@Katiey8625 they are completely different styles of video. mvg mostly talks about homebrew while tito talks about hardware mods, and they have completely different editing styles.
i love that they offer the "send us your PSP & we will do the mod for you" option, i feel like a lot of people don't buy these mods because they don't feel confident nor interested on doing it themselves, but don't want to buy a whole console either
My PSP is also effed (battery cracked and thrown away, AC Adapter plug bent inward and not receiving power, face buttons broken) so sending it in to be made into a console is an enticing idea. It'd be nice if they had USB controller support and not just laggy-ass bluetooth tho.
it would be the "comfy" way, but it's more rewarding to learn to solder and do it myself. right now i still have no soldering experience but i want to learn, and i feel like options like this will take away the opportunity to learn a super useful skill that everyone should have
Well its probably not worth it at that point to you're spending all that money just to play PSP games on a TV. You're better off just using ppssp, yes it's not a completely "authentic" experience but you're not having to spend hundreds of dollars and go through the process of this mod. Oh, and you can play these games at a much higher resolution
@@KevinFought This was designed by someone who has a large collection of physical UMDs and wants to play on real hardware. PPSSPP is probably better for people who don't have that
@@excadrillo99 While I agree that I love physical media, this still really isn't worth it unless you really just can't stand holding it in your hands. It still requires you to have all the hookups and the quality is no different from just hooking your psp into the tv directly.
@@excadrillo99 It's cool for the novelty and that's good enough of a reason to do this mod, but dumping those games to use in an emulator would be the better experience overall.
@@KevinFought I don't think you can really call PPSSP 100% better than real hardware - look at all the unfixed game bug reports on the issue tracker - its still clearly a quite in-development emulator, like most emulators for newer consoles.
I remember seeing the original Thread on Reddit for this and telling Dan in the thread to get in contact with you because this was right up your alley. He hadn't considered that and love the idea. He immediately got in touch with you. Glad to see the PS Placeable (Or i liked to call it the Play Stationary Portable) finally get its video coverage here on your channel. I just wish i could afford one. I've started to collect PSP UMD games and would love to have this option. Too bad my FAT 1000 is not compatible.
@@RinVindor101 True. A busted 2000 or 3000 doesn't cost too much these days. It's just I only have a part time job and have to count every penny. But I'll see what i can do after the Christmas season is over.
This is a huge fact I am glad you found the video I was going to share it over on reddit. HUGE thank you for the idea to reach out to Tito, so crazy to be a fan of his videos and see myself in one :O
Thank you for showcasing our work so well! As always your videos are top notch! I’d never have thought when I started the BT mod nearly 3 years ago for fun it would have evolved into this. It’s a shame I couldn’t get the hardware for the portable version complete intime, got prototype videos on my channel if anyone is interested. As mentioned in the video lots of refinement and enhancements on the way :) Found out an hour ago we can use mouse and keyboards for example!
I'd love a kit. Would an aditional option for a case revision that allows for USB-C power be possible? Being able to just run it off the TV's usb port for power would make a pretty slick setup.
That would be a question for Dan, I’m afraid. Technically there are two distinct projects in play here. Mine is the PSP-Bluetooth. Which provides the hardware mod and web app. It is fully open and anyone can use it to build their own projects with. Dans PlayStation Placeable is one such project. We’ve collaborated and will continue to do so but there is a distinct line between who’s responsible for what. Hope I’ve explained that well, it can be confusing :)
Funny this video pops up in 2024 like this. A few weeks ago while looking for something my 5 year old and I stumbled across my old PSP 1000 which he was enthralled with. When we visited Santa he asked for a Red PSP (guy was lost had no clue what he was asking for) Fast forward I found one on Ebay for him ($22) and ordered it a new shell in red, IPS Display and installed ARK 4. I think he's going to be really excited Christmas morning.
At this point, I think everything has been consolized except the one handheld I have wanted. But this mod is really neat and a huge show of effort by its developers. Makes me want to try this.
It's weird when they consolized a handheld that's already been consolized by the company themselves Super Game Boy/Player, PlayStation Vita TV, Nintendo Switch, Sega Nomad, Turbo Express, etc
You can sort of do this with a PSPGo as well, for anyone interested in another option. You can't use any controller, and you can't play UMD's, but you can pair a DualShock 3 with it and use the dock to output component video. Your display may have scaling issues from the weird output resolution and aspect ratio, so a scaler may also be required (unless you have a PlayStation 3D Display! It has a mode to handle it correctly).
I was thinking the same thing about the PSP Go. Another drawback to the PSP Go is that it used those M2 memory cards. Those max out at 16 GB [if you can find one].
While I want to love it, I find it's solutions to be half-assed at best. Required disassembly to connect power? Buttons on the bottom? Janky MS port? I just feel that if I'm doing this amount of work, I shouldn't need to take it apart to plug it in or pick it up to turn it on. Very impressive work from the team, but this needs more time in the over for sure.
