atmega168drum kitDrumKitdrumselectric drumsElectricDrumsgarage bandGarageBandhackhackadaymidiportableSpikenzieLabsvideoWed, 04 Jan 2012 22:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Fusion Micro mod weds PSP and GameCube hardware, but battery won't last the honeymoon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/fusion-micro-mod-weds-psp-and-gamecube-hardware-but-battery-won/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/fusion-micro-mod-weds-psp-and-gamecube-hardware-but-battery-won/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/fusion-micro-mod-weds-psp-and-gamecube-hardware-but-battery-won/#comments It may not be the first console we've seen modded and squeezed into portable clothing, but we've got to admire the sheer pluck of cramming all the GameCube's goodnesss into PSP hardware. Modder Ashen, also responsible for the stockier GameCube Fusion, has managed just that, with some heavy-duty adjustments and modifications. The Fusion Micro is a fair bit chunkier than the original PSP, mainly due to the fan and heat sink behind all that busy hardware. Other modifications include an extra analog stick on the right to mimic the GameCube controller and two card slots for games and emulation. Despite this impressive engineering, however, it won't stand up to extensive plays; this unholy union of Nintendo and Sony can only squeeze out about two hours of gaming from its 5000mAh battery. Click on after the break to see Zelda in action, alongside a full break-down of the controls and modifications.

[Thanks Ashen.]

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Fusion Micro mod weds PSP and GameCube hardware, but battery won't last the honeymoon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Ashenconsole modConsoleModfusionfusion microFusionMicrogamecubehackhackedmicromodmoddedNintendo GameCubePlayStation PortableportablePSPvideoMon, 19 Sep 2011 14:05:00 EST<![CDATA[GameCube Fusion portable brings Wii aesthetics, GBA design to Nintendo's boxiest console (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/09/gamecube-fusion-portable-brings-wii-aesthetics-and-gba-design-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/09/gamecube-fusion-portable-brings-wii-aesthetics-and-gba-design-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/09/gamecube-fusion-portable-brings-wii-aesthetics-and-gba-design-to/#comments GameCube Fusion portable brings Wii aesthetics and GBA design to Nintendo's boxiest console It seems like there was a time, not that long ago, where we saw another new hand-crafted portable console every week, each one smaller and more impressive than those before. Those days are, sadly, gone and, whether you want to blame the short attention span of today's youth or simply conclude that everyone's too busy playing Angry Birds, it's a sad fact. Modder Ashen is bucking the trend, creating what he calls the GameCube Fusion. It's a hand-built portable GameCube that plays (hopefully legally acquired) titles from SD card via both WiiKey and Gecko, offering full controls on-board plus an external controller port, all kept cool by a laptop-sourced fan that sounds powerful enough to make the thing hover, F-Zero-style. It's far smaller than 2009's NCube, but the omission of a battery pack means it won't be traveling far. For those who want to know more, every detail will be revealed in the 12 minute video embedded just below -- if you can keep focused that long.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ashenconsolegamecubegeckohackhackedmodmoddednintendoportablevideowiikeyMon, 09 May 2011 09:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Bacteria's disciple improves upon technique, crafts N64 handheld capable of GoldenEye split-screen]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/bacterias-disciple-improves-upon-technique-crafts-n64-handheld/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/bacterias-disciple-improves-upon-technique-crafts-n64-handheld/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/bacterias-disciple-improves-upon-technique-crafts-n64-handheld/#comments This isn't the smallest portable Nintendo 64 we've seen, nor the most elegant, creative or complete -- in fact, it's pretty much a straight clone of Bacteria's iNto64, but with a spiffier paint job and one critical improvement. Yes, that is an extra controller port you see in the foreground of the image above, and if you click your way below, you will indeed be able to watch its creator engage in some wonderfully retro split-screen Mario Kart 64 and F-Zero X races, not to mention the obligatory GoldenEye death match and a wee bit of Quake 2. Ahhh, memories.

[Thanks, Alon T.]

