A gamer decided to give their PlayStation 5 a makeover inspired by Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Many players got to enjoy the action-adventure title from Insomniac Games on the PS5 when it came out in 2020, letting them explore New York City from the perspective of Peter Parker's young protégé.
Miles has become an iconic figure throughout the years since his Marvel comics debut in 2011, becoming the first Black/Latino person to take up the Spider-Man mantle. His popularity grew exponentially with the premiere of the 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which introduced fans to multiple versions of the superhero from across the multiverse. These factors, along with acclaim from players and critics, contributed to the massive success of the Spider-Man: Miles Morales PlayStation game.
The hero's cult status has inspired brands like LetsGoDigital to come out with a limited-edition Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 in 2020, which retailed for a $499.99. One gamer with the Reddit handle KratosAngerManager decided to recreate the design with their console and shared a photo of a matte black PS5 with a red clay-molded spider and handpainted webbing on the surface that resembled Miles' suit. While it didn't exactly match LetsGoDigital's design, many people in the comments still commended their effort to create something that made them happy.
However, there were also some gamers who didn't seem to like KratosAngerManager's PS5 skin, calling it "mediocre." Fortunately, other users attempted to diffuse the commenters' supposed annoyance and told them off for posting mean-spirited comments, even offering helpful advice to help with the gamer's work in the future.
The PS5 seems to be a popular canvas for many creative gamers, especially those who want to spruce up their plain consoles. In the past, a woman gave their boyfriend's PS5 a God of War-inspired makeover by painting a landscape and mountain range from the game. There have also been people who redesigned their PS5 controllers, including creations inspired by Blue Beetle and Spongebob Squarepants. It's creative ventures like these that allow many players to add a personal touch to their gaming devices, and choosing Miles Morales as an inspiration can be a great choice considering the uniqueness of his Spider-Man suit.
Meanwhile, many players are waiting patiently for the release of Spider-Man 2, which will feature both Peter and Miles as they battle a new lineup of super villains. The official launch date hasn't been revealed yet, but it's expected to come out sometime this year.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales is available now on PC, PS4, and PS5.