Modder takes hacksaw and hot glue to original Xbox to create a gaming handheld — ‘portable monstrosity’ has exposed spinning DVD in the center and plenty of duct tape, but works as intended

A modder transformed an original Xbox into a handheld gaming device using a hacksaw and hot glue, creating a unique "portable monstrosity" with a spinning DVD at its center. The modder faced challenges like faulty components and abandoned the project briefly before successfully completing it. The handheld Xbox features salvaged parts like an iPod screen and speakers, a Compact Flash drive, and sawed Xbox controllers. Despite its unconventional design, the device works well for retro gaming, offering a battery life of just under 10 minutes.