Gamers Build Miniature PlayStation 2 Classic from Scratch

The PlayStation 2 redefined gaming with its colorful worlds and iconic games over two decades ago. Now in 2025, Jeff aka Dammit Jeff and his friend JPPrintz have filled Sony’s mini-console void with their PlayStation 2 Classic, a half-sized marvel powered by a compact PC.

Building the console’s shell was a labor of love. Using a Bambu H2D 3D printer, Jeff and JPPrintz chose carbon fiber PETG filament to match the PS2’s original design. The months long design process perfected a three part case – side panel, middle box and bottom tray – to house a Geekom A6 Mini PC. The H2D’s dual nozzle magic printed supports in cheap PLA while saving PETG for the glossy finish, creating a half sized console of the original PS2 but packed with serious power.

RGB LED strips create a gradient shine echoing the PS2’s logo colors, with transparent PETG diffusing the light for a dreamy effect. Jeff soldered the LEDs with a Queso iron, guided by JPPrintz’s tutorial, and mounted them on 3D printed platforms for perfect glow. A controller board weaves the lighting magic, turning this console into a homage to the PS2 era.

Every detail screams authenticity. The PS2’s tiny logos and text were tricky, but the H2D’s laser cutting module etched PlayStation 2, Dolby Digital and DVD ROM markings with precision. Silver vinyl and sticker paper, sliced by the H2D, nailed decals like the Sony logo and power/eject buttons. The rotating PlayStation logo, a nod to the original, was printed and cut separately, making this replica feel like it rolled off the Sony production line.

The Geekom A6 Mini PC, a $400 powerhouse, is the brains of the operation, outmuscling a Mac Mini in a tiny frame. Swapping Windows 11 for Basi, a Linux gaming OS, Jeff created a sleek interface with PS2 boot sounds and hotkeys for aspect ratios and cutscene skips. Running at 1440p with 60fps patches, classics like Ratchet & Clank and Gran Turismo 4 look stunning.

Jeff and JPPrintz had to work hard to make this a reality, while also offering a Raspberry Pi version for budget builders as well as a no-laser design for basic printers. STL files and tutorials are provided so anyone can join in on the fun, no matter what hardware you have.