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A fan discovered a completely battered PS1 display from the 90s and turned it into something every PlayStation player would love to own

Breathing new life into retro gaming memorabilia should be rewarded with a top-tier gamer badge.

Olga Racinowska

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Restoration videos are seriously addictive – who doesn’t love watching something old and worn-out get a fresh start? With the right tools and a ton of skill, people can make anything look brand new, from classic cars to vintage furniture. But this treasure hunter took things to a whole new level and created something truly special and nostalgic.

A PlayStation relic resurrected

Thrift stores are great (just look at what this lucky guy found in one!), but if you don’t have any good ones nearby, online hunting is the way to go. It’s not just eBay and Amazon, there are plenty of online auctions full of hidden gems. And Reddit user United-Background431 hit the jackpot with something seriously amazing.

Source: Reddit; user United_Background431

He found an almost 30-year-old PlayStation 1 display lightbox, or at least, what was left of it. It was basically just the frame with a few missing panels, but the front and side PlayStation logos were still in good shape.

Source: Reddit; user United_Background431

A few fresh coats of paint, some LED strips, new panels, and boom – a perfect living room lamp was ready to go. But unfortunately, this massive 51-inch beast was just too big for his space, so he had to put it up on eBay.

It’s not the first time that United-Background431 has stumbled upon an old goodie, he’s also brought a Sony Walkman back to life and even restored a 1960s tape recorder to its former glory. Finding forgotten tech and giving it a second chance is a time well spent.

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Olga Racinowska

Author: Olga Racinowska

Been with gamepressure.com since 2019, mostly writing game guides but you can also find me geeking out about LEGO (huge collection, btw). Love RPGs and classic RTSs, also adore quirky indie games. Even with a ton of games, sometimes I just gotta fire up Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley, KOTOR, or Baldur's Gate 2 (Shadows of Amn, the OG, not that Throne of Bhaal stuff). When I'm not gaming, I'm probably painting miniatures or admiring my collection of retro consoles.

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