Tech tubers need to create secondary B roll videos of products like this. Make it 10+ minutes long and monetize the crap out of it; I don't care I'll watch it start to finish 5 times
This is a great achievement. I’ve seen quite the interest growing on the psp here in Mexico and it made me happy that people are putting the psp where it belongs. It is such and amazing console even in 2024.
I've been reading up and watching consoles mods since Ben heck even bought his book at Barnes & Noble. It's nice to see how far the community has come and how much more approachable it is.
I wanted to do something like this with a wired PS2 controller back when I was in college and the PSP 2k was released. This project is the push I need to finally check out the nearby Goodwill Computer Works store.
kinda crazy to tell the viewers to order the boards directly from the 2 guys and follow it up with PCBWay advertisment 😂 but i love that, it supports the little guys ❤
Unfortunately, the only point I see for doing this is to use physical UMDs. Otherwhise, it exists PS TV which can run PSP games. Still a very cool mod, nice work.
I find doing mods like these to be very fun and relaxing on a day off when the wife and kids are sleeping. Not everything has to have a functioning purpose sometimes the project is just fun to do and of course seeing your project actually work also is exciting ☺️
I really like this mod. However, it would be really neat to add HDMI to the BT board to integrate HDMI out of the device. Other than that, this is a really cool mod! I want to play GTA China town wars on the big screen :) haha
You can, it's called a PlayStation (Vita) TV. Sony's failed attempt to turn the PS Vita into a cheap home console. But it has an HDMI port, plays PSP games, and easy to jailbreak.
@EvanOfTheDarkness it doesn't play physical psp games, which is the entire point of this build. You can run psp software emulation on pretty much anything.
@@EvanOfTheDarkness I've heard latency isn't the best playing PSP games on Vita, which can be a problem for rhythm games like Taiko no Tatsujin since the timing doesn't feel quite right.
This looks very interesting. But this seems like a great deal of labor to consolize a PSP that still doesn't output lossless digital video and audio output. I'll patiently wait for a version that properly brings these signals into the digital domain!
Woah even a comment from Voultar 👀 If I knew the first thing about video signals I would be all over it haha. I don't even have any engineering training. I'm just a guy who likes games. I watch the heck out of your stuff though and think what you make is so cool :D!!
Just get a Playstation TV. It's a PS Vita, so it can also play PSP games, and has an HDMI port. Jailbreaking it is also very easy, and then you can play PSP games from a micro SD card. Unless you really need the UMD drive, it's just better.
Lossless video aside this is a solution to a problem that has existed for too long playing PS1 games with a psp on a CRT and using a controller. And Not having to pay through the nose for a psp go cradle. Seriously I'm surprised no one has managed to clone that stupid 300$ charging/video outputting cradle yet. This is finally a solution to said use case that I've been waiting a long time for. Happy 20th, PSP!!
When I first conceived the idea it was more of a technical exercise. Could I try and use Bluetooth controllers on my PSP. I never considered video output, certainly not that others would then build things ontop of what I’ve built.
@@Neoxubu the PSTV sports dual shock 3 & 4 controllers which many people have and it also supports Bluetooth headphones which even the switch doesn't support!!! The support for BT headphones really puts it over the top for me.
This is incredibly impressive! The shell and how it matches the ps2 is the loveliest 😢 I've always found it really cool just how mucch the psp could do with its graphics and sound, so I love to see such a labor of love to its strengths
Wow !!! Thank you all so much for the support and thank you Tito for making such an amazing video. No one quite knows what goes into making a video like this by yourself. This is some amazing work and it really showcases the mod well. I started this shell design as a nightmare mess of plastic that held the PSP straight up all in the hopes of taking broken consoles and giving them a new life. A chance to play the games I already own while taking full advantage of the RT4K I had bought last year. I will put a video out explaining the build timelines and when buyers can expect to have builds and parts in hand. I have been blown away by the interest and am just a one man build crew so thank you all so much for giving me the chance to build cool things for you If there is something you want to make then do it. Turns out there are tons of other people who probably want the same thing :D.
The thing is i would still install a CFW onto the system because the fact that you can also change the region so you could play your UMD movies still is a good thing.
Agreed. One of my biggest pet peeves is when an idiot just destroys a perfectly functioning device to do trendy mod. If a person can't use a broken "donar" device, they shouldn't be destroying perfectly working ones. Etsy artists were infamous for doing this to a lot of retro hardware.
Feel like this would benefit from a HDMI mod. I know there is one already out there but I feel like that one is just it gets the job done and could be a lot better
No need to mod HDMI output on to the system, the site where you can buy the PS Placable parts and units also sells AV output cables that provide a HDMI port on one end whilst the other end uses the stock AV combo output plug for the PSP itself. Literal plug-n-play solution that can be used for both the consolizer and stock PSP unit.
