Making The PS2 Even Smaller
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- čas přidán 20. 06. 2024
- What If Sony Made Another PS2?
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What if Sony made a Super Slim PS2? What would it look like? Well this mod from Wesk could be this answer! This is the Ultra Slim PS2 mod. It features the smallest PS2 form factor using real PlayStation 2 hardware and it features an INTERNAL MX4SIO mod to load games. It’s an absolute dream version of the console. Let’s take a look!
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4:52 Ultra Slim PS2 Tutorial
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It was a pleasure working with you Tito!, I'm looking forward to future projects. 😎
I want to do this mod as soon as an internal HDMI mod gets released/into my hands.
It should be easy to add a mini-hdmi port, right?
Man you are the goat my guy. Thank you.
Dude you are a hero. This is fuckin sick!
Absolutely! It was a privilege covering this mod! Amazing work dude!
Would you offer these 3d shells at some point? I don't think Id be able to get one printed. Thanx for the collab with this project BTW. Its just amazing all together
An internal HDMI would complete this project
Cannot wait until we get an hdmi mod
Do they even exist at this point? I haven't seen much regarding them
An internal hdmi mod will be released by pixelfx in a few weeks :).
It's a nice thing that one is being worked on so it can be implemented in the future.
@@cobaincase I just saw a video on it. It's, preliminarily, not compatible with 79000 :(
I know he recommended the clear case, and it's quite nice indeed, but the PS2's original black color is much better, not to mention it instantly shows that it's a PS2 and blends in perfectly when placed side by side with the other models.
The black case has the nostalgic look to it too. One reason why I like the clear case is to see all of the components working. Fantastic engineering at its best!
The 3D printing sponsor also does black color. And it's also cheaper than clear anyways.
Is it possible to dye the transparent with black and make a smoke color?
Clear case is ugly.
If he made a "Black transparent" case you would be stoked, becouse It would maintain the PS2 original feel with a little transparency to spice things up
The production value on these videos is amazing. Great job.
That said, I have never seen a micro SD slot being "built" this way. This was some Frankenstein stuff.
Not gonna lie, the part where the board was cut was pretty nerve-wracking 😱😬 That looks like it'd be VERY easy to mess up somewhere
It was scary, but easier than I thought. The hack saw allowed for more control in my opinion. Getting the cut started would be the most difficult part.
You gotta see Wii board trim mods, the absurdity of the cuts and all the work done is impressive.
I'm not a fan of board trimming frankly, but still, I strongly admire the work people put into knowing the console's board to the point of such a task being possible.
@@Kalvinjj glad someone beat me to this. wii board trimming is wild.
You would hate to see someone make a portable Wii, the cuts you can make on a Wii board surprise me.
At least it's better than the portable Wii project, that requires way bigger and more precise cuts, this is just taking an USB port and that's it
The clear shell for this mod is so beautiful ! Love it 😍
Prochain projet Millo? ;)
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Great video Tito. You once again knocked it out of the park with this one. While not the most technical you have done, it is the first of it's kind and you still format and explain everything in such a way anyone can do this with ease. Most of what I have learned has been by you, Retro Future, and Mr. Mario.
I to would like to see this with an internal HDMI mod. A way to retain that second USB port would be nice to.
Another con would be it only being able to use 79000+ versions. There are less of them out there than older models and not all of us want to go around finding them and cut them apart, however minor. If Wesk is reading these review he should try and make a version that uses older model slims. Even if they would be a bit bigger.
I had the same "con" as here in the UK they seem to be as rare as rocking horse poo... I can see a lot of 7500 and others in the slim line.
Same in germany. 7000, 7500, 7700 and 9000 are available everywhere. Not a single 7900 😢
This looks so awesome! Really feels like bringing the PS2 into the modern era, especially with the wireless controller. I eagerly await the day when playing games digitally like this has 100% compatibility. Great video :3
Im really not sure how your channel isnt bigger. Really quality videos sense ive found you.
Thanks for sharing man
It's so good to see that intro again, welcome back Tito!
Absolutely love this mod, I reckon a couple of blue LEDs to make the case glow would be peak 00's!
That's an awesome project, Macho. Great video. But when you cut that part of the PCB off, my heart felt that 🥲
Mozionant😃
It looks so cool, I love the crystal clear shell! The internal SD card slot is really smart. I'd be incredibly nervous about cutting the motherboard.
