The Ultimate Nintendo Switch: A Comprehensive Build Guide

As we begin this journey to create the ultimate Nintendo Switch, it's essential to acknowledge the humble beginnings of this console. The Switch, with its compact design and portability, offers a wealth of possibilities for customization and improvement. In this article, we'll explore the various components that will transform the Switch into an extraordinary gaming experience.

One of the most exciting aspects of building the ultimate Nintendo Switch is the aesthetics. As a handheld console, there's plenty of room to experiment with different shells and designs. Kevin Kenson, a renowned expert in Joy-Con modifications, has opened up the inner workings of this device, revealing a wealth of possibilities for customization. By swapping out the standard Joy-Con shells, users can create unique and visually striking configurations that showcase their personality.

In addition to the aesthetic appeal, another significant upgrade is the internal storage. The Switch's limited storage capacity can be a major bottleneck when it comes to installing large games like LA Noire. To address this issue, users can opt for a microSD card expansion, which provides a significant boost in storage space. With 128GB cards available for under $40, users can easily upgrade their Switch's storage capabilities without breaking the bank.

Another crucial aspect of building the ultimate Nintendo Switch is protection. The console's screen can be prone to scratches and damage if not properly cared for. A good glass screen protector is essential to prevent such accidents, and our build guide will include this vital component in its development.

Now that we have our internal storage upgraded and our screens protected, it's time to explore the next level of enhancements: networking capabilities. The Switch's built-in dock can be prone to scratches and damage, but with a wired LAN adapter, users can seamlessly connect their console to an Ethernet connection. This setup is not only convenient but also provides a significant upgrade over the standard wireless connectivity.

The Power Plate is another innovative component that enhances our build. Not only does it serve as a portable charger for the Joy-Cons, but it also charges the Switch itself. This feature is particularly useful when paired with the built-in battery case and USB-C cable. The combination of these components provides an unparalleled level of convenience and flexibility.

As we progress in our build guide, we'll introduce new components that take our ultimate Nintendo Switch to the next level. From the Play Stand, which offers improved portability and adjustability, to the 10,000 milliamp hour battery case, each component is designed to enhance the user experience.

The final piece of our puzzle is the USB-C hub, powered by a battery bank, which provides an HDMI output to the display. This setup is not only functional but also visually striking, offering an immersive gaming experience like never before. With this comprehensive build guide, users can create their ultimate Nintendo Switch, tailored to their specific needs and preferences.

In conclusion, building the ultimate Nintendo Switch requires careful consideration of various components and upgrades. From aesthetic enhancements to networking capabilities and protection, each component plays a vital role in creating a superior gaming experience. By following this comprehensive build guide, users can transform their Switch into an extraordinary device that exceeds expectations.

WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en- Hey guys, this is Austin.This is the humble Nintendo Switch,and while some might want to use itin its puny, normal state,of course, here, we need to buildthe ultimate Nintendo Switch.One of the nice things about the Switchis that as a handheld console,there's actually a lot that we can doas far as the aesthetics,which is where this comes in.This is the shell exchange, as well asa different shell for the Joy-Cons.Now, if you know anythingabout the world of Joy-Cons,you're probably familiar withthis incredibly handsomegentleman, Mr. Kevin Kenson.You've opened a Joy-Con or two, my friend.- A couple.- Two hours later.- That is a snapped tripping cable.I've never done that.- We basically destroyed this Joy-Con.- We should break the Joy-Cons.- So, we'll be back tomorrowonce we actually sortout this Joy-Con mess.(laughing)So, a day later, we have amagically-completed Joy-Con swap.- Never mindwhat happened in between.- Don't worry about this part.That's not...Not that we needed areplacement or anything.I gotta say, this actuallylooks really cool.If you guys want to know how to dothe Joy-Con swap for yourself,Kevin has actually donea full video showing younot only the different shells,but also how to do stufflike the d-pad swap.- Yeah, so I actually did one specificallyon the Atomic Purple ones,with the d-pad.- So cool, dude.- Just kinda just seeingwhether it works or not,which it actually works great,so yeah, check that out.- Out of the box, something the Switchdoesn't really have a lotof is internal storage,especially with games like LA Noire,which require 15-20 gigs of storageto actually just install it,even if you have the cart.What you're gonna probably want to pick upis a micro SD card, and thankfully,you can even get 128gig cards for 40 bucks.Thankfully, this is prettymuch the easiest thingyou can do to a Switch.Just open up the kickstand,and when you suddenlyhave 128 gigs of storage--After the Joy-Con swap,nothing else is exciting.One of the things thatmakes the Switch interestingis the idea that it is a portable consolethat can be docked.However, one of the problems is is thatyou can actually scratch thescreen if you're not careful,as the inside of the dock ispretty much just hard plastic.That's where a good glassscreen protector comes in.I think these notches are actuallygonna make it a little easier for me.One screen protector, fully enabled!This is starting to look cool,but we do not have theultimate Nintendo Switch yet.Next, we have the wired LAN adapterto get this guy up on Ethernet.Wow, that's actually a pretty big adapter.So, now that we're in here--Oh, there we go!We show that actually we'reconnected over Ethernet.Something else you canuse is the Power Plate.The idea here is that onlyis this a portable chargerthat you can drop your Joy-Cons on,but it'll also charge your Switch.The Switch has okay batterylife, but generally speaking,the Joy-Cons actuallydo last quite a while.However, it's nice to be able to havea little bit of a bigger batteryif you really want to get someextra juice out of the Switch.This comes in a few different pieces.There's the dock itself, whichyou will drop the battery on.What you should do here isif we take off our Joy-Cons,it should just slideright onto the battery.By default, they will startcharging the Joy-Cons,and you can just use it like this,and then drop it into the dockto charge the entire thing.However, with this tiny USB-Ccable that it comes with,we actually can charge theSwitch using our Joy-Con charger.So, if you plug this end into the Switch,and this end into the top,we should, in theory, get a charge.Hey!Now charging.If you want to use your Switch like this,you can get triple charge action,even though you might as welljust put the Joy-Cons on herebecause it will charge itanyway, but, you know...I don't really have anythingto say, it's just...This is a thing.Okay, I will be the first to admitthat our stand could usea little bit of work,which is where the Play Stand comes in.The way this is supposed to be usedis that it's actually going to be a standthat you can use to fully adjustwhere the Switch is going to be standingwhile still being able to charge it.Hey, it works!Okay, this is not the mostridiculous set up ever.But say you want a dock that's going to bea little more portable thanwhat Nintendo throws in a box.That's where this comes in.On one end, we have USB-C, then the other,we have not only USB-A,but we also have HDMI.Oh, look, we're even on Ethernet now!This is fully portable!Aw, dude, this is so good!And it looks totally the same.Like, I can't see any latencyor any real issues with this.Look at this!This is not the most ridiculousthing we've ever built.This actually is mildly practical!We did it!We actually have somethingthat's not totally stupid!Well, at least yet.Alright, Mr. Kevin Kenson,please come in here for a second.We have our Switch going into a USB-C hub,which is being powered by a battery bank.It's going HDMI out to the display.And we have a USB Ethernetadapter, all in glorious 1080p.This is super-cool, and thatI'm really proud of whatwe just accomplished,even though it doesn't make any sense.- It makes sense.It's just 1,000% unnecessary.But it's awesome.- Some say unnecessary.Some say ultimate.- Ultimately unnecessary.(Austin laughing)- But say you want to build the ultimateactually portable Nintendo Switch.Well, that is where thismonstrosity comes in.This is a 10,000 milliamp hourbattery case for the Switch.(Austin laughing)Wait a minute!This weighs just as much as the Switch!So, I just need to plug this in,and then pop the cable in on the bottom,and then, okay, so now, we are chargingwith this giant battery bank.What's cool here is that not onlydo you have an additional USB-Aif you want to run another accessory,but it also has USB-C power and in,so if you really want to get crazy,we can double up our batteries.Oh, there we go!So now we have a portable setupwith double batteries, and the kicker is--See, get it, kicker?We actually have a decent kickstandbecause this has one builtin, and it kind of works!Right?Right, right.You know, I think most sanepeople would see this and go,"This is a horrible mistake."You should stop."But not us, 'cause we double-down.This is the Clip Grip.To be clear, this clip ismeant for a smartphone.Not only do we have our smartphone herewith all the chats and stuff up,but there's also a smallbattery built into the gripwhich is charging the Joy-Cons.However...There is no way this is gonna work.Oh!Oh, oh, it does, it does!Oh, wait, wait, hang on!I've gotta just bend it a little bit.It's like literally maxed out on the lip.Oh, come on, oh, come on.We got it.It works.Don't worry about the duct tape.I can play really gently.When you clicked on "TheUltimate Nintendo Switch" video,I hope this is what you had in mind.Also, we can't turn the volume downbecause we taped over the volume buttons.We learned a lot today.Most notably, some ofthis stuff is pretty good.This Type-C dock is actually awesome.But of course, if youguys want to check outany of this stuff, the linkswill be in the description.Let me know what you guyswant to see next timeon building the ultimate, terrible idea.Anyway, guys, thank youso much for watching,and I will catch you on the next one.