Hacking your old N64 into a smaller more portable package isn't rocket science, but making sure you have the right tools, parts and, most importantly, instructions will ensure your video game mod will be a successful one.

So watch this episode closely as we turn a stock Nintendo 64 into a portable!

For helpful guides and tutorials from other experience makers, check out game console mod master Ben Heck's N64 forum.

And don't forget to print out this wiring diagram before you start.

If you're a bit unsure about building a proper power regulator using the TI part you can check out some samples here!

For other clever hacks, check out additional episodes of SYSTM.