Ningtendo PXBOX 5 packs PlayStation 5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series in a sleek 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.