When it comes to handheld gaming consoles, the PlayStation Portable (PSP) definitely stands out, right alongside Nintendo's early Game Boy. It's been over two decades since its debut, yet plenty of players are still rocking it today.
Recently on Threads, one netizen took a broken PSP and transformed it into a stunning "specimen art piece," leaving everyone in awe and exclaiming, "That's some serious love!" The post quickly went viral on Threads.
The mastermind behind this creation is netizen psp_ism (@psp_ism). Inspired by the renowned overseas studio GRID Studio, famous for deconstructing electronics, they decided to give their Winning Eleven special edition PSP-3000—which had a broken hinge and wouldn't power on—a new lease on life as "specimen art."
The process involved carefully disassembling the PSP, removing and arranging each component, and then photographing them. These photos were then imported into a computer, where design software was used to lay out the pieces. Referencing iFixit's English disassembly guides, each part was meticulously labeled, making the final product look like something straight out of a tech textbook.
Next, an A3-sized layout was printed, trimmed to create a baseboard, and the disassembled parts were fixed onto it. Using plastic sheets, adhesive, and putty, components like the casing and motherboard were securely attached and then placed into a deep display frame.
After a night of waiting for everything to set, the PSP was officially "specimen-ized"—the result is not just nostalgic, but also radiates a romantic, artisan-level craftsmanship.
They also run a YouTube channel, where they've shared the entire creation process in a video.
This "PSP specimen" art piece resonated deeply with many, flooding the comment section with exclamations like: "This is truly romantic…", "Genius! This love is too great!", and "The layout is so aesthetic!" One commenter added, "Seeing the motherboard instantly brought back memories of playing 'Monster Hunter' and 'God Eater'." Being able to preserve unplayable consoles in such a unique way is indeed a wonderfully tasteful form of collection and creation.
So, if you've got an old, unplayable console lying around, perhaps this method could give it new life and preserve its value!
via： Threads