fully functional crab-shaped playstation 1 uses movable claws as the controller

GingerOfOz, a YouTube content creator, transforms a used PlayStation 1 into the Playstacean, a crab-shaped gaming console inspired by artist Anh Dang's illustrations. The project involved numerous alterations, including adjusting the motherboard and crafting movable pincers that function as controllers. The custom console required 56 3D-printed parts, showcasing GingerOfOz's commitment to both aesthetic integrity and functionality. The final design includes innovative wiring and supports, while a modchip ensures universal disc compatibility, merging creative design with robust gaming capability.

The Playstacean, a crab-shaped Playstation 1 console, uniquely merges artistic design with gaming, reflecting extensive customization and creativity by creator GingerOfOz.

GingerOfOz’s modification of the Playstation 1 into a crab design embodies a fusion of artistic vision and practical gaming functionality, driven by Anh Dang’s concept.

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