PS2 in an NES case? Anybody know how to do that?

[Loveshack]

I'm trying to figure out a way to put PS2 guts into an old-school NES case.  The plan is that I'd lift the cartridge lid and the ROM drive would slide out.  Does anybody know if this is workable?  Would I need a combo of slim PS2 and fat PS2 parts?

[Doombot]

I'm trying to figure out a way to put PS2 guts into an old-school NES case.  The plan is that I'd lift the cartridge lid and the ROM drive would slide out.  Does anybody know if this is workable?  Would I need a combo of slim PS2 and fat PS2 parts?

I haven't looked into it but assuming the parts fit then it just becomes a case (a PS2 case) of making things line up correctly.

eg. Have the CD come out where the NES cartridge opens, fan in the back, on light in the front. Most of these can be solved with extra wiring and a mounting kit if needed. I think if you work with the SLIM version of the PS2, you should have a good chance to make it fit.

The another important issue (in my opinion) is making sure bad things don't touch each other).

But I think you should be able to make it fit.

Here's what I'm making for my BF. Do I get geek/girlfriend points for this or what?

Build a Nintendo NES PC

Oh Loveshack... when you do make it... make I suggest this color scheme?


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[Loveshack]

I think if you work with the SLIM version of the PS2, you should have a good chance to make it fit.

I would need the actual CD-tray from a fat PS2, since that is the one that slides out to accept discs.  In the slim one, I'd need to machine some sort of door in the top to snap discs onto the carousel.

Oh Loveshack... when you do make it... make I suggest this color scheme?

I thought about that one, but I'm going for the retro charm of the NES case, so I might want to just leave that part alone.  I need to get in touch with that guy who built the Nintoaster and the Super Ningenatari. 

[Hoopy Frood]

The another important issue (in my opinion) is making sure bad things don't touch each other).

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