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Meet the PS Hanami: The PlayStation Turned Portable Modding Marvel

The creativity of modding enthusiasts never fails to impress, whether it’s with software or hardware tweaks.

A modder by the handle YveltalGriffin recently unveiled his new endeavor on social media platforms. He has successfully converted his PlayStation console into a portable gaming device.

Dubbed the PS Hanami, this device is assembled using original PlayStation parts, and now includes a 7-inch display and an integrated battery that offers approximately 2.5 hours of playtime. Lacking the space for a CD drive, YveltalGriffin opted to use the Xstation device, enabling games to be played from an SD card instead.

Nonetheless, the PS Hanami does have certain drawbacks, such as no volume control and missing an analog stick.

This is the PS Hanami, my handmade Playstation 1 portable that I designed and built in one month! It uses a REAL PS1 motherboard that I cut in half, folded like a book, and rewired. NO emulation! Details in?https://t.co/WF8F8KgAiw pic.twitter.com/yajk4sB0o3
— YveltalGriffin (@YveltalGriffin) April 14, 2024

Yousiff

I’m Yousiff Taqi, born in ’87, and I’ve been a huge fan of retro games for as long as I can remember. My favorites are RPGs, Platformers, and Action Adventure. I’ve been interested in computers ever since I was young, which is why I pursued a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from Purdue University. Now, armed with my passion for both retro gaming and computer engineering, I’m excited to embark on new adventures in the world of technology, where I hope to merge my interests and make meaningful contributions.