Chinese modders have ingeniously turned Sony’s PlayStation 5 into a portable device, reminiscent of an old-school gaming laptop, but with a twist. This creation, shared on Weibo, is dubbed BBook AI and sports a strikingly large 17.3-inch display. However, don’t let its looks fool you—it tips the scales at over 9 pounds, making it quite a hefty piece of tech.
Inside the BBook AI Original Edition’s 3D-printed case, you’ll find all the internal components of a PS5. Its standout feature is undoubtedly the massive 17.3-inch 4K IPS screen, boasting full 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. That being said, the display’s refresh rate maxes out at a modest 60 Hz, which could be improved for a smoother gaming experience.
This device also includes an HDMI 2.1 port for hooking up an external monitor. However, note that the BBook AI doesn’t come with a battery, which means you’ll need to keep it plugged in. Given that the PS5’s power consumption is around 200W during gameplay, even a 100Wh battery would only last a mere 30 minutes—not exactly practical for true portability.
The BBook AI maintains the same technical specs as the PlayStation 5. It features an eight-core Zen 2-based CPU and a powerful GPU with 36 Compute Units using RDNA 2 technology. It also packs in 16GB of unified GDDR6 memory and an 825GB PCIe 4.0 storage drive. All these internals make this modded laptop the first PC capable of running Astro Bot on PlayStation OS, posing the question: could your usual gaming laptop handle Game of the Year material like this?
One thing to keep in mind about the BBook AI is its price. At $2,750, it’s more than five times the cost of a standard PS5. While it includes a keyboard—its type is still unknown from what we can see—this massive device, along with its power adapter, is twice the weight of a Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8, which also includes a 99Wh battery.
For those looking to save money and prioritize portability, it’s more sensible to invest in a small external monitor and a regular PS5. This combo should set you back somewhere between $700 and $1,000. Despite its impracticality, the BBook AI stands as an intriguing DIY project that showcases some impressive custom work.
