Limited-edition video game consoles based on different games are a popular commodity, so much so that artists have dedicated themselves to designing custom console ideas. However, other forms of customization have been popular following the launch of Sony's peculiarly-shaped PlayStation 5. Some fans have taken it upon themselves to do modifications like 3D printing a Seto Kaiba head for their PS5, but one console owner recently pointed out a more subtle idea that anyone can potentially use.
The PS5 has been compared to a number of items, including Wi-Fi routers and space heaters, and it is the biggest physical console in modern gaming history. While this unusual design has made Sony's console the butt of many memes since it was unveiled, the device also has some interesting features because of how it was put together. For example, the white faceplates on either side of the console can be removed, which has led to companies such as dbrand announcing swappable PS5 faceplates.
The corner of one faceplate has a PlayStation logo carved out, exposing the console's black innards, and this inspired Reddit user NickChikenNug to post an idea on how to customize one's console. In a post to r/playstation Sunday, which later gained further attention by another user reposting it to r/gaming, NickChikenNug shows that placing a colored post-it note or some other material in the space that will be exposed by the logo can help PS5 owners make it any color they want.
This idea is not entirely unique, as another Reddit user named TheCookieMonstar says decals can be found via eBay or the customization site FlamingToast that serve the same purpose - with one notable decal even replicating the classic rainbow PlayStation logo. However, NickChikenNug's take on using post-it notes turns the idea into a more accessible do-it-yourself project for anyone who has gotten their hands on a PS5.
That userbase may not be huge, as the demand for next-generation consoles has thus far outstripped their supply, leaving many unable to get their hands on a new device even during the holiday season. This lack of supply does not only apply to Sony, as Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have also faced shortages, though owners have been just as eager to use decals for customizing the Xbox Series X.
As both manufacturers have confirmed intentions to make next-gen console supply steadier in 2021, hopefully more video game fans will have the opportunity to come up with customization projects soon. Those going after the PlayStation 5 will find its DualSense controller also supports custom faceplates, so there are plenty of places to innovate.
Source: FlamingToast