Console Modding
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Turns out you can make a PS1 mini that's better than the original out of two consoles
A modder known as Secret Hobbyist has created a custom 'hybrid' PlayStation 1 console by combining components from different models, including the original and the PSone. This redesigned palm-sized console aims to incorporate all the strengths of various PS1 iterations while eliminating their weaknesses, utilizing a new PCB and modern modding techniques.
Switch modders arrested for selling consoles with ‘improved' performance
Four individuals in Japan have been arrested for modifying and selling Nintendo Switch consoles, claiming improved performance and the ability to play pirated games. The group allegedly modified 45 consoles and sold 15, earning between approximately £2,837 and £4,256. The arrests stem from Nintendo's consultation with the Kyoto Prefectural Police, with the primary offense being potential violation of Japan's Trademark Act.