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A portable game console mod is like a still life: sure, it's been done before, but it's very satisfying when it's done well. Or, to take the analogy further: where a still life lets the artist arrange the design elements with in a composition any way he wants, the modder works with elements necessary for game play, but is free to arrange them in the manner of his choosing. Our man Techknott, who once thrilled us with his Wireless Visual Interface for the PS3, is back on the scene with the third iteration of his very own Dreamcast Portable -- and it just might be a work of art in its own right. This bad boy features: a PSone LCD display, both a built in VMU and a removable VMU slot, CD drive, SD card slot, A/V out, and original Dreamcast controls -- all in a custom CNC acrylic case. You want one, right? Peep the video after the break to see it in action. And be sure to check back next week, when we'll trace the origin of the Bomblympics back to the worship of Zeus in Ancient Greece.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>diydreamcastdreamcast portableDreamcastPortablehackmodportabletechknottvideovmuMon, 16 Aug 2010 11:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Dreamcast boombox: why not?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/05/dreamcast-boombox-why-not/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/05/dreamcast-boombox-why-not/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/05/dreamcast-boombox-why-not/#comments Just admit it: you want this portable boombox modded Sega Dreamcast, don't you? If the answer is "no," you blew it. Hit up the source link for way more images and a video.

Dreamcast boombox: why not? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dreamcastgaminghackhacksmodmodsportableprotable audioProtableAudiosegaSat, 05 Jun 2010 03:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Modder vies for World's Smallest N64 title with TrySixtyFource, looks to be a winner]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/modder-vies-for-worlds-smallest-n64-title-with-trysixtyfource/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/modder-vies-for-worlds-smallest-n64-title-with-trysixtyfource/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/modder-vies-for-worlds-smallest-n64-title-with-trysixtyfource/#commentsModder vies for World's Smallest N64 title with TrySixtyFource, looks to be a winner In the modder scene, smaller is definitely better. We've seen a huge line of portable N64s over the years, each successive one claiming to be slinkier than its predecessors, but from what we can see the TrySixtyFource has 'em beat. It isn't as aesthetically appealing as the Nimbus 64 nor the Kamikaze 64, and the tiny switch buttons on the rear for the Z/L and R buttons don't look particularly finger-friendly. But, it's hard to argue that ShockSlayer's creation is a good bit smaller than the rest (despite its girth). It's also for sale, if you have the requisite amount of coin, and while the video after the break proves that it works, the lengthy intro will also confuse and befuddle you. We'd recommend skipping ahead to the 3:40 mark.

[Thanks, Woship]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hackmodn64portableportable n64PortableN64ShockSlayertrysixtyfourcevideoMon, 31 May 2010 11:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Nimbus 64: the latest in a long line of gorgeous portable N64 mods]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/07/nimbus-64-the-latest-in-a-long-line-of-gorgeous-portable-n64-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/07/nimbus-64-the-latest-in-a-long-line-of-gorgeous-portable-n64-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/07/nimbus-64-the-latest-in-a-long-line-of-gorgeous-portable-n64-mo/#comments For whatever reason, the last great game console to utilize a cartridge over a disc is finding itself in yet another portable form factor, and of course, the Nimbus 64 has been crafted by one of Ben Heck's most loyal followers. One cndowning is responsible for this beaut, and it's actually his second homemade portable; this particular miniaturized Nintendo 64 uses a custom vacuum formed case, D-pads and control sticks from used Game Cube controllers, a Zenith PS1 display and plenty of nuts and bolts that only the hardcore modders in attendance would understand. Per usual, we'd recommend heading down to the links below for more details and images, the latter of which are likely to make you exceedingly envious of the DIY skills exhibited here.

Nimbus 64: the latest in a long line of gorgeous portable N64 mods originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 May 2010 12:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ben heckBenHeckconsolediygaminghackhandheld gamingHandheldGamingmodN64nimbusnimbus 64Nimbus64Nintendonintendo 64Nintendo64portableportable n64portable nintendo 64PortableN64PortableNintendo64videoFri, 07 May 2010 12:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Bacteria's back with portable Nintendo 64, complete how-to guide]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/bacterias-back-with-portable-nintendo-64-complete-how-to-guide/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/bacterias-back-with-portable-nintendo-64-complete-how-to-guide/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/bacterias-back-with-portable-nintendo-64-complete-how-to-guide/#comments The quest to build the perfect portable Nintendo 64 continues, but we imagine we'll stop seeing so many disparate designs soon. That's not because Bacteria's latest bulbous handheld has achieved perfection -- far from it -- but rather because he's provided a 2.5-hour, step-by-step video guide to help you build it from the ground up. And hey, the system isn't too shabby, either. The "iNto64" portable features integrated Controller, Rumble and Expansion Paks for complete N64 functionality, built-in speakers and a headphone jack, rechargeable batteries for up to three hours of play, even a video-out port if you get tired of staring at the ubiquitous 5-inch Sony PSone LCD. The only obvious oversight is controller ports for more inputs -- seems our buddy Bacteria wasn't a big fan of GoldenEye. See it play some of N64's other best games after the break, while we dust off our gamebit screwdriver. Obvious though it may seem, know what you're getting into before you do likewise; ripping up classic cart-based consoles isn't for the faint of heart.

