Watch: Custom R2-D2 PlayStation 4 is a rad convergence of various pop cultures
July 25th, 2015 by Caffeine Powered
I wouldn’t fuck with a “PlayBook 4”, but if I had to — I would…Well, I wouldn’t want something as ostentatious as this gorgeous custom R2-D2 bad boy. But looking at it, from afar? Impartially? Goddamn rad.
As incredible as the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront video game looks, it wouldn’t seem right to play it on just any PlayStation 4. You need something like this, a custom R2-D2 themed PlayBook 4.
Constructed by Eddie Zarick, with some assistance from the folks at Astromech, it’s effectively a scaled-down, rectangular version of the fan-favorite droid, with a 3D-printed case and realistic sound effects. As you can see in the video below, the console features an R2-style red/blue light and makes appropriate sounds when certain buttons are pushed.
