I Bought a PORTABLE PS2 from Aliexpress... 😬

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  • Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
  • Have you ever wanted to turn your home console into a portable console? The PS2 was the home console that I always wanted to be portable... and the PSP almost fulfilled that dream. But what would be better than a PSP? An actual PS2 Portable console! And that's exactly what this portable console from Aliexpress is. This Portable PS2 from Aliexpress uses real PlayStation 2 hardware and... it's interesting. The one I bought had some issues, but the Portable PlayStation 2 from Aliexpress seems to work ok now - let me know down below what you think of this Portable PS2!
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Unboxing
    1:26 Size comparison
    1:59 Closer look at the console
    4:44 Turning it on
    5:25 They messed this thing up 😳
    6:57 Testing the console
    10:45 Console teardown
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  • @jrob0021
    @jrob0021  2 роки тому +456

    So what do you guys think about this console??
    Link to the console: bit.ly/portablePS2aliexpress
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    • @4plasma
      @4plasma 2 роки тому +13

      Hey man big fan of yours vids been watching for about 4 years now!

    • @toxicscarecrow982
      @toxicscarecrow982 2 роки тому +6

      The M stands for menu m8

    • @braddl9442
      @braddl9442 2 роки тому +13

      It was sloppy soldering. But Its tough cause there is a lot of custom PCBs that make ti all work and overall I think the design is solid. But It needs like a better QA cleanup. Its like they just kind of got to the finish line and sat down before crossing it on this one. The overall form factor and design and parts all seem good. But....why not finish it. Also I think they missed a trick not having the HDMI port accessible from the outside. I would almost get out a dremel a port and HDMI extension to give it dual function as a portable screen.

    • @redscorpion9325
      @redscorpion9325 2 роки тому +6

      Definitely careless,I can’t imagine how much People bought this and it didn’t work it stopped working later on because of the same issue

    • @leoalex50
      @leoalex50 2 роки тому +11

      Tekken 4 doesn’t use the joysticks

  • @kevinchristianson6723
    @kevinchristianson6723 2 роки тому +7549

    Looks like a ton of problems for $400. Consumer definitely shouldn't have to open the console to check for solder shavings lol

    • @braddl9442
      @braddl9442 2 роки тому +207

      at that price, I would also put up 100 to 200 for a modder stateside to go over and clean up stuff. Maybe check that the D Pad is better set.

    • @corporateshill3225
      @corporateshill3225 2 роки тому +470

      You could get steam deck for that price.

    • @jrob0021
      @jrob0021  2 роки тому +461

      @@corporateshill3225 this isn’t really comparable to the steam deck though. Like comparing apples to oranges

    • @jrob0021
      @jrob0021  2 роки тому +427

      I think it would be reasonable at $400 if it didn’t have the d-pad and solder issues. Custom portables go for $1,000+ when you have them commissioned

    • @claycrafter2461
      @claycrafter2461 2 роки тому +2

      @@corporateshill3225 you just complained about not being able to use ps2 disks, you can't use disks on an emulator either, and almost no emulator is going to play as perfect as original hardware. but you do you.

  • @KarimJovian
    @KarimJovian Рік тому +2942

    for $400 I'd rather get a steam deck

    • @TheNavigator4552
      @TheNavigator4552 Рік тому +302

      It can emulate anyway, so this ps2 portable is useless compared to it.

    • @angelabadzhiev9036
      @angelabadzhiev9036 Рік тому +24

      ye or some Odin

    • @cool.guy777
      @cool.guy777 Рік тому +52

      a steamy deck of what?

    • @manafbenayache1880
      @manafbenayache1880 Рік тому +16

      No I d rather get a pc which I already have since 96 well not the same pc of course hahahahaha

    • @volundrfrey896
      @volundrfrey896 Рік тому +105

      @@manafbenayache1880 The steam deck is a portable PC.

  • @jsammy5935
    @jsammy5935 Рік тому +671

    Despite the cost of it, consider me impressed that someone actually went through all of this to make a custom portable ps2

    • @SudwijaMenggilla
      @SudwijaMenggilla Рік тому +26

      Also me tho, Despite the cost of it(2), how they can reverse engineering an actual ps2 into a portable device and that thiccboi is the actual device not the emulator.

    • @vicx1218
      @vicx1218 Рік тому +40

      @@SudwijaMenggillait’s basically a real ps2 with the hardware being modded in order to fit in this console. No reverse engineering at all. Still interesting tho.

    • @jemert96
      @jemert96 Рік тому +6

      I guess it's not that much smaller than a slim PS2, if you move some things on the board around. I did not know a PS2 can boot without the disc drive, that's impressive

    • @kevinfisher466
      @kevinfisher466 10 місяців тому +2

      scammers looking for more profit made it. ffs

    • @user-n06odyov28
      @user-n06odyov28 7 місяців тому +2

      Esa consola parece las papitas de bolsa, bien grande pero por dentro parece vacía

  • @tystreasures
    @tystreasures Рік тому +231

    I would have been SO pissed off if I spent almost $500 on that custom system from China. Waited almost a month to get it... assuming. And the thing didn't work. Mad props to you for being able to open it up and fix the problem yourself!

