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Assembling the Wooden Nintendo Switch Skin
🕑 Added 2017-07-16 14:03:54 +0000 UTC Toast sent me a Switch wrap made from real walnut, so let's put it together and see if it's worth doing yourself! EDIT: added a new outro showing the removal.
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SammyToesis
A real shame it feels (even more) uncomfortable with the skin on, at least it looks and works okay on the docking station.
LGR
Yeah, the diminished functionality is a real deal-breaker if nothing else
LGR
I would too if it wasn't so uncomfortable! Keeping it on the dock though, since I don't have to touch it
Rob Caporetto
I can see what they were trying, and yes, it does look aesthetically pleasing… but the impact it has on the controllability… I don't think it's worth it in practice.
Dang it, I'd probably leave that on there forever. I love modern/retro stuff. :)
floverSaeu09
Wow cool vid!!! I am loving my Switch as is, so I am not going to put any skins on it :D IT is the Neon one so it looks pretty awesome already!
LGR
Yeah I'm keeping it on my dock!
LGR
Fixed it, thanks!
LGR
Agreed. Although, I'm not sure the issues even *can* be resolved with the kind of wood they're using
LGR
You know it!
LGR
Thankfully not, although I only had it on 24 hours
LGR
Quite simple! Added a new section to the video showing that
Sarah
Did it come off without wrecking the surface of the Switch?
Terry Lee
The true question is how difficult was it to remove it afterwards?
Alyxx the Rat
Haha, if there is woodgrain for it, you will add it
Matt Cain
Cool concept, but I feel like it needed a little more R&D before selling it.
A neat concept... In concept. Btw Clint, I just took a look at their site (I don't know when you recorded this), and the price for the Switch AND the dock is $59.00 USD. Not $39.99 as you stated in this video :o
Love the look (minus the mismatched grains), but I probably wouldn't end up running it on the controller itself either. I think I'd keep it on the dock, though!
LGR
Totally, it doesn't make much of any sense with a handheld, dockable system like the Switch. I think it'd be great for the PS4 or a PC though!
I hate how the grains don't match up, snug fit in the dock, don't think I'd like the feel of the wood against my hands while playing with it either.. Cool idea but sadly doesn't look like it panned out. D-Brand do some cool stuff.. Wish they'd make something for my Alienware 15R3. Preferably removable.
LGR
Yep, I've already taken it off the Switch itself, haha. I'd be happy if it was a thin skin, but being wood with some thickness just doesn't make practical sense in this case.
Personally I wouldn't keep that skin on there. Maybe the dock but not the system. Not a big fan of decals in general myself.
