We have witnessed numerous attempts by gamers to run classic console games on PCs, but a brave hardware enthusiast has flipped the script by attempting to make an old console function as a PC using Windows 95.

This endeavor is particularly intriguing given that it revolves around a PlayStation 2, an outdated choice of hardware for such modern software. The daring individual behind this project goes by the name MetraByte and has shared his experience through a video.

The video walks viewers through the stages required to make a 25-year-old console capable of running Windows. However, this work proved to be as challenging as expected. Windows 95 typically relies on x86 processors, while the PlayStation 2 is powered by a MIPS-based CPU. Thus, MetraByte’s first order of business was to find a suitable x86 emulator.

While we often regard modding as a smooth process, that was far from the case here. For several attempts, the cold reality was that the PlayStation 2 wouldn’t cooperate with an attached mouse. Nevertheless, it surprisingly accepted a keyboard-gamepad combo, albeit with a questionable level of satisfaction.

Ultimately, MetraByte aimed for more than just running Windows 95. The ultimate goal? To play the legendary game Doom. Although Doom can technically be played with a keyboard, the experience truly shines with a mouse, which proved to be one of MetraByte’s biggest challenges during this venture.

In conclusion, even though this wasn’t the first attempt to run Windows 95 on a console, it does highlight the creativity and adventurous spirit of gamers. As we watch these endeavors unfold, one can’t help but wonder what other legacy hardware could become a canvas for experimentation. Who knows? Maybe we’ll see a Game Boy running Windows 3.1 next!