A console modding project out of China is turning heads with an idea that sounds almost impossible at first: putting today’s major gaming systems into one sleek, unified machine. Created by YouTuber 小宁子 XNZ, the Ningtendo PXBOX 5 is a custom-built all-in-one gaming console that combines a PlayStation 5, an Xbox Series S, and a Nintendo Switch 2 setup inside a single chassis designed to look as premium as it is wild.
Console hardware mods aren’t new, but this build pushes the concept far beyond simple shell swaps or cooling tweaks. The Ningtendo PXBOX 5 is designed around practicality as well as spectacle. Each console can be disassembled relatively easily so that only the essential internal components are installed, helping everything fit into the compact enclosure. Even the power arrangement is streamlined: the system is built so the three consoles can share one power supply, as long as you only run one console at a time.
The biggest hurdle wasn’t cramming the hardware into the case—it was keeping it cool. Heat management became the defining challenge of the entire project, and the solution is as clever as it is ambitious. The internal layout takes inspiration from Apple’s cylindrical “trashcan” workstation design, positioning the three consoles in a triangular configuration to create a central air channel for ventilation. That airflow path is the backbone of the cooling strategy, helping move heat out efficiently despite the dense multi-console design.
What makes the cooling solution even more impressive is how it was manufactured. Instead of using expensive CNC machining to produce a custom heatsink, the creator chose to cast it. The method involved 3D-printing a heatsink model, then using that print to create a heat-resistant plaster mold. That extra molding step matters because PLA—commonly used in 3D printing—can’t survive the high temperatures involved in metal casting. The result is a custom cooling component made through hands-on craftsmanship rather than high-end industrial tooling.
Switching between consoles is handled electronically using an Arduino board, which ties the whole experience together like a polished consumer product. There’s a single HDMI port shared across all three systems, and the unit even lights up in the signature color of whichever console is currently active—an eye-catching detail that makes the PXBOX 5 feel like a purpose-built multi-console hub rather than a messy experiment.
There is one caveat for Switch fans, though. The Nintendo Switch 2 isn’t fully built in as a permanently sealed component the way the other consoles are. Only the dock is integrated into the system, while the console itself can be ejected with a spring mechanism. That approach still keeps the experience streamlined, but it also suggests that the Switch portion is designed to remain flexible and removable rather than locked into the chassis full-time.
Overall, the Ningtendo PXBOX 5 stands as a striking example of what’s possible when advanced DIY skills meet bold hardware design. Between the shared power concept, the custom-cast cooling solution, the Arduino-controlled switching, and the unified HDMI output, it’s a one-of-a-kind all-in-one gaming machine built for people who love console gaming, hardware modding, and ambitious engineering in equal measure.
