I Did This To My PS1, Now It Plays More Than Just PS1 Titles..

Today we build an awesome retro emulator console inside an old PS1 using the Raspberry Pi 5.
I Built a miniature retro handheld system: • How I Made My Own Mini...
Thanks so much for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video! Be sure to check out more content like this on my channel: / @cf-builds
Parts used in this build:
-Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB): amzn.to/4eQsNjR or www.microcente... (a bit cheaper)
-Official Ras-Pi Power Adapter: amzn.to/4eQZ36w
-HDMI Adapter: amzn.to/3ZtpcnI
-Controller Adapter: amzn.to/4g6oAK2
Tools I Use:
-Precision Screwdriver: amzn.to/4dYIXaH
-Desoldering Iron: amzn.to/3CatqqS
-Andonstar AD249S-M Plus Solder Station: amzn.to/4hxbHu1
3D Printers I Use:
-Ender 3 V2: amzn.to/4htdY9N
-Bambu Lab A1: us.store.bambu...
Most Common Filament I Use:
-Overature PLA: amzn.to/3YbV2U5
-Overature PETG: amzn.to/4hte8xV
-ANYCUBIC High Speed PLA: amzn.to/4hte8xV
-ANYCUBIC PETG: amzn.to/4h815lj

[@CF-Builds]

What would you play on this "Playstation"? (;

[@dothex]

Fear Effect :D

[@Capital_KP]

Dino Crisis!

[@JesusBleach]

Dead or alive/Chocobo racing

[@samuelbanya]

Nothing. We don't play games here. We just configure emulators for fun, don't be insane

[@CF-Builds]

If this were reddit, I'd award you for this comment 💀

[@mario64DD]

this is such a clean low key build. excellent pacing throughout the video too. Great job!

[@CF-Builds]

Thanks so much (: I'm glad you liked it!

[@Opuelololo]

Nice Video! My dad and I did something similar a few years ago with an RasPi 2B. Still working, still fun.

[@CF-Builds]

Thanks so much! Such a fun project indeed 😁

[@nrg753]

Interesting build. I really wish someone would build an adaptor for the original optical drive, that'd be cool. Then you could have the option of booting off OG discs or solid state.

[@CF-Builds]

I was actually toying around with the idea of using one of those USB optical drives in place of the original.. but apparently loading ROMs from a disc isn't supported on Recalbox or Retropie.. :(

[@MeraMadness]

@@CF-Builds also is slower than actually running it from SD, is a cool idea but not practical.

[@CF-Builds]

@@MeraMadness This is also true 😅

[@thatssomegoodpie]

@@CF-Builds Aren't there any operating systems that do support it?

[@RetroGamer-cn9or]

What a great build! Very nicely done and shown. Congrats and may you reach Macho Nacho like views.

[@CF-Builds]

I could only dream 😍 Thanks so much 😁

[@Yomamura29]

I love this build so much! Suggestion that I have is make a USB extension to the serial port and you can use a memory card to sd adapter and use even more features and added storage. Otherwise great video!

[@CF-Builds]

That's actually a great idea! I could design another mount similar to the HDMI, but with a cutout for two USBs and an SD card slot 🤔

[@oggerz88]

I've accidently pulled pads like that up when soldering onto PCBs and I recommend getting a cheap fiber glass pencil to scrape away the silk screen. It does a much cleaner and quicker job than an exacto knife AND it's great for scraping away silk screen on cracked two layer PCBs to expose fine traces so you can bridge the crack with wire or solder.

[@CF-Builds]

I'm definitely gonna look into that, I didn't even know a fiberglass pencil was a thing 😁

[@Poonkyz]

It's fun to watch, and not a too complicated projects I could make with my kids

[@CF-Builds]

This would be such a fun project to do with your kids! 😁

[@brawlhallaa6684]

This PlayStation build looks so good! Can’t believe this video has only 100 views

[@CF-Builds]

Thanks so much 😊 I think the algorithm hates me 😅

[@PLiVX]

true, your comment made me check how many views the vid has and it's crazy lol

[@CF-Builds]

@@PLiVX It seems like views are starting to ramp up at least, here's to hoping it stays steady 🤞

[@CF-Builds]

Here's to hoping 😁🤞

[@Queso305]

Cool! I did this once to a ps-one, but kept the original port on the back so that i could use the portable screen! It was a fun project

[@CF-Builds]

I was planning on doing something kinda like that with this build 😁 Originally, I was going to use the CD door as a fold out LCD screen, but I didn't have the extra budget :(

[@Queso305]

@@CF-Builds oh now that's a cool idea!! You have to revisit it someday! I just watched a video from macho nacho about a custom portable PS1, and using a small (or slightly larger) screen like he used would be fantastic. You should look into making custom PCBs that make this kind of project easy for everyone. You could sell them and increase your budget 😁

[@MINKIN2]

If you used some 90 / 180 degree USB cables then you could move the Pi closer to the center of the case, enabling you to have access to the SD card from the disc lid.