22:45 This game looks a lot like fluidity on the Wii and 3DS. The motion controls are part of what make that game cool so I'm not sure how good this game would be but yeah.
Just picked up a Psp 2000 with a busted screen about an hour ago!!! Looks like ill be ordering the Shell, and Kit next week (If they arent sold out by then)
Yout content never ceases to amaze me man this is awesome I really wish this video would blow up and everybody would see that because I never even knew anything like this was possible like my childhood dream
Congratulations. Your coverage of this has dramatically increased the price of not only this modkit and its pre-builts, but also PSPs across the board, including broken ones. What is that saying? The road to Hell is paved with the best of intentions?
@@alexyo3927 the PSX (PS2 DVR) had XMB before the psp or ps3. And graphically it looked close to the ps2, but it wasnt really as close as it seems, it was a lot of trickery.
That's a really cool idea, and 100% agreed on retaining physical media. In fact, I have no clue why so many mods/modders seem to have a hatred to it, always eliminating optical drives specially. Keep the drives always! If the intention was to dump the drive, no need for a mod, just get a PSP Go after all. Regarding the mismatch on the ribbon cable connectors, a very simple solution to the problem in a future board revision is including both size connectors in parallel. As simple as that, you just populate the needed one. Hope the mod's creator sees this or has already thought of that.
Hey it is people like us that this mod is for. I always laugh when people think I don't know emulation exists. Sometimes the best things in life are the most challenging. I wanted to use the games I own, not steal the iso files and run them through a virtual console. As for the connector, we picked the way we did to both save board space and to let the separate pin outs of the 2000 be used. The 3Ks have a 7 pin cable and the 2ks have a 10 pin. So one connector lets us use both options. :) Not sure we will make a change to it but I am always open to ideas :D!
some people do this type of mod as a way to get a second life out of a broken console. lots of optical drives at this point are nearing 2 decades old, some with hundreds of hours on the original laser.. I do agree it's a nice touch for the PSP specifically to retain the UMD drive as it was a curious format that should be preserved.
@@HittTheDekk hit the nail on the head, its 99% of the time easier to dump the optical drive and run an ODE or boot games off an external drive when portablizing something or attempting to give new life out of broken / for parts systems
The psp was so cool at release. It really did feel like they were able to cram a whole ps2 into a tiny handheld. At the time graphics like that on a handheld were unheard of and I didn't think it was even possible.
Well, finally! I'm really excited about this since I heard about it. I'm following Stephen Cooper I guess a full year now and then Benergy Live. It's actually impressive how the project was evolving and now we can not only use Bluetooth controller on the PSP but rather make a full consolize version that is pretty straightforward. Kudos for all the people involved on this, and as always thanks to Tito to show this to the masses 🙌 PS: I can't wait to bring this to Uruguay and start playing!
Not just that, with homebrew you could do the same thing over a USB cable to your PC and just play the games on a big screen that way or you know buy the cable to hook it up to your TV that only works with the same models of PSP this mod works with... seems a bit scummy if you really think about it.
That's so cool. I always thought back in the day Sony should either do this themselves or even add a PSP slot or drawer to the PS3 console so we'd have a better option to play at home
@@mortemomnia because LTT is spreading their aids by sponsoring some of this channels content. Of course, I'd doubt your anything but a mindless consoomer.
Absolutely gorgeous work! I suggest the developer of this mod to add usb C power port + hdmi port + an upscaler and it would be a complete art.. much appreciated work done by the developers ❤
I love the PSP scene man. I was wondering if these ideas were being worked on at all, and color me surprised. I'd only wish that someone figures out a way of de-letterboxing the original component/composite output with a simple line doubler for CRT users that doesn't include buying an OSSC.
I haven't watched nacho macho vids in over a year. And coming here from somewhere else and instantly going full screen I didn't see that it was a macho nacho vid. So when he introduced himself as Tito I suddenly sprouted "Isn't your name Macho Nacho?"
With a modded PSP as the donor, that is a bona-fide portable media hub capable of emulating most 8 bit - 32 bit systems, movies and of course PSP games.
Couple thoughts: 1) Having a front-mounted pairing/power buttons would be good 2) small touch, but using a small extension cable to replace the hole the AV cable comes out of with an actual port would be a neat detail to include I think both of these could be integrated without making the build too complicated & would elevate this mod quite a bit
About the button mapping: Since you are already playing a PS1 game on a PSP, you can change the trigger/shoulder buttons with the PSP's original built-in PS1 emulation app. PSPs have a PS1 compatibility built right in. You can play PS1 games you bought from the PSN store or if you have a softmodded system, you can convert your PS1 game to PSP format easily. You are on your own on this one, google is there to help you (even though it's no longer your friend).
