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Portable Console Project

So, inspired by BenHeck I have decided to attempt the following:

Turning an old games console like the NES or PSOne into a portable machine.

Now for anyone with any sort of background in electronics this would probably be straight forward, but for me… Well lets just say I can wire a plug and change a lightbulb ;)

I’ll update my status on this page as it seems to be slow going at the minute. Cash flow and retro fanboy memories currently getting in the way.

Current Status -

03/30/09 - Got back in “Project” mode over the weekend but am struggling to find a UK supplier of all the parts I need.

03/24/09 - Acquired NES and PSOne but am enjoying playing on them so choosing which one will get axed is a tough choice. Still need to acquire the required tools e.g. soldering iron, glue gun and medical kit (for when things go bad).

04/24/09 - Wow a full month since the last update. Things are slow going at the minute, busy with the kids and work as well as being skint has sort of put a delay on things. May and Junes paydays haven’t been spent yet so there’s hope yet. Plus I’ve found the Maplin Book of Dreams.