    • @wtfiswiththosehandles
      @wtfiswiththosehandles 6 місяців тому +10

      I would say you would be mad to spend $500 on a custom 3d printed "portable" DIY PS2 project and expect anything more than he got.

  • @busterscrugs
    @busterscrugs Рік тому +564

    I was expecting a PSP sized handheld based on the thumbnail, this thing is a monster!

    • @keon200
      @keon200 Рік тому +1

      modern phones can run ps2 games , i have no clue why this chunky POS is so big

    • @CoolPlayer2056
      @CoolPlayer2056 Рік тому +43

      Tbh I was expecting that it would be advertised as a ps2 but then when he got it it would be some crappy NES/famicom clone

    • @GumShuro
      @GumShuro Рік тому +5

      @@CoolPlayer2056 lmao same

    • @jayquan1105
      @jayquan1105 Рік тому +9

      Nah, they put a whole PS2 in that shell lol.

    • @yurigagarine6998
      @yurigagarine6998 Рік тому +1

      That's what she said lol.

  • @operationthrash9645
    @operationthrash9645 Рік тому +1556

    Fun fact: The joystick issue with NBA Street has been baffling me for years. On my first fat PS2, you could not move up and left at the same time using analog. Your player would stop in place. I changed controllers and got the same problem. On my slim PS2, oddly enough, the problem seemed gone. Last year, on my jailbroken PS3 with software emulation, the problem returned with a vengeance. I have no idea what is causing this, but it even reoccurred in the Xbox version of NBA Street 3. This is the first time I’ve ever seen another person say this out loud. Interesting!

    • @SLAAMIT
      @SLAAMIT Рік тому +25

      Same with gamecube as well? I don't think I've ever noticed if so

    • @Zulf85
      @Zulf85 Рік тому +41

      Did you use the same disc for all three times? It's possible they fixed this in a software revision if not. Otherwise, I'm wondering if the software emulation plays a role given how different it was for the slim.

    • @davidwingate3132
      @davidwingate3132 Рік тому +7

      Never had that problem with GameCube I got a jailbroken Wii and nba street plays very smooth

    • @paulunga
      @paulunga Рік тому +12

      Not enough details, but it sounds like either an update to NBA Street (which means a newer printing of the actual disc) or the PS2 firmware fixed it.

    • @stevebanning902
      @stevebanning902 Рік тому +6

      @@SLAAMIT that's cause nintendo products usually work lmao

  • @toiletwater2036
    @toiletwater2036 Рік тому +2

    This was an awesome video thank you. Cool to see the inside while you explained what was wrong in there. Subbed

  • @ArrBee1
    @ArrBee1 5 місяців тому +6

    Pricey. Scarface the world is yours was my fave PS2 game I'd still play it now

  • @bigbadspikey
    @bigbadspikey Рік тому +385

    For $400, I was expecting a nice non 3D- Printed console. I guess I can let the 3D-Print go but after seeing the issues, I don't think it's worth $400.

    • @Jahn_Pah_Jonz
      @Jahn_Pah_Jonz Рік тому +37

      Nothing from Ch yna is worth that much.

    • @idk0163
      @idk0163 Рік тому +13

      Well, it's a tv, a ps2 and a controller all in one. So it may be worth at least half of that.

    • @dum760
      @dum760 Рік тому

      @@Jahn_Pah_Jonz everything is from China

    • @bigbadspikey
      @bigbadspikey Рік тому +3

      @@ateez_stan777 This!

    • @bigbadspikey
      @bigbadspikey Рік тому +18

      @@idk0163 $200 is kinda pushing it. But I think $200 would be an ok price, but still pricey.

  • @NinjaForHire
    @NinjaForHire 2 роки тому +76

    The PCs screen is a homebrew one that's mainly used for Pi computer boards but since they are so versatile alot of DIY users have found all types of amazing ideas for their utilization. That's mainly what the HDMI was meant for but you can use for anything. This was an interesting walk through thanks for sharing your purchase.

  • @blackpowder99
    @blackpowder99 9 місяців тому +2

    That just turned me off from third-party mods forever, but I'm glad you had the knowledge to fix it.

  • @Gaetano.94
    @Gaetano.94 Рік тому +5

    favourite ps2 game is Battlefield 2: Modern Combat. Amazing amazing battlefield game. One of the best multiplayer experiences ill ever have.

  • @woogaloo
    @woogaloo 2 роки тому +677

    Honestly - just because it looks like a Vita makes me like it a lot more. The price seems kind of high considering the price of the PS2s vs the Dreamcast. Still really need to see - I enjoy this series. You should find a sweet Sega Saturn handheld (unless I missed it).

    • @JohnnyThund3r
      @JohnnyThund3r 2 роки тому +63

      Just buy a Steam Deck for $399 can play all the PS2 games and a good amount of PS3 games as well.

    • @jrob0021
      @jrob0021  2 роки тому +29

      Haven’t seen a portable Saturn yet… but I’ll see if I can find one

    • @tobiwonkanogy2975
      @tobiwonkanogy2975 2 роки тому +5

      @@JohnnyThund3r most of the steam games or just run windows . all your choice.

