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Tom’s Hardware
Tom’s Hardware
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Ash Hill

Raspberry Pi Zero 2W transforms broken Sony PlayStation 4 controller into a retro games console

Raspberry Pi.

We've seen some all-in-one Raspberry Pi gaming rigs before but this one definitely takes the cake. Maker and developer ConsciousFish6170 has put a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W inside of a video game controller. Everything you need from the games to the emulation software is contained in one, handheld device. This setup makes it easier than ever to emulate games and keep all of your hardware in one convenient location.

The project is built around a broken Sony PlayStation 4 controller so don't worry— no working controllers were harmed in the making of this project. According to ConsciousFish6170, the controller was big enough to house a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, so it won't be able to play PS3 games like the Raspberry Pi 5 but you can still enjoy quite a bit of emulation for more simple consoles from the NES to the original Sony PlayStation.

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