PSP emulation has been in such a good place for so long, it's hard to put a use case on this device. No uprez alone is tough for me. I guess the physical game compatibility is neat.
The ribbon cable mismatch could be resolved with a ribbon adapter, specially-made. That, or provide a jig to help people cut between lines with a craft knife / razor where applicable so the unused lines are omitted completely, which would make it a _semi-destructive_ mod but the ribbon could be easily used in-whole when reverted, and some tape wrapped below where the ribbon jig stops would prevent further shearing.
Pro tip, in the home button menu for any PS1 game, you can change whether the analog left/right is bound to L2/R2 or L1/R1. Whichever you choose, L/R gets bound to the other pair. Not super relevant with the button mapping features available here, but it’s worth knowing nonetheless.
![Seungmin "그렇게, 천천히, 우리(As we are)" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kAzmhLHePqU/mqdefault.jpg)
I love how the community consolizes the portables and portablizes the consoles.
all in the name of playing games the way people want!
Exactly what did you want us to play video games on it.
@Katiey8625 they are completely different styles of video. mvg mostly talks about homebrew while tito talks about hardware mods, and they have completely different editing styles.
It makes no sense, but is Nice anyways.. 😂
Bogus comment @Katiey8625
Playstation : "we're taking this on the road"
Us : "the fuck we are"
You right 😂
🤣🤣
Laughed uncontrollably reading this. Playstation Placeable. LMAO
I just burst out my cereal reading this comment 🤣 thanks !
@RetroRich91 tf u talking about -_-
i love that they offer the "send us your PSP & we will do the mod for you" option, i feel like a lot of people don't buy these mods because they don't feel confident nor interested on doing it themselves, but don't want to buy a whole console either
agreed. although often i’d love to upgrade my hardware myself, there’s no way in hell that i’d be able to.
My PSP is also effed (battery cracked and thrown away, AC Adapter plug bent inward and not receiving power, face buttons broken) so sending it in to be made into a console is an enticing idea. It'd be nice if they had USB controller support and not just laggy-ass bluetooth tho.
@@TheUndersigned this. No idea why but my PC has always had terrible Bluetooth lag with my controllers so I always end up just plugging them in
it would be the "comfy" way, but it's more rewarding to learn to solder and do it myself. right now i still have no soldering experience but i want to learn, and i feel like options like this will take away the opportunity to learn a super useful skill that everyone should have
Considering how low the PSP output resolution is, a good upscaler is probably a must for this build.
Well its probably not worth it at that point to you're spending all that money just to play PSP games on a TV. You're better off just using ppssp, yes it's not a completely "authentic" experience but you're not having to spend hundreds of dollars and go through the process of this mod. Oh, and you can play these games at a much higher resolution
@@KevinFought This was designed by someone who has a large collection of physical UMDs and wants to play on real hardware. PPSSPP is probably better for people who don't have that
@@excadrillo99 While I agree that I love physical media, this still really isn't worth it unless you really just can't stand holding it in your hands.
It still requires you to have all the hookups and the quality is no different from just hooking your psp into the tv directly.
@@excadrillo99 It's cool for the novelty and that's good enough of a reason to do this mod, but dumping those games to use in an emulator would be the better experience overall.
@@KevinFought I don't think you can really call PPSSP 100% better than real hardware - look at all the unfixed game bug reports on the issue tracker - its still clearly a quite in-development emulator, like most emulators for newer consoles.
I think the best part about this is how much of the PSP is still remaining in the shell original shell. It's really nice.
As soon as there’s a green one they have my money, this is rad!
Finally, a console to play Sonic Rivals on
Just spray paint one
Green hell yeah
It's 3D-printed. Just use green filament.
@@VirtualBilly that would require buying a 3D printer. Ain’t doing that.
I would love to see a Mod for supporting new Network encryption methods to play online with the PSP again on modern Wireless Access Points
You should be able to use Xlink Kai if you're on CFW
I remember seeing the original Thread on Reddit for this and telling Dan in the thread to get in contact with you because this was right up your alley. He hadn't considered that and love the idea. He immediately got in touch with you. Glad to see the PS Placeable (Or i liked to call it the Play Stationary Portable) finally get its video coverage here on your channel. I just wish i could afford one. I've started to collect PSP UMD games and would love to have this option. Too bad my FAT 1000 is not compatible.
LMAO I REMEMBER YOUR COMMENT! I am so glad that this is getting the attention it deserves!
@@retromaru LOL Good to know to got the attention it deserves! Wish i could get one.
Haha I recall that comment you made on the OG thread. For what its worth buying a busted 2000 or 3000 is pretty cheap.
@@RinVindor101 True. A busted 2000 or 3000 doesn't cost too much these days. It's just I only have a part time job and have to count every penny. But I'll see what i can do after the Christmas season is over.
