Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Calibur11 Vault case mod protects your 360 from the apocalypse]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/08/calibur11-vault-case-mod-protects-your-360-from-the-apocalypse/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/08/calibur11-vault-case-mod-protects-your-360-from-the-apocalypse/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/08/calibur11-vault-case-mod-protects-your-360-from-the-apocalypse/#comments Regardless of how our world decides to end, we'd all like to be secure in the knowledge that our gaming consoles will survive. Calibur11's "Vault" case mod for the Xbox 360, which was formally unveiled on the CES 2011 show floor, should serve that ever-important purpose quite well.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>calibur11casemodces-2011microsoftvaultxboxSat, 08 Jan 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Stunning BioShock PC case mod proves utopia is not underwater]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/09/bioshock-pc-case-mod-proves-utopia-is-not-underwater/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/09/bioshock-pc-case-mod-proves-utopia-is-not-underwater/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/09/bioshock-pc-case-mod-proves-utopia-is-not-underwater/#comments Most people who order 5 gallons of mineral oil are looking to help a constipated horse make a BM. Not this dude: He used the stuff to create one of the most impressive PC case mods we've ever seen.

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JoystiqStunning BioShock PC case mod proves utopia is not underwater originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aquariumBioshockbioshock-mineral-oil-media-center-casecase-modcasemodlaxativemineral-oilmodpcrigsirleechalotSat, 09 Oct 2010 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Kratos case mod watches you while you play Solitaire]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/02/kratos-case-mod-watches-you-while-you-play-solitaire/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/02/kratos-case-mod-watches-you-while-you-play-solitaire/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/02/kratos-case-mod-watches-you-while-you-play-solitaire/#comments It's likely your computer already hates you, what with all those Clay Aiken tracks and Joanie Loves Chachi episodes you store on the thing's hard drive. So why not allow the outside to properly convey the hatred it has for you on the inside? One individual has done just that -- while simultaneously paying homage to Sony's God of War franchise -- all with the Kratos case mod you see above. We'd comment further, but we think the mod is disturbingly close to being a sentient, living Kratos and would you want to piss him slash it off? Yeah, didn't think so.

Jump past the break for a brief video showing off the mod.

[Thanks, Regis]

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JoystiqKratos case mod watches you while you play Solitaire originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We find it hard to keep from gushing about every Ben Heck project, and his latest is no different. Heckendorn crams the inner workings of an Atari 800 (mostly rainbows and magic) into a laptop-style case (much like every other project of his), but what makes this one special is that we want it and we don't have it.

Seriously, look at that sweet keyboard. We can totally imagine the siren's song of those keys clicking and clacking as we boot up some Centipede. If the image above only managed to whet your appetite, head past the break for a pair of videos showing it in use.

[Via Engadget]

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Remember the creepy Xbox 360 alligator case mod? Creator dfw monkie is back again with a brand new mod and this time it's actually related to an Xbox 360 game. The game in question is Gears of War and dfw monkie has put together a very impressive mod. The mod features raised textures and a glowing Gears of War logo. The only feature we think we would have trouble adjusting to is the glowing red ring of light. How will you know when the Xbox 360 is broken? Will you get the Green Rings of Death? Check out a video of the console in action after the break.

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We're usually not ones to post about console case mods of any sort, but we decided to buck that trend today -- namely because no case mod we've ever seen has inspired such fear into our hearts. A forum-dweller by the name of dfw monkie recently posted pictures of his latest monstrosity to The Llamma's Game Console Forums (instilling a greater fear in us that a Llama-themed 360 is in the works) -- an Xbox 360, covered in the pitch-black skin of a gargantuan alligator that dfw monkie killed with his bare hands.

Okay, the crocodilian pattern was created with common crafting supplies, but we much prefer our own "Man vs. Wild" interpretation of the console's backstory. Martha Stewart-esque origins or no, the final product is still downright unsettling.

