The build
A balanced two-tone finish in black and gray — paired colors that complement the original lines of the console without overwhelming them.
Customization performed
- Full disassembly, deep cleaning of all internal components
- Optical drive laser tweaked for reliable disc reading
- New clock battery installed (preserves system time and saved game data)
- Fresh thermal paste on the GPU and CPU for optimal cooling
- Custom acrylic top cut and original PlayStation logos engraved with laser precision
- RGB lighting controlled via phone app — multiple colors, brightness levels, and speed effects
- Recapped where capacitor inspection identified replacement was needed
What's included
- Custom console (the exact unit shown in the photos)
- Original controller, stripped, cleaned, and color-matched to the console
- Original power supply (110V US)
- All necessary AV cables
- Studio-Built certificate of authenticity (signed and numbered)
- 30-day functional warranty
Video signal
Composite AV multi-out (480i NTSC). Compatible with all CRTs. For modern displays, recommend RGB SCART or component cables for best picture quality.
Finish quality
Studio-grade work. Multi-stage wet-sanding between paint coats (220 → 400 → 800 → 1500 → 2000 grit) with a final 2K clear coat for chip resistance and depth. Acrylic windows and engravings cut on a CO2 laser for precision impossible by hand.
Watch the build
Watch the customization video: https://youtu.be/8ZqxmqQgOS0
Compatibility
- Region: NTSC-US
- Plays: All NTSC-US PS2 titles, original PS1 titles (backward compatible)
- Power: 110V US standard
Made-to-order
Production timeline: approximately 15 business days from order confirmation. Ships double-boxed with custom foam protection. Full insurance included on every shipment.
Warranty
30-day StudioFR functional warranty covering defects in restoration work. Custom builds are non-refundable for buyer's remorse — see Refund Policy for full terms.
See it come together before you buy.
The full customization documented on the StudioFR channel.
"When I open a console, I'm not refurbishing it. I'm rebuilding it — restored to outperform what it was when new."
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