1-Up Cheatachu's the PORTBL N64 LOL

1-Up Cheatachu · Post by **1-Up Cheatachu** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:50 pm

Hello everyone! I've been interested in N64 portables for awhile now. I've wanted to buy one, but no one seems to sell them. At least, with the D-Pad and expansion pack. Anyway, since I can't seem to find one to purchase, I've decided that I might just make one of my own. Here's my plan:

I want it to have the D-Pad and the expansion pack. It would have the controls built in, like most portables. However, it would have two controller ports, so I could play with my brother. Would this be possible?

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:56 pm

Yes, you can have 2 controller ports only. Just only wire in the internal one and the extra port.

Good luck!
CTFan

1-Up Cheatachu · Post by **1-Up Cheatachu** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:11 pm

No, I mean, would it be possible to have built in controls while still being able to plug in two controllers?

Klefmung · Post by **Klefmung** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:16 pm

ShockSlayer · Post by **ShockSlayer** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:47 am

It depends on how you wire it. If you solder the controller wires for p1 on the inside, the port on the outside becomes useless, unless you get a switch. Oh, and btw the order for the wires is R W B i think

csurban · Post by **csurban** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:05 pm

someone here came up with a switch that automaticaly reroutes the signal when you plug in a controller. to lazy to find it for you now. try the search

1-Up Cheatachu · Post by **1-Up Cheatachu** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:00 pm

That's somewhat what I want my portable to look like, an oversized N64 controller. I just realized that I forgot to put in L, R, and Z into the concept art, but it doesn't matter. I'm still thinking of what I should make the case out of. Any suggestions?

vskid · Post by **vskid** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:09 pm

Why is the screen an oval?

ShockSlayer · Post by **ShockSlayer** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:12 pm

Dude. Ditch the design. I THOUGHT OF IT FIRST!!!!! IDEA STEALER!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!

That design fails. Unless you have a lot of experience portablizing, I reccomend against it. Just see my topic. Although I would like to see it done.

SS

Post by **Skyone** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:17 pm

Imagine how uncomfy that would be.

ShockSlayer · Post by **ShockSlayer** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:23 pm

Try playing everyone's favorite game, orconia of time, for a long time. I say, build the controller in, or put both the dpad and the controll sick on the same side, and just extend the a b r and c buttons

SS

Post by **Triton** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:00 pm

Dude. Ditch the design. I THOUGHT OF IT FIRST!!!!! IDEA STEALER!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!

no you didnt! i freakin built one like that before you even joined!

im working on improving right now

1-Up Cheatachu · Post by **1-Up Cheatachu** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:08 pm

Here's my new design, which I like better. Complete with controller ports! I shall call the portable... "the PORTBL N64 LOL". No really. I'm gonna call it that. I'm gonna design a logo to put on it.

TitaniumHamster · Post by **TitaniumHamster** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:29 pm

Question- Why is your screen an oval?

Suggestion- You should put the controller ports on the sides or back of your portable. Imagine big cords and 64 style connectors blocking your view of the screen whenever you and your brother play.

Suggestion-L and R should be on the back, not the sides. Imagine not being able to hold a controller correctly because you'll acedentally press L or R.

vskid · Post by **vskid** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:33 pm

TitaniumHamster wrote:Question- Why is your screen an oval?

I'm wondering the same thing.