Watch: How to build your own Nintendo Switch


Seattle maker Brennen Johnston wanted his friends to play Animal Crossing with him but they couldn't get their hands on a Nintendo Switch, a scarce commodity amid COVID-19 lockdowns. Enraged by the prices scalpers were charging for a Switch, Brennen set out to build one himself from individual components. The Internet fell in love with the build notes he posted to Imgur and now he's released the above video documenting the project! Brennen writes:


The support I received from my original Imgur post has been overwhelming. I never imagined so many people were interested in my project or had thought of doing something similar. I with I was able to answer everyone's questions but I just couldn't keep up with all the requests.


Most of the private messages asked me to do a version for the Joy-cons so I went ahead and made you that you can find here:


https://www.unorthodoxtech.com/#/blog/5ecc7e3157d93d0017683e23


"How To Build A Nintendo Switch From Scratch – Building With Brennen" (YouTube)


• Previously: "'How to build a Nintendo Switch' for coronavirus #StayAtHome gaming"