This wild super console combines the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2
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This wild super console combines the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2

Mobile Reporter
2 min read

Chinese hardware modder 小宁子 XNZ has created a triangular 'Ningtendo PXBOX 5' console housing fully disassembled PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2 components. The Mac Pro-inspired build features a custom triangular heatsink, bottom-mounted cooling fan, and single-button HDMI switching between platforms. While an HDMI switch would be more practical, this engineering showcase demonstrates remarkable technical ingenuity.

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Hardware modder 小宁子 XNZ has engineered a radical solution to console exclusivity wars: A triangular enclosure housing fully functional PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2 hardware in a single device. Dubbed the 'Ningtendo PXBOX 5,' this custom creation allows switching between platforms with a single button press.

The project originated from a desire to eliminate physical console switching. As 小宁子 XNZ explained, the goal was enabling gameplay across exclusive titles without needing to power cycle different devices. This addresses a genuine ergonomic pain point for multi-console owners whose setups require physical interaction to switch platforms.

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Engineering challenges were substantial. Each console was completely disassembled and reconfigured within the triangular enclosure inspired by Apple's 2013 Mac Pro. Thermal management required innovative solutions:

  • Molten metal poured into custom molds created a triangular heatsink
  • A high-capacity bottom-mounted fan provides primary airflow
  • Component placement optimized for heat dissipation in confined space

The switching mechanism uses HDMI signal routing controlled by a prominent top-mounted button. Physical inputs remain accessible via ports on the enclosure. Despite the technical achievement, 小宁子 XNZ acknowledges a simple HDMI switch would be more cost-effective. The project prioritizes engineering artistry over practicality, transforming three modern consoles into a unified showpiece.

The PlayStation 5 Slim sitting on a table

For developers and hardware tinkerers, the build demonstrates extreme system integration techniques. Platform-specific considerations included:

  • Power supply consolidation for three distinct voltage requirements
  • Space constraints from the Switch 2's hybrid form factor
  • Custom firmware for HDMI handshake management between platforms

While not a commercial product, the Ningtendo PXBOX 5 represents hardware modification at its most ambitious. It showcases what's possible when disregarding platform boundaries through technical skill and creative problem-solving. For multi-console households, it remains an aspirational though impractical demonstration of unified gaming hardware.

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