    • @8-Bit.Rejoice
      @8-Bit.Rejoice 2 роки тому +8

      These days you can't run sega saturn games properly on emulators very well

    • @thezeraora5439
      @thezeraora5439 2 роки тому +10

      @@JohnnyThund3r meh.. Portable PS2 with the Vita look tho is dope.

  • @eiv-gaming
    @eiv-gaming 2 роки тому +20

    Maybe if you remove the board from the upper shell, you can sort the d-pad issue out. Most likely just got too much flex on the board itself and needs reinforced. Looks cool though, would be cool to see someone build one of these.

  • @francoissaintine5161
    @francoissaintine5161 Рік тому

    I will be purchasing one . I love it . Sometimes I missed the old days playing fifa 08 on ps2 as a child .

  • @mr.sniffles7268
    @mr.sniffles7268 Рік тому +982

    For that price point, considering all of the issues, a better option for most people would be to get a steam deck, duel boot with windows, and run a PS2 emulator. This Portable PS2 is a cool system, but just seems to have too many issues to justify the price

    • @carterghill
      @carterghill Рік тому +173

      No need for Windows when it comes to emulation. Especially when it comes to integrating custom launchers into steam or other front end loaders, Linux is just better.

    • @Izzydawizzy
      @Izzydawizzy Рік тому +28

      Just a phone and a razer kishi

    • @johnschwalb
      @johnschwalb Рік тому +46

      My phone runs ps2 games at 4 times res. That with a ps5 controller and I'm all set.

    • @AdikMusicOfficialTM
      @AdikMusicOfficialTM Рік тому +11

      or buy a desktop mid gaming pc i512gen / GTX 1660 / 16GB

    • @bransonallen2925
      @bransonallen2925 Рік тому +118

      @@AdikMusicOfficialTM No one who buys this is looking for anything but to play games on the go. A full end PC is a completely different product than who they're selling to.

  • @HulksterHogan
    @HulksterHogan Рік тому +142

    I remember watching another person review this same unit and it was even more a mess than pictured here. It isn't even that bad when comparing it to other homemade portable console mods but when you take something like this that takes a lot of hands on effort and try to sell it as a mass produced product you naturally get tons of quality control issues. There's a reason why people who make modded portable consoles rarely sell them and when they do they charge more than double than what this costs.

  • @jamesthinrg4067
    @jamesthinrg4067 9 місяців тому

    1:04 on wards with no video is amazing

  • @Cracky003
    @Cracky003 Рік тому +5

    Man good for you. I used to live above you in a house in Mississippi(it burned down later, you know the one). 275k subs. Nice.

  • @nerd3809
    @nerd3809 Рік тому +8

    The d-pad and button pcb boards were held in with two screws each. I wonder if adding the other two screws to the d-pad supports would alleviate the need press button hard.

  • @bigjhayooh
    @bigjhayooh 2 роки тому +12

    Super cool but High price to get something that didn't work out the box is crazy. Lucky you know what your doing because I sure wouldn't have

  • @maciejd7823
    @maciejd7823 11 місяців тому +2

    Not a random voltage, 8,4 is the voltage of fully charged two li-ion cells.
    It's cheaper that way, than making it 9v and adding some regulators to finally make it 8,4 anyway.

  • @Rod-bp8ow
    @Rod-bp8ow Рік тому +1

    This is what is supported by many..technicalities and brands that also enjoy doing.. many certainties and very good remarks. Including certs.

  • @headegg290
    @headegg290 2 роки тому +16

    That thing is massive! I was expecting it to be the size of a PS Vita.

  • @allenfrisch
    @allenfrisch 2 роки тому +5

    You can change the aspect ratio to 4x3 in the display options where the brightness, contrast, and other output options appear.

    • @AintNobodyAtAll
      @AintNobodyAtAll Рік тому

      Or you can change the PS2 output in the main menu to output 16:9. It's always had that ability.

  • @fanzzcc
    @fanzzcc 10 місяців тому

    great video. thanks for the sharing.

  • @damian9303
    @damian9303 2 роки тому +5

    There’s so many available if you search “modified handheld motherboard”, there’s even a PS2 portable shoved into a Wii U gamepad

  • @jrob0021
    @jrob0021  2 роки тому +383

    Just so people are aware - if you’re getting a portable console like this commissioned by someone in the modding community, you’ll most likely be shelling out well over $1,000. A ton of time goes into making a custom portable. This one is cheaper because it seems that they have some sort of small assembly line for these lol. $450 is definitely reasonable (if it didn’t have the solder issue)

    • @ahmedp8009
      @ahmedp8009 2 роки тому +36

      I doubt these custom-made handhelds would last for long.
      Besides, with the explosion of new handhelds left and right, that pack enough power to run PS2 and beyond, I don't get why someone would pay more for something sub-par like these custom made units.

    • @jrob0021
      @jrob0021  2 роки тому +63

      @@ahmedp8009 there will always people that prefer real hardware over emulation. Like me

    • @DIMON13585
      @DIMON13585 2 роки тому +28

      @Jaime Cruz emulation is better because of higher resolution, filtering etc.