JoystiqFeed your discs to the alligator-skinned Xbox 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 18 May 2008 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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... in fact, it cannot speak but that hasn't stopped the diminutive mod from winning over the hearts of even the most console-exclusive gamer. Sure, there's not a lot of pixel-power in modder Magnus Persson's tiny 8" cube - a low-power Via Epia EX1500G supplies the brains for the box - but it's got moxie dammit and it would rather die in a fire than become a burden to you.

[Via Engadget]

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This Clerks Wii case mod from serial modder Ramon Stokes came straight out of left field, and its sheer randomness delighted us, even though the Metroid Wii above (also by the same chap) remains this blogger's all-time favorite. Alas, yours truly lacks Ramon's mad skillz (Pritt Stick remains a considerable challenge), meaning I'm limited to daydreaming about how my awesome Pilotwings Wii case mod would look. Reader, in my head, it is majestic.

What about you lot, though? If you could modify your Wii's tidy, white exterior in any way you liked, regardless of cost or a lack of talent, how would you want it to look?

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Ramon Stokes is clearly the go-to person when it comes to prettying up the Wii. First, there was this Zelda mod, then this Metroid mod, and after that this really great Rockstar mod. Now, he's at it again, this time with a Wii mod commissioned for Kevin Smith himself.

As you can see, the casemod features the four main Clerks characters on the front. The back has a View Askew insignia, and the Nunchucks are labeled "Kevin Smith" and "Silent Bob" (though we're not sure how Smith would manage to play as himself and his movie persona at the same time).

This beauty was commissioned as a Christmas gift for Kevin Smith, and took about 60 hours to make. Well done, Ramon; you manage to impress us time and time again.

More pictures of this mod can be seen after the jump!

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JoystiqWii casemod makes a quick stop into our hearts originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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XCM's latest product is a clear Xbox 360 case that not only displays the console's temperature digitally but, get this, color codes the increasing temp too. The Hot Rock Case's digital thermometer keeps track of the internal temp and every four degrees it goes up, the LEDs change colors too. From orange to green to blue, the case is kind of like a color coded warning system. It's quite the interesting idea, but we're not sure what we're supposed to do when our console starts uncontrollably flashing red. What we do know is that calling Microsoft for help isn't going to solve anything, because they sort of look down on things like replacing your 360's case.

[Via MAXCONSOLE]

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Evolving from the designs of Team Xtender's past mods, the ii-Hot Rock case aims to do more than just light the Wii with colorful LEDs. The $62.95 shell comes equipped with a digital thermometer that displays the console's internal temperature, and the LEDs shift with that measurement. Every 5° change pushes their hue towards either a colder or warmer glow, luminescing a light blue at sub-28°C and glaring klaxon red when temperatures over 55°C are detected.

If you're paranoid about overheating consoles, a mod like this would be perfect for quickly warning you to either shut your system off or execute an emergency saucer separation, putting distance between you and the rest of the starship before the Wii's warp core breaches. Let's all hope it never comes to that. Set a course past the post break, and check out a couple more photos of Team Xtender's ii-Hot Rock case.

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JoystiqTemperature-monitoring case mod for the Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When aliens come to lay waste on our planet after an interstellar decree to rid the galaxy of our race before our warlike nature spreads to other solar systems, this Nintendo DS Lite case mod could be humanity's saving grace. At the precipice of mankind's extinction, the extraterrestrial army will stay its advanced armaments, realizing that any society capable of producing such an awe-aspiring object deserves to continue its existence!

Forged by the same hands that brought the Legend of Zelda-themed Wii mod to life, this gold and black beauty's metal die-cast Master Sword/Shield crest rotates to match your handheld's orientation and illuminates when being charged. Buying this one-of-a-kind DS Lite will also net you a custom charging dock, two painted styli (silver and dark blue), and the admiration of your peers and cosmic beings alike. Proceeds from the auction will once again be donated to Penny Arcade's Child's Play charity.