I’m pleasantly surprised to see this. I’ve been watching Wesk’s thread for some time now, and printed myself a shell about a month ago. It’s great! Currently figuring out how to fit my HDMI adapter in there, and I wired in an ESP32 for Bluetooth controllers too. He does great work over at BitBuilt.
How does the HDMI adapter perform?
@@bustergundo516 It’s one of the cheap Kaico ones. You loose a couple resolutions, and it’s obviously not as good as some thing like an OSSC, but it gets the job done just fine.
I’ve now got it figured out, and I’m wiring it up by hand. I’m posting on MachoNacho’s discord as I do it 👍
At 7:40, I'd recommend showing us what pads to check for continuity so that we know for sure whether the connection is broken. It's totally something that I and others could figure out, but it's just a friendly tip for future videos. I loved this rebuild(?)/mod, I've never had a go at home console other than portables such as Gameboys, looks fun.
Thanks Tito for sharing this awesome ps2 setup. It's pretty awesome, I love the clear case and internal adapter. It's a well thought out setup.
This is insanely cool! I know I have a ton of 79ks floating around here somewhere as they're as difficult to modchip as the 90ks without the benifit of the internal PSU.
Totally going to add this to the every increasing to do list :D
GREAT WORK!
What controller are you using
Hey i Look Videos from booth of you and want to come a New console modder maybee here on CZcams too (im from germany) i have modchiped a fat ps2 with a Real matrix infinity made several mx4sio internal builds and the next Projekt is a slim with internal hdd
I'm glad there seems to be a lot of new stuff coming out for the PS2 these days! Like others, I'm still really hoping for an ODE style solution, as I still find the software preparation side of things extremely antiquated on PS2. Even mx2sio/mx4sio have been *quite* flaky for me in the past, despite modern improvements. Here's hoping, I suppose!
Yes I had a ton of problems with mx4sio , I would not recommend it. Using the harddrive or the ethernet is an OK solution for the PS2 but an OSD would be great.
ODE would also solve the PS1 backcompat problem most likely!
Hopefully a PS2 ODE does happen at some point.
OPL is great, but even nowadays with an HDD the compatibility still isn't perfect. It'd also likely allow for PS1 playback since the main reason PS1 games can't be played from the HDD is because the PS1 hardware is used for the I/O when they aren't being used for games.
Tito this video was worth the wait! Thank you for linking Wesk's 3D models I can't wait to make shells for my collection of consoles! I'd love to see a Sega Saturn digital only/slim mod if you can find something cool!
Great video dude, love the clean camera work and editing. The build turned out super nice with the transparent case! Looking forward to that ashida build
Love this mod, it's really interesting to see just how small this console can get. I literally had this exact idea, but for a phat PS2 (since that's what I have). obviously it will be a bit bigger but I think it would still be interesting to see how small you can make the OG without the drive bay and internal PSU.
Regarding what you stated at 16:00 - I would actually have to disagree for a few reasons, as shown below:
1) When being kitted out as shown, the SIO mod will forego the weakness of having optically-based media - You don't need to worry about discs getting scratched, disc rot, failure of the laser diode, and drive motor failure, or if using this in a portable environment such as in a vehicle/RV, disc skipping during loads due to rough terrain while at the same time maintaining access to both memory card slots.
2) The removal of the optical drive means that the unit itself is actually more power efficient and will allow the power supply to operate (albeit marginally) cooler.
3) it's further reduction in size is more conducive to sitting it in smaller areas where even the slim ps2 would have otherwise taken up too much space.
4) you don't need to worry about keeping a library of discs laying around when traveling with it. Even if you must use one SD card per game, it would take many, many microSD cards to occupy the same physical space taken up by a single dvd disc.
Might get a solder set up just to try this, the soldering seems more then simple. Great video man!
I enjoy this channel because it shows how these hobby projects usually go, at least in my experience! Most of the time my projects turn into a series of problem after problem.
For some reason, I find these kinds of videos very relaxing. Almost ASMR for me
Imagine what the world would of thought if SONY released a Digital Only version of the PS2 in the early 2000s
It would've failed, logistics would've been awful.
It will be flopped due to internet problems.
Also don't forget that storage would have to be an IDE hard drive, which makes it taller, as flash storage would be too expensive. At that point, just put the disc drive on top of the rest.
Would *have. Not “would of”
Remember how the PSP Go was received... it was ridiculed to the point of failure even in 2009 for being digital only!