[@CF-Builds]

I'm planning on doing a follow up to this video where I'm most likely going to make an SD card slot/USB port extension into the disc tray as one of the upgrades (:

[@tfkoincognito]

To be fair, hdmi isn't an indication. There are a couple hdmi mods for the ps1

[@CF-Builds]

This is true (:

[@MeraMadness]

I love this, also the Pi 5 can actually play some PS3 games right now.

[@bembelknecht]

Nice one, though for the money you spent on that Raspi, there is also mini PC options that fit snuggely, like the Radxa x4 (or any miniITX for that matter), enabling a bit more emulation

[@CF-Builds]

The pi 5 cost me $50 at microcenter (: I definitely want to do another build (probably a Gamecube) in the future with a mini Ryzen system inside W/ fully functional controller ports and buttons just like this 😁

[@bembelknecht]

@CF-Builds yeah, Raspi is still an amazing thing, it's just not the "value-king" anymore, especially when you build inside a case like that; I put an Ryzen 3 ITX into mine, cost me about 5k pesos, that's roughly $85 total (my acquired PSx was actually dead but in a decent cosmetic state); will definetly look into reviving the controller ports like you did, honestly didn't think about it

[@bembelknecht]

@PaulDenton-r9j ryzen is an overall better deal for gaming, partly because of the GPU, yes. It can handle upscaling better than their Intel counterparts, any SBC/ARM based system has a plethora of other problems, lack of instruction sets being the most severe; there is simply not good enough software yet or they have to step up their specs. Something more similar to Apple's M2 or Snapdragon elite as a (lower cost) alternative is what I would like to see

[@bembelknecht]

@PaulDenton-r9j basically any Ryzen 5 3000G or above should be fine for GC, PS2 and Wii with upscaling to 1080; if you go for batocera it might be a good idea to check for used deals (old office units, tiny like HP elitedesk) around you, in my area those currently sell for around 5000pesos, that's roughly 85€/$; prepare to clean and repaste and potentially add another stick of RAM with the same capacity. As for storage, a 500GB HDD or SSD is good enough, my (pretty much complete) GC set takes a little over 500, you might want to be a bit more selective. If you can live without some of that upscaling power, even an i3 9th Gen has you covered (though I would opt for an i5), in my market this is currently ~4000peso/65€/$; add some good controller to it and there you go.

[@bembelknecht]

@PaulDenton-r9j partly, I still recommend it for easy set up especially for older Gen consoles; nowadays I install the emulators directly since there was some backscene shenanigans between a few emulators and retroarch. It is also good to have more recent versions of the respective emulators when you go for PS3 & PS4

[@michal_cz1083]

"Perfectly working ps1", "Lets change that" :DD

[@CF-Builds]

It felt a little dirty doing it 😅

[@sharptoothtrex4486]

Good idea, I think if I find many PS1s in thrift stores might happen, even converting them to All Digital options.

[@CF-Builds]

Hopefully you can find one (: My local thrift stores have been so dry lately 😭

[@GGaming0.]

Loved the video bro, for sure earnt a like and subscribe. However, the only thing id change is you not using the led's for the power button 😢😂

[@CF-Builds]

Thanks so much for the kind words and support (: I did use the LED for the power button BTW: 5:51 (;

[@GGaming0.]

@CF-Builds you are welcome :) And God damn I remember watching the whole thing haha how have I missed that 😶

[@Zeujogos]

Tenho um Phantom System estragado aqui em casa, pensei de fazer algum trabalho com ele.

[@cesarprado6943]

I did this with a slim psone and a pie3 it emulates the ps1 pretty good

[@CF-Builds]

I was gonna get a psone for this project originally, but for whatever reason (probably nostalgia lol) I was drawn to the OG 😊

[@CRMgamindreams]

Looks great . I would love to build this thing for myself ,but I would use composite or component video out ,with the smallest resolution posible on a crt . As it should be!! What about those side panels on the image? And playing on an flat modern tv?? Sorry those are straight no's for me. But the concept overall is huge ❤❤❤❤❤

[@CF-Builds]

The Raspberry Pi has analog out, I could easily set it up on a CRT.. if I could find one :( I've been looking for a CRT locally for months but people want crazy prices 😭

[@markianclark9645]

I'm more interested in the software side..that bootup screen ive only ever seen once before on another Playstation to RPi build..a mini PSX shell with a Pi on Retrocution channel..years ago..he found a way to setup playstation boot sequence and hide the hundreds of lines of text that you get on normal boot..I'm assuming you discovered the same method..that amazes me more than all the modding and soldering..

