I Built A PS2 Portable - The PS2 Eclipse

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This video was meant to show more of an entertaining view into the process of designing and building a portable, but you're a loser nerd and want to know more about the technical stuffs then this page has all of that info for you to drool over: www.gingerofmods.com/eclipse
And if you're a giga loser nerd who wants to learn how to build your own, I've compiled some resources for that here: www.gingerofmods.com/building...
Special Thanks
‪@GmanModz‬ For all the work he's poured into the PS2 and portablizing as a whole to make the process so much more streamlined and easy to understand.
‪@ShankMods‬ For being the wall to bounce ideas off of throughout this entire video process.
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I think that's everything. I hope you enjoyed the video, creating this video was a bit of a disaster, but it was definitely the most fun I've had on any project I've made. See you all soon!
Music Used
Mittsies - Vitality
Getting Ready - Super Mario 3D World
Koopa Village - Paper Mario 64
The Legendary Hero - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Hole In One - Rhythm Heaven Fever
Mii Plaza Music #2 - Nintendo 3DS
OK - Rhythm Heaven
Submission Plaza Theme - Check Mii Out Channel
Choose a Mii - Miitopia
Gaur Plains (Night) - Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition
Theme of the Minis - Mario VS Donkey Kong
Story Mode Hub Theme 4 - Super Mario Maker 2
Clock Tower Stage - Marvel VS Capcom 2
20 Lamb Game between ♂ and ♀ - Catherine
Descendant of Shinobi - Final Fantasy VII Piano Collections: • Yuffie's Theme- Descen...

[@fernandocalahorrano613]

This dude gives me genuine golden-era KZbin vibes without being cringe. Love it.

[@voodsood]

What is “golden era” to you? A lot of people mean different periods of time when they say that

[@treacherous6052]

@@voodsood 2014-15 years

[@Xw3dn3sd4yX]

Agreed! I couldn't put my finger on it at first, but you nailed it

[@panterxbeats]

Golden years like 2006 - 2010 lol

[@donsonthewise]

@@kiryukazuma9168 agreed

[@Dashinater]

I feel like the official companies should do this. Make portable versions of their old console like PS1 and Xbox since we don't need as much space for old hardware like we did before

[@penatio]

Unfortunately, the market for such a product'd be too small, so it wouldn't be profitable for them. :(

[@JohnPaulBuce]

they wouldnt bother, most customers are going for the latest stuff anyway

[@Knapperoni]

Several companies did try this a couple years back (PSTV, mini NES, SNES, Genesis, PS1, Game and Watch), but most of the time it didn't sell well

[@jfn____1939]

Yes

[@doreyj1]

I have a handheld supernintendo from hyperkin

[@_keepintouch]

the fact that you know how to record a well written story and plot, edit and cut it, build hardware, 3d print. Such a resourceful talented individual. Big thumbs up!

[@ozthebeeman]

not only is this an amazing achievement but this guy is funny as hell damn this channel is underrated as hell and absolutely deserves to be more popular

[@ShankMods]

Beautiful portable. Best video yet. You've come so far since your early days of destroying u10 chips and gc+ boards. Proud of you dude. Keep up the great content!

[@kristopher327]

I agree with that statement

[@therantinggamer7273]

shank!

[@jhonatanrojasbastidas730]

Amazing work.

[@Kevin-du5vf]

All hail shank

[@grafvinestarry]

@@kristopher327 me too

[@michaell8440]

A face reveal AND a PS2 Portable? This man is amazing

[@juansofly3916]

Dani of making portable consoles😆

[@lucif3r_op920]

AND helltaker background music!!?

[@Wahid_on_youtobe]

Thanks

[@buzzcutinteractive]

@@Wahid_on_youtobe what do you mean by "Thanks"?

[@Wahid_on_youtobe]

@@buzzcutinteractive you dont need to know

[@AngelArm1110]

Lightning here, and wow dude, you have a knack for showmanship, such a great video!!! You're also an extremely talented modder, and an unequivocal boon to our community. PS2 is my Moby Dick, and one day I'll catch up to your greatness!!

