Game Modder Builds His Own Xbox 360 Laptop

Mon Feb 4, 2008 11:35AM EST

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The hacker known as "Ben Heck," whose previous mods include handheld versions of the PlayStation 2, the Sega Genesis, and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), has turned his attention to the Xbox 360, with envy-inducing results. Too bad you can't buy it in stores.

Ben Heck's (a.k.a. Benjamin Heckendorn) Xbox 360 Elite laptop packs everything you'd need to get your Xbox fix on the road, including a full keyboard, the spinning Ring of Light, an IR port and sync button for 360 wireless controllers—even a built-in Web cam.

Engadget has a YouTube video showing Ben Heck firing up Halo 3 on his slick, if bulky, creation. And Heck has an illustrated, step-by-step "making of" guide on his Web site (which was quite sluggish Monday, probably due to a crush of traffic). The enterprising hacker also notes that this particular 360 laptop was built by request and has "already been spoken for," adding that because the construction was so time-consuming, he probably won't be making any more in the near future. Bummer.

Besides his Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2 mods, Heck's other projects include a Wii laptop (which appears to work harmoniously with the Wiimote) and a custom-made, one-handed Xbox 360 controller for a soldier wounded in Iraq.

Good (and very worthwhile) stuff.

Related:
The Xbox 360 Elite laptop: Ben Heck strikes again [Engadget]
Benheck.com [Official Web site]

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  • 1 Posted by rapmetal47 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:29PM EDT Report Abuse

    I'd absolutly die for a ps3-Xbox360-Wii laptop with blu-ray capabilities. Congratulations, Ben Hack. Thank you.

  • 2 Posted by dan_z_2000 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:36PM EDT Report Abuse

    Re: BEST BUY SELLS USED AND DAMAGED PS2 IN A NEW PACKAGE WHEN YOU BUY ELECTRONIC PRODUT, OPEN THE BOX BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE STORE! Dear Sir or Madam: The reason I write to you today is I want you to help me get the story to the public, to everyone, to let them know: WHEN YOU BUY ELECTRONIC PRODUT, OPEN THE BOX BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE STORE! I bought a “new Play Station 2” game system from “Best Buy” on Feb 8, 2008 at 4PM, which located at: 8801 Queens blvd, Elmhurst”. But when I went back to home and open the package box, I found the system is not working at all, even the power could not be turned on, and also I found there is lots of dirt outside the PS2 and inside the CD tray, and lots scratches outside. I realize that the product I just bought and get out from that sealed box is a used, damaged item and switched. Then I want back to the store as soon as I can, want to get my money back. At almost 5PM on the same day, I get back to the store, and I showed them the box and the “PS2”, they told me that they can not take the product back, and they are not going to give me return or exchange, the reason is the label on the back of the “PS2” is been replaced, and the product is damaged. (I bought like that! Oh my god!). I just got that idea at that moment. I am in trouble! Then I looked on that label, it was scanned and printed by some printer. Oh my god! Who did it? … I made lots of phone call to the Best Buy customer service and to SONY Corp. they all told me the same thing, that they can not do anything, I have to keep that PS2. Now I am get stock in there… I really do not know what to do to get my justice! I need help! Even that I cannot get my money back and nothing, I really do not want to see a same thing happen again to any other person. Sincerely yours,

  • 3 Posted by dan_z_2000 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:36PM EDT Report Abuse

