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Months of cutting, measuring, and reprinting have produced a second version of a fully native PS4 handheld that sits smaller and more balanced in the hands than the first attempt. Modder wewillmakeitnow started with the same PS4 Slim motherboard that powered the original project, then trimmed it further after gaining sharper skills with 3D modeling software. The board still delivers complete PlayStation 4 performance, only now it draws less power and fits inside a cleaner shell.
A 7-inch OLED display brings games to life in 1080p, with razor fine detail and deep blacks that these panels are known for. The good news is that many PS4 titles already natively target 1080p, so your games will appear crisp with no upscaling to worry about. Next to the main panel is a tiny secondary display driven by an ESP32-C6 chip that monitors power consumption, battery life, and temperatures. It also allows the system to switch on and off the OLED screen simultaneously, which is a nice touch that makes the overall experience feel more approachable.
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Six 21700 cells, each with a decent 5000 mAh, are housed in a replaceable pack on the back of the machine. When the batteries are removed, the entire device weighs only 900 grams, which is light enough that you could easily plug it in and continue playing without the added weight. The battery life is also rather good, lasting approximately 90 minutes in the more demanding titles and a full three hours in lighter ones. He lost some battery life over the previous version, but this is easily compensated for by the fact that the board itself consumes less power and the GPU has been deliberately undervolted to achieve its lowest stable point.
Cooling is handled by a fan borrowed from an old GTX 750 graphics card, which is installed on the rear of the chassis and flows air softly. There’s also a much smaller 30mm fan controlling airflow within the chassis, which can get rather noisy, especially if you’re playing for lengthy periods of time, but the good news is that you can simply remove a plastic guard to allow the case to breathe a little more if necessary.
HDMI is still supported, so you can plug this thing into your TV and play on the big screen exactly like you would with a PS4, or use a DualShock controller if you like. The casing is also 3D printed, and they were able to get a decent fit with it. The controls are pleasant and near to your fingers, and the whole vibe is much less like a prototype and much more like a device you could actually take on a journey.
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