I Bought a CUSTOM PS5 from Instagram… it has issues 😬

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This custom PS5 console is crazy! What do you think about it? Would you have paid $350 to have a PS5 customized?
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[@jrob0021]

Now I need a custom PS5 slim 👀

[@shirleysparlin7396]

Also first to reply to you

[@R6GoingToBeChamp]

Lol same

[@DarkSS1994]

Good luck it's not even out yet

[@Quick1blue]

I just need ice cream 🍦

[@DarkSS1994]

@@LovinBristol57 oh ok

[@PenguinYayOne]

As you pointed out in the video: that cut is harmful for the cooling. The cooling relies on air pressure in the casing to channel air trough the heat sinks.

[@ARG]

I would have heated up the clear plexiglass before cutting the plate then place / clamp it to the shell so it takes its shape and done it like they did the 360’s back in the day 👍🏼

[@joshrodgers9366]

So basically you paid someone a bunch of money to spray paint the plastics (and not very well ) cut a hole in the side, half way slap a piece of clear plastic on the side and ruin the thermal efficiency. Really worth it

[@joshrodgers9366]

And don't forget, add one LED light that barely does anything

[@YoshioVids]

It looks like those reddit stories about modded consoles scams

[@modermonkula]

Reminds me of a 360 i did 14 years ago

[@TheEmery223]

You do realize that a majority of these otherwise questionable purchases are almost exclusively done solely for content creation, correct? Jacob R is not the only one that does (and has done) this.

[@Supremepikachu]

Yeah the paint even has cracks in it lol

[@concretejungle6938]

For all that Money,he should have packaged it a lot better.

[@plan7a]

Maybe cutting the plexiglass into shape and fitting it into the 'hole' would have worked better; if it was doable that is. It then would have fitted better without the need to have the magnet fails. Just a thought?

[@juderangerbun]

I also thought this! I wonder next how you would get it to stay on and the edges looking smooth, maybe a small ledge on the hole of the plate for it to sit on and super glue?

[@contraband1543]

​@@juderangerbunYou could use rubber trim that holds it

[@juderangerbun]

@@contraband1543 ooo good idea that could work!

[@rv_jumpshotz1139]

That’s what we used to do on the original Xboxes

[@contraband1543]

That crackling is probably not on purpose. Exactly that happens when you spray too thick of clearcoat over a base coat. That's why the controller has no crackling. He didn't mess it up like he did the console.

[@VatchGaming]

10:16 that means it's better at heat dissipation. It's actually blowing most of the heat at the back as it's designed to do.

[@forrandomsites3336]

Everything aside from the paint job and that awfully implemented plexi glass, this doesn't look too bad. The paint can be fixed, and the plexi glass can be heated to mold into the shape of the ps5 to create the seal, the LEDs can be reshaped and soldiered however you like. Quite decent overall, but the price is still steep

[@cyrus3055]

I think for 350$ the modder could have bent the plexi to fit around the console.

[@mrtree1368]

I wouldn't be surprised if the super glue just didn't cure all the way before being under stress

[@Theoreticalmusic]

Jacob the type of dude to buy a custom PS5 console from Instagram

[@tadies]

And make a KZbin video about it

[@RazoE]

The cracks happened to me once when spraying clear coat over plastic that wasn't prepped correctly. I sanded it down way too smooth when I should have left a small bit of texture. Only thing to do is sand it down and respray

[@basedemt6608]

It has potential, but $350 is steep AF. Quality automotive bumper grade paint that will not crack, including 2K clear coat and good primer included isn't going to come close to $300. Wiring in some LEDs, soldering it to the power source on the board, using a dremel tool and some sand paper, with some cheap acrylic plexiglass molded to the "wave" of the exterior panel and some magnets fixed on w/ screws(or a better epoxy) by my calculations even with my "labor" would be like $175. And that's kinda steep tbh, I'd feel a little bit like I was robbing you.

[@Luke_911]

I was thinking same some people just over value their work/talent would love to get mine costomed though just not like this one the gun metal looks cool the rest I'd change

[@dooleh84]

That's OK, the other guy felt like he was robbing him twice probably.

[@salgonzalez908]

I like when you do custom console videos, do moreee

[@ThrealAc]

It looks almost pearlescent in the light. That controller is dope though!

[@vladimirputin4370]

That’s Called orange peeling, same happens with car paint when it’s drying at a different rate over the bottom coats. Heat lamps and wet sanding between coats can help fix that. At least in my experience

[@eppy5630]

I dont know how much of a affect the shell having a big hole will have on the system long term because the ps5 shell is designed as part of the cooling solution.

[@itsdeonlol]

This mod wasn't worth it...

[@theshadowman1398]

The mod looks very home made

[@322ss]

1:45 - that color change effect would be iridescence. You can see iridescent paint used in car paints and such.

