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wii pc casemod, or as i like to call it: nintendowindo xp

computing | hacks-mods | video games

Nintendo Wii PC Casemod

While most people like their Nintendo Wii just the way it is, this casemodder just couldn’t leave well enough alone, and insisted on gutting his Wii and replacing its innards with a PC.

I’m not really sure if this should be considered an upgrade or a downgrade, but Japanese modder “Mr…

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August 28th, 2008 2 comments stumble it! author: technabob

pac-man mini portable: get in my pocket!

hacks-mods | mobile tech | video games

Pac-Man Mini Portable by Sam Thornley

Check out this pocket game system which plays arcade games including Pac-Man and several other classic Namco games.

Created by modder Sam Thornley, the portable Pac-Man Mini console gets its brains from one of those Jakks Pacific Namco Arcade Classic systems, seamlessly melded with a tiny 2.5-inch LCD display and powered by a set of 4 rechargeable AA batteries for easy travel…

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August 28th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! author: technabob

wii woodgrain mod: woodn’t it be nice?

hacks-mods | video games

Wii Woodgrain Mod Concept by Joe D!

As much as I love the minimal design of the Nintendo Wii, sometimes I find the whole white plastic thing a little boring. That’s why I love this concept for a Wii woodgrain paneling update.

Currently just a concept design by Joe D!, his mod envisions a layer of woodgrain veneer (probably just vinyl decals) for all of his Wii controllers…

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August 24th, 2008 2 comments stumble it! author: technabob

mac mini mods: the ultimate collection

computing | hacks-mods

Mac Mini Quadra Casemod

Japanese modder Hideo Takano must really, really love his Mac Minis. He’s gone over the top by producing not 1 or 2, but 7 different Mac Mini casemods, each with a unique look. Let’s start out with this classic Macintosh Quadra inspired Mini.

This is my personal favorite, the LEGO Mac Mini. I wonder if you could stack a bunch of these together to form a supercomputer?..

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August 22nd, 2008 4 comments stumble it! author: technabob

vulcanus: heavy metal casemod by blacksmith

computing | hacks-mods

Vulcanus PC Metal Casemod

You could do all your computing on a lightweight MacBook Air, but a real manly man would use this computer that’s so beefy that it could smash your lightweight girly-man system into a fine pulp.

Hand-forged from steel by an honest to goodness blacksmith, Vulcanus is one bad mofo of a PC. Created by Czech builder Sergej, the Vulcanus will crush all other computers that stand in its way…

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August 21st, 2008 2 comments stumble it! author: technabob

colecovision mini console hits ebay [casemod]

hacks-mods | retro | video games

Colecovision Mini Casemod

When it comes to retro game consoles, it seems like Nintendo and Atari get all of the attention. How about some love for the classic ColecoVision, the first console to bring arcade-quality graphics into your living room? This mini ColecoVision casemod is surely a good start…

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August 19th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! author: technabob

nes stealth edition game console pc casemod

hacks-mods | retro | video games

NES PC Stealth Casemod by Cbutters

Check out this excellent casemod which is so neat and tidy that you wouldn’t think that it’s anything but an old 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System. But hidden beneath the hood of this inconspicuous looking NES is a fully-functional Windows PC, loaded up with emulators for playing games from other consoles…

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August 17th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

bbq grill casemod: now we’re cooking with gas

computing | hacks-mods

Barbecue Grill PC Casemod

Spotted at this week’s QuakeCon 2008, this is one computer that probably doesn’t have to worry about overheating.

The Barbecue Grill PC is definitely one smokin’ machine. But instead of cooking burgers and ribs, this grill conceals a complete gaming rig, capable of pushing plenty of pixels for playing the latest and greatest computer games…

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August 6th, 2008 7 comments stumble it! author: technabob

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