Mackie Kannard-Smith, also known as YvetalGriffin online, wanted to get back in the groove after taking on some complicated projects dealing with PCBs, so work on PS Hanami began.
Measuring in at a svelte 181 x 91.5 x 30.25 mm, this PlayStation portable of sorts uses XStation to load games from an SD card since a CD-ROM drive just isn’t practical, especially with all the power it needs to run. Unlike similar handhelds, this one utilizes a real PS1 motherboard that has been cut in half, folded like a book, and then rewired, which means no emulation.
- Model Number CFI-2000
- Includes DualSense Wireless Controller, 1TB SSD, Disc Drive, 2 Horizontal Stand Feet, HDMI Cable, AC power cord, USB cable, printed materials,...
- Vertical Stand sold separately
Last month, I was feeling burned out from working on so many complicated, difficult projects involving custom PCBs. What better way to get my groove back than some good old-fashioned hand-wired relocations? The PlayStation 1 has an awesome game library and is super cheap these days– a great candidate for portablizing! I ordered a couple SCPH-5501s with PU-18 motherboards, which showed up on February 19,” said Mackie Kannard-Smith.
