Well I've posted this in the N64 section , but I'll add it to the News section for the masses. :

DARTH 64

*edit*Added a youtube video :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66gd9CKCWAU







This of course is a N64 portable. I named it the Darth 64 because my kids say it resembled the Darth Vader helmet the have

I wanted a system that was bulletproof. I bought some from this site and the build quality was shaky to say the least. Hot glue just wasn't an option.

So I used a case that I could mold into what I wanted but could still be put back together with screws. All integrated plastic parts were ABS Cement melted and fused to the original case, then hard filler bumper epoxy was used then soft fill bumper epoxy for the finishing touches.

The N64 motherboard was attached using plastic stand-offs that were Abs cemented and epoxied in. Then the cart slot was attached to the motherboard with l-brackets and nuts/bolts.

So everything is rock solid. Shake it or drop it and nothing will come loose or rattle.

List of features:
Psone screen with original backlight.
Flush mounted headphone jack.
5000maH Li-Poly batteries with quick charger and protection circuit.
Gamecube style joystick and d-pad.
Rear shoulder buttons and twin z buttons.
Cart slot relocation.

http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=25815

Very cool looking.

I'm a little confused about the controls. Could you take a picture holding it so I can see how it works?

I just hold it normal and use my trigger fingers to hold the case and my middle fingers on the thumbsticks.

A-m-a-z-i-n-g.

I love your work.

it still looks so awkward, is the joystick weird to move with your hands at that angle?

Nope, not at all.

I came buckets.

Do. Want.

I like how you literally fused the parts of the case together. Nice work!

Great!

SS

I would have said it looks top-heavy, but after seeing the shots you took of the guts, I can say it looks perfectly proportioned.

This is gonna be one dead-heat contest...

Amazing case. To me the controlls look iffy but thats because my hands aren't that big. Unless yours arent either and the n64 is smaller than I think. Any chance we can get a picture next to a ruler or a few dimensions?

Here's a pic of it next to a standard Dvd case.



And next to a darth Vader helmet for inspiration.

For me, it comes down to you and Brian; do I vote for the classic beauty with a slight twist, or the super-ballsy but sexy design? I hope someone comes in and makes something so incredible I don't have to pick between you two!

I think rekarp should also be considered with his wooden beauty.

Really, really awesome.
You rock, nice design! You better play star wars on that thing.
I'm amazed it's the first good 64p i've seen in a while other than the sixty free lite. Good job man !