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

Gunmetal is more of a black. That color in the PS5 is what we used to call “okie chrome”… lol

[@juderangerbun]

I actually kinda like the crackle effect but it depends on whether you asked for it or not, if you didnt that would suck! Would like to see how it runs on a big game and if the air gap causes any long term issues 🤔

[@Morgorath30]

As far as I'm aware it's due to the temperature outside/applying another layer too quickly. I had this happen to me on one spot of a controller about 15 years ago and I was pissed.

[@Chugshoeplug]

The LED being soldered to the board is possible I believe it’s been don on the 360 he probably didn’t have the solder experience as that’s the solution that I came up with without soldering

[@malekdahou95]

Should have just wrapped the faceplate and used a type of bolt for the plexi. That would have worked far better and no imperfections.

[@codygrinnell8676]

I think it would of been better to have the plexi glass underneath with gaskets to stop the air from flowing up!!! You could still get the same(ish) look while getting a better performing console!!

[@LegendaryFenrir]

For what you payed, they could have painted the whole panel, both back and front for that first panel. Having a paint job like that was an 8/10 up until then. and the crackle definitely will be an issue down the road. A good clear coat could have helped prevent that when it was painted. And the glass should have been shipped removed from the console if it couldnt have been secured to the console for transit. Absolutely overpayed for this custom setup.

[@damasodiaz2521]

could you let us know where we can get ours modded like that too?

[@Subhuman_Gamer]

I dig it! 🤘 very cool.

[@youngcnyce]

It looks alright personally id perfer black to go with the gun metal gray

[@phantom6441]

For once just once wanted to see this guy to buy something and be satisfied with it

[@DarkestKnight82]

I was hoping the same thing, just doesn't seem possible with this guy

[@andrewnicoire9426]

hi can you send the link of the person who mod your ps5 pls ,i really love it

[@DonaldHendleyBklynvexRecords]

In concept this is 1 of the better looking customs, clean, looks like car paint with orange peel effect to match

[@codemanmodz9218]

I think it is a nice design EXCEPT I would mount the plexiglass on the frame screw hole into the plastic and use bolts or screws also u would use a duoco app instead of just standard remote limited options ..the paint wasnt dry enough before he clear coated it and like someone else said it will mess the system up over time for overheating

[@edselbenitolee1005]

I like that PS5 is more airflow if add more fan for less heat.

[@Blu3ManiC]

Cracking paint is a sign they didn’t use matching clear coat and paint types and too many heavy layers. Heat rises so keeping that ps5 horizontal is its best bet for staying alive.

[@pennywisetheclown2516]

Heat that plexi glass up super hot then put in place to cool. Will be good to go after

[@cardinaloflannagancr8929]

Great and refreshingly honest review. The console does look pretty nice however it's a game system not a paperweight. So form over function just doesn't fly the way that plexiglass cover is designed is a complete deal breaker. For what that costs he should have had a proper gasket and functional attachment. As it sits that ruins the airflow and negates most any improvement of the heat sinks over stock.

[@memo.H]

Do you have a video of how to jailbreak a PS5 ?

[@dorion9111]

Just add a METAL spacer to glass where it bends to keep it straight

[@damascus6480]

That’s probably not suppose to be all cracked in the paint. Probably rushed through the painting process or maybe the way he prepped it for paint is my guess

[@javiles2331]

Awesome job but… definitely as you mentioned the air flow now is going to be a problem in the future!

[@322ss]

I hope you asked the dude who made the mod to fix the plexiglass side panel - clearly a design flaw.

[@oneofakindkev5259]

should have wrapped the shield alone then place in box

[@propeldragon]

The power supply is definitely getting hot with this mod

[@Luke_911]

350 to mess up the cooling sounds like a waste and honestly I think for that price it should of definitely been hard wired to the bord rather than usb

[@vlad_ze_inhaler3990]

The paint is called pearlescent it's one of the most expensive paints there is

[@jahmirredmond]

Who do I reach out to to get this done to my ps5

[@digipimp75]

I wonder how the thermals are with this mod.

[@jessesmusicmanor]

Looks like a paint thats supposed to crack, I have seen That paint before

[@jhuddleston00]

Man, I love your videos but the lack of a desk mat makes me so anxious.

[@MrChristopher]

The paint cracking can be down to applying coats to quickly or to a cold temperature. Not a great paintjob imo

[@Austinmoore2005]

Not knowing if this is a one man show or a larger business he runs (I’m assuming one man show since it was found on insta) I can give a little slack for the stuff like the plexiglass etc as well as the price. You get anything from a small business it’s gonna cost more if it’s only one guy or a couple guys doin it. All in all I think it looked great, I don’t mind an extra USB port needing to be used in the back for the custom lights tbh but that’s my own personal take on it. That’s a sick lookin console.

