My multi-platform console system - done + website...

[bacteria]

I will be making my own website to comprehensively post how-to guides and modding / hacking information on consoles, once phase two of this project is completed. Phase 1 was making the system case controls and screen; Phase 2 is the N64 console hacking (then Phase 3 will be the second interchangeable console system with this project, SNES, then Phase 4 will be NES, then Megadrive, PS1, GameCube, etc, etc.

Phase 1 is done (including battery compartment making), Phase 2 is half completed.

Some posts at HERE but only a few "taster" pics and data (keeping the majority of information for my site).

Hoping I don't get cross-talk or interference on the wiring as before; this MKII system is so much better and sturdier than my previous attempt.

[IndyChav]

Looks great man you never fail to impress, Cant wait to see this when its completed.

[VoX]

Awesome, Looks hard but I believe you can do it. Keep us updated

[bacteria]

Thanks!  Yes, it has proven to be intensive but it is taking shape nicely. I am looking forward to when I can crank the system on in its entirety and get on with some testing! I proved a couple weeks ago that the screen, headphone jack, speakers and composite video worked fine by playing a plug 'n' play system via the Scart line in; when the N64 electronics are switched on I can test the controls too!

[Aricado]

You are doing very well as always.
I hope this summer that I work(pay off my ps3,dsl connection and some other stuff) to make
my portable ps2,that will save me lot's of time and headaches as I can play games before I sleep
in my bed just because I can't stand playing a game in front of my TV.
That's why I love portables.If I make it then I might finish most of my unfinished games.
I also plan to make it able to plug an external system to the battery and screen so it's gonna be like
a ps2 portable and if I want to, to add my wii or any other system and play.

[VoX]

I'm working on a few portables too but I don't put all my attention into them, so most of them don't get finished. But yours sounds good, I love portables

[bacteria]

Thanks.

Portables for me have the following benefits:

* Play anywhere - including at work during quiet times (including some night shifts).
* At home, not being tied to using the main television.
* At home - saves lots of bulky systems and mountains of spaghetti wiring everywhere. Have more than two consoles in the lounge and it looks like a wiring nightmare - in contrast, a portable is very flexible.
* Impressive for others to see, a great project to do.
* Brings back to life old consoles.
* Encourages playing games more, especially as retro consoles and games are very cheap to buy.

[bacteria]

Completed, website up too.

On the website you will see a very descriptive step-by-step guide for making an N64 portable. Other systems to follow.

[Aricado]

Very nice!! I like the console swapping idea! It's very convenient!
In a few days I'll work again and probably make money for my portable. =)

[F00 f00]

Really like this handheld, I saw it on benheck a while ago. Nice to see you here too.