Full-Size Nintendo Switch Arcade Cabinet Dock - DIY!

Check out this full-size, fully functional Nintendo Switch arcade machine, and learn how you can make one of your own at home. Just in time for Arcade Archives! Thanks for watching! :)

ALWAYS take proper safety precautions! If you are a minor, ask an adult for help when taking on this sort of project. Use proper safety gear, including safety glasses, respirators, and thick gloves. Don't do anything I wouldn't do! ;)

Tools:
Jigsaw
Electric drill + bits
Electric sander + sandpaper
Putty knives
Acrylic/plastic cutter
Clamps

Materials:
2x MDF Board (4’x8’)
About 24’ of pine moulding/dowels
A sheet of acrylic (18”x24”)
A pair of cabinet hinges (full overlay, ½”) with installation
Assortment of screws, esp. 1” wood screws
Wood glue
Drywall putty/spackling
Non-water-based paint & primer
Painter’s tape
Black posterboard

Other stuff:
Switch console with dock
TV or monitor, around 18”-24”
2x NES30 Arcade Stick controllers
18” LED light fixture
4.5 cubic ft. mini fridge

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[Nintendrew]

Hey guys! What sort of other projects would you like to see on the channel? Thanks for watching! :)

[HellScream]

A+++ for having a fridge built into it for storing beverages, Your game room is awesome man. Thanks for sharing and showing how to make an arcade!

[ColeFam]

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. When we get a bigger place, I wanna do this myself! Thanks for sharing!

[nickbuis]

I am a cabinetmaker and a Nintendo fan. I gotta say I am very impressed. Great job Nintendrew!!!

[HatsuneTku]

"You just pop your switch in the dock and it transfers to the arcade machine!"
Me: oh that's awesome!
" And with the press of a button it functions as it's own pc that plays arcade games"
Me: oh that's awesome!
" And if that wasn't enough there's a fully functional mini fridge under the cabinet!"
Me: oh that's awesome!

Congrats on making me say the same thing 3 times in a row

[Woots]

This is awesome! I would love to have this in my house. Awesome work!

[peanutbumber]

*sees the arcade*
Okay thats dope....
*sees it can run donkey kong*
Okay But i don't need it
*SEES IT HAS A MINIFRIDGE*
I NEED IT NOW!!!!

[Cpt_crabhammer]

That's really rad, dude. I've always wanted to build my own cabinet, and this made it look so easy. Yours came out great!

[theucidone]

Oh my God this is so awesome I just can't contain my joy.

[HyruleGamer]

This is defiantly one of the coolest things I've seen that is custom made for the Switch, I can see you put time and effort into this and the end product looks amazing! I really love the feature of a mini fridge in the space below, I would love to have something like this in my room, space is my only issue at the moment but I would be on it a lot if I had one!
Great job on this, It is really cool :)

[whiteravenjp]

This is absolutely amazing! When those arcade sticks were announced I had a similar idea I wanted to build with my stepson, now I know it's totally possible and within my skill set, thanks for the inspiration!

[ThatCubeGamer]

Dude, that's so cool! Awesome job on the project, can't wait for even more DIY videos in the future!

[michaelbathgate]

I saw this video for the first time about a year ago and just this weekend I finished building this. Thank you for the idea and plans Nintendrew! It is going to be a hell of a lot of fun to play for years.

[dontletmebrown]

It's so cool you could put this together without any kind of prior experience

[taylorlee]

This channel's projects just keep getting better and better! Keep it up!

[zachisbored]

The intro is so under rated. Normally ppl would use Nintendo related pics but this man has Nintendo heaven in his home

[TheMono]

"What did you do this weekend ?"
"Oh nothing really, just an arcade cabinet for nintendo switch"

[Honest_Grifter]

Literally am doing the same thing (minus a mini fridge, but after seeing it, probably adding one) once the switch predecessor comes out and I retire the old girl... fantastic project, LOVE how solid the fit and finish is, this looks like a professional product

[ChumboFumbo]

Why is it every time I watch one of your videos I can't stop smiling!?😂
Thanks for being so delightful my friend!

[catastrophe]

Nice work. Grab the bull by the horns attitude. Very nice. I once made my own trim and base boards for my house because it was way cheaper, knowing nothing about it, distressed it, stained it, sealed it hung it and I still get compliments years later.