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Is there a market for custom PS4 HDD covers?
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WeAreStarStuff
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Bored, so I made two more samples:
Ohhhh I need that PS2 cover; nice job there!
I will donate $5 to your kick starter; get on it.
Jawmuncher
Member
I would be interested in this.
I loved the 360 face covers and was sad they never caught on.
Considering the HDD access is even easier these I hope would catch on better.
I loved the 360 face covers and was sad they never caught on.
Considering the HDD access is even easier these I hope would catch on better.
InFamousRaiden
Banned
Home consoles should not have PIANO BLACK finishes at all. I am all for the sexiness of PS3 FAT but that thing is a finger print magnet.
Those looked so ugly though. I'd buy a ps4 one though
Me too. But the cage underneath would need to be cut out. I think I will try to see if I can get a SATA short extension cord out through the back of the case and just have an external 3.5 drive in its own enclosure.
Who made the one in the OP? Or is it also photoshop?
Egads, that PS2 version.Bored, so I made two more samples:
Somebody needs to start making these.
Yeah, it's photoshopped.
disappeared
Banned
Rotatable PS logo or bust.
Bah.
I am going to try and get my friend who is an artist for a living paint the cover of mine. I am thinking of doing a graphic from Infamous, and I am thinking either a hand with the pink neon powers coming out, or the red/blue graffiti style billboard that appears when you call in and conquer a district.
Any other suggestions?
I also like the idea of buying the $10 spare ones from Japan for him to do a few designs. He is interested in painting/selling these, but I want him to do a few proof of concept ones first to test the market. He has done some fantasy work, including some Wheel of Time licensed stuff like this:
Bonus gaf cover.
OK, make that GAF one real and I buy it!
Yeah, the problem is that companies make them really tacky with terrible designs and game and company logos all over them.
If they were as polished and refined as the OPs I'd love one.
The gaf and classic ps2 looks awesome
Bonus gaf cover.
Khrysler Jerikho
Member
Anyone got a link to those $10 covers from Japan? My Google-fu fails me atm.
bobawesome
Member
That looks kind of terrible.
Goodacre0081
Member
this would be very cool if bundled with games/pre-orders/collectors editions. you know instead of a whole new system you can just swap the covers.
360 had the same idea but it didn't last long when they didn't have game specific ones.
360 had the same idea but it didn't last long when they didn't have game specific ones.
PrivateWHudson
Member
Bored, so I made two more samples:
There you have it, just need custom start up sounds and the circle would be complete.
I didn't know these things were engraved. Pretty cool aside from the bad design.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Ask and you shall receive.
First test. More tests to come!
First test. More tests to come!
User 479360
Banned
I don't think I'd want to add anything to my console. I'd worry about the heat or scratching it.
Still, for those who want this type of thing, it's a good idea. Your designs are really good.
Still, for those who want this type of thing, it's a good idea. Your designs are really good.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Another angle:
User 479360
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Keep up the good work
HolyBaikal
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supernormal
Member
Bored, so I made two more samples:
Oh shit PS2 nostalgia! I think I would actually buy a full new console if there was a special edition like that.
Sorry to bump this thread but I just so happen to find these on ebay:
Finally third party/unofficial replacements! However, they are a bit pricey and shipped from Japan. Just search for 'ps4 hdd replacement' to find these.
They look decent but I'm personally waiting for a plain black one with the same texture as the rest of the console. But this is a good start!
Finally third party/unofficial replacements! However, they are a bit pricey and shipped from Japan. Just search for 'ps4 hdd replacement' to find these.
They look decent but I'm personally waiting for a plain black one with the same texture as the rest of the console. But this is a good start!
Sorry to bump this thread but I just so happen to find these on ebay:
Finally third party/unofficial replacements! However, they are a bit pricey and shipped from Japan. Just search for 'ps4 hdd replacement' to find these.
They look decent but I'm personally waiting for a plain black one with the same texture as the rest of the console. But this is a good start!
Lord, that is horrible!
dead monkey uk
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Offical Bloodborne cover http://store.sony.com/ps4-custom-fa...-27-catid-All-PS4-Accessories?_t=pfm=category
Never seen that store before. The symbols one is great too.
If anyone is interested, the LBP one is $5 now.http://store.sony.com/littlebigplan...cessories?_t=pfm=shopping_cart&pfmvalue=image
I wonder if sony is planning on making any more of these. I haven't see any since the BB/LBP ones were announced, and it looks like they're gone or soon to be gone.
SwiftDeath
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Depending on what the shipping is like, I might buy 2 just to have back-ups. I can always paint it whatever color I want after all
flashtitan
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visiblemode
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I think the faceplates are a cool idea OP but why the hell is your original faceplate "scratched to shit?"
This kinda stuff really confuses me. I have ancient game hardware that looks relatively new. What are people doing to their stuff?
Edit: annnnnd here's me realizing this is an ancient thread.
This kinda stuff really confuses me. I have ancient game hardware that looks relatively new. What are people doing to their stuff?
Edit: annnnnd here's me realizing this is an ancient thread.
Glossy black plastic can pick up scratches even from soft dusters. If any light shines on it, it looks like a horror show of tiny surface scratches.
The site says its closing in a few days for a revamp, so I hope when it's back on they will add more options. I really liked the one with the tiny logos on it, and it's gone too.