YouTuber DIY Perks has expanded on his line of custom PS5s with a brand-new PlayStation 5 tablet, a stunning all-in-one answer to the Steam Deck.
The reality is the PlayStation 5 is a juggernaut of a gaming console, something that sticks out in a room. Even thenew PS5 Slimis only a minor size reduction, still dominating any shelf it’s placed on.
One YouTuber has already been designing low-profile PS5s, but he took it one step further with his latest build.
DIY Perks designs first-ever all-in-one PlayStation 5 tablet in jaw-dropping mod
YouTuber DIY Perks has been making PS5 redesigns since launch, from hiswood-panel encased “stealth” PS5to hisalarmingly small original PS5 slim design.
His latest design goes above and beyond, though. He’s designed the first-ever all-in-one PS5 tablet, a design that improves on the best aspects of the PlayStation 5 andPlayStation Portal.
As DIY Perks host Matt explained, he did this because Sony hadn’t ventured into the handheld market for over a decade, discounting the PlayStation Portal as a true handheld since it only streams games.
The tablet edition PS5 is the real deal, made by cobbling together a PS5 motherboard with various other components, including a dedicated sub-woofer and a gorgeous OLED harvested from an Alienware laptop.
Much of the video focuses on the trials of creating such a device. While it is theoretically entirely possible for any user to make this themselves, it did require some unorthodox steps, like knowing how to electroplate a block with nickel and understanding how to arrange copper piping to get the best heat distribution.
Regardless, the end project is a genuinely stunning piece of work. With 3D-printed elements, the device is designed to look like a finished project, and it might put the latest Sony releases to shame.
Sadly, the PS5 Tablet is just a fun hobbyist idea for now, but you can stillorder a PlayStation Portal for yourself– assuming you can find them in stock.
Christopher Baggett was a TV & Movies Writer on Dexerto’s US team and a comics expert, across DC Comics and Marvel. He also has bylines at ComicsBeat, Comic Book Resources, and The HomeWorld.
