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[Steiner]

A crafty Nintendo Switch owner has re-purposed a Nintendo 64 into a working Nintendo Switch dock.

This blew my mind, and now I realize just how badly I'm wanting to see more functional, DIY Nintendo Switch dock mods. Here's another mod for a mini dock that you can 3D print and assemble yourself.

Has anyone else seen any cool dock mods, or have any neat ideas for one? Share your thoughts, pictures, and projects here. I've seen some amazing things come out of the Raspberry Pi thread, so I know we have members of our community who can create incredible little machines. Can't wait to see what we come up with in the years to come.

 

[Fisty]

Holy shit are those working USB ports on the N64? Brilliant.

 

[Steiner]

Holy shit are those working USB ports on the N64? Brilliant.

Hell yeah they are, but I don't notice any on those smaller docks. Maybe those are meant simply to transfer the feed to a TV.

 

[joesiv]

A crafty Nintendo Switch owner has re-purposed a Nintendo 64 into a working Nintendo Switch dock.

errr... I want that...

I've not even taken the dock out of it's box, but... if I had one of those, I'd actually proudly display it, and might even use it lol...

 

[Yoshimitsu126]

That's really cool! Love to see a SNES dock too.

 

[mcfly1955]

I modded my dock by shoving a book and socks in it for 2 days and heating it up with a blowdryer and letting it cool so that I can easily slide my switch inside.

10/10, would mod again.

But seriously, I'm excited to see what people come up with -- so many possiblities.

 

[Vitacat]

That n64 dock conversion is amazing.

 

[Kyuur]

Thought this would be another dock whine thread but that N64 one is legit. Hope to see more creative stuff like that; the minimal ones are meh.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

Leaving the screen that exposed while it's docked seems like you're just asking for trouble.

 

[RRockman]

That n64 dock conversion is amazing.

Yes! I actually like the starting dock but I would totally get this as my secondary.

 

[Polygonal_Sprite]

If Nintendo don't sell a vast array of gimmick docks (and joycons for that matter) they're crazy. So much money to be made from what is essentially cheap plastic.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

I want to see colorful docks. r/NintendoSwitch had a post where the dock was in yellow. It looked really cool. In fact, I'm excited to see special edition Switches like the 3DS.

 

[Vitacat]

Leaving the screen that exposed while it's docked seems like you're just asking for trouble.

It won't get scratched at least.

 

[Steiner]

Thought this would be another dock whine thread but that N64 one is legit. Hope to see more creative stuff like that; the minimal ones are meh.

I dunno why but I really like those smaller ones. Especially that green one. It's kind of hard to tell from the picture, but is the plastic translucent? It reminds me of those old see-through N64s. I have a VERY specific, and VERY deep love for translucent colored gaming hardware.

Mmm, yes.

 

[Lom1lo]

I hope someone makes a super portable dock that I can take to friends.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

I dunno why but I really like those smaller ones. Especially that green one. It's kind of hard to tell from the picture, but is the plastic translucent? It reminds me of those old see-through N64s. I have a VERY specific, and VERY deep love for translucent colored gaming hardware.

Mmm, yes.

*Barf*

 

[psyfi]

Leaving the screen that exposed while it's docked seems like you're just asking for trouble.

Do you live in a sand storm? What's the danger?

 

[mrklaw]

I hope someone makes a super portable dock that I can take to friends.

Nintendo should make one. Just an AC adapter with USB-C and HDMI socket.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

It won't get scratched at least.

...no I'm pretty sure the screen being exposed would make it more susceptible to scratches.

 

[Futureman]

I may try to 3D print one at work eventually...

I like this one:

My dock has a slight inward bend but it has not scratched my Switch (I would assume this is the main reason people are interested in different docks) so I dunno. The one that came with my Switch is just fine to be honest.

 

[Steiner]

*Barf*

Were you around when that translucent GBC came around? I'm convinced that anyone who was a kid during that magical time HAS to love translucent plastic hardware. I'm in love with translucent Dreamcasts, too. Hmm maybe I need a translucent colored console thread =P

 

[Vitacat]

...no I'm pretty sure the screen being exposed would make it more susceptible to scratches.

...not by the dock.

Personally I don't care either way -- amFilm tempered glass on mine.

 

[dallow_bg]

Leaving the screen that exposed while it's docked seems like you're just asking for trouble.

Danger from what?

 

[cacildo]

That's really cool! Love to see a SNES dock too.

nintendo should make official docks with snes and n64 faces

 

[OverBlood 3]

Danger from what?

Rogue birds.

 

[RobFox64tm]

I may try to 3D print one at work eventually...