This is a huge fact I am glad you found the video I was going to share it over on reddit. HUGE thank you for the idea to reach out to Tito, so crazy to be a fan of his videos and see myself in one :O
Thank you for showcasing our work so well! As always your videos are top notch!
I’d never have thought when I started the BT mod nearly 3 years ago for fun it would have evolved into this.
It’s a shame I couldn’t get the hardware for the portable version complete intime, got prototype videos on my channel if anyone is interested.
As mentioned in the video lots of refinement and enhancements on the way :)
Found out an hour ago we can use mouse and keyboards for example!
not interested.
I can't find a contact for you guys and really want to add my interes to buy this for Overseas (specifically the UK)
Excellent work! Things keep getting better for these gaming platforms with community passion projects. Thank you.
I'd love a kit. Would an aditional option for a case revision that allows for USB-C power be possible? Being able to just run it off the TV's usb port for power would make a pretty slick setup.
That would be a question for Dan, I’m afraid.
Technically there are two distinct projects in play here. Mine is the PSP-Bluetooth. Which provides the hardware mod and web app. It is fully open and anyone can use it to build their own projects with. Dans PlayStation Placeable is one such project.
We’ve collaborated and will continue to do so but there is a distinct line between who’s responsible for what.
Hope I’ve explained that well, it can be confusing :)
Funny this video pops up in 2024 like this. A few weeks ago while looking for something my 5 year old and I stumbled across my old PSP 1000 which he was enthralled with. When we visited Santa he asked for a Red PSP (guy was lost had no clue what he was asking for) Fast forward I found one on Ebay for him ($22) and ordered it a new shell in red, IPS Display and installed ARK 4. I think he's going to be really excited Christmas morning.
That's so cool!
Playstation Placeable 😂
🌟
And pleasable!
Playstation Putdownable
PlayStation Not leaving home-able
PPP - Playstation Placeable Pocket
At this point, I think everything has been consolized except the one handheld I have wanted. But this mod is really neat and a huge show of effort by its developers. Makes me want to try this.
Just curious, which handheld are you talking about ?
@@NOSFYTit's the 3ds
It's weird when they consolized a handheld that's already been consolized by the company themselves Super Game Boy/Player, PlayStation Vita TV, Nintendo Switch, Sega Nomad, Turbo Express, etc
You can sort of do this with a PSPGo as well, for anyone interested in another option. You can't use any controller, and you can't play UMD's, but you can pair a DualShock 3 with it and use the dock to output component video. Your display may have scaling issues from the weird output resolution and aspect ratio, so a scaler may also be required (unless you have a PlayStation 3D Display! It has a mode to handle it correctly).
I loved that the psp go had that feature. I used to game on it with a ps3 controller all the time.
I just saw this comment. I actually mentioned something similar after watching the video but before looking through the comments. 😁
I was thinking the same thing about the PSP Go.
Another drawback to the PSP Go is that it used those M2 memory cards. Those max out at 16 GB [if you can find one].
Basically the PS Vita TV but PSP version. And honestly with the UMD’s it feels even more like a home console.
The kit price is very reasonable. What a great way to revive an old PSP with cosmetic issues or a damaged screen.
The replacement screen is cheaper
While I want to love it, I find it's solutions to be half-assed at best. Required disassembly to connect power? Buttons on the bottom? Janky MS port? I just feel that if I'm doing this amount of work, I shouldn't need to take it apart to plug it in or pick it up to turn it on. Very impressive work from the team, but this needs more time in the over for sure.
Cool mod. I love the PSP. I've been revisiting a bunch of the games on the PSP lately.
PSP IS LOVE!
Tech tubers need to create secondary B roll videos of products like this. Make it 10+ minutes long and monetize the crap out of it; I don't care I'll watch it start to finish 5 times
This is a great achievement.
I’ve seen quite the interest growing on the psp here in Mexico and it made me happy that people are putting the psp where it belongs.
It is such and amazing console even in 2024.
I've been reading up and watching consoles mods since Ben heck even bought his book at Barnes & Noble. It's nice to see how far the community has come and how much more approachable it is.
I wanted to do something like this with a wired PS2 controller back when I was in college and the PSP 2k was released. This project is the push I need to finally check out the nearby Goodwill Computer Works store.
kinda crazy to tell the viewers to order the boards directly from the 2 guys and follow it up with PCBWay advertisment 😂 but i love that, it supports the little guys ❤
Unfortunately, the only point I see for doing this is to use physical UMDs. Otherwhise, it exists PS TV which can run PSP games. Still a very cool mod, nice work.
