Ningtendo PXBOX 5 packs PlayStation 5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series in a sleek case
Ningtendo PXBOX 5: Ambitious modding project packs all current-gen consoles in a single chassis (Image source: 小宁子 XNZ)
The Ningtendo PXBOX 5 is essentially an all-in-one gaming machine that combines all current-gen consoles. The system houses a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch 2 in a single stylish case.
Hardware mods for game consoles aren’t an entirely new idea, but Chinese YouTuber 小宁子 XNZ has taken this concept to an extreme with the Ningtendo PXBOX 5, which combines all current-generation consoles in a single, highly customised case. Conveniently, each console can be taken apart with relative ease, allowing the YouTuber to install only the essential components. All three consoles can even share a single power supply – provided you only run one console at a time.
Cooling proved to be the project’s biggest challenge. The overall cooling design draws inspiration from Apple’s “trashcan” Mac Pro, with the three consoles arranged in a triangular layout that leaves a central air channel for ventilation. Realising this cooling system required genuine craftsmanship. Rather than relying on expensive CNC machining, the YouTuber opted to cast the heatsink. The process involved 3D-printing a model of the heatsink and then creating a heat-resistant plaster mould based on the model. The intermediate step was necessary because the PLA used for the 3D print can’t withstand the temperatures experienced during metal casting.
Switching between the consoles is handled by an Arduino board. The unit features a single HDMI port for all three systems and illuminates in the signature colour of whichever console is active. However, the Nintendo Switch 2 isn’t fully integrated; only the dock is permanently installed, whilst the console itself can be ejected via a spring mechanism.
Editor of the original article:Silvio Werner - Senior Tech Writer - 16709 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2017
I have been active as a journalist for over 10 years, most of it in the field of technology. I worked for Tom’s Hardware and ComputerBase, among others, and have been working for Notebookcheck since 2017. My current focus is particularly on mini PCs and single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi – so in other words, compact systems with a lot of potential. In addition, I have a soft spot for all kinds of wearables, especially smartwatches. My main profession is as a laboratory engineer, which is why neither scientific contexts nor the interpretation of complex measurements are foreign to me.
Translator:Zhiwei Zhuang - Translator - 591 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2022
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, I moved from Singapore to
Cologne in 2014 and began pursuing a career as a freelance translator. Much of my translation work
focuses on science, engineering and technology. My fascination with computers and mobile
electronics began when I was young. And I have fond memories reading countless tech and gaming
magazines. Working with Notebookcheck gives me the opportunity to incorporate my personal
interests into my professional work.
Add as a preferred
