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Phawx · Oct 11, 2017

Hey hey everyone!

So, I'll be the first to admit that this accessory is... lazy.

It's for lazy people.

There have been other people that have used clamps and mounts connected to beds and stuff, but that seemed less ideal to me. The benefits to having a headmount for the Switch is that the orientation is always correct no matter which way you are laying.

Do you want to lay on your side and play the Switch, NO PROBLEM!

Do you want to lay on your back or just sit on the couch with headphones? NO PROBLEM!

The VISOR has been designed to allow all of these ports to remain open and accessible:

volume buttons
3.5mm audio jack
exhaust vent
game cart slot

And best news of all! I'm providing the 3D files so you can 3D print your OWN SWITCH VISOR, FREE O CHARGE:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/0a0ycuz9dug4xzg/Switch+Visor+3D+Printing+files.zip

The only thing worth noting is that the cut-outs to make room for people who wear glasses, it needs to be extended a bit more. It didn't make the cut in this 3D print. Feel free to modify these files!

Anyhoo, here is a video of the Switch and how it looks from the user's point of view and how I use it when I'm playing in bed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AvxaJe31yQ

bobawesome · Oct 11, 2017

I need this.

Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew · Oct 11, 2017

Thanks for the files. I already patented it. Will gladly share pennies for a dollar with you.

mlclmtckr · Oct 11, 2017

Justified · Oct 11, 2017

Would this be bad for your eyes having it up so close?

Gamegeneral · Oct 11, 2017

I have a headache just looking at this thing.

Kyzer · Oct 11, 2017

Close enough.

Can I duct tape a wii remote to it to do VR?

giancarlo123x · Oct 11, 2017

Justified said:
Would this be bad for your eyes having it up so close?

Rip eyes

ThatsMytrunks · Oct 11, 2017

I'm all for ingenuity and the Switch's modular style lends itself well to all sorts of diy. That said, this looks like it might be bad for your eyes.

I use VR a lot, so the idea of a face-mounted display isn't so bonkers, but this is so long that it seems silly.

Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew · Oct 11, 2017

For those saying it's bad for your eyes, it's no worse than staring at your phone or VR. In fact, it doesn't seem like the screen is as close as a VR product.

cyba89 · Oct 11, 2017

This looks really uncomfortable.

Foxy the Fox · Oct 11, 2017

On weekends I turn into a lazy blob that just exists.

This will be plenty useful.

ElectricBlanketFire · Oct 11, 2017

chrominance · Oct 11, 2017

I... might want this.

Phawx · Oct 11, 2017

Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew said:
Thanks for the files. I already patented it. Will gladly share pennies for a dollar with you.

I'd be all for China to produce a better version of this for cheaper than I can 3D print it.

Justified said:
Would this be bad for your eyes having it up so close?

Well, it doesn't hurt my eyes. It's 9ish inches away from the eyeballs.

mlclmtckr said:

Yes. Also I really need to lose weight.

cyba89 said:
This looks really uncomfortable.

It's actually not all that bad. Ironically, the card board prototype hurt way worse. But the plastic with foam adhesive is okay.

Foxy the Fox said:
On weekends I turn into a lazy blob that just exists.

This will be plenty useful.

Now you're playing with powah!

Skittzo0413 · Oct 11, 2017

I don't know why but I'd be worried about intruders coming into my house or room if I was wearing that in bed. Kind of an illogical thing to worry about but it was my first thought.

SephCast · Oct 11, 2017

Humanity was a mistake.

Interesting idea tho!

RooMHM · Oct 11, 2017

The plastics are glossy? Why would you want this ?

Milennia · Oct 11, 2017

holy shit

Brannon · Oct 11, 2017

Omg you sexy donk.

Smiles and Cries · Oct 11, 2017

lol wow if this sells millions

Adam_Roman · Oct 11, 2017

Just buy a gooseneck mount and clamp it to your bed frame. That's what I did and it works really well without requiring you to attach a hunk of plastic to your face.

Phawx · Oct 11, 2017

Skittzo0413 said:
I don't know why but I'd be worried about intruders coming into my house or room if I was wearing that in bed. Kind of an illogical thing to worry about but it was my first thought.

Haha. I suppose if you also elected to wear headphones it would indeed be a concern I suppose.

SephCast said:
Humanity was a mistake.

Interesting idea tho!

Real talk, I'm way too heavy. I need to set myself straight.

RooMHM said:
The plastics are glossy? Why would you want this ?

I think it's only noticeably glossy because it's bright blue. Having said that, I'm sure there are other plastic filaments you could use to minimize glossiness. Someone did recommend to me this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B5FNRZS/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Which is a black felt material to basically put on the inside of the Visor to have everything be pitch black inside.

Adam_Roman said:
Just buy a gooseneck mount and clamp it to your bed frame. That's what I did and it works really well without requiring you to attach a hunk of plastic to your face.

