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Ultimate Gaming Console Hacks

Whenever a new game system comes out, we like to get our hands on one and have take it apart and tell us what juicy goodness is inside. When time permits or inspiration strikes, we like to take those systems and hack them into something new and glorious.  Here are some of the console hacks Ben has done over the years:

Sega CDX Portable

Atari Xbox 360

Xbox 360 Disc Changer

Portable Atari 2600

Coin-operated Xbox 360

Xbox 360 Laptop

Slot Loading Nintendo Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

WiiU-Xbox 360-Ps3 Combo System Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

Xbox One Portable Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

Sega Dreamcast Portable Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

Xbox One S Laptop

Portable N64 Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

 

One of the things Ben is most known for is modding controllers for individuals with disabilities or a physical limitation. Here are some of the controller mods he's done in the past:

Xbox 360 Accessibility Controller

Rock Band Controller Mods

Xbox Single-handed Controller

Xbox 360 Macro Accessibility Controller

Power Glove Xbox Remote

Single-handed Xbox One Controller

PS4 Accessibility Controller

Xbox One Controller Mods

Nintendo Switch Joycon Mod

 

Ben's had a lot of ideas and requests for console and controller hacks. He turns portable systems into consoles and consoles into portables. He's modded controllers to be played in various alternative ways. He's combined multiple systems into one. But there are always more ideas out there. What ultimate console mod can you come up with that Ben hasn't done yet. No system combos. No portable to console or console to portable. Show me your creativity. Share your ideas in the comments below!

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  • What about a ps4 "steam box" for running both an ssd and hdd, but also depending on the RAM,

    Whether it's soldered on or pin connected, upgrading to higher GB maybe a G.skill or crossair.

     

    The only other thing I can think of, is making a larger Psvita from scratch(probably by patching a Linux tablet, with a split controller soldered in and installing the OS from the pc it's connected to), but made to run of the actual physical game card. Custom printed case etc.

     

    Probably have to pull a similar trick to reinstalling OS on the ps4 for the home made vita.

     

    Or send me the instructions, I'll import Asia English games, because the vita didn't get the love ot deserved state side.

  • in reply to hardwarehacking7

    Would the goal of the PS4 Steambox be to make it faster and with more storage capacity or something else?

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