# Custom Handheld Consoles The Handheld PS2 Puts the DS and PSP to Shame By Michael Hines | Published 2011-02-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-ps2 References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/sony-ps2-handheld-mod-looks-downright-gorgeous-just-needs-a-bat/) & [forums.modretro](http://forums.modretro.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6104) The PS2 may be gone long, but its memory lives on forever in the form of custom geek creations like the handheld PS2. The handheld PS2 is a one-off design from English modder Techknott, who managed to cram the guts of a PS2 into a unit comparable in size to an original Xbox controller. The only negative of the handheld PS2 is that it lacks a battery. The handheld PS2 must be played while plugged in, which kind of ruins the fun of having a highly portable PS2. Check it out for yourself in the video to see the future of cool. This would have killed in 2003. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Custom Handheld Consoles:** Explore the trend of customizing handheld consoles, offering unique gaming experiences on the go. - **Geek Creations:** Discover the growing trend of geek creators designing and building unique tech creations like the handheld PS2. - **Portable Gaming:** Witness the increasing popularity of portable gaming devices that allow gamers to enjoy console-quality games wherever they go. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can leverage the trend of custom handheld consoles by offering customization options for their own handheld gaming devices, appealing to niche markets. - **DIY Tech:** The DIY tech industry can tap into the trend of geek creations by providing resources, tools, and platforms for enthusiasts to design and create their own unique tech projects. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of portable gaming by developing compact and powerful gaming devices that offer immersive gaming experiences on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Powerful Portable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-handheld-gaming-console.md) - [Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketman-p1.md) - [Game-Streaming Mobile Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-handheld.md) - [Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept.md) - [Dual-Screen Gaming Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-ds.md) - [Retro Handheld Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro.md) - [Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sup-game-box-400.md) - [High-Power Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onexplayer-x1.md) - [Compact Retro-Inspired Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-pixel-pocket.md)