Head past the post break for more photos of the DS Lite mod. It's a good preview of what we'll spend the rest of our enslaved lives assembling after our alien overlords decide to spare our pitiful race.

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JoystiqPretty much the best DS Lite mod ever originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 May 2007 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wouldn't you agree?

This mod, which we can't get over just how impressive it is, was sent in by reader Jeremy. His friend created this beauty, which is sitting in Atlanta, GA as we type this, and seeks to sell it for vast amount of monies on Ebay. Jeremy also assures us that a portion of the proceeds are going to be donated to Child's Play. The sword is even detachable, allowing the winning bidder to act out their desire to be Link (who doesn't want to wield the Master Sword?), as well as possess one of the sweetest looking Wiis in existence.

As always, if you've spotted a cool mod, feel free to let us know.

[Thanks, Jeremy!]

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NCSXshop.com has a really cool Xbox 360 replacement shell available for $49. It's called the XCM Diamond case, and is an obvious homage to the "Crystal" Xbox from the previous generation. The clear case also comes with a replacement shell for your controller as well, giving you a clear view into the inner workings of both your console and gamepad. Also available at the site is the step by step case removal instructions, which voids warranty. Unfortuantely, the link for how to install the DCM Diamond case takes you to the same page, so you'll just have to retrace the steps back to the beginning. Still, would any of you consider getting this to pimp out your 360's case?

[Via TopBlogPosts]

JoystiqDiamond 360 Case Mod originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Flickr account holder 'g3n3101' has posted a mighty collection of Xbox 360 case mods, highlighted by this WWII-themed diorama assembled atop a Call of Duty 2-plated console. Microsoft has long touted 360 as a customizable unit, and fans have taken that theme and run wild. Think that extended warranty is still valid? Think again.

[Via Gaming Bits]

JoystiqDon't you wish your Xbox was hawt like mine? originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 01:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in the day we posted a few Xbox 360s with case mods that we felt were either really good or pretty bad. But there are a lot more modded 360s out there created by some talented (and not so talented) people. We found a Flickr montage of some unique 360 case mods that you and your peers have completed. It's awesome to see so many people making their 360 personalized and taking on a case mod. Personally, we've claimed defeat to Microsoft and the whole case mod idea. What can we say, we want our warranty to stay in tact. But if you're willing to throw caution to the wind and take the plunge, by all means make your 360 case something special.

[Via Digg]

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Encouraged by the positive reception and high eBay sales price fetched by his white PS3 mod, Michal Berecki is expanding the operation to include silver and red system cases. The new colors are still in the concept stage for now, but Berecki has promised the brightly colored PS3s will be on sale in the coming weeks.

We can't help but be tickled by the idea of a home hobbyist filling in a market niche that a console maker seems unwilling or unable to fill. With three colors planned already, the sky's the limit. What kind of designs would you like to see on a future PS3 case?

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Do you remember that Half Life 2 case mod we featured a little while back? Yeah, just forget about that, because there's a new case mod on the block and is much sexier. The Gears of War case mod to the right is not only stylish, sleek, dark, edgy, and friggin' gory (I ran out of adjectives), but makes me want to curb stomp someone. The white ring of light really works, the etching on the side of the case is superb, and overall the craftsmanship rivals that of the HL2 mod. Check out more pictures after the break.

[Via Digg]

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JoystiqGears of War 360 case mod pwns originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dr. Gordon Freeman would be proud. This "first ever" case mod sure looks professional to us but, then again, we're not the case modding experts around here. We suspect the mod's builder may have been anticipating an '06 release for Half-Life 2 on the Xbox 360, before the series' second episodic installment was delayed until early 2007 ... and then again until Summer 2007. Now every gaming session will have a brief, but painful, reminder of the title's absence. It'll be okay, just don't make a Duke Nukem Forever case mod ...