[@BennekZero]

Studio FR Made the original design 2 years ago and theirs is top quality, Silver and Blue

[@AceReject]

I Used the PS3 Style logo on my Custom plates though mine are gloss blacK like the original ps3, i don't know why but it looks better on the transparent plastic, also that cracking isn't a good sign i'm no expert I think it's a chemical reaction between layers of paint that shoud of been sanded and repainted in my experience thats what I had to do.

[@takeyourheart3030]

Mannn he should have wrapped and packaged that glass plate separately.

[@kostassarakinos3062]

Also about the usb cable it would have been really easy to just wire ground and + volts from a usb on the board or on a 5v supply also 350 to destroy a console is just sad

[@skinlesswalnut6259]

What is wrong with people not putting bubble wrap to ship stuff especially when they said be careful not to scratch it when taking it from the box 😂

[@mattmurdock4268]

That crackle look in the paint is a bad reaction during the curing phase. I would wet sand that right back down and start again.

[@F14foreverF14]

Will overheat 🔥 immediately. Ps5 is supposed to push cool air through the heatsink & out the back exhaust vents...but here cool air will just escape out of the giant hole on the side with zero airflow going to the heatsink.

[@mirarid]

That looks awesome

[@---Stalkerzzz]

Yeeeea thats sweet

[@Will-uf7jt]

When you measured the temps you had the side on the custom where most the heat leaves facing the heat camera. Please redo the test with the consoles facing the same way. Feels like you’re trying to make him look bad though I do understand that you probably did not think of this.

[@BouncingZeus]

The heat will always been an issue. That fan won't get the right airflow anymore. Ps5 was built with air channels. Same issue people with custom steam decks have that add more vents.

[@Will-uf7jt]

@@BouncingZeus I understand that, but it wasn’t a fair comparison. He side of the ps5 that is always going to be hotter facing the camera with the custom one

[@deezGrapes1]

Paint cracks when it’s too humid

[@marvelouscomicverse294]

I would never buy this. People try to do stuff without thinking about the cooling. All that air gunna go out the panel on the side and not the heatsinks and not to mention now the fan can suck hot air back from the inside cause of how they made this, wow

[@michaelrobsimonbyrne4068]

nice console m.2 ssd heatsink keep the console cool

[@Loveit0603]

Looks so cool, but same specs from the OG and slim version. 👍😂😂😂 slight upgrade lol

[@vector003]

Well, the person who modded it for you they probably didn’t solder it because they may not know how to so they went with the way they knew how to go if that makes sense also, it wasn’t painted. It looks like vinyl to me. Which would also be why it doesn’t smell like paint

[@ccricers]

This has that "pimp my ride" quality of it looks really cool at first glance but it creates a lot of practical and functional problems underneath.

[@csscott9803]

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽️

[@RandomBattlePresents...]

The PS5 was designed with static pressure in mind, which directly the affects air flow. Having a gaping hole in the side of the console is a no-no. Aesthetically speaking, the paint job on the top and bottom plates is something to be desired, lot's of micro scratches you can see at different angles, and the USB cord is just gross. I wouldn't spend someone else's money on that thing.

[@585totodamgood]

I’m not a fan of that paint job I think J Rod a.k.a. the custom NES guy would’ve done a wonderful job.

[@95Comics]

Put a heat gun on the plexiglass and it will soften and take the shape of the ps5. Awesome video. I wonder if he used the paint designed for that specific type of plastic not just generic plastic maybe Thats why the crackling. Auto bumper paint is what i would have tried. Love the show man keep the awesome videos coming! Happy thanksgiving!

[@basedemt6608]

I was gonna comment and say this as well. If the plexiglass discolors under the heat gun, just treat it like paint and wet-sand it/buff it, and it'll become clear again. Super easy and quick to do.

[@jagergerg9771]

The USB is killer other than that a decent job

[@codemanmodz9218]

The port doesnt work i tried the port

[@Tiralful]

It charges a PS Portal to 50% in an hour? Bro my Legion Go charges fully from zero in 45 min and it has a 50whr battery. That’s slow as hell.

[@jaquanmelton3443]

His information plz I would like him to work on mine

[@dmo848]

Insurance reasons is why he didn't do the electrical I bet. Something messes up and burns your place down. Yeah he's liable then

[@Damidas]

I wanna know if this is what JRob asked the guy to do or did he just tell him to go crazy cuz the reaction sounds kinda perplexed lol

[@jonathanbertola5396]

If I were you I would use a heat gun to heat a bit the Plexiglass to give him the shape of the console.

[@Gothguitarist]

7:50 that made no sense the heat can go up and escape its actually better

[@kingstone02]

Link to the seller

[@dethcrimsonx]

The crackle is definitely a mistake, if you don't use adhesion promotor for plastics, the paint crackles, ive done it before. Very cool though.