    • @user-ih6oe9ny3j
      @user-ih6oe9ny3j 2 роки тому +15

      @@jrob0021 emulation is better, better quality, upscaled, etc.

    • @gillxft3595
      @gillxft3595 2 роки тому +27

      Why would anyone pay 1000$ for a portable console with questionable quality when you can emulate completely free and have the battery last longer than 3h

  • @Wurstifier
    @Wurstifier Рік тому

    5:44 .. the "Chip" is a Memory Card which is soldered directly to the internal connector.

  • @charlietheunicorn300
    @charlietheunicorn300 Рік тому

    Love the series❤ but you left the clock undone, it would be cool to see it as a working clock and maybe have some sort of Jordan brand/basketball court esthetic, I know it is hard and heavy work but it could be really cool, maybe since it’s a little tech/custom job you could upload it in your other channel. But thank you for the awesome series, I rally love your content

  • @lordiblees
    @lordiblees 2 роки тому +354

    The manufacturer did a pretty good job packing a full-fledged ps2 in a handheld model. This would be pretty impressive if they only did some QA to make sure everything is A-OK functionality wise but then you can get a ps4 for less than $400 these days

    • @Guardsgotgame11
      @Guardsgotgame11 Рік тому +18

      yeah definitely not worth the price, although still cool, but poorly made, wouldn't purchase it for 200, never mind 400. Ive had a switch for about 3 years and have NEVER had a single issue with it, not one, and the screen and graphics are amazing for the $300 I paid, looks like a $1000 handheld system next to this thing. And the games are far better, run smoother, look 10x better, and 1/4 of the chunkiness. This thing looks like it came out in 2010 after the PS2 and we are doing an old review. Couldn't come close to justifying that price for how it looks and runs.

    • @jurekgadzinowski2895
      @jurekgadzinowski2895 Рік тому +3

      Less than 400$? They are around 250$... for 400$ you could get working PS3 and PS4

    • @jurekgadzinowski2895
      @jurekgadzinowski2895 Рік тому

      @@Guardsgotgame11 Yea

    • @LionMil1
      @LionMil1 Рік тому +2

      Yep. Got my ps4 a few days ago for 80€

    • @alanrunner6397
      @alanrunner6397 Рік тому

      @@LionMil1 from where u got it?

  • @Rezzerex
    @Rezzerex 2 роки тому +12

    dunno if I'd pay so so much for a modified PS2, but this is still really really cool. I dig this idea, just wish it didn't cost so so much. I'd be tempted to make one instead for cheaper, but I don't own a 3D printer nor the materials required to 3D print

  • @Wafelwaffel
    @Wafelwaffel 10 місяців тому +13

    This thing isn't worth $400.

  • @tifosistaymad583
    @tifosistaymad583 Рік тому

    I love that the screen acts like a tv it adds to the ps2 vibes

  • @soulslip
    @soulslip 2 місяці тому

    There were accessories that could essentially turn it portable. They made mobile monitors with car adapters and the one I had also had a wall power supply to. I think it still works. I had a wireless ps2 controller from sony. I still have the mobile monitor for both the phat and slim ps2’s. This psvita style portable is awesome

  • @thomas5666
    @thomas5666 2 роки тому +58

    With how chunky the thing already is, would have been awesome if they made it a little bit thicker so you could slot in a sata ssd. Using usb is not ideal for the ps2.

    • @therunawaykid6523
      @therunawaykid6523 2 роки тому

      Would love a portable ps2 with a disc drive attached, but I’m pretty happy playing ps2 games on an emulator on my aya neo 😏😏

    • @a-law
      @a-law 2 роки тому +7

      Yeah, for it to be running games off usb at this price point is kinda silly

    • @lucassantossj
      @lucassantossj 2 роки тому +1

      Maybe even add a wifi card to run games from local computer/server.

    • @DewgittyDewg
      @DewgittyDewg Рік тому

      @@lucassantossj at that point its a ps vita. Why do this? Increase the cost to include non ps2 features?

    • @hithere7382
      @hithere7382 10 місяців тому

      @@DewgittyDewg Because usb 1.1 belongs in 1999.

  • @JohnnyVent
    @JohnnyVent 2 роки тому +9

    My favorite PS2 game is between Spider-Man 2 and Goblet of Fire not just because of the excellent gameplay but because of the interesting development stories behind them. I think GoF takes the cake though.

  • @zeroandplanb4life
    @zeroandplanb4life Рік тому +1

    8.4v because the console is lacking disk drive/dvd decoder entirely im assuming so doesnt need the same voltage it used to.. lots of pc stuff works exactly the same underpowered also the power rating of something is generally a guideline but it is better to follow it to avoid problems.

  • @r0bertfrank
    @r0bertfrank 10 місяців тому

    i've got this little 7" TFT monitor by a company called "Lancevon" and it has the exact identical GUI and menu for the monitor.

  • @Syntax.error.
    @Syntax.error. 2 роки тому +5

    I wish they would add some more attention to detail. If this was mine I would check all solder points again and all pins just to make sure it's all good. I would also sand the case down and give it a glossy paint finish so it does not look so 3d printery.

