We can probably all agree that the PlayStation 5's visual design is not to everyone's tastes. While we rather like the bold choice Sony made for the console's look, not everybody agrees. The curvy surfaces and white-and-black colour scheme are striking, but understandably, fans disagree whether it looks good. For those that don't like the stark styling of PS5, perhaps you'd be interested in this amazing mod.
DIY Perks, a YouTube channel that produces all sorts of custom projects, has turned its hand to Sony's new machine, and the result is pretty crazy. Host Matt pulls apart the standard unit, levelling it out to eliminate those curves. He then constructs a handsome new housing for all the inner workings, using a combination of carbon fibre and walnut hardwood. The end result is completely different to the original PS5, looking more at home in a standard wooden TV stand.
Obviously not everyone has the tools or the talent to pull off a project like this, but it's amazing to watch how it all comes together. This modded PS5 is super classy, but what do you think of it? Would you like a similar PS5 under your telly, or are you happy with the standard design? Tell us in the comments section below.
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Ngl, i’m kinda into it. Gives of an old school radio vibe.
That black PS5 though 😍
Just watched this yesterday funny enough. That guys channel is a good follow, he makes some wild projects that I def dont have the skill for, but I find it oddly entertaining.
Phwooooar. That is bloody gorgeous 😍
Theon Greyjoy doesn't want his PS5 to look out of place.
That black plated version is how the PS5 should look. Although maybe a bit smaller too...?
Love that old school Atari wood look
Saw this yesterday. Very impressive
It's definitely different but if it gets too hot it wooden work 😂
@sanderson72 I'm not too bothered the size but you are right about the colour, the black is awesome and should be an option. There is no way with the coloured pads coming out that plates won't follow - surely Sony!?!??
That is actually beautiful. Kind of reminds me of a Series S with that vent on the top. I'd definitely love something like this! That walnut finish 😍
If I ever paid over the odds for a PS5 then it would be this one. I'm not sure but I might be willing to go up to 4 figures for such a customisation. That's if I had the money of course 😂
Not really my thing Thank God the wooden age is over.
Love the ‘natural’ look! I don’t have a PS5 yet b’cause i hate how it looks now. Even when it is black i still don’t want it. This Custom version is really well done......🤘
@TeapotBuddha
Hahaha i think plastic burns much better than wood does.......
I WOOD rather this guy was working for Sony's design team, to be honest...
I'd probably go for oak and aged pine rather than carbon fiber and walnut, but I think generally this has a really stylish shape that'll fit in far more homes than the popped collar look of the actual console.
Can I send him my Monstrosity of a PS5 and hope he turns it into something that classy??? WOW so much better design...
I know its not practical for Sony to make consoles out of wood, but they really could of done a better design job on the PS5....
Interesting video. The retro looking real wood housing definitely looks better than the wierd ugly design Sony chose. The digital model was used here. Could the model with a disc drive have worked as well.
With the matte black plates and tape it looks a little better, but still too wierd looking for me to pay 500 bucks for plus the cost of the plates and tape.
Looks much better but doubt the Thermals would hold
not too sure what to think about this... nah, dont like it... good effort but
I've always liked the PS5 design but that matt black one is FIRE.
Not sure about the wooden one with channels and foam, would worry about overheating
@themightyant $3 to turn a white ps5 to matte black. Easy peasy
Looks nice.
But, I wonder if the thermals are at least at the same standard as they are in the official PS5.
My comment is neither praise or criticism of the thermals in the official PS5.
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