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Modder Transforms PS4 Slim into Handheld Gaming Device

1/27/2026

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A modder turned a Sony PlayStation 4 Slim into a handheld by reusing its motherboard.
The project, shared on Reddit, includes a 7-inch 1080p OLED screen and a custom cooling system.
It uses an Espressif Systems ESP32 microcontroller for temperature management and six 21700 cells, yielding about 2.7–3 hours of play.
The creator says it is a personal project, not mass-produced, and further testing is needed to assess long-term performance.

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Story summary

A modder turned a Sony PlayStation 4 Slim into a handheld by reusing its motherboard.
The project, shared on Reddit, includes a 7-inch 1080p OLED screen and a custom cooling system.
It uses an Espressif Systems ESP32 microcontroller for temperature management and six 21700 cells, yielding about 2.7–3 hours of play.
The creator says it is a personal project, not mass-produced, and further testing is needed to assess long-term performance.