I wrote in my PS5 review that there was "something delightfully old school" about the PS5's design, which I said "radiates a sense of special that takes you back to more wonder-filled days when a console truly was a portal to another world of entertainment and escapism."
Well, now the PS5 has truly been taken back in time, and to the 1970s by the looks of this special edition PS5 console, with the modern slab of shock an awe gaming technology encased in an American dark walnut hardwood retro case and mounted on four tiny conical metal legs.
The result is an absolutely stunning re-imagining of the PS5 that not only looks totally different to the stock console, but also manages to completely hide what it actually is. It is the ultimate stealth design Sony PlayStation 5, and something that would blend seamlessly into a high-end entertainment room.
You can take a look at how his special edition PS5 was made and how it looks from every angle by watching the below video:
This special edition PS5 console and video comes courtesy of YouTube channel DIY Perks, who previously got mentioned on T3.com thanks to its gorgeous brass redesign of the same console.
For this project, though, which despite me wanting one sadly is a one-of-a-kind special edition, DIY Perks decided to take the core PS5 internals and encase it in American dark walnut hardwood, which was created by the channel, who not only designed and custom cut the case's material, but also designed a new cooling system for the system, too.
Simply put, it's a cracking piece of engineering and a seriously special new PS5 console. If only the PS5 restock situation wasn't so bad I'm sure we'd be seeing a lot more projects like this that look to reimagine the PS5, as while I am a fan of the stock console's design, I can totally see how others would not, or who think they can make it smaller.
It also hangs a lantern on the fact that we still don't have any official replacement casing plates offered by Sony, with third party companies like DBrand the only way to currently modify the look of your PS5 console.
Here's hoping, then, that we get to see more special edition PS5 consoles soon, or at least some special edition case plates. In the meantime, though, we can at least stare in awe at this latest DIY Perks redesign and start dreaming of just how slim a PS5 Slim could be.
- These are the best gaming headsets to use with PS5
-
Three exercises to 'life-proof' your shoulders, according to a mobility expertHealthy shoulders mean better movement, more strength and less injury
-
The 7 luxury travel items I won't leave home without – and why you shouldn't eitherI've flown for many hundreds of hours – and know these luxury travel items will improve your journey
-
I didn't expect this game to blow me away on PS5 Pro, but it looks unrealAssassin's Creed Shadows is a pleasant surprise
-
All my tech devices have chatbots now – I'm not sure how to feel about AIAren't we overcommitting a bit to AI here?
-
I've been a VR skeptic, but this surprising headset is winning me overThe Meta Quest 3S is a great jumping-in point
-
The Switch 2 could be the greatest console ever, thanks to one key detailThat back catalogue is going to be genuinely crazy
-
We've seen the Switch 2 in too much detail – its reveal needs to be amazingNintendo's staying above the noise, but we need some big news
-
No more broadband haggles pleaseJon Bentley is increasingly frustrated at having to beg internet providers not to keep upping his bills
-
I tried Kindle Colorsoft and it's everything I wanted – except one thingA Kindle in colour is pretty amazing, but is it worth buying?
-
I'm glad about the Apple Watch Ultra 2 delay – and why you should be tooWe might not see the second iteration of Apple's rugged outdoor watch until 2026, and it's a good thing