[@GreggyAck]

I wish I had the knowledge/skills/gumption to do this kind of thing. So cool.

[@chrisheartman9263]

Honestly, me too. I wish I had also the software capabilities to make my own software.

[@ethanwashoe5868]

Just attempt it see if you can, you’ll figure it out, it’s not rocket science

[@aarizhassan3906]

is this computer engineering or what

[@TheOnlyDTM]

you think he just knew?? lol he learned too

[@the_motherfucker]

@@ethanwashoe5868 If it was as easy as you're acting like it is then everyone would be making their own right now. It's not a cakewalk

[@Buffypoodle]

“That’s why you’ll find no portables that accommodate disk drives” *PSP enters the room*

[@davorz]

He said "modern" portables. Psp is close to be allowed to drink alcohol.

[@MegasXLR]

love mine so much :) It's incredible even in 2022

[@tbahi]

@@davorz is the DS modern?

[@GraniteFaun]

Though it's evident that this concept hasn't survived, discs have a way less memory density than flash memory also getting your games as downloadable content is even more convenient.

[@asstimus-prime]

@@MegasXLR yeah you could download games too

[@JetSetWave]

The editing is literally on POINT! The Humor is funny as well! I love this!

[@PigDan]

Strongly agree. Some of the best editing I've seen for videos like this.

[@ge.9102]

Funny humour, eh? Fascinating.

[@segaspice4062]

Jet Set RADIOOOOOO

[@MrLuigiBean1]

For real! The editing in this video was perfect!

[@thomasjhvplays]

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[@andrewrodriguez9640]

I would love one. This is one project I would love to add to my ps2 collection. Your designs are awsome.

[@rawtoast1112]

I love your videos, man. Thanks for just doing what you're doing.

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Your projects are really awesome. And that PS2 Eclipse looks amazing 👌 Still That Game Boy / Wii Portable on the back that one is really cool 😄👍

[@shenhexd]

Hi wicked gamer & collector

[@elisons]

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[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

Seems like a massive waste with the steam deck coming soon

[@awii.neocities]

@@chiarosuburekeni9325 Well, emulation might not work on the steam deck (which is unlikely) but the real hardware will always work.

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

@@awii.neocities that's true if you're looking to strictly play ps2 games but the deck will play a good percentage of those games+a good percentage from like 30 other consoles+ 95 percent of all pc games released up until this point at atleast medium settings. Projects like this are just starting to look like a waste of time because of it.

[@realkingofantarctica]

Okay, I have two things to say: 1) I like your new channel name. 2) I was literally just looking at PS2 collections and thinking about mini consoles when this notification popped up. Are you omnipotent?

[@fluffyspark798]

What was the old channel name? I can’t remember now

[@renarand]

Nice pic

[@boleshuggah]

Youre amazing bro, great work and you inspire me to work on my projects more, thank you

[@MatiasGonzalez-fn7vg]

U are a very funny guy man, and the quality of the proyect is pure gold. Idk how u didn't have a million of subs. Greetings from Chile bro! subscribed.

[@phlhoran12396]

Awesome dude, just awesome. I'm always in awe of people like you & having super talent like you clearly have. The music in the outro just topped it all off. Amazing stuff.

[@TheJmax04]

Congrats on making the change! The video is excellently made, and the console is the sort of thing I dreamed of as a kid.

[@HANZYHD]

The way he just takes the mick and makes a build like that look so easy haha, great work my man !

[@d2blxx]

this was a really cool vid. glad i watched it in its entirety :)

[@Justin113D]

I came here thinking I'd see stuff about recreating ps2 circuits and stuff. Ended up seeing one hell of an entertaining video. No idea who you are, but that's not gonna stay like that for long! Subbed mate, keep up the good work!

