Modder has built a Nintendo 64 that is smaller than the original controller

Taking an old console and making it as small as possible is an established system in the modding community, and Nintendo 64 could be a new winner in the race to shrink as long as possible (via Input). GmanModz has cut an N64 to the point where it is smaller than a GameCube controller – and slightly larger than the cartridge it takes.

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Yes, cartridges. This is not an emulator, this is a Nintendo 64 that was cut, soldered, and otherwise fitted into a handheld package, complete with screens, batteries and controls (joysticks are from the Nintendo Switch, selected for their short term) size) .

At three-and-a-half inches, the screen is smaller than what you’d use when playing N64, and has a resolution of 2060 x 240. Making a shell is two different plastics, with the back being more heat-resistant – an important consideration when you’re using a motherboard designed to stay in a home console with gloves.

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There are no strangers to creating portable versions of the Modeler console: they’ve even turned it into Game Boy Advance SP-inspired form factor (twice). For this mode, however, they presented themselves with a challenge: do not custom design any board. Inside are some third-party boards that were available at the mod online modding shop, but they weren’t built specifically for this build. GmanModz says this was “reasonable” for the previous small N64 record holder.

In a video showing the project, Gammonods admits that he did not experience the largest portable Nintendo 64. But that’s not really the point – the point was to build the smallest portable N64, and they apparently managed to achieve that. “Battery life sucks, it’s uncomfortable to hold, but hey. It fits in my pocket. Is your N64? ”

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As expected of such a small handheld, the battery lasts only two hours. Also hey, if you’re cannoning for one Super Mario 64 Speed ​​run record, whatever you need.