Nintendo Switch 2 Fans Are Turning Game Cartridges Into Retro Cassette Tape Cases — And They Look Amazing
Looking for a way to make your Nintendo Switch 2 collection pop on your shelf? Some creative fans are ditching the standard game boxes and turning to retro cassette tape cases—and honestly, they look way cooler than the official packaging. If you’re into unique gaming setups or just love the old-school vibe, you’ll want to check this out!
- Switch 2 cassette tape cases as custom game boxes
- Why fans prefer them over the official boxes
- How you can make your own or buy them
- Community projects and resources
Why Cassette Tape Cases Are the New Hotness for Switch 2
Let’s be real: the official Nintendo Switch 2 game boxes aren’t exactly showstoppers. They’re often covered in tiny text that ruins the cover art, and the spines are just plain red with the game’s title. Not very inspiring. That’s where fans like erydion from the Switch Spines community step in. They’re crafting custom Switch 2 cassette tape cases with transparent red shells and stunning, bespoke art. Even if you’ve never owned a Walkman, you’ll appreciate the throwback style!
How It All Started: From Digital Games to Passion Project
“This originally started as a way for me to display my digital indie games that never got physical releases, and I have always wanted to be a cover art designer, but had never done any graphic design work before,” says erydion. The hobby quickly spiraled into a mission to create custom cases for every game in their massive collection—over 600 titles! The arrival of Switch 2 brought new energy to the project, even if it’s a long way from covering the whole library.
Making Your Own: DIY or Ready to Buy?
Want to join the trend? You can buy cassette tape cases on Amazon, but the inserts that hold the cartridges are usually 3D printed. Erydion shares the 3D printing design here for anyone with access to a printer. No 3D printer? Check your local library—they might have one. A single roll of filament can go a long way, especially since the Switch 2 game catalog is still growing.
For the cases themselves, you can grab a set of five red cassette tape cases for under $20, or go even cheaper with clear plastic options. Erydion even hopes to print custom manuals for each game in the future!
It’s Not Just One Fan—The Community Is Growing
Erydion isn’t alone in this. Reddit user Longjumping_Dog7979 was inspired to make their own Switch cassette cases, but with a twist: their covers mimic classic SNES box art for a full-on retro feel. “It is fun to present them like this,” they say. Friends love the unique cases, and the designs are only getting more creative as more people join in.
The community is all about sharing ideas and designs. For example, the original Switch cassette crew included hidden messages in their boxes—like for the mystery game Oxenfree (see for yourself here). If you want something special, the Switch Spines community is the place to go for requests and inspiration.
Small Details, Big Impact
“Its crazy how much different packaging can change the aesthetics of things,” erydion shared on Reddit (check out their Cyberpunk 2077 case). “I could also then have way more switch games on a shelf and that’d be a problem for my wallet lol.”
Whether you’re nostalgic for the past or just want your Switch 2 shelf to stand out, these cassette tape cases might be the perfect DIY project or collectible upgrade. One thing’s for sure: game box art has never looked this good!