I did see those solutions as well. Just wanted to give this a go as it was a fun little project and about $9 worth of materials.

Puggles · Oct 11, 2017

I feel like it would look really bad that close to your face.

PrimeBeef · Oct 11, 2017

Man I must be weird. My bed is for two things and videogames ain't one of them. I could never lay in bed on my back and game. Too uncomfortable.

Plum · Oct 11, 2017

PrimeBeef said:
Man I must be weird. My bed is for two things and videogames ain't one of them.

So sleeping and...

Reading?
Listening to classical music?
Browing GAF on your laptop?

Really can't figure out what you mean here.

TripleBee · Oct 11, 2017

While the only time I every play portable or phone games is in bed - i'm not sure my gf would appreciate me wearing a giant visor.

bizzarewars · Oct 11, 2017

I feel like this would totally fuck up my already shitty eyes...

Sami+ · Oct 11, 2017

Eeehhh. I guess if there's an audience for it that's neat.

shira · Oct 11, 2017

I see no possible scenario that I would play like that.

If I'm too tired I'll go to sleep.

I think signs of fatigue are essential and telling you when to take a break, not bypassing them to make it lazier for you to play

marc^o^ · Oct 11, 2017

Best use case for this is, playing in bed, next to your sleeping wife, not annoying her with screen light.

Maintenance · Oct 11, 2017

ghibli99 · Oct 11, 2017

The interior needs some black felt or something to reduce all the light reflection off the sides.

I just lay in bed on my stomach with the joycons attached and play it that way, just like how I do with all my handhelds.

brad-t · Oct 11, 2017

marc^o^ said:
Best use case for this is, playing in bed, next to your sleeping wife, not annoying her with screen light.

Why not just get up and play somewhere else?

Impressive that you could make this OP, but I don't see how this is more comfortable than literally any other configuration.

marc^o^ · Oct 11, 2017

brad-t said:
Why not just get up and play somewhere else?

Impressive that you could make this OP, but I don't see how this is more comfortable than literally any other configuration.

My wife hates it when I leave her to go and play downstairs. Is it a cold feet issue? An abandon feeling? Whatever. I could definitely use it, moreso if Netflix ever releases on Switch.

HAWDOKEN · Oct 11, 2017

Your doing the Lord's work OP!

EvB · Oct 11, 2017

Justified said:
Would this be bad for your eyes having it up so close?

Unless you are a new born baby your eyes cant sustain the level of strain this would put your eyes under for very long.

Unless this guy has also put some optics in it (which is the only way it would really work).

SephCast · Oct 11, 2017

Phawx said:
Real talk, I'm way too heavy. I need to set myself straight.

Wasn't trying to body shame you!

poodaddy · Oct 11, 2017

This, by far, the most embarrassing device I've ever seen.

pretty done · Oct 11, 2017

Smiles and Cries said:
lol wow if this sells millions

It won't sell 10s

JigglesBunny · Oct 11, 2017

I lay on my side, this seems to bulky to do that comfortably and this will probably wind up seriously fucking up someones neck.

But hey, if youre happy OP...

Lorcain · Oct 11, 2017

PrimeBeef said:
Man I must be weird. My bed is for two things and videogames ain't one of them. I could never lay in bed on my back and game. Too uncomfortable.

Plum said:
So sleeping and...

Reading?
Listening to classical music?
Browing GAF on your laptop?

Really can't figure out what you mean here.

Based on the username I'm going to guess Sleeping and Weight Lifting? Maybe he does some dumbbell training on his biceps and shoulders, and hand grips for the hands and forearms before going to sleep. I really can't think what else it could be.

woxel1 · Oct 11, 2017

So it has finally come to pass...

Phawx · Oct 11, 2017

shira said:
I see no possible scenario that I would play like that.

If I'm too tired I'll go to sleep.

I think signs of fatigue are essential and telling you when to take a break, not bypassing them to make it lazier for you to play

Legit laughed out loud.

SephCast said:
Wasn't trying to body shame you!

I took no offense. Merely once again seeing an image of my large self

poodaddy said:
This, by far, the most embarrassing device I've ever seen.

Haha. This thread has been worth it for laughs.

pretty done said:
It won't sell 10s

Especially considering I'm giving it away for free!

mullet2000 · Oct 11, 2017

Don't lie in bed all day people.

Drain You · Oct 11, 2017

This is amazing for so many different reasons

Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew · Oct 11, 2017

pretty done said:
It won't sell 10s

For $29.99 with good material and finish, it'll sell at least 5,000 units.

Taking preorders as we speak, exclusive to GAFStore.

Ravelle · Oct 11, 2017

This almost like a Tim & Eric bit.

Falchion · Oct 11, 2017

This is out of control.

Ogni-XR21 · Oct 11, 2017

I don't even have a Switch but can see why this could be a nice thing to have from my 3DS and Vita experiences.

In the deluxe version you can then have some black fabric on the inside to reduce the reflections on the inside of the visor.

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