[@JBM_Autodipz]

spot on

[@dethcrimsonx]

@JBM_Autodipz I work with paint and different applications. Plastic is so finicky, it flexes especially car bumpers.

[@modermonkula]

I think it looks terrible, but i appreciate the work that went into it

[@YoshioVids]

Sounds like those reddit stories about modded consoles scams. Usually they're high on price and very poorly made like this one.

[@candidosilva7755]

This one wil play any game at 8k 120 fps couse of the lights.😂

[@trev119]

You can't expect factory quality from non factory producers.

[@iqhohacs6818]

for 350, its decent. Looks cool af tho

[@COCOLEAF1169]

Cool idea and look, but definitely could of been done better. You got the prototype.

[@jakz737]

It makes the blowing out the heat sinks a lot easier. So in my opinion well worth the $350.

[@miuletzmitzu6641]

not really, the fans depend on the closed space to circulate the hot air outside the console, so if you have a big open space, depending on the fans and where the space is, it could have higher temps as the cool air from the fans goes straight out the hole

[@FATTYBONGRIPS]

you'd pay $350 to save 5 minutes? like once a year? that just means you're a very lazy person

[@RodgersTravels]

No one mentioning the PlayStation 3 text? 😍

[@stratmaniac8436]

For 850 dollars 💸 I would be expecting more creative theme looks like he spent 100 dollars on it 😢

[@caphowdy666]

Why would he make a more creative theme? Jacob specifically asked for that theme. As for the price, you have to consider parts and labour as well. Jacob knew what he was getting and felt the price was fair. The only issue was it was not packed well. The design isn't the customisers fault if that is what was requested.

[@crypticsoup7098]

To each their own I suppose

[@user-rl3yd4hh3u]

Kind of cool to see this done still nowadays. I did this to alot of regular Xbox and Xbox 360 in my younger years. Wonder what kind of demand there is for this nowadays.

[@josheee6123]

Yeah I like the idea , just wasn't executed to a suitable point

[@thedavephan]

I'd be pissed if I paid that much for this custom job. it looks like trash.

[@powcod7455]

Gorilla superglue gel works really well ive used it on a few things and it holds up pretty good long term. Just a suggestion for the magnets

[@Ferrari255GTO]

The best thing to come out of that is the controller, and i can assure you it ain't worth 350 bucks

[@marvelouscomicverse294]

Yea, he posted some pics of that console, and probably said he built it and said he could make another 4 u, he doesn’t know how to paint or do any custom work

[@Anyel15]

Who is this person are they selling Xbox series customized looks so cool

[@user-xs2ph9ge8c]

The PlayStation 5 that you just bought that you were saying that the paint look weird is because the person that painted it was in a rush all the words when you do paint a panel and you put Coats over Coats over Coats without waiting for 30 or 15 minutes. It will do that, we call that spiderwebs, and there's a let you know you might as well. Just send it back and let them redo it because you spent too much money. $800 in on top of it, the magnets came off. That's not even they did all right on couple stuff. But they messed up on the console and on top of that. They use cheap clear. That's not a glossy look that look like. They use the cheapest clear ever. For example, when you use a cheap clear if you ever notice a car that's the clear is coming off and the paint stays. It looks nasty luckily the sun's not gonna hit it. But I rather you send it back and let them redo it. Because you spent too much money on it. And make sure you tell them that you want to glossy. Look on the place there's a 5 not using cheap stuff on clear. Unless you want me to do it, I'll do it. Let me know and I'll hook you up on a good price

[@user-xs2ph9ge8c]

All I need to know is what type of paint the color code You do not have to send me the console to send me to panels and I'll do the best. If they decide not to do anything about it to me. The trash whoever you bought it from so does it give you a heads up? It is anybody told you about this cause. I just barely saw your video right now. If you're interested, let me know and I can fix it. But make sure you get the color code so we can do the right away. Show finish instead of the crackhead finish. What deep did all there are trying to do is try to make a quick book

[@TSRB87]

Honestly I don't like it. Computer case modder back in the late 90s early 2000s walked so molders now can run and this build ignores all of it. They could have inlayed the window with molding and used a heat gun to form the window slightly so there was less stain on the panel and that way panel is sealed and won't effect air pressure. The paint ranges from mediocre to horrendous. If I had to guess that's a type of plastidip for the paint because hypershift as an acrylic or enamel are expensive and the wrong clear was used, paint is uneven and I doubt any primer was used. The leds should have been tied into the power and mounted on the underside of the panel around the window. Inside should have been painted in gloss instead of semi gloss to reflect the leds better or better yet but more time consuming would be to polish the inside and the heat sinks so they really stand out. Payed alot of money for what is honestly an amateur job