I find doing mods like these to be very fun and relaxing on a day off when the wife and kids are sleeping. Not everything has to have a functioning purpose sometimes the project is just fun to do and of course seeing your project actually work also is exciting ☺️
If I didn't completely abandon UMDs years ago for a softmodded PSP I'd love this thing
I mean, just being able to use a controller is pretty useful
@ definitely but at that point I’ll use PPSSPP
@@WigWoo1 yeah, that's what I do generally
I really like this mod. However, it would be really neat to add HDMI to the BT board to integrate HDMI out of the device. Other than that, this is a really cool mod! I want to play GTA China town wars on the big screen :) haha
no point. just get a component to hdmi adapter
You can, it's called a PlayStation (Vita) TV. Sony's failed attempt to turn the PS Vita into a cheap home console. But it has an HDMI port, plays PSP games, and easy to jailbreak.
@EvanOfTheDarkness it doesn't play physical psp games, which is the entire point of this build. You can run psp software emulation on pretty much anything.
Get an RCA to HDMI adapter. I use one for my Wii/Ps2
@@EvanOfTheDarkness I've heard latency isn't the best playing PSP games on Vita, which can be a problem for rhythm games like Taiko no Tatsujin since the timing doesn't feel quite right.
This looks very interesting. But this seems like a great deal of labor to consolize a PSP that still doesn't output lossless digital video and audio output. I'll patiently wait for a version that properly brings these signals into the digital domain!
Woah even a comment from Voultar 👀 If I knew the first thing about video signals I would be all over it haha. I don't even have any engineering training. I'm just a guy who likes games. I watch the heck out of your stuff though and think what you make is so cool :D!!
Just get a Playstation TV. It's a PS Vita, so it can also play PSP games, and has an HDMI port. Jailbreaking it is also very easy, and then you can play PSP games from a micro SD card. Unless you really need the UMD drive, it's just better.
Lossless video aside this is a solution to a problem that has existed for too long playing PS1 games with a psp on a CRT and using a controller. And Not having to pay through the nose for a psp go cradle.
Seriously I'm surprised no one has managed to clone that stupid 300$ charging/video outputting cradle yet.
This is finally a solution to said use case that I've been waiting a long time for.
Happy 20th, PSP!!
When I first conceived the idea it was more of a technical exercise. Could I try and use Bluetooth controllers on my PSP. I never considered video output, certainly not that others would then build things ontop of what I’ve built.
This is really neat, but man is a hacked PSTV waaay better imo
To be fair, not much reason for this to exist😭
Yeah, it seems like the way to go would be to replicate the PSP cradle, which looks like it was Japan exclusive
@@moorederodeo Yeah what problem is this solving? I guess Bluetooth controller support?
Yes but a PSTV doesn't get you the ladies, this does
@@Neoxubu the PSTV sports dual shock 3 & 4 controllers which many people have and it also supports Bluetooth headphones which even the switch doesn't support!!! The support for BT headphones really puts it over the top for me.
its taken 20 years but finally we are recognising UMD as being fantastic
This is incredibly impressive! The shell and how it matches the ps2 is the loveliest 😢 I've always found it really cool just how mucch the psp could do with its graphics and sound, so I love to see such a labor of love to its strengths
This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen in my life.
loll
Wow !!! Thank you all so much for the support and thank you Tito for making such an amazing video. No one quite knows what goes into making a video like this by yourself. This is some amazing work and it really showcases the mod well. I started this shell design as a nightmare mess of plastic that held the PSP straight up all in the hopes of taking broken consoles and giving them a new life. A chance to play the games I already own while taking full advantage of the RT4K I had bought last year.
I will put a video out explaining the build timelines and when buyers can expect to have builds and parts in hand. I have been blown away by the interest and am just a one man build crew so thank you all so much for giving me the chance to build cool things for you If there is something you want to make then do it. Turns out there are tons of other people who probably want the same thing :D.
PSP Placeable is a hilarious name. This is so cool!! Would pair nicely with a portable PS2
The thing is i would still install a CFW onto the system because the fact that you can also change the region so you could play your UMD movies still is a good thing.
You have unsurprisingly good taste in UMD movies! Kaneda would approve
Man been watching you for a minute pretty much since you started 'll never get tired of that intro!
Agreed. One of my biggest pet peeves is when an idiot just destroys a perfectly functioning device to do trendy mod.
If a person can't use a broken "donar" device, they shouldn't be destroying perfectly working ones.
Etsy artists were infamous for doing this to a lot of retro hardware.
Oh now this is the project I didn't know I needed to start this month.
I love this mod, I really really hope they implement an HDMI option in future revisions.
Thank you for being upfront with the prices!
Feel like this would benefit from a HDMI mod. I know there is one already out there but I feel like that one is just it gets the job done and could be a lot better
No need to mod HDMI output on to the system, the site where you can buy the PS Placable parts and units also sells AV output cables that provide a HDMI port on one end whilst the other end uses the stock AV combo output plug for the PSP itself.
Literal plug-n-play solution that can be used for both the consolizer and stock PSP unit.
I love that they gave instructions on how to have PCBWAY build the PCB. That will ensure the project will always live.
22:45 This game looks a lot like fluidity on the Wii and 3DS. The motion controls are part of what make that game cool so I'm not sure how good this game would be but yeah.
