Chinese modders have taken on the ambitious task of turning Sony’s PlayStation 5 into a portable device, presenting it in a laptop-like form that doesn’t rely on batteries. Over on Weibo, BBook AI showcases this creation, flaunting a substantial 17.3-inch screen housed within a chunky structure. Weighing in at over 9 pounds, it certainly catches the eye.
Inside the BBook AI Original Edition, you’ll find the PS5’s guts sitting within a 3D-printed frame. The standout feature of this custom laptop has to be its dazzling 17.3-inch 4K IPS display, which boasts complete 100% DCI-P3 coverage. However, its potential is somewhat limited by a modest 60 Hz refresh rate.
An added HDMI 2.1 port on the side enables connection to an external monitor, which might detract from the self-contained nature of the device. Without a built-in battery, it relies solely on AC power. The modders aren’t to blame here; the PS5’s substantial 200W gaming power draw means a standard 100Wh battery would only last for about half an hour.
Looking closely at its specs, the BBook AI mirrors that of a standard PS5. It features an eight-core Zen 2-based CPU and an RDNA 2 GPU with 36 Compute Units. You get 16GB of unified GDDR6 memory and an 825GB PCIe 4.0 drive. However, this portable powerhouse comes at a staggering price of 19,999 Yuan, or roughly $2,750.
For connectivity, there’s a USB Type-A 10 Gbps port on the right. Be warned, the BBook AI is notoriously loud, with noise levels hitting 71.3 dB — that’s as loud as some sports cars. Additionally, it runs a fully operational PlayStation 5, complete with PlayStation OS, allowing you to dive into games like “Astro Bot.” Let’s face it, not every gaming laptop can claim they run the GOTY.
Despite aiming for portability, this laptop, with its adapter, weighs double that of a Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 with an RTX 4090. To save some cash, you might just want to nab a portable monitor and a PS5 separately for $700–$1,000 each. While the BBook AI is a neat DIY venture, it’s more of a novelty than a practical purchase for most gamers.
