This Guy Couldn't Wait Any Longer For the Switch, So He Made One Out Of Legos

Hype for the Nintendo Switch has increased tenfold during the past week following the release of press previews for both the console and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This surge of interest can be seen with several metrics, including Google traffic, social media discussion, in addition to the price of pre-orders being flipped on sites like eBay.

For those who have the Switch pre-ordered, all that matters is getting their hands on the console. They want it now. Releasing this Friday, it's expected that millions of Americans will head to their local retailer to pick up a console, in some cases in the hope of acquiring one of the small number of units that will be available for people who didn't already lock in their purchase.

One consumer in particular tried to kill the time by creating a Nintendo Switch replica of his own. Without a 3D printer or anything of the sort, nktrain64 relied on Legos instead. He was able to not only craft the Screen and Joy-Cons, but also the Dock. Fake it till you make it?

This setup was made using less than 35 Lego pieces. You might notice some surprising details, such as how the Screen has a kickstand on the back, and can be docked. The Joy-Cons can even be separated from the Screen to be "used" individually. With enough imagination, this might as well be the real thing.

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15 Things You Probably Don't Know About The Nintendo Switch

6. 3.5mm In Handheld Mode Only

Although the Joy-Con controllers don't have a 3.5mm jack, the Screen does. This means you can only plug in a 3.5mm headset when using the Switch in handheld mode. A Bluetooth headset will be required for personal audio when the Switch is docked.
3. No Virtual Console At Launch

Virtual Console will not be available at launch. Though, Nintendo has confirmed that it will come at a later date. Hopefully that's sooner rather than later.
12. Customizable Airplane Mode

Not only is there an Airplane Mode available, but you can choose whether to disable Wi-Fi, NFC, and/or even Bluetooth
1. Auto-Sleep At Low Battery

You'll never have to worry about your Switch running out of power and losing valuable game progress, because the system will automatically enter Sleep Mode when it reaches critically low levels. In this mode it uses less than 2% battery draw, providing you plenty of time to find a means for charging the device.
4. Battery Life

You can expect the Joy-Con controllers to last between 10 to 20 hours between charges. Meanwhile, the Screen lasts between 3 to 6 hours depending on what games or apps you're using.
5. Clock Auto-Update

The clock on the Nintendo Switch will automatically update periodically. Although this might seem silly, it's the first Nintendo console that doesn't require you to manually set the time and date.
14. Docking Is Effortless

The dock has been designed to easily guide the Screen to alignment. You don't even have to try to get a perfect result every time.
7. Easter Egg On The Lock Screen

As explained in this video, when exiting Sleep Mode you can choose from three different noises to produce to unlock the screen. The system only tells you about one of them, making the other two an uncommonly known secret.
9. No Ethernet Port Included

You will not be able to connect an ethernet cable into the Switch out of the box. An add-on peripheral will be required.
10. Exhaust On Top

The Switch Screen gets hot when playing games, but it does have an exhaust vent on top to blow warm air out of the device. Just be sure not to put your hand over it.
13. Asymmetric Controllers

The left Joy-Con controller tends to run out of battery faster than the right one, which is unlike anything we've ever seen before. You will also be required to pair both halves of the controller each time you turn the console on.
Bonus. It\'s Not This

$Bonus. It\'s Not This$
Remember this dorky thing? Thank goodness this wasn't the real Switch.
8. One Shared Power Adapter

There is only one power adapter included, and it's used to power the Dock as well as the Screen. This means that if you plan to play in handheld mode you will need to pull the power cable out from your entertainment center. You could always choose to buy a second standalone power adapter, though.
15. Pro Controller PC Support

If you're planning to purchase the pro controller, you might be glad to hear that it works on PC.
2. Game Saves Are Stored On the Drive

Unlike most Nintendo products, game saves are written to the hard drive. In other words, game saves are not stored on the game cartridge.
11. Zelda\'s Physical Version Has No Install

$11. Zelda\'s Physical Version Has No Install$
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild doesn't require an install if you purchase the physical version. This can save you valuable space on your drive.
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