I like this one:

My dock has a slight inward bend but it has not scratched my Switch (I would assume this is the main reason people are interested in different docks) so I dunno. The one that came with my Switch is just fine to be honest.

Wow, that's sleek as f**k.

 

[Clessidor]

N64 looks so cool. Only problem is that you won't be able to charge the joycons anymore.

Also the small ones are not looking bad and seemed portable enough for me.

 

[lyrick]

I may try to 3D print one at work eventually...

I like this one:

My dock has a slight inward bend but it has not scratched my Switch (I would assume this is the main reason people are interested in different docks) so I dunno. The one that came with my Switch is just fine to be honest.

It bothers me that the screen is showing game video while docked. That's not how the Dock works. This is a charging station.

 

[XandBosch]

Seems like a waste of an N64 to me.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

Were you around when that translucent GBC came around? I'm convinced that anyone who was a kid during that magical time HAS to love translucent plastic hardware. I'm in love with translucent Dreamcasts, too. Hmm maybe I need a translucent colored console thread =P

I was and I hated then. I believe my GBA was translucent. Disgusting.

 

[Chinbo37]

Seems like a waste of an N64 to me.

Maybe it was a shell from an already broken one.

 

[xxracerxx]

It bothers me that the screen is showing game video while docked. That's not how the Dock works.

That only has one cord coming out (power) so that is essentially a Table Top Mode stand with power.

 

[brandonh83]

I think... there's a cool idea here, I'm just not seeing any viable execution that intrigues me. Yet. But I'm sure it'll happen!

 

[sixteen-bit]

Subscribed. Looking forward to more mods.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

Seems like a waste of an N64 to me.

Maybe it was a shell from an already broken one.

It was from a broken N64. The Redditor that posted the mod said as much.

 

[joesiv]

That's really cool! Love to see a SNES dock too.

I had the same though, I did some quick measurements, and I think the width of the switch is actually (without joycons) exactly the width of an SNES, actually about 1/10th an inch narrower, might work with some modifications.

But then I thought maybe the color scheme might not be awesome with the black switch (since it is wider than the origional SNES cart).

Tempting though... Especially if you could get the SNES cartridge hinge to work with the newly widened slot

 

[Perfect Blue]

The N64's gaudy and ugly design really clashes with the sleekness of the Switch, no thanks. I'm fine with my current dock.

 

[rec0ded1]

I may try to 3D print one at work eventually...

I like this one:

My dock has a slight inward bend but it has not scratched my Switch (I would assume this is the main reason people are interested in different docks) so I dunno. The one that came with my Switch is just fine to be honest.

Nice, any chance you have a link to the blueprint?

EDIT: got it

 

[xxracerxx]

Nice, any chance you have a link to the blueprint?

Again, this looks like a mod for Power only, not a tv dock.

From the link:

"alternative version of nintendo switch "charge" stand.."

 

[Steiner]

I may try to 3D print one at work eventually...

I like this one:

My dock has a slight inward bend but it has not scratched my Switch (I would assume this is the main reason people are interested in different docks) so I dunno. The one that came with my Switch is just fine to be honest.

This looks incredible...

 

[The Last One]

Danger from what?

Raccoons.

 

[TheExodu5]

Leaving the screen that exposed while it's docked seems like you're just asking for trouble.

You mean, like your TV?

 

[Servbot24]

nintendo should make official docks with snes and n64 faces

Not if they're gonna stay $90. NES Classic includes games and a controller and costs less.

 

[Futureman]

Pretty sure NES Classic doesn't even exist anymore. Like I always see people on here asking "When will it be back in stock?!" but really, when is the last time someone actually bought one?

 

[Rizific]

how do you switch over the insides of the dock?

 

[Pinky]

Those are so cool!

 

[foltzie1]

I'm curious about wether or not some of these mods are blocking the fan intake.

I don't think any other Nintendo console would support a Switch with the Joy-Cons attached so I'm out, but I'll be taking a gander at the NES dimensions just in case.

 

[foltzie1]

how do you switch over the insides of the dock?

Mount the tiny board from inside the dock inside the new dock and run cable extensions if you want to do the easy solution.

 

[thepenguin55]

I look forward to someone taking the Sega Genesis+32x+Sonic & Knuckles combo and converting it all into a Switch dock.

 

[Yazuka]

Were you around when that translucent GBC came around? I'm convinced that anyone who was a kid during that magical time HAS to love translucent plastic hardware. I'm in love with translucent Dreamcasts, too. Hmm maybe I need a translucent colored console thread =P

Then I can burst your theory! I was a young lad when the translucent gameboys where around and I hated them then as I hate them today.
Never understood the love for it.