    Re: BEST BUY SELLS USED AND DAMAGED PS2 IN A NEW PACKAGE WHEN YOU BUY ELECTRONIC PRODUT, OPEN THE BOX BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE STORE! Dear Sir or Madam: The reason I write to you today is I want you to help me get the story to the public, to everyone, to let them know: WHEN YOU BUY ELECTRONIC PRODUT, OPEN THE BOX BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE STORE! I bought a “new Play Station 2” game system from “Best Buy” on Feb 8, 2008 at 4PM, which located at: 8801 Queens blvd, Elmhurst”. But when I went back to home and open the package box, I found the system is not working at all, even the power could not be turned on, and also I found there is lots of dirt outside the PS2 and inside the CD tray, and lots scratches outside. I realize that the product I just bought and get out from that sealed box is a used, damaged item and switched. Then I want back to the store as soon as I can, want to get my money back. At almost 5PM on the same day, I get back to the store, and I showed them the box and the “PS2”, they told me that they can not take the product back, and they are not going to give me return or exchange, the reason is the label on the back of the “PS2” is been replaced, and the product is damaged. (I bought like that! Oh my god!). I just got that idea at that moment. I am in trouble! Then I looked on that label, it was scanned and printed by some printer. Oh my god! Who did it? … I made lots of phone call to the Best Buy customer service and to SONY Corp. they all told me the same thing, that they can not do anything, I have to keep that PS2. Now I am get stock in there… I really do not know what to do to get my justice! I need help! Even that I cannot get my money back and nothing, I really do not want to see a same thing happen again to any other person. Sincerely yours,

  • 4 Posted by dan_z_2000 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:36PM EDT Report Abuse

    Re: BEST BUY SELLS USED AND DAMAGED PS2 IN A NEW PACKAGE WHEN YOU BUY ELECTRONIC PRODUT, OPEN THE BOX BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE STORE! Dear Sir or Madam: The reason I write to you today is I want you to help me get the story to the public, to everyone, to let them know: WHEN YOU BUY ELECTRONIC PRODUT, OPEN THE BOX BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE STORE! I bought a “new Play Station 2” game system from “Best Buy” on Feb 8, 2008 at 4PM, which located at: 8801 Queens blvd, Elmhurst”. But when I went back to home and open the package box, I found the system is not working at all, even the power could not be turned on, and also I found there is lots of dirt outside the PS2 and inside the CD tray, and lots scratches outside. I realize that the product I just bought and get out from that sealed box is a used, damaged item and switched. Then I want back to the store as soon as I can, want to get my money back. At almost 5PM on the same day, I get back to the store, and I showed them the box and the “PS2”, they told me that they can not take the product back, and they are not going to give me return or exchange, the reason is the label on the back of the “PS2” is been replaced, and the product is damaged. (I bought like that! Oh my god!). I just got that idea at that moment. I am in trouble! Then I looked on that label, it was scanned and printed by some printer. Oh my god! Who did it? … I made lots of phone call to the Best Buy customer service and to SONY Corp. they all told me the same thing, that they can not do anything, I have to keep that PS2. Now I am get stock in there… I really do not know what to do to get my justice! I need help! Even that I cannot get my money back and nothing, I really do not want to see a same thing happen again to any other person. Sincerely yours,

  • 5 Posted by dan_z_2000 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:36PM EDT Report Abuse

    Re: BEST BUY SELLS USED AND DAMAGED PS2 IN A NEW PACKAGE WHEN YOU BUY ELECTRONIC PRODUT, OPEN THE BOX BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE STORE! Dear Sir or Madam: The reason I write to you today is I want you to help me get the story to the public, to everyone, to let them know: WHEN YOU BUY ELECTRONIC PRODUT, OPEN THE BOX BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE STORE! I bought a “new Play Station 2” game system from “Best Buy” on Feb 8, 2008 at 4PM, which located at: 8801 Queens blvd, Elmhurst”. But when I went back to home and open the package box, I found the system is not working at all, even the power could not be turned on, and also I found there is lots of dirt outside the PS2 and inside the CD tray, and lots scratches outside. I realize that the product I just bought and get out from that sealed box is a used, damaged item and switched. Then I want back to the store as soon as I can, want to get my money back. At almost 5PM on the same day, I get back to the store, and I showed them the box and the “PS2”, they told me that they can not take the product back, and they are not going to give me return or exchange, the reason is the label on the back of the “PS2” is been replaced, and the product is damaged. (I bought like that! Oh my god!). I just got that idea at that moment. I am in trouble! Then I looked on that label, it was scanned and printed by some printer. Oh my god! Who did it? … I made lots of phone call to the Best Buy customer service and to SONY Corp. they all told me the same thing, that they can not do anything, I have to keep that PS2. Now I am get stock in there… I really do not know what to do to get my justice! I need help! Even that I cannot get my money back and nothing, I really do not want to see a same thing happen again to any other person. Sincerely yours,

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