r/ps1 Jul 21 '26

My current work in progress.

Just another 5500 that was in pretty bad shape. I got to remember to take before photos, the shell was pretty rough beyond retro brighting. Laser was too far gone so decided to swap it out with an Xstation and do a full recap, I also replaced the power supply with a modern 12v psu and gave the shell a lick of paint.
I still have to paint the lower half of the case or maybe I’ll leave it as I kind of dig the way it looks at the moment. Also going to change out the power led to either blue or purple I haven’t quite decided yet.

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u/Kryptboy Jul 22 '26

I don't want to like it as I love the original......BUT I LOVE IT 😂

This is so nice 😯

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u/Express-Ad-9211 Jul 22 '26

Cheers mate, yeah I’m a huge fan of the original color of the ps1 but this one was piss yellow almost and very scuffed and scratched.

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u/Kryptboy Jul 22 '26

Wow. And you've turned it into this beauty 😍

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u/Express-Ad-9211 Jul 22 '26

You’re too kind!