How to Make a Portable Game System

Step 39 Glamor Shots!

In this step I shamelessly show off my portable. Video coming soon, for now just enjoy the pictures!

Comments

[Music man]

Can you link me to a cheap screen on eBay. it doesn't have to be of the highest quality just as long as the writing on the screen is readable. the size would be good if it was as big as the psone screen but if it was smaller thats okay, just as long as its not super small

[koenigsegg44]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-3-5-TFT-LCD-Car-Monitor-CCTV-Camera-DVD-VCR-Display-Color-Monitor-Rear-view-/280830369161?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4162cb5d89#ht_2853wt_1270

I think this would work because it accepts composite

[keroroman]

Nice...Hand. I love your ideas! <3

[Portendo.David]

Would using a car camera monitor work for the screen as well?

[1up]

Yes, as long as it accepts composite.

[killfoo]

WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
to bad i cant soder, or do any of stuff

[dvalentine6]

soldering is too easy. give it a try. the iron you can get at radioshac super cheam and solder is very inexpensive

[Zachintosh]

Solder**

[jgosselin]

anyone can solder it just take practice and patience

[redsoup]

total investment $83.86

[Nisalotaco]

did you do the same things as in the guide? I like cheap stuff with good quality xD

[redsoup]

Links:
http://alrightdeals.com/Item.htm?Id=S5_Storage.Devices_Cables_IDE...EIDE___142068
http://www.dascheap.com/nes-console-8-bit-top-loader-black-red-retro-bit.html\
http://www.frys.com/product/999316
http://www.robotshop.com/roboblock-5v-voltage-regulator-7805.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=jos
http://www.taydaelectronics.com/servlet/the-23/16-pin-DIP-IC/Detail
http://www.taydaelectronics.com/servlet/the-104/4021-CD4021-CD4021BE-CMOS/Detail
http://www.westfloridacomponents.com/HW101A/Solderable+Perf-Board+X-LARGE+Copper+Pad+Circuit+Board.html
http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?qs=N5Jky1br14OF2G2DALsDXA%3d%3d
http://www.ronshomeandhardware.com/GSW-18-MED-Single-Pole-Toggle-Switch-p/247916.htm?utm_source=googleproducts&utm_medium=free_feed&utm_campaign=comparison_shopping_feeds&Click=1014
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15000~r.87419775

[dtilley]

If some one wants one im making one and im gonna sell it its called the "PORTABLEnesS" it will be on a bid im not quite done but its on youtube i got the remote done and the screen ordered and all the components look it up on youtube and comment. subscribe to get updates and to know when its done and when im selling. i may keep it for a bit to check for bugs i had some bugs with the remote but it will all work out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju1d4fbO0R0

[lbello2]

That gameboy is cool !
you wont sell it??

[theawesomedude92]

I bet if you show this to your friends, they will do anything to get one, even if they have to sell their souls, but my science teacher is borrowing my soul for illegal reasons, plus I ow him 20 dollars (in US money), I'm joking

[Muniosi]

Nice job! Is it heavy?

[mason0190]

SMB3, Super Mario Bros., Kirby's Adventure, TLoZ, someone seems to be into the classics, eh? 

[redsoup]

hey without the NES there wouldn't be any games in America

[mason0190]

I know! I own one!!

[redsoup]

sry thought you didn't now by the discreption of 'classics'

[mason0190]

I was just referring to the fact that when someone says "1980's" to a nerd, this is the first thing they think of.

[doomsdayltd]

neat portable NES but you know you can make the sides soft to hold just use some sugru and that will form the greatest portable system ever!

[fuzzyow]

instead of having a bulky cartridge hanging of the back do you think it would be possible to mount a usb slot and use roms on the usb drive to play the classic games

[mason0190]

No, but thankfully, the great people at http://www.retrousb.com/ make NES flash carts that take CFs with roms!

[mason0190]

Try THIS ONE: http://www.retrousb.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=34

[fuzzyow]

for the case im thining of getting the psone console with the screen and gutting the console and wiring it up to use the psone power buttons will it fit or is it a waste of time

[1up]

No, you could not use USB. Don't try.

You could probably fit an NESp in a PSOne case. It'd be a tight fit, though.

[cody777]

how much do u want for this i wish to buy it off u

[1up]

Not selling, sorry. :)

[ReCreate]

but but...$500! :P

[redsoup]

what? it costs $70, yeah 500 if you break the nes, screen,  plastic, batteries. then yeah!!! (Sorry if i was mean)

[cody777]

too bad i would give u a bunch

[Basement_Modder]

There are people on http://forums.benheck.com/ or http://forums.modretro.com/ that would build one for you.

[Joe Martin]

Go for the latter...

Excellent

[Manzweater]

if u were to make this for me could i buy it>?

[1up]

Sorry, I won't make a portable NES for you. I don't have time; I have high school. Besides, I don't take commissions. ;) Sorry.

[Manzweater]

[FFVIIBOY]

Oh my god you can play Legend of Zelda! i want to do this for NES but first i hav to get one, i wuz playin Legend of Zelda original all day yeterday online and i couldnt save, i played frum 8 in the mornin to 9 at night but then somethin went rong and i lost ALL my data i wuz freekin out for aout 20 mins i wuz about to faint T_T

[FFVIIBOY]

YEAH IM SO HAPPY!!! i found a site were i can play legend of zelda AND save my progress!! one downside, i hav to do ALL that work again XD

[sspamer]

Hi, are you an electrical engineer?  How do you know which components do what and which wires to put where?  Also, can you please tell me how I can use a different screen?  I want to hook up my NES to an IPhone screen or another small cell phone's screen.  How can this be done???