Chinese tech YouTuber Xiao Ningzi just solved a problem most gamers didn’t even know they needed fixed.
Her latest creation, the Ningtendo PXBOX 5, is a fully functional all-in-one console that packs a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2 into a single triangular tower. And yes, it actually works.
The project went live on her YouTube channel 小宁子 XNZ back in November 2025, but it’s only now getting the attention it deserves.
The concept is simple yet mind-blowing: why juggle three different consoles when you can have them all in one device?
With a single button press, the PXBOX 5 lets you switch between platforms in just three seconds. One moment you’re playing Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2, the next you’re diving into Ghost of Yōtei on PS5.
Ancient techniques meet modern gaming
The real magic isn’t just the concept, it’s how Xiao Ningzi pulled it off. She took inspiration from Apple’s cylindrical Mac Pro design, using its triangular layout as the blueprint.
Each console was stripped down to its bare motherboard, with the original power supplies and cooling systems ditched in favor of a unified solution. The three systems now share a single 250W power supply and a centralized cooling block.
Here’s where things get interesting. Instead of spending big on CNC machining for the custom triangular heatsink, Xiao Ningzi went old school, using lost-wax casting, an ancient metalworking technique.
She 3D-printed the heatsink design in PLA plastic, coated it with heat-resistant material, then burned out the plastic in a kiln over 12 hours. The empty mold was filled with molten aluminum, creating the perfect cooling solution.
A Phanteks T30 120mm fan handles airflow from bottom to top, keeping everything stable at around 60 degrees Celsius even during intense gaming sessions with titles like Elden Ring.
The reality check
Of course, there are trade-offs. Only one console can run at a time since they all share the same power supply, and both the PS5 and Xbox Series X are digital-only versions, no disc drives here.
An Arduino microcontroller manages the switching process, toggling the HDMI output and LED color indicators depending on which system is active. The Switch 2 got its own custom 3D-printed dock with a spring-loaded USB-C connector for easy docking.
This isn’t a commercial product and never will be. The engineering complexity and artisanal craftsmanship required make mass production impossible. But as a proof of concept, the Ningtendo PXBOX 5 shows just how artificial the barriers between gaming platforms really are.
For anyone drowning in cables and fighting for TV space, Xiao Ningzi’s creation is a beautiful glimpse at what gaming could look like if companies weren’t so obsessed with exclusivity.
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