    • @daikiasuka8209
      @daikiasuka8209 2 роки тому

      Tough to paint a surface you're going to be holding for extended times, since the oils, sweat and heat in your hands will usually melt most paints.
      It'd be interesting to see how much of a buff shine you could work into the printed medium WITHOUT paint...

  • @bonim5217
    @bonim5217 2 роки тому +87

    It looks great, they should build them in a quality controlled factory and these would sell like churros on summer partys!

    • @Game_x_y_z
      @Game_x_y_z 2 роки тому +41

      and then sony will step in

    • @bonim5217
      @bonim5217 2 роки тому +4

      @@Game_x_y_z true, didn't think of that

    • @Game_x_y_z
      @Game_x_y_z 2 роки тому +3

      sorry for hurting your feelings man i was just telling

    • @bonim5217
      @bonim5217 2 роки тому +2

      @@Game_x_y_z no problem mate

    • @JohnPaulBuce
      @JohnPaulBuce 2 роки тому +7

      they will run out of ps2 slims

  • @guppy9186
    @guppy9186 Рік тому +1

    I play a lot of tekken, to see 4 on that thing bought some nostalgia 😂

  • @Jahmez96
    @Jahmez96 Рік тому

    Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria is my all time fav

  • @holzwurm_hd7029
    @holzwurm_hd7029 2 роки тому +35

    Its probably 8.4V because the maximum charging voltage of a 18650 is 4.2V and 4.2 x 2 is 8.4 (obviously 2 in parallel and two in series)

    • @jrob0021
      @jrob0021  2 роки тому +8

      Yeah it made more sense once I was snooping around inside the case with my multimeter and saw that the batteries were 4.2v

    • @moorhen6156
      @moorhen6156 2 роки тому +1

      indeed each 2 pack is wired series to give 8.4v then the two 2s packs are wired in parallel to increase the capacity

    • @Mounty2010
      @Mounty2010 2 роки тому +1

      @@moorhen6156
      in reality its exactly the opposite of what you said. you messed up parallel and series.

    • @moorhen6156
      @moorhen6156 2 роки тому

      @@Mounty2010 haha so I did my bad I'll edit that now lol

    • @grayfox9000
      @grayfox9000 Рік тому

      That is an odd configuration, what voltage does the PS2 actually require when it is stepped down to the original console?
      I only say odd due to possible uneven drain from a dual series and dual parallel capacity running together.
      Then again, they look like they recycled the batteries from another device, the wraps are quite torn up on the right side.

  • @DragonTamer_29
    @DragonTamer_29 Рік тому +16

    It would be nice to compare this to a Steam Deck just for size comparison since both are big handhelds.

    • @YOSEPHALLEN92
      @YOSEPHALLEN92 Рік тому

      Steam deck isn't that big. It's very slim

    • @DragonTamer_29
      @DragonTamer_29 Рік тому

      @@YOSEPHALLEN92 Comparing to the Nintendo Switch, the Steam Deck is quite big (every UA-camr has compared those two already plenty of times) so comparing this device (in the video) would be nice to compare to the Steam Deck.

  • @SamuellCunningham
    @SamuellCunningham 9 місяців тому

    i got one of these for my christmas even though i wanted steam deck but i'm still happy cause the thought matters

  • @Cryton12345
    @Cryton12345 Рік тому

    All strategy game is my fave, and more than likely the left buttons is software issue, however check if the membranes that activates the butten is not messed up or what ever cause they can cause issues too

  • @Retro_Care
    @Retro_Care 2 роки тому +78

    I kind of dig it, 3D printed case is a good thing imo because its better than something that got dremel work done on it or whatever, good screen but needs better quality control.
    For the amount of custom parts in it the price isnt that crazy in my opinion, i wouldnt buy it but its not a bad price.
    expensive, yes but.... i mean its a portable PS2 with original mainboard in it.

    • @braddl9442
      @braddl9442 2 роки тому +11

      Right, its almost perfect except the QA pass. Like they almost cross the finish line. If they fix those things, they could charge more for these things.

  • @eightbitmonkey
    @eightbitmonkey 2 роки тому +4

    The size isn't to much of an issue for me, I have a "Hyperkin Superboy" for SNES games that's as big and a "Gamerz Tek 8-Bit Boy for NES games that's even bigger + the cart. It does looks cool though but my issue is workmanship and price, thanks great Review.

  • @kyledupont7711
    @kyledupont7711 9 місяців тому

    That thing has a cooling fan! This is crazy but where would you get game?

  • @CactusJacksEar
    @CactusJacksEar Рік тому

    Great review

  • @UnbornDecay
    @UnbornDecay Рік тому +8

    Just a quick FYI: As far as I know no game in the Tekken series supports analog during the main fighting game portion (Though some side games like Devil Within from 5 did allow analog controll)

    • @iinkshade
      @iinkshade Рік тому

      I started with Tekken 6 on PSP, and as far as I remember analog has been supported at least since then. I really don't know about the PS2 games, but it is definitely supported in the most recent ones.

    • @UnbornDecay
      @UnbornDecay Рік тому

      @@iinkshade Recently I played Tekken Tag 2 on Xbox and I can assure you analog is NOT supported. Which instantly made the game worse having to use that shitty d-pad. They may have supported it with 7, and maybe 6, but why would 6 gain it, and then Tag Torun 2 drop it?

