In recent years, the handheld gaming resurgence has been fueled by the likes of the Analogue Pocket and the Steam Deck. Meanwhile, the modding community continues to amaze us with its clever and unique creations. One such innovative modder recently managed to turn a rare PS1 controller into a fully functional handheld-sized PlayStation, demonstrating the community's relentless creativity.
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According to a report from TechSpot, modder Hairo Satoh (@haihaisb) has revealed the details of his latest PlayStation handheld project online .How did he pull it off? He took advantage of a Takara Roulette Controller, a rare, officially licensed PlayStation controller that was released in the early 2000s. This particular controller, which was fully functional, featured an impressive, colorful spinner embedded in its center.
This isn't the first time Satoh has transformed outdated gaming technology into something more impressively modern. Visiting his Facebook or Instagram pages , one can discover a plethora of his creations, with a clear preference for Nintendo handhelds , particularly GameBoys. However, a personal favorite is a mod he made for a Nintendo DS, where by adjusting the screen size, he allowed for reverse operation during games intended for the GameBoy era.
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Satoh is part of an elite group of talented modders who create specialized handheld devices to enjoy games from the past. Chief among them, GingerOfOz, has created several variations of portable Wiis, a portable PS2, and has turned a Wii Fit Board into a fully functional Wii, among other builds.
Source: ign
