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Modder’s ‘Ningtendo PXBOX 5’ Puts PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series Hardware in One Box

A shared power‑cooling design enables button‑press switching between platforms.

Overview

  • Hong Kong–based creator Xiao Ningzi (XNZ) detailed the one‑off build in a November 2025 video that surged across Western outlets this week.
  • The three systems run from a single 250W power supply with an Arduino control board that routes HDMI and ensures only one console powers on at a time, switching in roughly three to five seconds.
  • A Mac Pro–inspired triangular cooler was cast in aluminum and paired with copper blocks to form a central thermal array for the stripped motherboards.
  • PS5 and Xbox components operate as digital‑only due to the custom chassis leaving no space for disc drives.
  • A custom 3D‑printed dock lets the Switch 2 slide in and eject for handheld use, and a demo showed PS5 temps staying under 60°C over 30 minutes; the project remains a noncommercial proof of concept as observers debate safety, warranty, and legal questions with no formal action reported.