[@jeremybreau2482]

Awesome video, but gotta work on those mic pops and a bit muffled

[@CF-Builds]

Yea.. This is my first video with my new XLR setup and I didn't have the settings quite dialed in yet 😅

[@Khiansweb]

Nice Job!!! Can you share your 3D print designs?? ^^

[@CF-Builds]

I'll have to do a bit of refining to the power supply mount, but I'll try and get the files uploaded to printables/maker world this week (:

[@Rick-el3ox]

That's so damn cool

[@CF-Builds]

Thanks (: I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ShinryuZensen]

Maybe i should sell the shells of a couple PSX that I tried to fix but they were cheap for a reason: they were broke and not fixable. I could try to use them for a sleeper machine like this one, but I already have a minicp that works wonders....

[@CF-Builds]

I say go for it 😁

[@JoRoBoYo]

Did you destroy perfectly fine ps1 for this?

[@antiimperialista]

mmm i thought the same

[@CF-Builds]

I did 😅 However, I will be selling all of the good components for anyone who needs spare parts (:

[@leorelic]

realistically the "perfectly fine PS1" was more than likely having a worn laser to begin with , and killing "one" good system isn't going to hurt millions of other units that are out there. not to mention he could put the old hardware back into a new shell that has PSU anyway

[@aavasque1]

Yeah, he could just buy an aftermarket replacement shell and spear the working console

[@antiimperialista]

the super glue is eating away the plastic as we speak

[@CF-Builds]

Really? I've never heard of super glue eating away at ABS?

[@nicoful86]

​@@CF-Buildsyeah that's not a thing

[@CF-Builds]

@nicoful86 I didn't think so 😅

[@antiimperialista]

@@CF-Builds just wanted to indicate that in fact you are right im mistaking abs for pet

[@zach.tempone]

@@antiimperialistayou were so confidently wrong

[@locked01]

This is probably cheaper than any PSIO etc... obviously, no Time Crisis!

[@CF-Builds]

I actually had never even heard of PSIO before this comment, you're right, the pre-order is $150 AUD (approx. $97 USD) 😬 Definitely cheaper to buy a pi haha

[@leorelic]

@@CF-Builds xStation is a better mod for PS1 than PSIO btw. it has far more compatibility with the real hardware.

[@lurkerrekrul]

Nice, but... Couldn't you have saved yourself a lot of trouble by simply 3D printing a mounting bracket to hold the two Playstation to USB adapters in the vase, similar to what you did for the HDMI port? Then you wouldn't have needed to disassemble them and solder all those wires.

[@CF-Builds]

Thanks (: And theoretically, yes. But the adapters are black plastic and would have required modification to the case which wouldn't match the original look. I wanted it to be a sleeper, so the original ports were the only option for me 😁

[@gyrenrockz]

heeeey, wait a minute!!!

[@CF-Builds]

Hold up, heeeeey 🎶🎶

[@jordananderson8299]

The fact that you need a lot of money to buy these parts is an irritating problem

[@CF-Builds]

For sure! I miss the days where you could find old game consoles at every thrift store! 😭

[@therealseanmay]

finally! now i can play ps3 on my ps1

[@CF-Builds]

The prophesy has been fulfilled 😅

[@pauledwards7169]

wow, massive wow

[@CF-Builds]

Good wow or bad wow? (;

[@nemoXSP]

Very wasteful to take a functional PlayStation console to destroy for the sake of a Raspberry Pi case. Shame.

[@CF-Builds]

I sold the working motherboard and laser assembly as spare parts, nothing was wasted (;

[@enchanted09]

6:26 beep

[@CF-Builds]

💀

[@meunaimharouj6325]

Hello, great work. I have a broken ps1, please send me the functional motherboard :) subscribed

[@Marssel56]

Yeah a "Playstashion" Realy a mini pc in a Playstashion case -_-

[@nikobellic570]

Shouldn't you have modded a broken ps1 instead of a working one? Original retro tech is irreplaceable

[@CF-Builds]

Believe it or not, it was cheaper to buy a working one with all the stuff included because most of the broken console listings were the console only. The motherboard and CD components were sold as working replacement parts, so really there was no loss (:

[@mrpositronia]

Well done. Shame to carve up a PSX, but there are so many of them out there, it doesnt matter. Plus it's not like you can't play Playstation games on it.

[@CF-Builds]

Thanks so much (: I definitely feel less guilty about it knowing that PS1 consoles are plentiful and relatively cheap still 😅

[@SilverTester]

Click bait af

[@CF-Builds]

How so? (:

[@SilverTester]

@CF-Builds "my ps1 does this and that" starts by stripping everything that makes it a ps1 and keeps only the original case. 100% bs title.

[@CF-Builds]

@@SilverTester I appreciate the feedback (: Just an FYI, the thumbnail says "THIS IS NOT A PLAYSTATION" with a cross through the Playstation logo 😁

[@CF-Builds]

@@SilverTester I appreciate the feedback (: Just an FYI, the thumbnail says "THIS IS NOT A PLAYSTATION" with a cross through the Playstation logo 😁

[@SilverTester]

@@CF-Builds hey man, you know what you did. No shame admitting you did it for the clicks, we know how yt works. Nothing else to point out about the video itself, pretty solid content.

[@Sebastian_Pereiro.]

Что за херню я вообще посмотрел??