[@L0CKEval]

This is amazing bro! The PS2 is one of the most revolutionary gaming consoles! The challenge of making it a portable couldn't have been easy, and the end result + what you posted on KZbin, is super high quality! Congratulations!

[@b_a_fps1569]

Thoroughly enjoying this video. Well made and interesting! I'm excited to watch your other videos and see more in the future.

[@b_a_fps1569]

RIGHT, YOU SAID KINGDOM HEARTS SUCKS YEAH ALL RIGHT MAN JUST MY CHILDHOOD YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT.

[@annoyedcat9291]

This is some next level stuff. Awesome!

[@johannesl6978]

Amazing! It’s admirable that you invest so much time and energy in these projects! Keep up the good work!

[@eisenkrahe7125]

This is great, The editing is amazing, Really nice work with the portable as well, One of the best builds i have seen.

[@mojolojo8605]

Your awesome. This type of hack the handheld is hands down amazing. Hat tip to ya!

[@jay3fox]

I've only just found your channel and I love your energy and you are hilarious. Great projects btw! 🙂

[@klint8273]

Hey man, glad you are making the switch to not taking on commission work, I think the consoles you make and design yourself will be really cool and will prevent burnout. You’re really creative and I’m excited to see what you make next!

[@calamorta]

The day he makes a portable 360/PS3 will break the internet

[@MrMakoto2]

@@calamorta Not sure if that would even be possible. The heat sink for the cpu on the 360 is massive

[@illford6921]

@@calamorta 360 is very chunky though

[@becchiscorner]

wow i’ve never seen anything like this before. incredible!! so talented.

[@ahmedzahed2854]

YOUR AMAZING BRO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@idrissstudio8943]

Great editing and storytelling man !

[@tnaplastic2182]

I LOVE that you mentioned FMCB being the reason why this system runs the way it does! 👍😊

[@mrwoodcat]

The Portable looks so clean as always. and its nice to hear you'll make more videos starting from now.

[@ChrisTrenary]

Super cool build and really entertaining video!!

[@BurakBulum]

dude amazing content loved it

[@BocuD]

Damn this came out well. Awesome build. Very nicely edited too :)

[@millomaker]

Amazing portable ! The custom PCB are super clean ! You explained very well why no dvd player And very nice video, can't wait to see your next project :)

[@laps5dopli450]

Je voulais dire une chose: Quand le projet xbox sera en ligne ?

[@millomaker]

@@laps5dopli450 Oula c'est que le début 😅 Je peu pas te donner de date précise, y' a beaucoup de boulot

[@laps5dopli450]

@@millomaker ok tu peux prendre ton temps bg

[@Myocat64]

En plus tu avait dis que tu avais plus qu'envie de faire une Wii super mini avant de faire la Xbox

[@millomaker]

@@Myocat64 Effectivement ;)

[@remotecontrolraccoon]

i love how much these videos actually make me laugh despite NOT being a comedy channel very refreshing

[@vystaz]

i wouldn't mind seeing more of the challenges you faced while making the portable. good video

[@encaged314]

Amazing build. I can't blame you for deciding not to take commissions. That's a lot of tedious work and time to dedicate.

[@blackirishrose4040]

And possible lawsuit

[@hobinonton531]

@@blackirishrose4040 why? He's not selling any products. What he sells is just a service.

[@incredibil45]

To avoid lawsuit : ask for a ps2 and what the buyer pays is the conversion into a portable version. Done

[@iUMiE]

You’re so inspiring! A true genius!

[@user-gw8dw5pm3z]

This is very great project! I try repeat this) thanks for the video and idea 👍

[@0py6f]

Love the skit about the awkward date between you and the PS2. Also, the Wii Mii Plaza submission theme fit perfectly here. Thanks for the great video.

[@justchill7361]

The sheer amount of TALENT is palpable

[@eric.ingram]

lol "Blood for the Blood God" = subscribed. Really appreciating your work and quips.

