This Nintendo Switch was modded to look like a GameCube and it rules

The best of both worlds.
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Kellen Beck
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The GameCube has a timeless design. That iconic, cubic form. That gray front panel that welcomes controllers. The handle on the back for east transport, for some reason.

Well, Reddit user Littlewolf128 decided to pay tribute to the 2001 console by modding their Nintendo Switch dock to look like a spice orange GameCube. It looks so good.

Not only does it look amazing and actually work, the front controller ports work too, which means Littlewolf128 can easily use four GameCube controllers to play some Super Smash Bros., which is widely regarded by the community to be the best way to play Smash.

If you're interested in taking a look at how it's done, Littlewolf128 posted the video tutorial that he followed to create the mod.

It is not an easy project by any means. There's 3D printing, soldering, sawing, sanding, and a little bit of futzing with circuitry.

But look at that beauty. I think we can all agree it was worth the effort.

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Kellen Beck

Kellen is a science reporter at Mashable, covering space, environmentalism, sustainability, and future tech. Previously, Kellen has covered entertainment, gaming, esports, and consumer tech at Mashable. Follow him on Twitter @Kellenbeck

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