The unique shape of Sony's latest console makes the PlayStation 5 a popular choice for DIY modifications, especially those featuring precious metals. Earlier this year, a Russian jeweler created the "Gold Rock," a PS5 made from several pieces of 18 karat gold. Now, a YouTuber going by the name DIY Perks has created a unique PlayStation of his own, this one crafted from brass.
Matt, the mind behind DIY Perks, explained that he chose brass due to the metal being extremely easy to work with using the tools he already owned. This eliminated a number of the issues encountered by another YouTuber, Linus Tech Tips, when they wanted to create an Xbox Series X controller using gold. Linus discovered that gold was soft and difficult to mold, and was forced to spend thousands of dollars hiring a professional.
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DIY Perks released a 15-minute YouTube video narrating the step-by-step process of crafting his brass PlayStation 5. While the unique curved shape of the console was what initially inspired his project, Matt revealed that it was also a source of difficulty as he had trouble bending the brass side plates. Ultimately, he was forced to create molds using both plaster and wood and hold the brass plate in place while applying heat using a blowtorch. The video shows several attempts to create brass side plates before Matt was ultimately successful.
Despite the many difficulties, the final product is aesthetically pleasing. It is significantly shinier than the original plastic PlayStation 5, and does maintain the console's original shape. It is also a completely functional console, as only the outside is made from brass and the interior features the PS5's original interior hardware. DIY Perks did reveal that he had to move one internal WiFi antenna to the outside of the console in order to maintain a strong enough signal, but as the antenna is on the back it is not immediately visible.
Unlike the gold PlayStation 5, which was ultimately auctioned off for an extremely high price, Matt likely intends to keep his brass model for himself. He stated that it will pair nicely with a brass PC monitor that he showed off in an earlier video.
Interested gamers could use DIY Perks' video as a template to build their own brass PlayStation 5, as the metal does not require advanced tools to work with. However, as PlayStation 5 consoles are still difficult to obtain, and sell out quickly, so this might be a more difficult project than it seems.
DIY Perks regularly uploads videos on YouTube showcasing unique technology- and gaming hardware-based projects that he undertakes. He hinted that he plans to make another custom PlayStation 5, but this one will feature the "opposite aesthetic" to the shiny brass model.