I seen like all these mods video not to mod but to understand how all this works and how people figured out how it gets moded is very interesting
Just picked up a Psp 2000 with a busted screen about an hour ago!!!
Looks like ill be ordering the Shell, and Kit next week (If they arent sold out by then)
Yout content never ceases to amaze me man this is awesome I really wish this video would blow up and everybody would see that because I never even knew anything like this was possible like my childhood dream
Great work. I love the ps2 style shell and integration of the umd.
Personally I'll stick with the PSTV, but this is a nice alternative =)
Congratulations. Your coverage of this has dramatically increased the price of not only this modkit and its pre-builts, but also PSPs across the board, including broken ones.
What is that saying? The road to Hell is paved with the best of intentions?
Awesome, awesome mod. I'm speechless. This idea is so ingenious and still so appealing. Kudos to everyone involved and to Tito, of course.
Should be called the PS1.5 Since the PSP is somewhere between ps1 and ps2 capabilities
Nah it was way more advanced that the 1 or 2 it also has the xmb like the ps3
It's actually more on par with the PS2 itself in terms of specs
@@alexyo3927 the PSX (PS2 DVR) had XMB before the psp or ps3. And graphically it looked close to the ps2, but it wasnt really as close as it seems, it was a lot of trickery.
Yes handhelds are usually always in between the power of two generations of consoles. Since they don't have to run games at higher resolutions.
@@andreigtx1711 fine, I'll concede to PS1.75 😂
Welcome back, PlayStation TV.
That's a really cool idea, and 100% agreed on retaining physical media. In fact, I have no clue why so many mods/modders seem to have a hatred to it, always eliminating optical drives specially. Keep the drives always! If the intention was to dump the drive, no need for a mod, just get a PSP Go after all.
Regarding the mismatch on the ribbon cable connectors, a very simple solution to the problem in a future board revision is including both size connectors in parallel. As simple as that, you just populate the needed one. Hope the mod's creator sees this or has already thought of that.
Hey it is people like us that this mod is for. I always laugh when people think I don't know emulation exists. Sometimes the best things in life are the most challenging. I wanted to use the games I own, not steal the iso files and run them through a virtual console.
As for the connector, we picked the way we did to both save board space and to let the separate pin outs of the 2000 be used. The 3Ks have a 7 pin cable and the 2ks have a 10 pin. So one connector lets us use both options. :) Not sure we will make a change to it but I am always open to ideas :D!
some people do this type of mod as a way to get a second life out of a broken console. lots of optical drives at this point are nearing 2 decades old, some with hundreds of hours on the original laser..
I do agree it's a nice touch for the PSP specifically to retain the UMD drive as it was a curious format that should be preserved.
@@benergyliveowning physical games are a illusion. Disk rot is actually a thing.
@@HittTheDekk hit the nail on the head, its 99% of the time easier to dump the optical drive and run an ODE or boot games off an external drive when portablizing something or attempting to give new life out of broken / for parts systems
the drive has to be removed because it causes errors. Nobody cares if the drive is there or not and most CFWs support physical media.
The psp was so cool at release. It really did feel like they were able to cram a whole ps2 into a tiny handheld. At the time graphics like that on a handheld were unheard of and I didn't think it was even possible.
My man reppin' Dissidia in the intro, you a real one Tito
Another banger video by the homie, Tito! Keep up the good work, brother!
this thing is RAD!
Well, finally! I'm really excited about this since I heard about it. I'm following Stephen Cooper I guess a full year now and then Benergy Live. It's actually impressive how the project was evolving and now we can not only use Bluetooth controller on the PSP but rather make a full consolize version that is pretty straightforward. Kudos for all the people involved on this, and as always thanks to Tito to show this to the masses 🙌
PS: I can't wait to bring this to Uruguay and start playing!
I like this mod, but the one thing I would have done different is use a USB-C connector for the power rather than the PSP barrel connector.
I think for simplicity sake they tried being as stock as possible but that shouldn't be hard to add yourself I've seen a few different kits for that
My dude, I love that you keep covering cool stuff like this. 😃
I think psp consolizer was called ps vita tv
A. you can't play UMD games on the Vita TV and B. This gives older psp 2000 and 3000s that are broken or busted and new lease on life.
@hudsonball4702 yeah, i know, i am just joking
my psp 2000 power cable is broken so no not really
Kudos for highlighting the accessibility improvements with this mod; gaming for everyone!
Is there lag?
I really like the project you really gave the PSP a new look it's like a Modernize one 🔥
At last! After all this time!
Its really cool! And the shell mimicking a slim ps2 is perfect
Basically a more expensive PSTV...
Do you know how much PSTVs are going for?
