"DIY retro console projects have exploded in popularity lately, with makers everywhere building their own emulation boxes to recapture that cartridge-era gaming magic. Most of these projects either rely on expensive new components like Raspberry Pi alternatives or create exact replicas of classic consoles. The Stock Pot's "3D Print Your Own Game Console" project takes a refreshingly different approach. Instead of starting with fresh hardware, this clever build repurposes surplus corporate mini PCs that are flooding the second-hand market as businesses move away from Windows 10."
"These compact machines, like the HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini used in the project, pack serious performance into tiny footprints while costing a fraction of their original price. Designer: Dillon Stock ( The Stock Pot) The sustainability angle makes this project genuinely compelling. Rather than letting perfectly good i5 processors and solid-state drives become e-waste, you're transforming them into living room centerpieces. For around $180 USD, you get hardware that can handle everything from classic arcade games to modern PC streaming through services like Moonlight."
DIY retro console builders frequently use new single-board computers or create faithful replicas of classic systems. This approach repurposes surplus corporate mini PCs, such as the HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini, to provide strong performance in a compact form at a low cost. The build reduces e-waste by reusing i5 processors and solid-state drives and can be completed for about $180 USD. The enclosure is 3D-printed in modular parts compatible with PETG or PLA and includes a front recess for interchangeable decorative inserts like laser-cut wood or acrylic. The aesthetic blends vintage hi-fi and console cues with a modern finish, and software configuration remains flexible across platforms.
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