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Portable Console Ideas
shenske:
FYI: Totally not cover related ... ;D
So I've been playing around with the idea to create my own portable NES for a few years now. I have a few famiclones already as well as a mass produced portable NES called the FC-Mobile II. While i like my FC-Mobile its pretty clunky and huge. All the chips used inside famiclones (including the FC-Mobile II) are VERY small and would fit nicely into an NES cart. I have next to all the parts i need to make my portable (only missing batteries). I just wanted to see what you guys thought about the idea.
Here are my mock ups i made last night to see how i would want the console to look. Just letting you know this little project of mine will be going on for a long time (i'm busy as hell). If you guys want any info on how to make your own portable i'd recommend visiting www.modretro.com and/or www.benheck.com.
Also I'm not just making some mock-up designs that look pretty. I've already measured and tested to make sure that everything will fit as seen in the mock up designs. When i start construction on this i plan on using a 2.5" intec screen, the original nes controller board and of coarse a NOAC (Nintendo On A Chip) board. Please don't ask if i'm going to sell this, i havent even started yet. ::)
Portable Nintendo Entertainment System (mock-up wip)
Portable Family Computer (mock-up wip)
Well i guess just tell me what you think :)
Arseen:
So instead of doing the Aladdin deck enhancer covers you have been doing this :D (Are the new scans better/usable?)
Interesting idea anyways, wouldn't mind having portable NES and SNES and Mega Drive/Genesis (I know Nomad exist, just don't own one) and Master System.
shenske:
--- Quote from: Arseen on July 04, 2010, 02:58:04 PM ---So instead of doing the Aladdin deck enhancer covers you have been doing this :D (Are the new scans better/usable?)
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There are new scans? I must have missed that, i'll check them out now
juan0tron:
That looks AWESOME. I've been wanting to do that with an N64 because I might be getting a second one for free, but replica NES units are definitely easier to find and designed smaller, probably a better place to start. I've also been thinking of doing an original Xbox or PS2 laptop with our ancient IBM thinkpad. (Totally got the idea from ben heck :P )
I think the cartridge shape and integrated controller are excellent and it's not something I've seen before. Of course sticking the cartridge out at a 90 degree angle is kind of awkward, but I couldn't think of another way to do it other than sticking it in the top or bottom of the unit (which may or may not be even more silly). Also this might be just because this is a mockup, but where are the power/brightness/volume switches going to go? A headphone jack would be nice too.
Definitely post some WIP pictures of this. I'd love to try it myself someday :D
BadChad:
Nice design skenske! I too have an FC Mobile 2 but am hoping something better comes out as there are a good few games that dont play. Your portable NES would be pretty kick ass!