This wild PS2 handheld has a buzz saw-like disc drive — and somehow it works
A unique PS2 handheld console has been created, featuring a buzz saw-like disc drive and a MadCatz controller. This unconventional device boasts a 10,000mAh power bank, providing up to five hours of gameplay, surpassing the battery life of popular handhelds like the Steam Deck and Switch 2. The modder, James Channel, has crafted this unusual device using duct tape and has shared its functionality through a video demonstration.
- ▪The handheld features a fully exposed spinning disc drive that resembles a buzz saw.
- ▪It includes a 10,000mAh power bank, allowing for approximately five hours of gameplay.
- ▪The device is constructed with a MadCatz controller and an LCD screen, all held together with duct tape.
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