Modder attaches PS3 controller to VAIO UX UMPC, forgoes PlayStation Certification

Sony’s VAIO UX UMPC may have been a bit of a tough sell at $2,500 back in its heyday, but those still hanging onto one (or able to find one cheap) do now at least now have plenty of mods to consider if they’re looking to breath a bit of new life into the device. One of the latest is this makeshift contraption from YouTube user pochowandpoch, who cut a PS3 controller down to size and attached it directly to the UMPC — perhaps to tide him over until the PlayStation Vita . Great for typing or web browsing? Not so much. But it’s certainly far better than a touchscreen or pint-sized keyboard for a game of Metal Slug . Head on past the break for a trio of videos. Continue reading Modder attaches PS3 controller to VAIO UX UMPC, forgoes PlayStation Certification Modder attaches PS3 controller to VAIO UX UMPC, forgoes PlayStation Certification originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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