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Bacteria's back with portable Nintendo 64, complete how-to guide originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bacteriaconsole modConsoleModDIYdo it yourselfDoItYourselfhackhackshandheldhandheld gamingHandheldGaminghandheldsmodmodsN64Nintendo 64Nintendo64portableportable n64portable nintendo 64portable nintendo n64PortableN64PortableNintendo64PortableNintendoN64videoMon, 26 Apr 2010 22:01:00 EST<![CDATA[World's first portable Sega Saturn has a face only a gamer could love]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/16/worlds-first-portable-sega-saturn-has-a-face-only-a-gamer-could/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/16/worlds-first-portable-sega-saturn-has-a-face-only-a-gamer-could/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/16/worlds-first-portable-sega-saturn-has-a-face-only-a-gamer-could/#commentsWorld's first portable Sega Saturn has a face only a gamer could love We'll start by saying that this perhaps the most aesthetically challenged portable console we've ever seen, and while it is a bit more slim than that "portable" GameCube we spied a few years back, it too is hardly pocketable. So why cover it? Because it's the first and only legitimate way to get your Fighters Megamix fix while on the go. (No, the Game.com version does not count). It was created by a modder who goes by the handle Evil Nod over at the benheck.com forums and contains what looks to be a full-sized console re-skinned and surrounded by a one of the system's optional analog controllers split in two. There's a 7-inch screen front and center and a nine volt battery 'round he back. The result ain't pretty, but we'd let it spin our Panzer Dragoon collection anytime.

[Thanks, ttsgeb]

World's first portable Sega Saturn has a face only a gamer could love originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ben heckBenHeckconsole hackconsole modConsoleHackConsoleModEvil DeadEvilDeadhackmodportableportable consolePortableConsolesaturnsega saturnSegaSaturnTue, 16 Mar 2010 09:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Starlight 64 stakes its claim for 'world's smallest' N64 mod]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/starlight-64-stakes-its-claim-for-worlds-smallest-n64-mod/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/starlight-64-stakes-its-claim-for-worlds-smallest-n64-mod/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/starlight-64-stakes-its-claim-for-worlds-smallest-n64-mod/#comments
Until that iPhone N64 emulator guy makes with the goods, it looks like folks wanting the full Nintendo 64 experience "on the go" are going to have to turn to the generous talents of the modding community. Claiming to be "officially" the world's smallest (we don't know who the sanctioning body is for this title, so we'll let him duke it out with the N64Mini guy), YouTube member spiritwalker47's portable console is quite a number: featuring a 5-inch display, polycarbonate case with all the necessary controls, and a presumed battery life of three hours or so, the Starlight 64 is perfect for all your portable retro gaming needs. In addition, this guy has a docking station that throws composite video, S-Video, and up to four controllers into the mix. Ready to see the thing in action? Of course you are. Video's after the break.

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Starlight 64 stakes its claim for 'world's smallest' N64 mod originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>diygaminghackmodn64nintendoportablespiritwalker47starlight 64Starlight64Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:33:00 EST<![CDATA[N64Mini makes claim to 'world's smallest' portable N64, is still rather husky (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/n64mini-makes-claim-to-worlds-smallest-portable-n64-is-still/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/n64mini-makes-claim-to-worlds-smallest-portable-n64-is-still/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/n64mini-makes-claim-to-worlds-smallest-portable-n64-is-still/#commentsN64Mini makes claim to 'world's smallest' portable N64, is still rather husky (video) The N64 has been dead for two Nintendo console iterations now, but the dream for the portable version the company never created still lives on. We've seen plenty of homemade creations, but the latest from modder Zenloc claims to be the world's smallest at 120 x 200 x 50mm. As it turns out it isn't, the Retro 64 mod from earlier this summer is slightly smaller, but you'd need particularly large pantaloons to mistake either as pocket-sized. Sadly this one has ditched its D-pad in the quest to shave off a few inches, but we think it otherwise looks quite nice, and the modder hopes you will too, as he's put the thing on eBay -- humorously listed as "refurbished."

