A hardware hacker designed a 3D-printed shell resembling the original PlayStation 2, transforming a PSP into a console. The PS Placeable allows for HDMI connectivity to a TV and supports playing original PSP UMDs with a Bluetooth controller.
A hardware hack er designed the most genuine mod to turn the PSP into a console. Better than that, you can use it to play your PSP ’s age-old UMDs. The $275 PS Placeable is a 3D-printed shell resembling the original PlayStation 2. It even contains an actual, modded PSP . It fits so well into the old-school PlayStation aesthetic, it’s a reminder that Sony used to do great handhelds.
You can make one yourself, of course, and the maker of the hardware hacker, Retro Mod Works, provides Github repositories forfor Bluetooth connectivity. The best part is that it’s a non-destructive mod that’s reversible if you so choose. It works with the 2K and 3K PSP . It won’t work with the first edition, 1K PSP. You could—technically—pair the PSP with a monitor or TV, but then you’re left struggling to control the screen with the tethered handheld.
Retro Mod Works went an extra step and included several guides on buying the right parts and putting everything together from the website. The other aspect of the design is you may also want to pair the device with an. The kit doesn’t come with one, so depending on the use case, you may want to look into those made by Retro Tink or Morph 4K.
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