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Portable Super Nintendo makes me hot for cartridges again photo

One could argue that the miniaturization of classic game consoles into a portable device is kind of silly in this day and age. With the continual re-releases of older titles and [cough] emulation, lugging around Super Nintendo cartridges seems like a bit of a hassle.

Seeing the "portablization" of a Super Nintendo by BenHeck.com forum member Life of Brian has completely changed my mind. He says this is his third mini-SNES overall; this one was built on commission. I wonder how much he charges.

This thing is beautiful. After being wowed by his completion post, I checked out his construction forum thread. It blew my mind! I had no idea how much work went into making one of these.

On this new portable, the SNES cartridge sits flush with the top and back, unlike its predecessor. The new one is a sleek white little number, with original SNES controller buttons and internal batteries. There's also a headphone port and A/V jacks. You can't emulate this stuff!

Be sure to check out this image of an upcoming newer model, which is even smaller in size.

I would gladly pay for one of these. What about you?

[Via TechDigest]

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Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 13:58
Bob Muir
Sometimes, I really love technology.
KamikazeTutor's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 14:02
KamikazeTutor
Besides that huge power button, this thing is amazing.
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 14:03
BlindsideDork
I would pay but what about battery life?
Alexradl's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 14:09
Alexradl
I want one...now.
Red TheHaze Veron's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 14:11
Red TheHaze Veron
Isnt this what the R4 is for?

Still hawt tho.
kalidanthepalidan's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 14:12
kalidanthepalidan
do want. I wish I had that guys tech skills.
Dale North's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 14:17
Dale North
if I could make this, i would
galagabug 's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 14:31
galagabug
cool and very easy on the eyes (except for that power switch). but in the words of tiny elvis 'that thing's huge!'.
ChunkyB's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 14:32
ChunkyB
I think they forgot the R and L buttons, which would make certain games unplayable.

And if those little white buttons are supposed to be R and L, then you'd have to have Dhalsim fingers to use them.
ParaParaKing's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 14:38
ParaParaKing
Oh, yeah. I want one of those.
Mustin's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 14:40
Mustin
Yep, pretty much in love. I like where the L and R buttons are - lot better than the old Dog Bone.

Looks really crisp, too! Do want!
dephect's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 15:24
dephect
Will not fit in my pocket...

I love this damn thing tho, I want.
Excel-2011's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 15:25
Excel-2011
But isn't the SNES still patented?
Xhumation's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 16:02
Xhumation
Looks amazing, that's some real tech talent there
Gyrael's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 16:21
Gyrael
Wow that is genius.
Insane Ian's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 17:25
Insane Ian
Do fucking want. Still languishing i never bought that used Sega Nomad I saw...

Hey, screw you, the Nomad WAS TOO cool! Ok, so it ate batteries like Marlon Brando ate souffle but it could use the GameGear AC adapter...

Yes, i know, making it LESS portable...SHUT UP!

-Insane Ian
JohnConnor's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 17:27
JohnConnor
if it comes with super metroid, there is no telling how much I would pay for such a device. I don't even want to think about it.
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 17:49
mix
That would be SO awesome to have, to hold and to play....so awesome.
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 17:55
Brian Szabelski
Can I get one?
zeroword's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 18:06
zeroword
I have just two words for this: How much?
Rainbowblack's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 18:52
Rainbowblack
i have one of these, its manufactured by Sony though.
Rational_Jesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2008 22:46
Rational_Jesus
do want
KyleGamgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 01:06
KyleGamgee
How much?
hpv's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 01:56
hpv
Redzie: No, because an R4 can't make the DS Lite dpad any less shit.
Crumpet Lips's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 04:11
Crumpet Lips
If I could make my own plastic cases this I would have done this a long time ago. Looks shweet
nerdbot's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 09:30
nerdbot
I would buy one.
I kind of dig that power button, its not too bad.
I would probably still buy one if you had to pull-start it like a lawnmower
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