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Grape64 Portable N64 System

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CLICK HERE FOR THE HOW TO INFORMATION!!!!!

Grape 64 Portable Nintendo 64

3.5 inch LCD screen
Original N64 controls
Headphone Jack
3900mah lipo batteries (3.5- 4 hours of play time)
Expansion pack built in.

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Apr 20, 2012. 2:29 PMdluxbacher says:

I would add at least 2 more things: 4 controler inputs and AV outputs.
Maybe a slot for a n64 transfer pak or a rumble pak also

Apr 6, 2012. 10:24 AMXxsonicxX says:

Are you sello oneof those? I would very badly want it! Name your price.

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Mar 18, 2012. 8:46 PMpgallegos1 says:

see thats my point any one would buy them and is it possable to plug in more controlers

Mar 17, 2012. 6:58 PMimanning1 says:

i would so buy that

Mar 16, 2012. 2:57 PMrobot797 says:

will you sell these
i would buy 2

Mar 14, 2012. 10:22 PMpgallegos1 says:

might you be selliing thoughs???

Mar 14, 2012. 10:42 PMpgallegos1 says:

that could get you some chich change

Mar 1, 2012. 1:35 PMCold Shoulder Media says:

It's weird when the project of the day isn't really an instructable, and is instead publicity linking you to an outside website.

Mar 12, 2012. 5:44 AM

homba says:

I agree. Take some time to post an instructable, not just a link.

Mar 1, 2012. 5:07 PM

Kirbsome! says:

While this is true, he still shows us how to do it. In the end, that's what matters, right?

Mar 1, 2012. 6:44 PMCold Shoulder Media says:

I can't argue with that!

I just want instructables to get a tad more credit. or else it'll become a link dump.

I mean there's only one step...

Jan 12, 2012. 11:30 PM

HMice says:

NICE!!!! Is it hard finding old N64 games to play ti with?

Mar 12, 2012. 1:02 AMDavid97 says:

My cousin has about 20 games.

Mar 1, 2012. 7:04 AMlooperted says:

If you live in the midwest, you can go to a local Vintage Stock (a store that sells old games, comics, music, etc.) and they would have plenty of old games. But beware, the people there are quite unique in a strange way.

Mar 1, 2012. 9:45 PM

HMice says:

I live in AUSTRALIA. So no. Thnx for the help anyway I'm sure i'll find some at a market if i ever need them.

Mar 1, 2012. 3:25 PMskerzzz says:

hey zachariah i was wondering if you have made a gamecube portable possibly after you made this one? because i want to make a gcp but i dont know if the case for this n64 would be ok for a gamecube portable... what do you think? and where did you get all the information toi build with? benheck?

Sep 29, 2011. 4:51 PMichisato says:

Hey, I have one of those. It's about 10x smaller and it's called an 'htc thunderbolt'

Mar 1, 2012. 12:32 PMDantheman1993 says:

That's so weird...
My HTC can't even handle running it's own OS!

Mar 1, 2012. 12:18 PMismael01 says:

Haha skull kid owned

Feb 14, 2012. 8:10 PMSkullkid875 says:

Oh ya those are great because they can run every single n64 game at full speed with absolutly no problems!

P.S. That was sarcasm.
P.S.S. Everyone has a droid or iPod these days that can emulate n64 games.
P.S.S.S. Making this takes true skill. Anyone can press a button on a phone.

Mar 1, 2012. 11:01 AMjongscx says:

It's actually "P.P.S" as in "Post-Post Script", not "PSS"... Just FYI.

Oct 7, 2011. 3:13 PMgreedy jr says:

yeah, that's not a N64, you run an emulator...durr... he made a classic console ingeniously into a portable, which Nintendo should have done a long time ago!!!

Feb 17, 2012. 9:26 PMabadfart says:

iv been preparing for my own attempt im thinking of integrating a gameshark with 4 controller inputs and a A/V out in a 1/8th plug. i have even done a sketchup model my only problem now is finding a good screen and finding the time

Feb 14, 2012. 12:06 PMLocojax says:

This is very incredible, this is something I would like to try and make.

Dec 13, 2011. 8:48 AMaabufarha says:

What do you use to make ur black cart slot?

Dec 11, 2011. 9:41 PMaabufarha says:

**Zachariah

Dec 10, 2011. 4:22 AMrraleigh says:

I have made one myself. They do not take that much time if you are dedicated to the task. I used an old portable dvd player that did not work all too well (reading disc wise) and then i took the dvd player and refitted it to allow n64 games to come from the top of the casing and i put a power switch on the side. problem: only 4 hrs before it dies but i am about ready to install a portable charger outlet on one to allow me to charge it in a car bc i was an idiot and forgot to keep the charger car charger from the dvd player attached. btw 400 in my opinion is ripping yourself off BUT you are a good guy :)
Your system also looks much better than mine. what do you use for the casing?

do you think it would be possible to use the hardware in an SNES system to do the same thing? let me know what you think please.

Dec 11, 2011. 9:40 PMaabufarha says:

He really is a good guy. And extremely talented too! But to answer your question, he said he used an 8x5x1 Plano Large Fly Fishing Box for his case, he ripped out the compartments and everything, and scrubbed the residue off for hours til it was good and clean. I myself am going to try this bad boy out when i get all the equipment i need, ive been researching for weeks now, and im pretty sure ive got a good foundation. im gonna try to make it exactly like his Grape 64 because it looks extremely impressive. Its rare to find portable n64s even worth looking at lol xD im in LOVE with this one. Zacariah...mad kudos to you.

Nov 24, 2011. 6:09 PMmoocowdog says:

My mind has exploded this is insanity

May 3, 2011. 10:57 AMballred says:

That is honestly one of the sickest things i have ever seen! how much would you want to make and sell one to me? I'm being dead serious i want one!!

May 3, 2011. 8:23 PM

Zachariah Cruse (author) says:

I charge $400, mostly because it takes around a month to complete, and the parts are expensive.

Nov 19, 2011. 9:44 PMKacie7love says:

Oh my dear God...
I'm actually 100% serious.
I would like one of these SO MUCH.
Pleeease get back to me soon.
I'm willing to wait a month,
and to pay the $400.!
Thanks. -Kacie.

Sep 22, 2011. 11:17 AMhhousson says:

hey man so do you have a site you sell them from? i have to have it bro!!!

Sep 5, 2011. 9:03 PMjbroge says:

I would love one of these!! I'm legitimately interested, too! please message me!

May 16, 2011. 1:50 PMchad1244 says:

ill pay you 400 for it here is my email bballacv94@aol.com

Nov 15, 2011. 6:14 AMtriforce says:

Wow! nice job, I am making an n64 portable also.

Nov 13, 2011. 2:01 PMbfox6 says:

Ahhh this is brilliant. What is the process involved in making the plastic shells for these kind of things? I literally have no idea. Seriously epic finish on it though man, congratulations.

Oct 18, 2011. 6:33 AMlgass says:

Can I like buy it off of you? D:
This is great and i'd like one XD

Sep 30, 2011. 3:27 PMrscott12 says:

=O i want one!!!!!!!

Sep 26, 2011. 6:34 PMshanke01 says:

Good sah! i do declare this is one of the most marvelous contraptions i have ever had the privellege of laying eyes on! i would very much appreciate it if you could contact me at: shankeo01@gmail.com about purchase of one of these devices! i have cash, but prefer paypal.

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