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N64Mini makes claim to 'world's smallest' portable N64, is still rather husky (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ebayhackmodn64n64 minin64miniportableworlds smallestWorldsSmallestzenlocMon, 07 Dec 2009 08:59:00 EST<![CDATA[The NCube: probably the best portable Gamecube of all time (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/the-ncube-probably-the-best-portable-gamecube-of-all-time/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/the-ncube-probably-the-best-portable-gamecube-of-all-time/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/the-ncube-probably-the-best-portable-gamecube-of-all-time/#comments Oh sure, we've seen a few "portable" Gamecube systems over the years, but we've yet to set our eyes on anything as glorious as this. Not surprisingly, the NCube's creator is yet another Ben Heck apprentice, with the case being a heavily modded Datamax Kid's Delight and the display an unmodded Zenith PSone. There's a 2-way switch for running off of batteries or the AC outlet, a relocated memory card slot and a rear-mounted disc drive that's just begging to be broken. Hit the read link for a look at 90 grueling hours of work, or just jump past the break for a celebratory video.

[Thanks, Jonathan]

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The NCube: probably the best portable Gamecube of all time (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ben heckBenHeckconsoleDatamaxdiygame consoleGameConsolegamecubegaminghackHailrazermodNCubenintendonintendo gamecubeNintendoGamecubeportableportable gamecubePortableGamecubeMon, 09 Nov 2009 10:18:00 EST<![CDATA[LG GD900 Crystal makes a very portable fish tank, PETA magnet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/lg-gd900-crystal-makes-a-very-portable-fish-tank-peta-magnet/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/lg-gd900-crystal-makes-a-very-portable-fish-tank-peta-magnet/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/lg-gd900-crystal-makes-a-very-portable-fish-tank-peta-magnet/#comments Remember the good old days with your virtual pets on your keyring? Well, how about an injection of life that actually roams around inside your phone? Some dude in China had this exact idea -- probably inspired by the waterproof LG GD900 Crystal in a fish tank -- and popped open the hollow keypad of his own Crystal, slapped in two unfortunate little neon tetras, squeezed in some water and snap! There's no mention on how long the poor things can survive in there for, but chances are PETA will be after your backside well before something goes wrong. We also went through the warranty paperwork, and honestly, we think this gentleman might be in a fishy area here. Video of the mod after the break, if you dare.

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LG GD900 Crystal makes a very portable fish tank, PETA magnet originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cellphonecrystalfishfish tankgd900hacklglg gd900lg gd900 crystalLgGd900LgGd900CrystalmobilemodpetphoneportableSat, 17 Oct 2009 01:42:00 EST<![CDATA[LG GD900 Crystal makes a very portable fish tank, PETA magnet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/lg-gd900-crystal-makes-a-very-portable-fish-tank-peta-magnet/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/lg-gd900-crystal-makes-a-very-portable-fish-tank-peta-magnet/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/lg-gd900-crystal-makes-a-very-portable-fish-tank-peta-magnet/#comments Remember the good old days with your virtual pets on your keyring? Well, how about an injection of life that actually roams around inside your phone? Some dude in China had this exact idea -- probably inspired by the waterproof LG GD900 Crystal in a fish tank -- and popped open the hollow keypad of his own Crystal, slapped in two unfortunate little neon tetras, squeezed in some water and snap! There's no mention on how long the poor things can survive in there for, but chances are PETA will be after your backside well before something goes wrong. We also went through the warranty paperwork, and honestly, we think this gentleman might be in a fishy area here. Video of the mod after the break, if you dare.

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We've variously lusted after a number of homebrew stand-up arcade consoles recently, but what about those of us whose free space is better measured in inches than in feet? A gentleman in Spain who calls himself Pocket Lucho has been building Neo Geo mini-consoles for a while now, and has recently demonstrated his latest creation on "the YouTubes" for our viewing pleasure. With the sort of attention to detail that makes these things as attractive as they are playable (including a coin slot and light-up marquee) the devices feature a video out and a second controller input for bringing a friend in on the action. Hit that read link for the detailed step-by-step, but not before peeping those videos after the break.

[Via Hack A Day]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcadeawesomeconsolegaminghackhacksmini-arcade consoleMini-arcadeConsolemini-consoleminiaturemodmodsneo geoNeoGeopocketpocket luchoPocketLuchoportableMon, 10 Aug 2009 11:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Dreamcast tablet is a handsome, portable solution for your discontinued gaming needs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/31/dreamcast-tablet-is-a-handsome-portable-solution-for-your-disco/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/31/dreamcast-tablet-is-a-handsome-portable-solution-for-your-disco/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/31/dreamcast-tablet-is-a-handsome-portable-solution-for-your-disco/#comments This isn't the first Dreamcast mod we've seen around here, not by a long shot -- but it's surely one of the most elegant. Built around a 15-inch LCD, this guy is a scant 2 1/4-inches thick, but it gets up to 3.5 hours of playtime on a full charge, sports an A/V out, one watt stereo sound, and a custom-built tray loading GD-ROM -- just the thing for playing House of the Dead 2 on the go. We won't belabor the point -- just make sure you check out the mod-licious video after the break.

