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[M1chl]

Guy probably got inspired by solid gold S|X controller, so he managed to pull off recreating shape of PS5 from brass. What amazes me is that he used really basic tooling and principles, while the result is looking amazing in my opinion:



For general use brass > gold.

 

[Elder Legend]

Now put it up on ebay and sell it.

 

[MrS]

Gonna look like a poor time investment when the Dualsense R2 inevitably breaks within 3 months

 

[M1chl]

Now put it up on ebay and sell it.

As solid gold PS5, people wouldn't be able to tell the difference anyway.

Gonna look like a poor time investment when the Dualsense R2 inevitably breaks within 3 months

It's only console itself.

 

[alabtrosMyster]

Guy probably got inspired by solid gold S|X controller

I actually prefer the look of brass for objects like these.

But will it turn green over time?

 

[M1chl]

I actually prefer the look of brass for objects like these.

But will it turn green over time?

Hmm, it's not much of an issue for musical instruments.

 

[Great Hair]

 

[Excess]

You could achieve a similar effect with vinyl wrap in a tenth of the effort and time.

Hmm, it's not much of an issue for musical instruments.

Polished brass that doesn't tarnish is usually coated in a protectant. He's going to be going through a lot of Brasso.

 

[alabtrosMyster]

Hmm, it's not much of an issue for musical instruments.

Given the size of the PS5 I figured some people may have to put it outside, so the elements could catch up to the finish:

 

[DESTROYA]

Didn’t watch the video but a cool idea , in theory the brass should act like a giant heatsink and dissipate heat for better cooling.

 

[M1chl]

Didn’t watch the video but a cool idea , in theory the brass should act like a giant heatsink and dissipate heat for better cooling.

In theory sure, but when you have plastic all around, not so much.

 

[HaveButOneLife]

I thought it was already high end