    • @iinkshade
      @iinkshade Рік тому

      @@UnbornDecay I just pulled out my instruction manual from my Tag Tournament 2 PS3 case right now, and it says analog is supported on page 2. I even checked on my ps3 and analog definitely works there. It's turned off by default, but all you have to do is go into the settings and turn it on. Idk if it just an Xbox thing or what, but I doubt it. Pretty sure you just missed the setting. I would check Tekken 6 for you too, but I don't have it anymore.

    • @seed8325
      @seed8325 Рік тому

      @@UnbornDecay i guarantee you that its supported in tekken 7

    • @nesswatch7935
      @nesswatch7935 Рік тому

      Maybe buy a new controller

  • @Mooncubus
    @Mooncubus 2 роки тому +6

    Hard to choose a favorite game because the console had so many amazing games. Kingdom Hearts, Onimusha, Test Drive Eve of Destruction, ATV Off-road Fury, Silent Hill, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger, Spider-Man just to name a few.

    • @hrestherson4481
      @hrestherson4481 2 роки тому +1

      Onimusha was fire

    • @Mooncubus
      @Mooncubus 2 роки тому

      @@hrestherson4481 it really was. I'm still waiting and wishing for Capcom to remaster 2-4

  • @CrocoDylianVT
    @CrocoDylianVT 10 місяців тому

    It looks good, but for the shoulder buttons they should've printed them in the same colour as the rest

  • @karlberroya8012
    @karlberroya8012 4 місяці тому

    This looks like something DIY Perks would do.

  • @jeffschrock4073
    @jeffschrock4073 2 роки тому +8

    I have one of these and love it for the most part. My only major gripe with it is that just like your left d pad button issue mine is with the O button which is extremely unfortunate with games that use it a lot :/ really have to push that button hard for it to register

  • @lilzee657
    @lilzee657 Рік тому

    I wish u guys would drop a full game list that like the most important thing

  • @Nexus71c
    @Nexus71c 2 роки тому +4

    You know, I'm actually kind of wanting one of these now lol

  • @itsfarseen
    @itsfarseen Рік тому

    I wish you'd explored the components, like are they using the original CPU or is it a general purpose CPU with an emulator running on it

  • @MrDe3is
    @MrDe3is 5 місяців тому

    I loved Rumble Racing for the PS2. It was kinda like Mario cart, but with real cars 😛

  • @EmaCr_
    @EmaCr_ 2 роки тому +21

    So this thing was busted right from the get go. It's good that you are knowlegeable and were able to fix the issue but for the average person this would have been $450 wasted.

  • @JayKayX71
    @JayKayX71 Рік тому +4

    One thing that was great about the PS2 controller was that almost all the buttons were pressure sensitive, which was very useful, especially for racing games. I'm guessing these are not?

    • @scottthewaterwarrior
      @scottthewaterwarrior Рік тому +1

      Nearly all PS2 racing games allow you to use the right stick for gas/brake, so this wouldn't be a huge issue. I think I like the buttons slightly better, but I switch back and forth a lot. Ace Combat on the other hand really took advantage of the pressure sensitive buttons, utilizing 6 out of 8 for that function.

    • @JayKayX71
      @JayKayX71 Рік тому

      @@scottthewaterwarrior that's pretty cool, I never knew that. I always wanted to play Ace Combat but never got around to doing it

  • @PulseClockPhantom
    @PulseClockPhantom Рік тому +11

    It seems as if the buttons are a bit chintzy. The real question becomes: do the face buttons preserve the analog switching mechanisms present in real PS2 controllers? If not that would make certain games that benefit from or even require this feature, such as The Bouncer (and possibly some niche aspects of MGS 2 & 3) nigh on unplayable. I think the presence or absence of the analog button mechanism would definitely factor into my decision-making process if I were to invest in this device vs a different portable system that could potentially run a PS2 emulator.

  • @GavinFreedomLover
    @GavinFreedomLover 2 місяці тому

    Bit dubious that the memory card sticks out the back , waiting to be snapped off., thanks for the video

  • @l1ght608
    @l1ght608 2 роки тому +4

    weird they didn't do the sd card mod for this. would of had better compatibility.

  • @efrenl4069
    @efrenl4069 Рік тому +22

    How comfortable and light. I love how thin it is and how few problems it gives. Smart buy man

    • @kamillem802
      @kamillem802 Рік тому +4

      Lmaooo

    • @aitoluxd
      @aitoluxd Рік тому

      😂😂😂

    • @crazy10bears
      @crazy10bears 10 місяців тому +2

      Smart for him because he's made at least 4k off this video.

  • @mitchellwhitley3823
    @mitchellwhitley3823 Рік тому

    If not for the locked widescreen thing and technical problems that doesnt look bad at all

  • @_MJ07_
    @_MJ07_ Рік тому +1

    I bought one recently that is faulty, the power switch is detached. You don't happen to have a photo/video of where it connects to do you? Im struggling to find this information anywhere. Thank you!