[Thanks, Macca; via Xbox 360 Fanboy]

JoystiqThis Half-Life 2 Xbox 360 case mod is way early originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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360 Fanboy reader, PiNPOiNT, sent us some pictures of his newly finished Half-Life 2 case mod. We have to say, it's flippin' sweet. Even the lighting in the photograph is topnotch. The left side of the case (at right) features a cut away window with the HL2 logo in the corner. The right side features another logo which is raised off the surface of the case. All in all, it's some very impressive work. There is no denying that the Half-Life 2 megapackage coming to the 360 is worth celebrating, but we hope we won't upset PiNPOiNT when we remind him that the game was delayed. Hopefully, his spiffy mod will brighten his days until the game releases this summer. Check out bigger, beefier images after the break.

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JoystiqCombine fear the Half-Life 2 case mod originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Give Llamma.com credit for coming up with a Rockstar-commissioned Table Tennis case mod that goes beyond the usual paint job and faceplate. One of these babies is destined for a future give-away, but if you have the time and desire to build your own ping pong prize, they provide a list of supplies and directions.

[Thanks AoE]

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Jordan Keeling, one of the snot-nosed morons (he takes it as a compliment) behind smashsomestuff.com created this oddly familiar tissue-dispensing alarm clock in honor of this blog. Thanks man. There's no clock display shown in this case mod pic, but he says the ring of light functions as a snooze button. Time to re-purpose that Core System, especially if you suffer from a runny nose.

JoystiqXbox 360 tissue-dispensing alarm clock originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Jul 2006 01:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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XCM is trying to decide whether or not to put their "Euro" case mod into full scale production. Should they?

JoystiqRuby Red 360 Euro Case originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TeamXtender has released the XCM 360 Full Chrome Case mod. Those dying to be the king of bling can pick it up now from DecalGirl. It's sure to be a hit a parties and attract more fingerprints than an iPod and PSP put together.

As an added bonus, the chrome case goes great with the chrome controller shell. Anybody plan on picking this up?

[Via Xbox-Scene]

JoystiqPimp my 360: chrome edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Jul 2006 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Behold the internally water cooled 360. As noted by Xbox-Scene, there have been other -- more Frankensteinian -- water cooled 360s, but this is the first to be completely internal. All the hardware is inside the case itself. No easy task, to be sure. Dano2k0, creator of the mod, explains his inspiration:

"It had been talked about in the past about having a complete internal watercooling system and everyone doubted it would ever be possible due to the lack of space. This is when i got the idea of pulling off the impossible, and it hit my requirements perfect, a completly [sic] portable solution with the cooling needs i was after, in the exact same original sized case."

 One time, I tried to cool my 360 by pouring water into the disc drive ... it didn't work.

[Thanks Revadarth and GP2S]

JoystiqWater + 360 = Cool originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Team Xtender just announced the winner of the XCM 360 Full Case side panel design contest. The winning design -- entitled "Black Knight" -- was created by a mysterious individual known only as Hector, and comes in both red and blue LED varieties. Team Xtender plans to run a small production of this limited edition design so, if you want one you'd best hurry.

Of course, it's no surprise that Hector won: the Black Knight always triumphs!

[update: fixed a capitalization error. Blogging is hard!]

JoystiqTeam Xtender's New Mod is L.E.Delicious [update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In addition to being a horrible name for any product short of a Unicorn-themed globe, the Fantasy360 controller shell is a complete Xbox 360 controller case replacement. They don't have a shipping product, a place to buy it from, or even a price yet, but they do have a pretty sweet step-by-step guide on Flickr on how to put the damned thing together.

They're supposed to be available in four semi-transparent colors--and Chrome--this June, according to their press release which is available after the break, courtesy Xbox-Scene.

[Via Xbox-Scene]

Continue reading How-to for Fantasy360 controller shell

JoystiqHow-to for Fantasy360 controller shell originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Apr 2006 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Another day, another NES casemod. This NEStation from French console hacker kotami certainly borrows heavily from the PS2's design, although we'd challenge anyone to fit a full-size NES into one of those itty bitty slimline PS2 cases.

