A Switch fan over the Nintendo Switch subreddit has shown off a custom-made case made entirely out of steel. To clarify, this creation by 'Destroyer1102' isn't actually a functioning dock, but a steel case that wraps around the official base unit.
It appears to be designed specifically for the OG model's dock and if you're worried about wireless interference, the creator has explained how they are using a LAN adapter. Some other users were concerned about ventilation being cut off in the back of the dock, so that's one possible design flaw. It could also get a bit hot, which isn't a good thing considering it's made out of metal.
In saying this, the creator made it all by themselves - this includes the design of the case and the welding, and it's an awesome custom creation that nobody else has. One response even compared it to "Beskar Armor" as seen in the Star Wars show, The Mandalorian. And in terms of future improvements, one possible plan later down the line is to make the Smash Bros. logo light up - a bit like Iron Man's Arc Reactor.
What do you think of this custom case? Have you got a fancy dock case or anything similar? Leave a comment down below.
[source reddit.com, via twitter.com]
Comments 19
That's pretty cool, I just have a standard dock with no stickers or anything
Sharp edges make me nervous..
My friend actually modded his dock adding a water cooled cold plate in which you rest your Switch on it's back against it and docked at the same time. Even though the Switch has a plastic backplate shell it can still get very hot depending on the ambient temps so the water-cooled cold plate still is very useful. I'm not sure if he still went with his idea of 3D printing a backplate shell for his Switch with a copper back for better thermal transfer.
Gong back to this article, if he could somehow make adjustments to take advantage of the steel structure for heat transfer then ventilation could possibly be a lesser issue.
Looks cool, but I’m afraid those corners would damage my screen…
Looks wrong to me, nice fabrication though.
When a plastic dock scratched my screen, my screen would have no chance with this.
Mine would be green with a triforce! The triforce would definitely light up!
Nice. I like the idea of mounting the dock on a wall, this would look great and be sturdy. Heat shouldn't be problem as steel should conduct heat away better than plastic. Those corners though.... oooh...danger...
Ventilation? My concern is the high chance of scratching the screen against the metal dock corners. Not a good material for making the dock out of. Sharp edges + Metal = a terrible idea.
I didn't know you could equip your dock with the Metal Face spirit!
"Random: Nintendo Fan Creates A Steel Case For Their Switch Dock"
"Their"?
@Mario500…their is the correct word… It’s a possessive.
@PARK1755
(does not agree with "their" being the "correct word")
@Mario500 …okay then.
@Mario500
What would be the correct word? His or Her? That's usually for formal writing.
@LikwidYoshi
"His or Her"
(suggests using both for this article)
OH GOD COULD YOU IMAGINE THE SCRATCHES
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This is the Way.
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