Dude.. the production value a minute in has got me sold. Subbed and liked!
I love your videos. You'd be surprised how far the compatibility has gotten over these last few months. Running the latest OPL Beta Build 2048 will run about 80 percent of the library if not more.
Shout out to the modding community! Without you guys, this masterpiece or any other masterpieces wouldn't have happened!
Happy New Year Tito! Nice to see you back at it again with this great mod. Cheers!
Happy new year to you too! Cheers buddy!
It's really neat how things have changed!!! Thus is the coolest thing I've seen today thank you for sharing!!
nice. happy new year Tito! thanks for the new vid!
Right before anyone attempts this this is ONLY COMPATIBLE with the 79001 motherboards, the 79003 motherboards are NOT compatible whatsoever
What about the 79001?
Why is the 79003 not compatible ?
@@tordenninja1773 From what I can remember the disc ejection button sticks out on the 79003 boards and doesn't fit inside the 3D printed case specified in this video. Hope that helps
@@BENSTER489 ok thx
Love it. Really enjoying the mods we're seeing to this generation of systems - long overdue. Hoping for a straight up PS2 ODE someday...!
Yes! Ps2 ode would be amazing!
Why though? SMB loading works perfectly
@@LucaMolteni84 Sure, but it'd be nice to not have to install a switch to enable use of the second memory card slot. I also feel like, assuming one ever got made, that it'd hopefully be an easier install to do it internally than the current process
@@kazinwho I suppose that the with Free MCBoot and the HDD methods working so well there is little appetite for it.
Would be cool though, especially one that could tuck away in the HDD bay for flexibility. It'd be ace to have 100% game compatibility instead of the 99.999999... % we enjoy now.
@@LucaMolteni84 psx compatibility
Awesome video Tito! I love the console scans!!
Wow this is pretty much a perfect mod for a damaged shell / DVD drive slim
I can tell there's a lot of thought that went into the features and design it looks awesome
This does look great, I love compact systems. I wonder how taller it would be if it just stacked the drive on top, or used an ODE to ensure near 100% compatibility.
Stacking the drive on top is a very interesting proposition.
im brazilian man, and in here you mod is very famous, ps2 is console best favorite from brazilians
dude your channel is blowing up bro I love it. I remember when you just started. glad to see the channel doing well.
I love these types of videos, please make more mini versions of classic consoles
With how much people are putting effort into modding these days, I really hope that we get a 79000 series full digital out mod at some point, by that I mean tapping straight into the board's digital video out (if the combined EE+GS+RAM chip doesn't do DAC work now...) before it goes to the digital-analog conversion. That would mean perfect HDMI output for PS2s, with the portable-friendly 79000 series (probably similar work on the 90000 series) boards. I would work on a PS2 portable project myself if that ends up happening.
Now make it powered with USB-C (which I am sure you actually can with a barrel adapter!) and somehow add HDMI to it and it would be a complete package. I also like the fact the RJ45 is preserved, allowing you to also just boot games via network through OPL. This is such a cool mod
Blindness is the worst sensory disability imo, shit sucks man. But hey, if you can play PS2 you can probably build, albeit not like this with the trimming.
Not sure if Voultar would build this one, but he's probably the most reputable modder out there.
Also, you could consider getting one of those big screen microscopes? Normally people invest in them for tiny stuff, but if this is too tiny for you then, that might be an option too could consider.
@@Wheagg I tried soldering a few times - and its insanely difficult. Trying to focus on a small solder point whilst your eye just /has/ to twitch the whole time has actually led to me accidentially burning myself a few times. It was not fun. XD But at least I tried. Still though, build services are all that i can really use for mods like this unfortunately...
@@BrainSlugs83 Haven't thought about that. We had one at school decades ago and it was super chonky. Ill give it a look, that might actually be a good idea!
PLEASE cover the Ashida!!! I'm looking into making one for myself, and your videos are SO helpful for informing/teaching!!
This is definitely the coolest mod I’ve seen on this channel. I’m totally gonna do this one day
This mod looks fantastic! It makes it almost tempting to do instead of just using emulation on my steam deck haha
This cries out for a proper ODE. It'd really be perfection with one.
I’m hoping we get a true ode one day
This thing is SICK!!! 😮😮😮I kinda dig that its a "sketchy" build in the most professional way possible!
Another amazing video, im absolutely ECSTATIC to see you review the Ashida!
Great video as usual. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Stephen!
