This DIY Xbox Handheld Looks as If It Came Straight Outta 2001
We have seen a handheld PlayStation 2 and now we have handheld XBox. This project from Redherring32 hacks the original 2001 console down to a more managable size. While it’s not petite by handheld standards it is impressive!
The aesthetic (and battery life) is reminding me of a GameGear. More via Gizmodo:
The project required him to trim an original Xbox motherboard down to size, which took him four whole months to do. Now, he’s providing a guide for anybody who wants to do the same.
The designer told me the shell is an original design 3D-printed from industrial-level plastic. Redherring provided the files if you wish to print one yourself. Inside, the pared-down motherboard is combined with 12 custom PCBs for all the various controls and components. The project is fully open source, and you can download all the files for your own handheld on the creator’s GitHub.
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