After seeing a modder’s successful attempt (see above) at cramming the full PS3 hardware inside a custom made laptop style enclosure earlier this week, we were thinking about the practicality of such a device. Would people be interested in this, or is it just another novelty gag? It certainly is an impressive feat of engineering, and while obviously at its current phase it wouldn’t be practical at all; we can’t help but think with some further engineering, could this work? This latest modification isn’t the first of its type - Ben Heck (well known for his modding of consoles in the tech world) did exactly the same earlier this year, then gave up his device for a charity auction on Ebay via Engadget.
Back in the days of the PSOne, an official Sony screen was available for the mini version of the console - but with the PSP bracing the modern age, is there any need to take the handheld’s big brother out of the home?
Considering the main box looks bigger than the PS3 itself? Not impressive or practical
Comment by Gladman — Aug 14, 2008 @ 5:31 pm
Not bad,
But the 360 “laptop” last year was far more impressive.
Comment by JohnSketch — Aug 14, 2008 @ 5:36 pm
Looks fugly & screens tiny, well done, time well spent…
You’ll be kicking yourself when a slim PS3 comes out…
Comment by Mr. Monkey — Aug 14, 2008 @ 5:43 pm
this attempt looks like a right hash job.
“It certainly is an impressive feat of engineering”
SERIOUSLY ThreeSpeech!? c’mon now.
Ben Hecks version IS impressive.
this above version is just a ps3 dropped in a biscuit tin
with a couple of hinges and a screen bolted to it.
he would have been better off using a SFF case for starters.
FAIL!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_mlqbr0RTi0
here’s a video to my homebuild ps3 case/screen mod.
smaller and sexier i must say
Comment by mobiletone — Aug 14, 2008 @ 5:52 pm
Its a PS3 in a suitcase. Hmmmmm…
Comment by Terry — Aug 14, 2008 @ 5:58 pm
@4
Did you film that on your phone?!!
Comment by Terry — Aug 14, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
@mtone
You look like John Lennon…
Comment by Mr. Monkey — Aug 14, 2008 @ 6:07 pm
I think the laptop article from last weeks internet is very “practical” - to bury the PSN Update thread off the front page!
Oh Threespeech! Dont ever change!
Comment by someguy — Aug 14, 2008 @ 6:16 pm
Quick! Bury the PSN update again! Put anything up, just bury the update!
Try as you might TS, you can hide it but it still smells.
Comment by Shrui — Aug 14, 2008 @ 6:24 pm
@ Terry - yeah, not easy trying to film and use a joypad at the same time.
@ Mr Monkey - uncanny isn’t it
check out my lennon vs cartman video. i never get bored of that one, plus you may see me rocking out on stage…
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cs1bz8kxc0I
starts a bit slow
mmm, need more holiday vodka mixer. *runs to fridge*
Comment by mobiletone — Aug 14, 2008 @ 6:50 pm
@tone
Trying to squeeze a few more pixels out of your ps2/ps3 vid - can’t make out my PSN - had you deleted me or am i not loved *sobs to the sounds of Everybody Hurts*
Comment by JohnSketch — Aug 14, 2008 @ 7:31 pm
Pathetic!
i could do better with a hammer and a bit of 2×4!
Comment by manley — Aug 14, 2008 @ 11:09 pm
As pathetic as the update this month.
What’s up TS, still not going to make sony comment on the continous crap they feed to Europe in comparison to the US? Haven’t you been promising us this feedback for a year now?
Comment by Mike — Aug 15, 2008 @ 7:06 am
Tack! Hardly portable is it? It would be more portable to carry around a flat-screen LCD monitor and the PS3 in its original form. Does that thing even have a battery or does it have to be plugged into the mains?
Comment by reakt — Aug 15, 2008 @ 8:12 am
@ JohnSketch - heh, this video was made in ‘the time before Sketch’ i gave the ps2/screen combo to my sister, who promptly fubar’d it. i was not a happy bunny
bl00dy students!!
ps3 on a 7″ screen though FTW!
Comment by mobiletone — Aug 15, 2008 @ 8:48 am
What would really impress me is the PS3 Solid Eye like the one in MGS4…
Comment by Terry — Aug 15, 2008 @ 8:49 am
I was more impressed with Mr Heckendorn’s one-handed controller…
[ http://1upgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=482 ]
BFN,
fp.
Comment by fanpages — Aug 15, 2008 @ 8:58 am
one handed controller?? i have a playstation powerglove in the cupboard, damn, i wonder if it works on PS3..
weekend project!
right.. better look like i’m actually working or something
*whistles nonchalently* *dribbles coffee down new t-shirt*
Comment by mobiletone — Aug 15, 2008 @ 9:19 am
@tone
One handed controller……..*urges inuendo but must be good*
Comment by JohnSketch — Aug 15, 2008 @ 10:43 am
Totally unrelated BUT… this might take your mind off of the PSN update. Check out the new accent…
http://msnukhomepage.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BDE7EE9F7039764!4055.entry
Comment by Terry — Aug 15, 2008 @ 11:21 am
update?
oh pants.. i haven’t installed TW PGA yet.
[damn you afternoon cider]
@ JS - it’d have to work on the left hand
Comment by mobiletone — Aug 15, 2008 @ 4:22 pm
RUBBISH
Comment by mark — Aug 15, 2008 @ 4:31 pm
nice idea but would look better when pS3 slimline is eventually released
Comment by BENNE77 — Aug 15, 2008 @ 6:43 pm
it can be done better, but this is good try and i`m sure he`s having good time building this
Comment by novcze — Aug 15, 2008 @ 8:17 pm
i’d rather buy a corkscrew and give myself a lobotomy than buy this ps3 laptop crap
Comment by squid — Aug 16, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
Although it’s called a *lap*top, it would probably break your legs if you put it on them.
Comment by DarkHanz — Aug 20, 2008 @ 6:56 pm
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