Gaming can be a very addictive affair, so much so that you don’t want to part away from the screen even for a pee break. The modern times give you the luxury of laid-back fun with capable handheld gaming consoles at your disposal. The one for arcade game lovers is the recently released Nintendo Switch 2. The handheld is designed for non-stop fun without losing focus, in turn leading to endless time on the screen with a longing for more.
The Switch 2, being the hot property for gamers these days, has given a user reason enough to experiment with the current hardware to develop an accessory that’ll not leave you longing for munch time. This is GamiFries, a fan-artist developed fries container that hooks onto the handheld, keeping your crisp fries within a pinch’s distance. Essentially, you don’t have to choose between gaming and munching down your favorite snack ever again!
Designer: 7R135
This 3D printed accessory is crafted in a way that functions glitch-free both in the handheld and docked modes, which leaves me more appreciative of the unique idea. The maker wants others to create one for themselves, hence put up the 3D print files available for free on MakerWorld. The accessory with fasteners connects to the handheld’s built-in magnetic system with a satisfying snap. Coming back to the basic idea, GameFries is made for gamers who want to munch on their fries without having to pause or exit the ongoing game. When playing on the big screen, the idea seems perfect as the two JoyCons hold the thing at a comfortable distance. In the handheld mode, things get a little wide as the screen and the Gamifries are lined up in succession. Handling that whole thing while in action will be a feat in itself for gamers who already have superior reflexes.
The 3D printed fries holder emulates the shape and texture of the McDonald’s packaging, which makes it even more elusive. When hunger strikes, the gamer can pick out a couple of fries mid-game without any unwanted interruptions. This comes in handy when you are playing multiplayer online games where pausing is not an option. Thus, making it perfect for those gaming marathons of addictive MMOs, FPS, or MMORPG titles.
A known issue with the installation and use of the Gamifries is the problem of magnets pushing away the adapters, which the creator says is resolved with recalibration from the screen. The action resolves the reversal of the polarity that is the root cause of the problem. The creator even jokingly mentions on the page that you don’t need to say “Looks like it’s time for another side quest” every time you munch down a lot of fries from the snaking rig.
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