The original PlayStation launched in 1995 and was Sony’s first official foray into console gaming. Its strongest competitor at the time, Nintendo, was focusing solely on cartridge systems at the time, with Sony’s PS1 looking to make a splash in the marketplace with its disk-based console. Sega had previously released its Sega CD console three years earlier, but Sony focused specifically on third-party developers for its launch as well as lowering their target demographic to help secure a strong foothold on release.

The marketing approach paid off and the original PlayStation was viewed as an excellent new addition to the home console lineup. Sony, currently on the PlayStation 4, later released a PS1 Slim version of the console in 1999. The PlayStation was a smash hit and has been a great console to modify over the years, namely due to the amount of fantastic titles that gamers still love to revisit.

Loads of gamers all over the world love to bling out their consoles and the original PlayStation is no exception. With the amount of amazing games on the system, loyal fans have created some amazing masterpieces hailing back to some of their favorite moments from classic games. It’s always important to emphasize that art is subjective and that beauty is obviously in the eye of the beholder. If you’ve taken the time and dedication to modify your console, all that matters is whether or not you like the results. This list breaks down some of our favorite and not-so-favorite variations on one of the best gaming consoles ever made.

15 Classic SNES (Ugh!)

It’s important to note that the concept of the original PlayStation came into play due to a somewhat secret partnership between a Sony employee and Nintendo. The idea was to create an add-on, based on CD disks, for the popular Super Nintendo. Had the idea not fallen through, Sony would most likely not be in the console business. Thankfully, it didn’t work out.

The same can be said for the SNES take on the classic PlayStation. It’s a really cool concept, going back to the ideas that sparked the entire future of Sony’s console market. But the devices fumbles in the execution. The paint scheme is basically dead-on, but the style of the console makes it stick out for all the wrong reasons. It’s a concept that works well, it just needs a little more work it make it a piece of art.

14 Crash Bandicoot Jungle Rollers (Yes!)

There’s no denying the popularity and love most gamers have for Crash Bandicoot. The original title was a smash hit for Sony, who needed a win when it came to recognizable and lovable characters (Sega had Sonic, Nintendo had Mario). The platformer was a standout for the console, which did well to partner with its maker Naughty Dog–a partnership both companies still greatly benefit from.

The Crash PS1 is a literal piece of art. The amount of tiny detail and work that went into creating this breathtaking mod is outstanding. It’s essentially an overachievement of art on a console mod, which makes us love it that much more. The mod is a throwback to the second level of the game, Jungle Rollers, but you probably knew that just by looking at it.

13 Mega Man (Ugh!)

It wasn’t until Mega Man 8 that the 8-bit hero made his way to Sony’s PlayStation. The title was the first Mega Man to not be released on Nintendo console, instead launching exclusively on the Playstation and the Sega Saturn. It was also Mega Man’s first jump over to 32-bit consoles. That alone is enough reason to celebrate!

It’s hard not to appreciate any fan’s efforts to take a classic gaming icon and decorate a console with its imagery. Specifically with this model, we have to give the creator credit where credit is due. The paint job looks great and Mega Man, especially, stands out on the center disk cover. From there, things get a little questionable. Bubble Man and Metal Man are two inspired choices, for sure. The console definitely stands out, just maybe for not the right reasons.

12 Survival Horror (Yes!)

The original PlayStation was no stranger to horror games or really, the horror genre itself. Titles like Silent Hill and Resident Evil were standouts on the system and sparked an entire generation of gamers into finding a new passion–horror gaming. It only makes sense that a hardcore modder would want to decorate a PlayStation in such a horrific style.

This console takes modification to an extreme! Almost every inch of the device is covered, in some way, with goo and gruesomely demented flavor. There’s even an eyeball. An eyeball! And it isn’t just the console that’s decked out–the artist even wrapped the controller with all sorts of fun, disgusting flavor. If you love the look of destroyed flesh and making people easily creeped out, use this mod as inspiration!

11 Mortal Kombat (Ugh!)

It’s hard not to appreciate anything Mortal Kombat, especially when it’s related to the original PlayStation. The first MK title to hit the PlayStation was the Mortal Kombat Trilogy, which was more or less just an updated version of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. The following year brought Mortal Kombat 4 to both the PlayStation and the N64, but it was impossible not to love the PlayStation version more.

Since then, Sony has always been included in MK’s lineup of titles and the fighting game has always been a staple in the genre. Making your PlayStation console to showcase how much you love the franchise makes sense, but this particular mod doesn’t exactly set the record for most dedicated. The custom black console does look sexy, but the only real mod being the main MK logo in the middle leaves us disappointed.

10 Metal Gear Solid (Yes!)

The Metal Gear franchise has always been a welcomed addition to the PlayStation lineup, starting way back in 1998 with Metal Gear Solid. An instant success, thanks largely to the near-decade old franchise, fans of Metal Gear welcomed the new adventure to Sony’s console. It would only make sense for fans of the game to take their love to the next level and mod up a console showcasing it.

The art is beyond sick. The style, a console painted black and covered in this non-traditional sketch, is beyond perfect, especially for the franchise. Nearly everything about this is perfect. It’s subtle, yet stands out exceptionally well, mainly for its unique art design. It works from all angles and you can tell the creator put a lot of love and talent into making the mod as original as it gets.

9 Spyro (Ugh!)

It’s hard not to love Spyro. It’s hard to believe there’s over ten games already in this franchise. What started as a cute, fun platformer grew into something amazingly unique when the universe was essentially rebooted with the Legend of Spyro games. It only makes sense to take the adventured dragon and mod a console in his likeness.