Another thing about the slim PS2 boards. They still have IDE interface like that phat models. You can wire up an IDE to SD card into them instead of having to use a memory card slot.
In fact only the 70000 has the ide pins, from 75 on It was removed, so it's not possible on this mod.
This is so cool! You are guys awesome.
Very well done mod and video!
Amazing content as always! Gotta keep that quality of life with all your vids, much respect to you and your family. Have a good one!
I don't know anything about modding, nor anything technical like this - but somehow this was extremely enjoyable to watch. Thanks! Sub'd 👍
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!
Great video as always! 👍🏻
Thank you James!
Its almost like, I think of something I want to look into, and you just pop out the video days later. This is the second time this has happened; and I'm loving it. Anyways, I watch the video now.
I’d have made the case a little bit longer so you don’t have to get rid of the second USB port
you definitely could, but the point it to make this thing as compact as possible while maintaining functionality.
Hey Tito, question about PCBway: Do you know if they have an option to have a transparent solder mask? So you can see the copper traces?
you would see only the first layer, then ugly fibreglass.
Whoa that would be cool! I’m not sure if they do but if any place where to have that I’m sure it would be pcbway.
@MachoNachoProductions thanks, I would love to make a clone of any of the gameboys PCBs with a clear mask, populate it, move over the chips and pop it in a clear case. Pair it with a pokemon cartridge with the same treatment. Throw in some gears and fake pipes. Steam Punkemon edition!
Awesome mod. Welcome back Tito
Meanwhile me: *cries in 90001 console*
Ultra Short PS2 seems more accurate. It seems like it's the same thickness, but much shorter.
That could be another good name for it
Absolutely beautiful, I can't wait for the future of the PS2 going forward, as PS1/Saturn/Dreamcast all have ODE's available now, with optional HD output that looks and plays great.
As a diehard PS1/PS2 collector, I'd say that the PS2 is the last of the older consoles that really needs a way to play on modern TV's with great visuals and no lag. Heck, getting it to look good on the old 1080p HDTV's was like shooting blind. I've had some pretty good results with Monster component cables on an older LG HDTV hooked up to the PS2, but 3D games still don't look good(but 2D and 3D PS1 games look surprisingly crisp played on a PS2 with this setup). Too many jaggies, the colors seem to bleed almost, it's just crazy that the PS2 is the last of these consoles to get a proper, convenient HDMI solution. People in the comments here are talking about current projects, so I'm hopeful that we'll soon be able to easily buy the ultimate PS2 with an SD card reader and HD outputs.
that thumbnail is great, gameboy play iut loud clear really made the iea of a transparent clear rectangle of leectroinics so awesome
Really like your intro. Sounds cool!
I am really not into the PS2 and I really stink at soldering but honestly, this mod looks like something even I could pull off.
Kinda drooling for it now, especially with a HDMI mod.
I have mixed feelings for this kind of mods (the ones that involve cutting boards and destroying parts of the original hardware) when applied to working machines though in this case it wasn't that aggressive (like in handheld conversions). For one, it seems a very fun project but on the other side, destroying parts of working PS2 makes me a bit uncomfortable, like there is a limited amount of PS2 out there and no factories are producing more. I know it's irrational, it's the PS2 and it's the most sold console in history so there will probably be a bunch more of consoles in the second hand market for years to come, but even so, some part inside of me feels a bit uneasy.
The PS2 sold 155 million units, I don’t think you have to be too worried about us running out in our lifetime and there will be thousands preserved in pristine condition. The PS4 was out by the time they stopped production on them. I’m sure most people attempting this mod including myself will use a 79X model they have lying around or find a well used/broken disc drive one for cheap on eBay like i did. Better to use it for a fun project like this than for it to be thrown out for good.
@@MajoraTheEncryption Realistically I don't think we're running out of ps2s either, at least not in my lifetime but do you know those kind of thoughts/worries that bounce in the back of your head from time to time? This is one of them😅
Awesome mod! Hope you had a good Christmas and New Year Tito!
I like your project man, that is outstanding.
It'd be cool to make one slightly thicker that keeps the disc drive
That's called the original console.
I understand how cool it is to have almost entirely original hardware on a small scale but at this point I consider it an emulation device since it's not running original discs. Would be sick to see this done with the original functionality intact. Sick project though and it came out awesome , much respect to the work that went in to this!
