Gamer Finds Creative Use for Broken PS1

A gamer has found a practical purpose for a broken PlayStation 1, repurposing it as a functional lamp. Beyond the lamp, they even found a new use for what appeared to be a controller connector, turning it into a keychain. While gaming consoles break down eventually, this PS1 gamer has shown that their usefulness can continue well past their intended functionality.

The PlayStation 1 was released in Japan in 1994 and helped usher in the 3D era of console gaming. As a rival to the N64 and Sega Saturn, the PS1 enjoyed a library of classic titles. From Final Fantasy 7 to Spyro the Dragon, Crash Bandicoot, and many others, players had no shortage of options when gaming on the console. The sundry list of titles contributed to the PS1 becoming one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time, selling over 102 million units. With so many PS1s out in the wild, some gamers have found unique uses for the machines as they wear out.

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One gamer, known as K00BN00B on Reddit, recently shared the creative idea they devised to reuse a broken PS1. Specifically, the player thought the console would work well as the base of a lamp, sharing pictures of their custom design. Besides the PS1, the gamer had what appeared to be an original PlayStation controller at the base of the lamp pole. According to K00BN00B, they were looking for the right shade to complete the look. In addition, they repurposed a controller connector as a keychain by adding a ring to it. When sharing the design on Reddit, K00BN00B revealed they found the broken PS1 on eBay, claiming it was a good place to find old consoles for DIY projects.

Gamer’s Custom Lamp Made Out of a Broken PlayStation 1

Many gamers were intrigued by the custom lamp design, with the post gaining hundreds of upvotes. One fan pointed out the keychain idea, noting how the repurposed connector for the PS1 controller could be inserted into the PlayStation, making for a place to keep keys from getting lost. Another user said that a blue shade for the lamp would compliment the grey console. Regardless of what K00BN00B uses to cap off the design, the PS1 lamp looked like it would fit nicely into a retro gaming room setup.

Giving new life to broken-down consoles by repurposing them as furniture can be a nostalgic way to put a gaming-themed twist on a room. With many generations of video game consoles having been released over the decades, it will be interesting to see if Reddit users like K00BN00B craft other items out of dilapidated PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo products in the future.

PS1

The PlayStation, sometimes known as the PS1 or PS One was Sony’s first formal foray into the console wars with Nintendo. It belonged to the fifth generation of video game consoles and locked horns with the Nintendo 64 and Sega Saturn.
 

Brand

Sony

Original Release Date

September 9, 1995

Original MSRP (USD)

$299, £299

Weight

3.2 lbs