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05.15.08

Handcrafted Handhelds

Benjamin Heckendorn turns old-school game consoles into custom-designed portable units. Now you can too

By Mike Haney Posted 03.01.2005 at 3:00 am 0 Comments

Dept.: DIY
Tech: Hand-built portable games
Cost: $150â€“$400
Time: 18 hours
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