It’s not an emulation device, booting ISOs from a hard drive or SD card does not automatically mean it’s using emulation - this mod still uses all of the native hardware to run the games, giving you an authentic ps2 experience
@@dylangerescapeplan basically a Series S version of the PS2. Emulator was probably the wrong word to use. I guess a better comparison would be running PS1/PSP ISO's on a PSP?
A tip I use whenever I cut something like that USB port removal at the 6 minute mark. I make sure there is more left on the board then I'd sand it down with a needle file to get a clean edge. That way you ensure that once you're done its all flush.
Man, this looks AMAZING! The kid me would squeal over this. I grew up with PS1 and PS2. It's been years since I last touched a PS2.
Interesting mod, but why even bother?
Interesting comment, but why even bother?
just for a bit of fun.
I just finished to do the same project! (Except that mine is black). Ps2 mini is so cute ! Your video helped me a lot, thank you ! (It was my first time doing electronic stuff)
Great video Tito! I may have to do this as I might be setting up a "tiny" console area to play after moving house. Despite going up massively in square footage, my retro area has gotten a bit smaller haha.
For virtually any ODE that needs to stream data directly from the card, Samsung cards are some of the worst you can buy. I own almost every ODE out there and Samsung cards have an issue, only with games using streaming data/music, where you'll get weird hitching and craziness. The leading theory is that they do something to keep up with the file system to keep it clean (something similar to garbage collection) that many other SD cards do not do. The PS2 might not care about this, but it also might depending on the game. YMMV.
I'd recommend sticking to simple/cheap Sandisk Ultra cards as they have been known to work in every single ODE solution without issue assuming they are legit Sandisk cards (always buy from reputable source).
I’d really like to see the second half of this video where you format the SD card to work with the system and load games onto the card. Currently trying to figure everything out by reading through forums.
Recently been planning my dream PS2 Slim so the timing of this was amusingly well timed
Dude UR CHANNEL IS SO FREAKING GOOD RISE THE MODDING COMMUNITY
Thank you!
such slick design work. Im in awe.
You're channel is severely underrated
Loved the slim model. Watching gaming magazine DVDs on it back in the days and playing re4. Oh the memories.
Wow. @5:20 The inside of the Box of my Childhood TM is so simplistic
This is a really nice looking and clean mod for something using a custom shell. So much nicer looking than any of the GBA consolizer mods. Resin printing is amazing.
Your intro is outstanding. Great job 👏
Normally I'm not a fan of destructive mods, but this one isn't too harsh. Great video as usual, Tito. Good to have you back for another year!
Isn't too harsh? So if sawing pieces of the motherboard off isn't too hash for you, then what is? 😆
@@retroraider2794 Look up the Wii trims. That's when things get insane for real.
Can’t wait to see you downsize future consoles .
Definitely subscribed 💯
You are an absolute madman! I would love to buy one of these.
First minute of this video got me to like, subscribe and highlight notification. Great job on this video!
Thank you 🙏
Bro you’re underrated af, you’ll have millions of subs soon
The most interesting part of this mod is seeing the SD card adapter directly to the memory card slot, I was not aware this pin compatibility.
🕹Parabéns muito Top ess Mod👏👏
Congratulations for the work of modder wesk and for posting the video
You can get hobby knife saw blades! I have used a couple on Gundam plastic models, and modifying a GBA cartridge shell to fit a custom PCB.
Great video! What an awesome project 😃
Thanks!!
just the stock ps2 slim board makes me realized how compact the engineering design was
that's such an awesome intro!
Just wanted come back to comment and say thanks once again for this video, I just completed my build thanks to you help. The only Issue I had is my power button wont reach the switch so I have to tap the button with some tweezers haha, I might just have to re print the button again
That’s a really cool intro! It is a little long- but super cool.
Some blue LED's in that case would look great in my opinion.
The only thing I might have done differently is leave the board as-is, have it in a slightly wider case (still significantly smaller than an unmodded slim) and utilize a breakout board for the Micro SD card in the space where the extra plastic would be behind the second USB port sawed off here. That said, it’s a damn fine mod.
Knowing that I can just cut a chunk of the PCB off and patch up the missing connections like this means lots of potential for building a portable PS2. I wouldn't be surprised to see a portable kit spring up in the next year or three like there is for the Wii.
This is my favorite video since the picoboot one! Maybe in the future you could just do an sd card mod on a stock console. Cuz right now the most readily available way to put roms on a ps2 is sticking a laptop hard drive on a fat model ps2.