[Via Nowhere Else]

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Dreamcast tablet is a handsome, portable solution for your discontinued gaming needs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DreamcasthackhacksmodmodsportabletabletThe House of the Dead 2TheHouseOfTheDead2Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:37:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayMad takes PSOne portable, shouts out to Sega's Nomad]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/26/playmad-takes-psone-portable-shouts-out-to-segas-nomad/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/26/playmad-takes-psone-portable-shouts-out-to-segas-nomad/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/26/playmad-takes-psone-portable-shouts-out-to-segas-nomad/#comments Clearly, this is the month to be making portable PSOne mods. Just weeks after checking out Bacteria's totally bodacious IntoPlay comes a formidable opponent from G-force. The aptly named PlayMad gets its label from the innate ability to handle original PlayStation titles and its uncanny resemblance to Sega's own Nomad. We could just bore you with more details, but instead, we'll point you to the build links below and the hands-on demonstration vid just beyond the break. Trust us, it's worth a look (or two).

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PlayMad takes PSOne portable, shouts out to Sega's Nomad originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's no stopping this guy, and now he's built himself an Atari 7800 portable just to make sure the kiddie hackers know who's the Heckendornest. Ben Heck built the 7800 portable with a 7-inch widescreen to accommodate that larger motherboard on the 7800 (compared to the 2600). Apparently large, complex motherboards just don't phase him anymore. The unit boasts rechargeable batteries, a combination driving / paddle controller, and an A/V output jack. Ben, you're a legend.

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Ben Heck does it again with Atari 7800 portable originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Benjamin Heckerdorn -- that oh-so-crafy modding guru we love to love -- is at it again with his console-morphing antics, and this time the victim is the ill-fated "64-bit" Atari Jaguar. The mission? To create a portable, all-in-one, battery-powered version of Atari's flailing attempt to make it in the ever-competitive console market. Putting his blue-ribbon mod skills to the test, Ben rearranged the console innards into a 1-inch thick game board, connecting circuitry at will via his trusty soldering iron. He noticed a few oddities while dissecting the machine (aside from the controller's keypad overlay circa 1985), including a 32-bit main bus and a striking similarity between the cartridge input and your average PCI slot. Nevertheless, he was able to cram the entire system, a svelte LCD panel, and a set of stereo speakers into a homegrown enclosure that pays its dutiful respects to the Jaguar motif. Keep reading to peep another angle, and those itching for a bit of post-modern gaming nirvana should hit the read link for the full skinny...

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Ben Heckendorn's fully portable Atari Jaguar originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>64-bitataribenben heckendornBenHeckendornbenjaming heckendornBenjamingHeckendornconsolehackheckendornjaguarmodmoddingportableFri, 27 Oct 2006 09:33:00 EST<![CDATA[The not-so-portable portable GameCube]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/27/the-not-so-portable-portable-gamecube/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/27/the-not-so-portable-portable-gamecube/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/27/the-not-so-portable-portable-gamecube/#comments Ben Hartland's so-called handheld GameCube here isn't quite in the same league as the homebrew wonders from that other Ben, our hero Ben Heckendorn, (though really, what is?) but we've still gotta give him a few points for effort. Unfortunately, the biggest drawback is that it just ain't all that portable, basically consisting of a full-size GameCube console stuck on an over-sized but well-engineered controller and screen -- and made even less portable by the fact that you still have to plug it in. If you can live with that, following Ben's lead should cost ya about $370.

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The not-so-portable portable GameCube originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jul 2006 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamecubehackhandheldhome builthomebrewHomeBuiltportableThu, 27 Jul 2006 22:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Ben Heckendorn's latest, the nPod]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/13/ben-heckendorns-latest-the-npod/http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/13/ben-heckendorns-latest-the-npod/http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/13/ben-heckendorns-latest-the-npod/#comments This guy is just out of control. After taking a brief break to work on his own independent film, Ben Heckendorn is back to his old hardware hacking ways, this time cramming a portable NES system into form factor barely larger than the cartridges it plays. Titled the "nPod," his new creation has a 3.5-inch screen, runs on four AA batteries, and is based on one of those "NES on a chip" joysticks. It's obviously about as small as a unit can be and still manage those beastly plastic game carts, but we're sure Ben will find another way to display his leet hacking skills before too long.

[Thanks, ThinkRandom]

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Ben Heckendorn's latest, the nPod originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 May 2006 07:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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