[@SUPERTROOPER89]

this give me Review Brah feels, good wholesome content, instead of drama, great video

[@rubenstrating]

You're in the news in the Netherlands or Belgium with this project. Congrats!

[@mikemendez9532]

Such a clean job bro!!! Way to go!! Simply perfect! For the loading times probably you will need to use a network interface or mini-router board with an m.2 drive :D

[@tofanalysandy23]

Just use MX4 Sio module,, its become perfect,, no lag or stutter

[@user-nj6bt5gy4s]

easily one of my new favorite youtubers

[@Blankyyyy]

Now this is content. Keep it up man

[@miguelangelavilesmanrique7850]

This is great Everything Your personality, your consoles You're great, man!

[@AlienoidNovace]

This video was hit after hit for me. Excellent pacing, godly jokes, incredible editing, and let's not forget that this resulted in a freaking portable PS2??? Instant subscription, no looking back.

[@psclipsPS5Scer]

So worth a sub, only bad thing is i wish i could get my hands on one of these, it looks soooooo cool

[@riddleiddle]

I was moments from clicking the subscribe button but then you said Kingdom Hearts sucks - so I reported you for misinformation instead. /s You packed so much into each scene of this video, I'm in awe!

[@chizel6719]

This is truly amazing and inspiring. I honestly want to start with disassembling, cleaning, and troubleshooting my fat PS3. Then maybe I could think about doing what you do for myself as well. I respect what you said about working at your own leisure. #Do You 👍🎮

[@NitoloBo]

amazing work dude!!!

[@FCV0511]

7:00 I do love me some Sly Cooper! This was a great effort, and the end product is surprisingly awesome.

[@chrisyancy5351]

0:01 "hi im ginger" i can tell

[@Maximilian-Willert]

Im blown away on how much effort you put into these devices and your youtube videos. Its absolutely delightful to watch and see how they turn out. Thanks so much for your awesome content!

[@meryemlhyat7520]

Man youre a genuis as well as a creative person

[@rahallivex]

Really cool you have done all this.

[@VictorGomes33]

It's not just gaming , it's art ! 😁👍

[@nathantron]

I find it incredible that the PS2's MB can be chopped like that, holy shit.

[@Wheagg]

Especially the slim!!!

[@acerbicgeoff7821]

If it works that well like that, I imagine using some of the components he used to make a ps2 super slim would be a simple task. A internal memory much smaller PS2

[@lomkokpinargasoiltlmm]

Huge vidéo. Thx for the share, u're doing freakin great work!!!! Have my respect .

[@Roze_aye]

oh my god I love your comedy in these videos!

[@yokaisucks]

7:37 kingdom hearts does not suck…

[@inrainbowsfan94]

I think he's joking like he always does

[@danielsalazar187]

Boa sorte com seus projetos esse ps2 portatil e simplesmente incrivel.

[@matrix91234]

Looks really cool!

[@johnmhedges]

Great work! You should invest in a resin 3D printer - it'll make some really nice parts for triggers/bumpers etc :)

[@RndZApprox]

Just love the effort and dedication that he put on his videos, new subscriber and love what you do, keep it up sir.

[@vjcodec]

congrats on the 100k subs! :)

[@alexcornofficial]

Thats a dream come to reality by you!

[@techno_otaku]

I'd buy something like this in a heartbeat! I don't get a lot of time to stay at home and game which is why the Switch and my Retroid Pocket has became my most played devices even if i own a couple of other consoles. I enjoyed a majority of ps2 & ps3 games (at a friend's house) before realizing i never actually owned either growing up. I still hope we can get a ps2 focused portable console one day. Maybe it exist and I'm not looking hard enough

[@wtfexe9301]

Yes. Buy ps vita

[@gilgamesh5283]

You should create a console that would do universal emulation and sell its mass production via crowdfunding. One project, one product, many revenues.