  • @fari123
    @fari123 2 роки тому +5

    I think instead of making a replica ps vita, if they just slapped a ps2 with a screen and sold it along side a controller as a bundle, it would work better. Can even allow for 2 player functionality.

  • @grzegorz__
    @grzegorz__ 2 роки тому +33

    That was ... interesting :) It's a bit shame, because it seems that, it lacked some "finishing" touch.
    If he / they tested the device, then probably you wouldn't have to open it. Also, they could fix the D-pad.
    On the other hand, like you mentioned the soldering seems a bit amateur.
    But overall, like i said - it's ... interesting :)

  • @cocomoejoe
    @cocomoejoe Рік тому

    You should put a amazon fire stick into the hdmi port and see if you can stream your stuff

  • @Chase21675
    @Chase21675 Рік тому +1

    4:59 it’s literally like a TV

  • @HoLDoN4Sec
    @HoLDoN4Sec 2 роки тому +10

    with a 3D Printer, or even with a 3D Printing service, it shouldn't cost more than 200$ in terms of parts.
    and i'm guessing it shouldn't take more than a few hours to make.
    honestly this video made me want to build one myself so.... thank you for a good weekend project suggestion Jacob

  • @SindyxLotus
    @SindyxLotus 2 роки тому +9

    I was debating getting this kind of handheld but then I saw KH3 on a Steam Deck and decided I wanted the Deck. I want a handheld that can play PS2 games but if it can run that and more I see no reason to not pay the $100+ more.

    • @burritogamer3984
      @burritogamer3984 Рік тому +5

      yea the steam deck is amazing. just got it and it blows my mind as its like an emulator everything plus modern games i want to play off steam. also feels incredibly comfortable in the hands. emulation statio and emudeck are must haves too, Im enjoying shadow hearts ps2 on it rn

    • @generaldirection5123
      @generaldirection5123 Рік тому

      I just got my Steam Deck, highly recommend it. It's a full PC so you can even install Windows and emulators on it if you want, but I'm enjoying the Linux OS they made for it and my backlog of Steam games. My favorite part is the hardware support tho, it's phenomenal compared to these no-name Chinese handhelds: Valve has already said they will be selling official spare parts for it to replace on your own, and they have their own teardown videos for replacing joysticks. That alone shows me they intend to support it for a very long time.

    • @SindyxLotus
      @SindyxLotus Рік тому

      @@generaldirection5123 GetMyDeck is telling me I'm 7.2% the way there. The wait is gonna suck.

  • @euphanasia210
    @euphanasia210 Рік тому

    Cool tear down of something I would buy for maybe half that price.

  • @as5who13
    @as5who13 6 місяців тому

    That thing is hulking, and I think I want it

  • @DanielLopez-up6os
    @DanielLopez-up6os 2 роки тому +6

    A very neat thing, but the debris is a dissapointment.

  • @nubatman
    @nubatman 2 роки тому +133

    The board that was "flopping around" looked to be a memory card. That modder should have added kapton tape around it (seemed destine for another short).
    It honestly doesn't look bad. I know I wouldn't buy it though.
    And my favorite game on PS2 is Tekken 5.

    • @tomc8157
      @tomc8157 Рік тому +2

      Kapton tape is expensive. They have to cut corners somewhere.

    • @DewgittyDewg
      @DewgittyDewg Рік тому

      @@tomc8157 yeah a product shorting out because of cut costs is flat out unacceptable and not worth buying.

  • @MJ-yn5ll
    @MJ-yn5ll Рік тому +2

    My favourite games are gow 2,Prince of persia two thrones and nfs most wanted

  • @Tlow_
    @Tlow_ 11 місяців тому

    Inside the console there seems to be the original seller information on taobao which is a Chinese exclusive market so it seems like this console was resold to you buy a middle man aka drop shipping which means you paid extra and it’s probably cheaper if you bought directly of of taobao check the seller to see what the original price was

  • @ShadyRapture
    @ShadyRapture 2 роки тому +9

    Damn the internals of this were sus. I just did my first custom SP and had no soldering experience. This looked like my first attempt lmao.

  • @daikiasuka8209
    @daikiasuka8209 2 роки тому +6

    Per your request: I'd say my favorite PS2 game was probably Blood Omen 2 from the Legacy of Kain series, or the sequel; Soul Reaver.
    BO2 was great once you've unlocked a couple of vampiric powers...especially the Jump power. There's just something about targeting an enemy (or victim) from long distance, then just leaping at full speed and slamming them to the ground, and using the mist form that just makes you feel like an actual bad-a$$ vampire, unlike so many other vampire games.
    My two cents.

  • @MioDK
    @MioDK Рік тому

    ENJOYING Juiced 2 on my MacBook Pro 16" M1 Pro through Emulator

  • @warrioraathirx
    @warrioraathirx Рік тому

    Fav games : Smackdown : Here comes the Pain, DownHill Domination, Bloody Roar 5, Burnout, DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi 3.

