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Turn your old PlayStation into a modern PC with the RPSX replacement motherboard and a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4.
If you have a broken PlayStation One Slim (PSX) collecting dust at home, then Redditor MrNiceThings has the perfect way to bring it back to life. MrNiceThings has created a replacement motherboard for the PSX; however, this is not just a new PSX motherboard — it turns your old PSX into a modern computer. The custom motherboard comes equipped with a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, so you can use it for everything from a desktop computer to a retro emulation arcade or a smart home hub.
The replacement, called the RPSX board, fits perfectly inside a PSX case. The stock PlayStation controller ports still work (with a little help from an Arduino Micro), as does the DVD drive. But you’ll also get some new modern conveniences, like HDMI video output and USB-C ports. The computer is passively cooled with a heatsink, so you won’t have any whirring fans giving away what’s really inside the case.
MrNiceThings warns that this is no simple build, but if you are an advanced hacker, or just like to throw caution to the wind, detailed assembly instructions and design files are available on GitHub.
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