The gradiant design to the console works exceptionally well and if it had been left without the cute version of Spyro in the middle, this easily would have been one of our favorite mods. The hot and cold look to the console is great and the paint job is absolutely fantastic. What ends up bringing the mod down is the Spyro in the middle. Sure it gets your attention, but most likely for the wrong reasons. This artists’ depiction certainly dials up the cuteness factor, which when it comes to Spyro, is something we just can’t get behind. The My Little Pony style just doesn’t suit the energetic dragon.

8 OddWorld (Yes!)

Oddworld is one odd video game release! The universe features plenty of odd and messed up locations and characters, so designing an entire console mod around it only makes sense. The franchise’s first release for the PlayStation, Abe’s Oddysee, was a bizarre and challenging platformer that left fans in love with the universe.

This particular custom mod is an homage to RuptureFarms, a meat processing company within the Oddworld universe. This is a particular reference to Abe’s Oddysee, as Abe starts off as a prisoner there. It’s simply impossible to not be impressed with the level of modding and dedication that went into this particular mod. The rustic style, the homage to the levels; essentially every minor detail is spot on. It is truly a work of perfection.

7 Resident Evil (Ugh!)

Who doesn’t remember playing Resident Evil on their original PlayStation? The horror game was a classic from the immediate get-go, followed by lots of sequels and franchise additions that always focused on characters first and zombies second. The original title hit the PlayStation in 1996 and was an immediate success.

While one could always argue that less is more, that is definitely not the case with this simple console mod. In fact, if it were not for the Umbrella Corp icon on the far left, one could easily mistake this mod for a Dexter one. The simple blood splatter is meant to be quick and effective, but instead it has us wondering how exactly it relates to Resident Evil, outside of just simply being blood.

6 Clear PSX (Yes!)

Aftermarket clear cases are nothing new, nor are they really anything super special, but they are insanely effective. It doesn’t take a whole lot to mod a case in this fashion, you are simply removing the parts and adding them to a new and empty case. Not too difficult.

But that’s what makes us like this design. It’s simple, yet effective. It stands out because it is different enough to get your attention and it draws your eye because you notice right away that this is not your standard looking PlayStation. That’s exactly what a mod should do. There’s nothing wrong with simple, and when done right, you end up with a piece of gaming history that is sure to start a conversation even among non-gamers.

5 Resident Evil 2 (Ugh!)

Unfortunately, it’s another strikeout when it comes to the Resident Evil franchise. A lot of effort and love were put into this particular mod and while it looks good, it still isn’t exactly what we’d come to think of a Resident Evil modded console. Again with the blood approach, this console mod has splattered visual references, specifically to Resident Evil 2, all over the design.

While we really like and appreciate the see-through cover, it’s the rest of the mod that leaves us questioning some artistic design decisions. The Umbrella Corp logos look great atop the buttons, but the Capcom, PS, Sony, and Resident Evil 2 decals make us back away quickly. There’s an over-usage of branding here, one that sticks out in a bad way. Had this mod lacked the Capcom, PS, and Resident Evil 2 stickers, we would have loved it.

4 Final Fantasy XII Midgar (Yes!)

There’s modding a console and then there’s completely recreating Midgar on top of it. This is the literal definition of going above and beyond when it comes to console modding. No console deserves to look this good. There is so much detail and so much painstaking work that went into creating this work of art that it is truly astounding.

If you’ve been on the fence about modding or you question your artistic ability to do so, this mod is not for you. This is dedication and skill that few people on Earth possess. Use this as a reference point for what is possible, not what you should strive for. Rarely does a mod knock our socks off, but this mod is the best of the best.

3 Wipeout (Ugh!)

The first Wipeout game landed on the PlayStation in 1995 and was later released for the Sega Saturn. The game was a launch title in the US, so it would make sense that there is an avid and loyal fanbase for the title–especially one avid enough fan that wanted to create a custom mod after it.

But this is one of those times that just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. While the mod will certainly stand out in a room, that’s not always a good thing. The angle of the anti-gravity ship is fantastic and really draws the eye in, but the colors are enough to make you want to look away quickly. The art style works with the black PlayStation case, and the detail that went into the buttons is fantastic. Still, modded consoles should not give gamers headaches to look at.

2 Final Fantasy Fenrir (Yes!)

It should not be too surprising that another Final Fantasy mod has captivated us. The franchise has a giant devoted fanbase and the original PlayStation might be best known for Final Fantasy VII. This console features Cloud’s gray wolf symbol that he wears atop his outfit in the Advent Children film (a direct sequel to the game itself).

Similar to the Midgar mod, this is a work of modding perfection. No mod deserves to look this good. From the giant Fenrir emblem on top to the bolts marking the right hand side, this mod is a literal beauty. Everything about this mod stands out, in a great way. When it comes to Final Fantasy and PlayStation modding, it is hard not to create a masterpiece.

1 Lego (Ugh!)

It isn’t too rare, anymore, that modders have taken to Legos to create custom casings for their retro consoles. The disappointment here is that there isn’t much creativity used when doing so. It isn’t especially hard to build a retro case out of Legos and it isn’t too difficult to remove the insides of a PS1.

While it’s always fun to create new custom cases, we’re a bit confused with the color style employed here. It is really neat that the custom console is fully functional in that it operates perfectly within the new case, but why blue for the base unit? And why green for the top and bottom of the disk cover? If you’ve had the idea to build a custom Lego case for your PS1, use this as inspiration that it can be done. But maybe look into a different color scheme.