We're not sure what the motivation behind this mod might be--perhaps it's down to the old adage that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Will we see the NEXbox next?

[Via digg]

JoystiqNES plus Playstation 2 equals NEStation originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Mar 2006 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At ExtremeTech, John F. de Perczel has transformed an old NES console into a home theater PC using VIA's mini-ITX form factor EPIA motherboard and a 1GHz C3 processor. He says, "it streams music, surfs the Web, downloads movies, and runs NESticle like a champ. It won't, however, run iTunes visualizer in full-screen mode."

The page is dated 8/25/04, so we're willing to bet there are plenty of more powerful options available now if one were interested in updating the concept. How about shoving one of those new Mac minis into an NES?

Check out the Nintendo PC slideshow.

See also:
NES alarm clock; hit Reset to sleep in

[Thanks, Draco]

UPDATE: Ask and ye shall receive! Mac mini in an NES.

JoystiqThe Nintendo PC casemod; NES HTPC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Feb 2006 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While there will be replacement cases for those seeking to radically alter the look of their 360s, I imagine plenty won't want to undergo the process. If case cutouts aren't your bag, but you want more than just a faceplate, try tricking out your 360 with one of 360covers' vinyl Xbox 360 skins.

Some of these are really cool, especially the NES skin pictured, at at $20, they're a minor investment.

JoystiqVinyl case stickers instead of case replacement originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 11 Feb 2006 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Team Xtender is showing off the concept art for their Xbox 360 replacement case. There are two different concepts, one featuring an X-shaped cutout in the side, and the other a square (pictured). A neat idea to save yourself the trouble of spraypainting, and cutting out the plexiglass window. One  has to wonder how easy it is though to transport the entire guts from one case to another. The case itself is screwless, which is sure to present some trouble to your average Joe.

One thing is sure, this will void the hell out of your warranty.

[Via Xbox-Scene]

JoystiqXbox 360 replacement case concepts originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Jan 2006 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was inevitable. We'd seen some before and we'll see plenty more.

Casemods.

Now, I understand the impetus behind the original Xbox casemodding craze -- the thing was ugly! Some spraypaint and blue LEDs was about all one could do to make it look like anything but a comically monolithic, black plastic "X." The 360, on the other hand, is a nice looking piece of gear. It's something I'm proud to have on my entertainment center. Heck, I don't even like the faceplates, preferring to keep it simple and clean.

That being said, the following casemod is relatively tame. The paint job is nice looking and thorough; however, the "mod inside" sticker is a little misleading since there is no functioning modchip (yes, we know about the Team ICE soap opera). A "mod outside" sticker might be more applicable here.

Anyone here disagree? Anyone think the 360 is ugly and deserving of a casemod, or just think that the casemod aesthetic is better/cooler/whatever? I stand resolute. I think Mr. Hayes and his team have done a fine job.

JoystiqBeauty and the beast: 360 case mods originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jan 2006 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>casemodTue, 17 Jan 2006 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mini Donkey Kong cabinet case mod]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/01/04/mini-donkey-kong-cabinet-case-mod/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/01/04/mini-donkey-kong-cabinet-case-mod/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/01/04/mini-donkey-kong-cabinet-case-mod/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Most case mods are giant, fire-breathing speed monsters, built to be impressive, majestic even. Full of equal parts epoxy, plexiglass windows, and blue LEDs, they make LAN party-going geeks drool with jealousy. That's the part where Martin Smith's beautiful Donkey Kong case mod might not fit in.

A 0.5056 scale replica of the original cabinet, complete with fully functioning controls, coin door, and 10" screen, the Lilliputian case mod is perhaps a better fit for a one-of-a-kind emulation station; however, with an Athlon XP-M 2500 and an ATI Radeon 9800 PRO 256MB under the hood, it's hardly a slowpoke. Keep your eyes peeled at Quakecon '06.

[Thanks, Bloo]

JoystiqMini Donkey Kong cabinet case mod originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Jan 2006 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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