[@Lavender_Fox]

many lawsuits

[@hamoudi972010]

nice really i like it i hope you make the best consoles continue don't hear other people you are a good person I hope the best for you

[@hmmodi9052]

i like the background soundtracks you use in this video

[@KAITOsFirstLover]

9:07 i've seen enough, i'm satisfied

[@redacted1462]

Oh my god I need this. One of my all time favourite consoles

[@eninn]

Didn't expect a SmallAnt reference XD Amazing stuff, dude!

[@MikachuXD]

The Overlay looked 100% the same 😂

[@DanielOliveiraViolao]

Amazing, dude!

[@NegaSyrus5000]

youtube must have been super successful, only needed one more video the past year

[@Capture1Ditto]

Amazing. Have you thought about using Mx4sio instead of the USB port? It should solve the cutscenes and compatibility problems

[@arsyapermana1]

Seeing thumbnail : ah maybe just an emulator *START CUTTING MOTHERBOARD* : THIS IS CRAZY

[@Omul-G]

just watched this video and you have my attention bro nice !!!

[@danieljohnson6684]

You make the best handhelds I’ve ever seen. I son would be in heaven at your house. Thanks for the videos!

[@Ventus753]

Always a plus for Kingdom Hearts👍🏼

[@noeluna7354]

Dude I am glad this guy feel the same about a previous generation games not being of the highest quality entertainment

[@corpmobb4134]

@@noeluna7354 Df kingdom hearts 1 is literally the best in the series behind 2.

[@YOUCANDOANYTHlNG]

@@corpmobb4134 fr

[@thiagoaraujo2802]

so ''kingdom hearts sucks'' was a joke? then i'll give my like back

[@RealCGH]

@@corpmobb4134 I think 3 after remind came out has a good chance to be #2

[@Claugustus]

Really cool, I love seeing people do new stuff with old tech so keep it up. I still have my PS2 fat I got 19 years ago and recently learned how to install Free McBoot using a burned disc that launches uElf. Pretty crazy stuff, all without even having to open up my PS2! Though I did so anyway to give the laser a fresh clean.

[@CoffeeCode3D]

the speedrun overlay on the explanation was hilarious man

[@pestilencetheplague7646]

I love the SmallAnt stream setup you got there

[@tr0yluvsya]

PSP lookin at you like:

[@iZePlayz]

Could you try creating a Portable "Docked Switch". If you would put the electronics from the Docking Station into a switch and use a custom screen you could get 1080p in handheld mode instead of 720p in normal handheld mode

[@cacarot2547]

A beautiful technique and difficult to create. I think this is awesome. I got this feeling that it was difficult from the fact that I started building it myself

[@CodyHimselfXI]

I love your channel, straight to the point and I'm not being screamed at every 5 seconds like that other guy with "Oz" in his name.

[@samgee500]

You should solder an M4XSIO/MC2SIO memory card internally to the main board instead of using the usb to load games. You could just have the SD card slot sticking out the side like a PSP. This method is faster with better game compatibility as long as you use the right version of OPL.

[@ulisesrl0]

Isn't the MC2SIO open source too? If so, he could technically redesign it however he needs it to in order to make it clean asf

[@TheFluffyRaisin]

I never knew something like this was even possible. This is amazing!

[@lennartbehrendt788]

This is awesome from start to finish! Great project and the editing of the video could not have been done any better. You earned yourself a new subscriber!

[@tylerhawkins9614]

Makes me want to try making myself a portable at somepoint, awesome video 😎👍

[@RetroPlus]

Bravo, i'm so happy that this is actually possible. Really impressive engineering

[@rs1n]

Great mod! I do have a question regarding an updated revision. Since there are versions of the slim PS2 that still have their pinouts for the hard drive, have you considered doing a "hard drive" version (instead of USB) but in place of an actual hard drive, convert over to SD (via IDE-to-SD adapter boards)?

[@Henningberge]

would make loading times a lot faster, and using a slim ssd to ide converter would make directory listings instant.