My journey to build my dream console
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2023 12:38 am
Hey all, long time no see! Lots happened in my life over past 6 months but I hope to stick around more now that I can afford to customize my overclocked console with the console and controller shells I always dreamed of.
First thing I bought were these.


Then I got a damaged R7 controller for parts to combine all the black parts with my modded skeleton smoke grey controller to match the overall theme. R7 controller in that condition was only $50 compared to Sega Sports which cost over $80 which I cant justify that price even if a better match.

Only using my custom PS4 thumbstick and face plate from this, internals from R7 and back plate and VMU window cover will get added to smoke grey shell.

I messaged this dude who produces molded controller replacement parts to see if he can do the D-pad and Start buttons in black like his others here, but we will see.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RoarkesRetroC ... ng_details
There are a few more tiny details to fix like Sega and Windows CE decals I want to add to make it look more official, so if people can help me find some to complete the look I'd be much obliged.
Full pics will follow of this build when all parts come in.
Planning to do my Brook Wingman SD on the side of console like this person did for now until new Bluetooth controller port replacement is ready from Laserbear.


What a time to be alive amirite?
First thing I bought were these.


Then I got a damaged R7 controller for parts to combine all the black parts with my modded skeleton smoke grey controller to match the overall theme. R7 controller in that condition was only $50 compared to Sega Sports which cost over $80 which I cant justify that price even if a better match.

Only using my custom PS4 thumbstick and face plate from this, internals from R7 and back plate and VMU window cover will get added to smoke grey shell.

I messaged this dude who produces molded controller replacement parts to see if he can do the D-pad and Start buttons in black like his others here, but we will see.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RoarkesRetroC ... ng_details
There are a few more tiny details to fix like Sega and Windows CE decals I want to add to make it look more official, so if people can help me find some to complete the look I'd be much obliged.
Full pics will follow of this build when all parts come in.
Planning to do my Brook Wingman SD on the side of console like this person did for now until new Bluetooth controller port replacement is ready from Laserbear.


What a time to be alive amirite?
