If you are interested in learning more about the internal workings of the new Sony PlayStation Portal handheld games console. You will be pleased to know that the team over at iFixit has wasted no time taking their toolkit to the new hardware to reveal its inner workings. Also don’t forget that understanding the repairability […]
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The PlayStation 5 may have gotten a design refresh in the form of a detachable disc drive… but this handheld concept gets a feature we never thought we’d see… handheld disc gaming! The MOI3D is a concept controller from the brains of Vadim Danilkov, who wanted to build a modern variant of the PS One. Debuted in 2000, the redesigned PS One was the highest-selling console that year (even outperforming the more capable PS2 which launched in the same year)… its highlight, a detachable LCD screen that made it a complete gaming solution that you could play with sans a TV. MOI3D builds on that retro vision, with a handheld variant that lets you play all your disc-based PS games going all the way back to the first PlayStation made. Pop the disc in the back and the console fires up, allowing you to relive almost 3 decades of gaming a la PlayStation!
Designer: Vadim Danilkov
The MOI3D was created as a part of Vadim’s broader CAD modeling and plastics rendering course back in the day, and only recently revived as a concept tech device given Sony’s odd PlayStation Portal debut that really confused the entire gaming world. While the Portal looked like a spiritual successor to the PSP, it turned out to be a glorified controller that only worked when wirelessly tethered to an existing PS5. The MOI3D has no such problem, given that it physically runs games on the device thanks to that built-in CD player.
The MOI3D’s aesthetic gets defined by the presence of this CD reader. While most handheld consoles like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck have a rather sensible rectangular shape, the MOI3D looks sort of like if a rectangle ate a circle. The weird form may be a deterrent for some, but I think it’s a classic example of form following function… and what the MOI3D loses in sleek appeal, it makes up for with its gaming chops and incredible backward compatibility.
The level of detailing in this concept is maddening to the point where I feel like it should just be a real product by now. Vadim’s pretty much built out every PCB, button, and plastic component in this device and that in itself is a design feat that’s difficult to achieve.
Keeping in line with current handheld consoles, the MOI3D has all the bells and whistles, including all the action buttons (even the L1/L2 and R1/R2 buttons on the shoulders), an HDMI out, and a USB-C port for charging. A centrally located button on the top surface helps open the CD tray, and at least from the looks of it, the one thing missing is a 3.5mm audio jack. To be fair, the MOI3D does have its own front-firing speaker units. That should definitely hold up wonderfully for some of the older games you’ll find yourself playing on the MOI3D, given its ability to support games from the original PS dating back to 1994! Online gaming could never compare itself to this…
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Gaming enthusiasts, get ready to experience a new dimension of play with the PS5 PlayStation Portal, the latest innovation in handheld gaming. This cutting-edge device combines the formidable power of the PlayStation 5 console with the portability of handheld gaming, transforming the way you interact with your favorite games and is priced at $199 or […]
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Sony gamers looking to upgrade their PS5 storage by installing a compatible PlayStation 5 SSD. Might be interested to know that Lexar has this week announced a new addition to their range in the form of the NM790 with Heatsink M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe SSD. The latest model is an upgraded version of […]
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Sony has unveiled a new PlayStation 5 model, set to launch this holiday season, that promises to deliver an enhanced gaming experience in a smaller, sleeker package. The new PS5 Slim model boasts a smaller form factor, being 30% smaller in volume and 18% to 24% lighter than previous models. This reduction in size and […]
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Sony’s next big gaming console is in works under the wraps and will not be revealed any time soon. This development came to light when two job listings from Sony (now removed from the job board) hinted about their future intent. They were looking for someone who could help the company in “contributing to identifying and developing the technology portfolio of future PlayStation platforms.”
Backed by the fact that PlayStation 6 is going to be a living reality in the coming years, the concept design world couldn’t help but reignite their imagination. The PS6 concept with a streamlined design and the minimalistic one are the prime examples. Pretty futile exercise if you look from a neutral perspective but ask any gamer out there, and it is in fact not!
Designer: Darko DARMAR Markovic
Slated for 2027 release, the next-gen Sony gaming console will give the PS5 a solid stint of seven years before presenting gamers with the next big graduation of the world’s most famous gaming console. When the PS5 was released back in 2020 it was already a very futuristic design compared to the likes of Xbox. That trait will most definitely carry onto the PS6, and this concept design with a very industrial look could be a very good starting point for the in-house Sony designers.
Taking a leap to a very Cyberpunk aesthetic with the wireless controller slot on the sides makes more sense than ever. It looks like an introverted Cyborg Mecha, ready to reveal its furious side. While the console unit has a futuristic DNA to it, the controller seems like a nostalgic mix of classic controllers graduated into the next-gen Metaverse world. That said, it is very sleek and the buttons are ergonomically positioned for tactical in-game advantage.
The vertical design approach gives this PlayStation 6 a staunch character much like the current generation console. Combined with the cool color options (Pristine White, Cool Blue and Military Green) that Darko has proposed, the PS6 could continue its dominance in this form.
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If you are annoyed by the constant whirring of fans from your PS5 games console. You might be interested to know that it is now possible to water cool your PlayStation 5 using a new piece of hardware in the form of the EK-QuantumX CoolingStation Monoblock. This innovative product, developed by EK, a renowned water-cooling […]
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Sony has this week recently released a new PlayStation 5 system software update globally, incorporating features from the latest PS5 beta. One of the significant enhancements in this update is the support for larger-capacity M.2 Solid State Drives (SSDs), with the capacity reaching up to a whopping 8TB. This feature is a game-changer for gamers, […]
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if you enjoy playing games using the PlayStation range of controllers. You will be pleased to know that Valve has this week announced a new initiative for the Steam store and desktop client’s. In the form of an upcoming feature that will assist players in finding games compatible with PlayStation’s DualSense or DualShock controllers. This […]
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Sony is set to launch its portable handheld games console, the PlayStation Portal remote player, later this year. This handheld device, priced at $199.99, promises to bring the PS5 gaming experience to the palm of your hand. The PlayStation Portal is designed to stream PS5 games over Wi-Fi, featuring an 8 inch LCD screen that […]
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