Christian
Kang
Nintendo VR Switch
Synopsis
Responsibilities
Nintendo has yet to add an official VR headset into their product line. Known mainly for portable gaming, I wanted to know what it would be like to bring VR/AR to users.
By combining the two ideas Nintendo can create products that are up to date and traditional.
Brand Research / Ideation / Form development / CAD Skills
Duration
2023 - 14 Weeks
Category
Consumer electronics
This project is not affiliated with the brand nintendo
Nintendo VR Switch
Synopsis
Responsibilities
Nintendo has yet to add an official VR headset into their product line. Known mainly for portable gaming, I wanted to know what it would be like to bring VR/AR to users.
By combining the two ideas Nintendo can create products that are up to date and traditional.
Brand Research / Ideation / Form development / CAD Skills/ Prototyping
Duration
2023 - 14 Weeks
Category
Consumer electronics
This project is not affiliated with the brand nintendo
Brand Research
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Nintendo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational video game company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. It develops, publishes, and releases both video games and video game consoles.
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Created a world wide recognized franchises
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Multiple Consoles
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Merchandise/ Games
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No VR/AR
Handheld Console Market
Focused on portability; self-contained video game device with a built-in screen, buttons or touch controls, and speakers, all in a single unit.
Virtual Reality Market
Head-mounted display and tracking typically with a controllers, spatial audio, and tracking sensors.
Console x VR potential?
The ability to revolutionize immersive experiences, offering significant benefits in education, training, gaming, entertainment, and health care.
Over the next following years VR will become more readily available.
Nintendo has yet to incorporate VR into their product line.
Why Nintendo
Nintendo has a long tradition of developing products that unite families across generations through both home and handheld gaming, combining personalization and advanced technology for players of all ages.
Nintendo has yet to incorporate VR into their product line.
VR headset study
Consider factors such as the distance between the lens and screen (45 mm, 48 mm, 52 mm, and 58 mm), heat dissipation, face cushion design, head straps, console connection, and adjustment features.
For reference, the Meta Quest 2 device weighs 503 grams and dimensions of 191.5 x 102 x 142.5 mm
Nintendo handheld study
Nintendo is special because you can play anywhere; on your TV, in your hands, or on a table with friends. Its removable Joy-Con controllers make multiplayer easy, and has a cult-following for many of its games. It’s portable, flexible, and perfect for gaming at home or on the go.
The Nintendo Switch is approximately 4 in high, 9.5 in long, and 0.55 in deep.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is approximately 4.5 in high, 10.7 in long, and 0.55 in deep.
Design Directions
Soft/silky materials with hard edge transitions
Portability
Nintendo's family product line mainly consists of portable console that users can take where ever they go. In their most recent product, the Nintendo Switch, they were able to create something unique that stands out from their competitors. They were able to create a console that connects to your TV and a portable handheld device in one. My goal is to implement that same idea into a new product that includes virtual and augmented reality.
Connections
Ideations
Quick ideations to show how things might connect and the overall shape of product following Nintendo family design.
Fits into headset
Outer screen protector
Two shoulder buttons
Final Ideation Direction
Initial Concept: two part console with separate remotes
Revised Concept 2: one whole console
Final Rendering Direction
CAD Form Development
Prototyping
3D Printed multiple parts
Parts put together (Final Gradshow set up)
Modular Parts
Printed one whole piece
Portable controllers
- Button
Power Button
Volume
A/B/X/Y Button
+ Button
Right Trigger
Game Input
Camera Lense
Aux
Left Trigger
Capture Button
Home Button
Air Vents
Camera for Augmented Reality Games
Power Button
Adjustable Nylon Strap
Branding and Manufacturer Symbols/Markings
Nintendo VR System
Echoing the used design language, the headset feels familiar to the existing line.
Its modular, portable build invites everyone—from casual players to lifelong fans—to step effortlessly into new worlds of interactive entertainment. The lightweight, adjustable fit ensures all-day comfort with ease.
Multiple Colorways
Original
N64 Edition
Nintendo Blue
Nintendo Red
