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 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Portable SNES is one shade of yellow, 16 bits of cool]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/31/portable-snes-is-one-shade-of-yellow-16-bits-of-cool/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/31/portable-snes-is-one-shade-of-yellow-16-bits-of-cool/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/31/portable-snes-is-one-shade-of-yellow-16-bits-of-cool/#comments Portable SNES is one shade of yellow, 16 bits of coolWe've seen a handful of portable Super Nintendo mods, but few of them look as tough as this one. Submitted to Reddit by one robotairz, this puppy looks like it could withstand the rages of a gorilla jonesing for some Donkey Kong Country. The unit runs on internal, rechargeable batteries, and can also be powered directly by a wall outlet. You can check out some more images (and fuel your ever-growing jealousy) right here.

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While the image above appears to be a Super Nintendo controller with its cord mercilessly ripped out, it is actually much more. It is, in fact, the shell of an SNES controller stuffed with the guts of a fantastically ugly Bluetooth controller. The project was created by a modder known as Bacteria (no stranger to awesome mods). All the buttons function properly with the exception of the select button -- the Bluetooth controller only had a start button, you see -- and it runs on a single AA battery. Basically, it's the perfect way to enjoy all those legally obtained Super Nintendo games you have sitting on your hard drive.

You can check out a video of the controller in action after the break. If you'd like to make one of your own, you can find a full guide here.

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JoystiqMan creates Bluetooth SNES controller, makes us jealous originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 07 May 2010 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So you're not in suspense, the answer the the question we've presented in the headline is "No." In fact, we'd guess that ancient, primitive cultures given a glimpse of this lovely mod would instantly build an fortified temple around it, taking breaks from worshipping it only to make more progress in ActRaiser.

So, in closing, Darthchris 13, we'll take 30. And try to have them ready by the weekend, OK?

[Via Engadget]

JoystiqCould this portable SNES look any better? originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The SNES you see above, ladies and gentlemen, is no SNES at all. It is, in fact, a fully functioning PC (an Acer Aspire One netbook, if you want to know). Built by quangDX and DuPPs of Asobitech.com, the AASNES1 packs all the connections you need, WiFi and even some cool USB extension cables that plug directly into the console's controller ports (its makers also modified a Super NES controller to work as a USB controller). The DVD-RW drive is located inside the Super Mario World cartridge and the modders even made the Super Nintendo logo on the back light up. It is, in summation, sweet.

Check out a video of the AASNES1 after the break and head over to Asobitech for a step-by-step retelling of its creation.

[Via Engadget]

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Once upon a time there was a girl who had limited use of one of her hands. Not to worry, she is still able to game after mastering the use of a Super Nintendo controller. However, she also enjoys the PSP but is understandably reluctant to learn how to play it with one hand. What's a gal to do?

Fortunately, a clever bloke was commissioned to create a mod for her so she can use the SNES controller to play games on her PSP. Here's how it happened: he added a small socket originally intended for a cell phone, put together a custom cable and plug for the socket, then wired it to be used with the vintage controller. The mod even acts as a stand and keeps the PSP at an angle. A video of this in action, after the break:

[Via Engadget]

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Do a barrel roll!
And we thought you'd might like to see it too. TechEBlog has featured one of the strangest things to come out of the woodwork in a while -- one SNES squeezed into a somewhat portable wooden case and outfitted with speakers, a PSOne screen and a headphone jack. If you lumber past the break, you'll spot a video depicting the veneer-able Nintendo system in all its barrel-rolling glory.

[Via Engadget]

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JoystiqJust saw a wooden SNES originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ModsSNESStarFoxMon, 17 Dec 2007 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sweet mod: Super NinTiVo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/12/sweet-mod-super-nintivo/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/12/sweet-mod-super-nintivo/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/12/sweet-mod-super-nintivo/#commentsFiled under:


It's no secret that we love mods. And while our focus here is on a Nintendo system beyond the SNES, we can't help but post about this excellent hybrid between technological marvels. Dubbed the Super NinTiVo, the old SNES case has been crammed full of TiVo goodness. One problem though: the harddrive has to rest outside of the case. Regardless, it's one sweet mod.

[Bonus points for including Madden '94 into the mix.]

JoystiqSweet mod: Super NinTiVo originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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