PlayStation 4 console modded into a portable gaming handheld, and it works [Video]

We reported on an impressive mod a week ago in which an enthusiast turned an original Xbox console into a handheld gaming device. This week, it’s the PS4’s turn, with the PlayStation 4 Slim console turned into a portable gaming handheld by YouTube creator and retro hardware expert Restore Technique.

The PlayStation 4 Portable, or PS4T, image credit: YouTube/Restore Technique.

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The dimensions of the end product, 249 x 156 x 49.2mm, and an overall weight of 1700 grams make it a hefty unit, but it’s still a remarkable build. It makes good use of Sony’s smaller PS4 Slim motherboard and more power-efficient console. It removes unnecessary elements, ports, and additional mods to keep the heat and power balance in check.

Even so, it required a large 12V 10,000 mAh battery pack and the addition of a custom fan controller to boost the handheld’s cooling. In addition to adding a …