Worklog: Portable Nintendo Entertainment System (NES2GO)

[PX] Nebuchadnezzar · Post by **[PX] Nebuchadnezzar** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 3:37 am

This is where I am going to keep a project log of my current project: a Portable NES, or NES2GO as I have dubbed it.

So far I have a parts list, and am in the process of obtaining all of the parts. More info in the weeks to come.

Please limit responses in this thread to questions about the project.

THE JEW (RaVeN) · Post by **THE JEW (RaVeN)** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 4:35 pm

Pics of collected parts?

[PX]Kal Bob · Post by **[PX]Kal Bob** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 5:40 pm

Text list of Parts?

Ghost [PX] · Post by **Ghost [PX]** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 7:09 pm

Estimated start date, size and end cost of said unit?

Edit: I changed the title to include "Worklog" in it, since thats what it is. I also stickied the thread for you.

[PX]Kal Bob · Post by **[PX]Kal Bob** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 7:47 pm

Have you considered the all in one systems that are on sale now?

I am refering to the units that look like a N64 controler and have RCA outputs. They included a bunch of games built in.

I would think that this would simplify your taks as the the elecrtonis are srunk already for you.

Ghost [PX] · Post by **Ghost [PX]** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 7:51 pm

Good idea, but I think he wants to follow along the same lines as the portable Dreamcast and Portable PS2 that Jason posted. The actual system made portable through user modification.

[PX] Nebuchadnezzar · Post by **[PX] Nebuchadnezzar** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 3:21 am

[PX]Kal Bob wrote:Have you considered the all in one systems that are on sale now?

I am refering to the units that look like a N64 controler and have RCA outputs. They included a bunch of games built in.

I would think that this would simplify your taks as the the elecrtonis are srunk already for you.

That is exactly what I am doing, only it will allow cartidges, and won't be limited to the 76 games that come pre-installed. The NES mobo is far to large to be made portable. The NES-on-a-chip provides the small hardware that I need without being limited to emulation games.

And thank you Paul for the sticky-ing.

I will post a list along with aproximate costs tomorrow.

Ghost [PX] · Post by **Ghost [PX]** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 11:18 am

Lets see some concept art!

What is your design for the final project going to look like etc..

[PX] Nebuchadnezzar · Post by **[PX] Nebuchadnezzar** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 1:33 pm

Parts List .............................. Aprox$ . Actual$
Power Player (NES-on-a-chip) .... $40
NES to Famicom adapter ........... $10......$20 ($15 + shipping)
NES Controller ........................$5 ........$5
NES Controller Ports X2 .............$5
PSOne Screen .........................$75
Battery Pack ...........................$25

TOTAL....................................$160......$25

as for the design, I don't know how I'm going to do it yet, but it will look like a big GameBoy with a 5" screen. Right now, all I'm concerned with is getting it to work. I'll put it in a make-shift cardboard case if I have to.

Ghost [PX] · Post by **Ghost [PX]** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 1:51 pm

I DEMAND TO SEE SCRIBBLES ON A NAPKIN!!!!

[PX] Nebuchadnezzar · Post by **[PX] Nebuchadnezzar** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 7:20 pm

small update: the us-japanese adapter has been purchased, as well as a japanese cart (Mario 3) to test the power player. The Power player itself is a bit of a problem. I read somwhere that Nintendo is in the process of a law-suit surrounding emulated versions of their games, so I want to get one of these things as soon as possible. The problem is, me and Jon are having some problems buying from the eBay store with the best deal. There is some sort of PayPal problem at the point of sale. Wish us luck... As for the screen, I'm looking at PSOne screen alternatives. I've found a promising 5.6" widescreen car TV for less than a PSOne screen. I'll be bidding on it in about 7 days if the price on it doesn't jump too much before then.

Ghost [PX] · Post by **Ghost [PX]** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 8:43 pm

Could you post up some pictures of the parts when you get them?

Im curious to see what you will be working wtih.

[PX] Nebuchadnezzar · Sat Jan 01, 2005 10:51 pm

Damn you Nintendo!

THE JEW (RaVeN) · Post by **THE JEW (RaVeN)** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 11:53 pm

This is a problem because.................???

[PX] Nebuchadnezzar · Post by **[PX] Nebuchadnezzar** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 3:58 pm

because people who used to sell them are pulling the items so that Nintendo doesn't hurt them.