Quick question

Xlent · Post by **Xlent** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:10 pm

hey everybody, I was wondering how much it exactly costs to make a SNESp, and if its easy enough for a 14 yr old like myself to make...i doubt it is, but i figured id ask

SNESguy · Post by **SNESguy** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:12 pm

Well, if your familiar with Ebay, it should not cost more than 90-100 dollars. Know how to find deals and you're set.

Electronic knowledge is not too hard--how much do you know?
There are lots of us here who are your age

Nes Man · Post by **Nes Man** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:17 pm

I'd say the bulk of us here are 14-20. (Exept Ben of course!

)

G-force · Post by **G-force** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:33 pm

I made my first portable at 15, so you could do it.
You do need to have a bit of knowledge on soldering and electronics though.

Depending on if you could want to make a portable that is functional and kinda ugly, or one that is good looking and functional, the price can range from about $30 to $150.

Xlent · Post by **Xlent** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:35 pm

hmm...well if ppl my age have done it, and its 100 dollars or so...i may give it a try, and if my skills arent good enough, my dads job revolves around electronics, and he went to school for it, so he could help too...i think ill start learning some more about this...thanks

<edit> 30 dollars? i want the crappy version! lol

G-force · Post by **G-force** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:45 pm

Yep, I made my bro a genesisp for $30. I used $20 for an interact screen, and the rest was spent on parts.

Xlent · Post by **Xlent** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:47 pm

O! that reminds me...i have an old genisis i dont use anymore in my attic! then i wouldnt have to wreck my SNES...maybe ill use that

Post by **Sparkfist** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:48 pm

Your all in luck today the March issure of Popsci came. I lookd though it to find Ben's article (or article about Ben). It talked about the SNESp, more specificly the Handbuilt case one. At the top of the page it said Build cost -$150 -$400 and 18 hours of your time.

So there's your answer.

Unidentified Assilant · Tue Feb 15, 2005 7:44 am

The majority of people here are 13-20, not 14... i'm only 13! Still the youngest person on the forum! Yay! I deserve a title to say i'm the youngest person! Anyway, I'm making a GenesisP with a radica I'm getting soon, and a Hip Gear Screen (if I can find one in england).

Xlent · Post by **Xlent** » Tue Feb 15, 2005 7:49 am

what do you need the radica for?

Post by **Sparkfist** » Tue Feb 15, 2005 7:59 am

Radica - made a Genesis/Mega Drive on a Chip (GOAC). Ben built a portable with this a few months ago.

And Unidentified Assilant - Go figure some on rather new to the forum thinks they need to be special and be given a title. You'll earn you title like the rest of use, esspecally Jack (couldnt resist).

Nes Man · Post by **Nes Man** » Tue Feb 15, 2005 8:09 am

Yes, I think that Jack earned his title the most...

Unidentified Assilant · Tue Feb 15, 2005 8:26 am

Yeah, by spamming

Xlent · Post by **Xlent** » Tue Feb 15, 2005 11:07 am

is there a site that gos step by step on how to make a SNES portable? I would buy the book, but i dont want to pay 30 bucks

Nes Man · Post by **Nes Man** » Tue Feb 15, 2005 3:37 pm

If you don't want to pay 30, buy it for 20 on amazon.com