Not just that, with homebrew you could do the same thing over a USB cable to your PC and just play the games on a big screen that way or you know buy the cable to hook it up to your TV that only works with the same models of PSP this mod works with... seems a bit scummy if you really think about it.
A pstv is a vita, not a psp.
@@Haltedboyit's not scummy? It's a mod that is optional for people who want it lol. And it does add on BT functionality
@@Haltedboy god forbid someone puts time and effort into a project they like and asks money for all that work!
That's so cool. I always thought back in the day Sony should either do this themselves or even add a PSP slot or drawer to the PS3 console so we'd have a better option to play at home
Just wanted to say LTT sucks. They've completely lost their way
Who asked?
All they do is show off money now. Oh look at this 5000$ setup none of you can afford anymore.
@@mortemomnia because LTT is spreading their aids by sponsoring some of this channels content. Of course, I'd doubt your anything but a mindless consoomer.
Same thing could be said about your life
@@SauceCrusader-kr9hu Man. Is your personal identity so tied into LTT that you default to your emotional defensive responses of insulting others?
This is such a fascinating mod! Did you know the PSP almost had a phone feature at one point? Love learning and sharing these fun tech stories.
I’VE WANTED THIS FOR SO LONG!!
I love how the case is inspired by the PS2 slim. I've been waiting for this mod for a while now.
I'd loved to see a video where you talk about which modded retro consoles your play the most. I think it would be interesting
Absolutely gorgeous work! I suggest the developer of this mod to add usb C power port + hdmi port + an upscaler and it would be a complete art.. much appreciated work done by the developers ❤
How delightful! Absolutely majestic!
I'm glad there's still access to the SD Card slot. Both PSPs I have (1000 and 2000 series) are both modded.
This looks like it's VERY close to the PSP consolizer of my dreams :)
Another generation or two of these and they'll be fantastic.
I was debating getting this after this video. Except I also have a PSTV that's modded... Almost no use at that point. AWESOME product regardless.
I love the PSP scene man. I was wondering if these ideas were being worked on at all, and color me surprised.
I'd only wish that someone figures out a way of de-letterboxing the original component/composite output with a simple line doubler for CRT users that doesn't include buying an OSSC.
This is hands down the best console mod i ever seen 😮
Thank you SO MUCH for the soothing piano music, its so calming. 👍
A leitmotif for this channel;
Let's take consoles and make them handhelds, and let's take handhelds and make them consoles.
I haven't watched nacho macho vids in over a year. And coming here from somewhere else and instantly going full screen I didn't see that it was a macho nacho vid.
So when he introduced himself as Tito I suddenly sprouted "Isn't your name Macho Nacho?"
I like how there's always some new thing coming out all the time, never-ending passion for our past!
With a modded PSP as the donor, that is a bona-fide portable media hub capable of emulating most 8 bit - 32 bit systems, movies and of course PSP games.
I have been waiting for this
This channel is a GEM! 💎 Glad it found me! Thanks 😊
This is so freaking awesome ! 😲
A great MOD that I look forward to in the future!!
Couple thoughts:
1) Having a front-mounted pairing/power buttons would be good
2) small touch, but using a small extension cable to replace the hole the AV cable comes out of with an actual port would be a neat detail to include
I think both of these could be integrated without making the build too complicated & would elevate this mod quite a bit
I’ve been wanting this for years and trying to make one that uses PS2 controllers. This is fantastic.
About the button mapping: Since you are already playing a PS1 game on a PSP, you can change the trigger/shoulder buttons with the PSP's original built-in PS1 emulation app. PSPs have a PS1 compatibility built right in. You can play PS1 games you bought from the PSN store or if you have a softmodded system, you can convert your PS1 game to PSP format easily. You are on your own on this one, google is there to help you (even though it's no longer your friend).
Now this is the coolest project i've seen in a long time!!
Well it is 20 years old since 2 days ago if you count from the japanese release. The psp go has become my favorite console ever! Great video!
Tito - you are fast approaching legend territory.
Really neat little project
PSP emulation has been in such a good place for so long, it's hard to put a use case on this device. No uprez alone is tough for me. I guess the physical game compatibility is neat.
This mod kit is wicked cool! I definitely want to make one.
The ribbon cable mismatch could be resolved with a ribbon adapter, specially-made. That, or provide a jig to help people cut between lines with a craft knife / razor where applicable so the unused lines are omitted completely, which would make it a _semi-destructive_ mod but the ribbon could be easily used in-whole when reverted, and some tape wrapped below where the ribbon jig stops would prevent further shearing.
it should be kapton tape
Pro tip, in the home button menu for any PS1 game, you can change whether the analog left/right is bound to L2/R2 or L1/R1. Whichever you choose, L/R gets bound to the other pair. Not super relevant with the button mapping features available here, but it’s worth knowing nonetheless.
I'm definitely buying this kit. It's affordable, easy, and I have a psp with a broken screen
The Mod Community is going in good way 👌