  • @simon_96
    @simon_96 Рік тому +5

    This is pretty cool
    A while back you could buy ps2 with broken disk drive for next to nothing so that's probably what this came from
    I wonder if you can mod a sata laptop drive into it or use one of the sd card memory card adapter to get better performance

  • @nintenx1235
    @nintenx1235 2 роки тому +19

    Drakengard is my favorite PS2 game.
    It's a dark medieval fantasy eldritch horror JRPG. It's a tad jank and super niche but one of it's sequels "NieR Automata" got some mainstream success. And honestly Yoko Taro's genius shines through.
    I really hope we someday get a port of it to steam and newer consoles because it costs too much for the average person to justify on it, and while piracy is a solution it leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

    • @horodoomwolf
      @horodoomwolf 2 роки тому +2

      Based.

    • @MxGRhythmlModsMusicGamingl
      @MxGRhythmlModsMusicGamingl 2 роки тому +1

      @@horodoomwolf based? based on what?

    • @thishandleisnotavailable
      @thishandleisnotavailable 2 роки тому

      I was unaware NieR was related to Drakengard..

    • @Rifqiethehero
      @Rifqiethehero 2 роки тому +1

      @@MxGRhythmlModsMusicGamingl Based on Drakengard, known in Japan as Drag-On Dragoon, is a series of action role-playing video games created by Yoko Taro. The eponymous first game in the series was released in 2003 on the PlayStation 2, and has since been followed by a sequel, a prequel and several spin-offs. A spin-off series titled Nier, taking place in an alternative timeline set after a different ending to the first Drakengard than the one 2005's Drakengard 2 followed, was started in 2010 with the eponymous game.

    • @RocketZX
      @RocketZX Рік тому

      Look at the big timeline of Yoko taro games it's kinda ridiculous with books and STAGE PLAYS in the middle of it

  • @CoNtAiNeR93
    @CoNtAiNeR93 Рік тому

    Thats almost as big as i expected the OG psp to be when it came out

  • @bchaozgamer4282
    @bchaozgamer4282 10 місяців тому

    curious, could you make the d-pad more responsive if you wanted to?

  • @rickyspanish5727
    @rickyspanish5727 2 роки тому +54

    lol still a PS vita undercover 🤣🤣

  • @zlatto
    @zlatto 2 роки тому +6

    Would be very cool if we ever see a portable PS3. (if that's possible to make tho)

    • @jrob0021
      @jrob0021  2 роки тому +1

      Probably possible, just very large and would be difficult to cool it

    • @rykerz105
      @rykerz105 2 роки тому

      PSP pretty much what your talking about

    • @marcelosoares7148
      @marcelosoares7148 2 роки тому

      i think its draw too much power and because of that, the cooling system is a problem too

    • @therunawaykid6523
      @therunawaykid6523 2 роки тому

      I would love that

    • @zlatto
      @zlatto 2 роки тому

      @@rykerz105 noo, a legit console that reads ps3 games. PSP has its games ported

  • @chazznl8823
    @chazznl8823 10 місяців тому

    The screen is an old tv screen for in the car from 2007 i had this when i was a child😭

  • @AhmadSmith1140
    @AhmadSmith1140 Рік тому

    I never knew that they had one of those

  • @DarkGT
    @DarkGT 2 роки тому +3

    For that price you could get decent Android phone and turn it into an emulator.

  • @VOAN
    @VOAN 2 роки тому +28

    V7 probably means it's the 7th version. Looks like a good portable with the only downside being that it was made in China and used crappy d-pad and analog stick. If you could modify it just sacrifice a PS2 controller and replace all those buttons and d-pad on the handheld with the ones from the PS2 controller.

    • @daikiasuka8209
      @daikiasuka8209 2 роки тому +7

      Exactly what I thought. Just replace the crappy control boards with parts taken from an original controller, and once you got them tuned in properly, control should be near normal...

  • @SuperJcoleFan
    @SuperJcoleFan 9 місяців тому

    What a head turner

  • @nhytarhalys5909
    @nhytarhalys5909 9 місяців тому

    1:26 that was her reaction.

  • @t.c.b4722
    @t.c.b4722 Рік тому +23

    It's incredible that enough people bought this device to have made it worthwhile to produce. Especially since even a modern smartphone can easily emulate PS2 games.

    • @andreivanatoru2549
      @andreivanatoru2549 Рік тому +2

      If you click on the aliexpress link from the video description it says that it has 5 total orders... So it's not such a mass production going on

    • @user-pv1xy6nr3k
      @user-pv1xy6nr3k Рік тому

      You need at least 500k Antutu score to comfortably emulate light and medium titles. 1 million Antutu score is enough for anything

    • @aijint
      @aijint Рік тому

      that's crazy to think about, mine can barely run ppsspp

    • @constipatedparker5879
      @constipatedparker5879 Рік тому +10

      "Easily emulate PS2 games" is something of a statement modern smartphones and even high end PCs still find trouble. Some games still have audio issues, visual glitches stuttering and fps issues, all of those could only be fixed with certain BIOS and plugins.

    • @jsammy5935
      @jsammy5935 Рік тому

      Problem is, you need a high end performance phone to actually run ps2 games smoothly

  • @HellcatCustoms
    @HellcatCustoms Рік тому +3

    That poj costs as much as a dang PS5! 😳

  • @xxhotshotxx
    @xxhotshotxx Рік тому

    rogue trooper was a sick game.. and turning point.. nfsc too!