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dbrand’s latest potentially-illegal vinyl wrap ‘Switches’ up your Valve Steam Deck

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It even has a dubiously pixelated Nintendo Switch logo on the back that definitely won’t make Nintendo’s lawyers happy!

It’s officially been nearly 6 years since Nintendo dropped the Switch (it launched in March of 2017), and to be absolutely honest, while the Switch has been wildly successful as a console… it’s kind of getting a little old. The company also released a Switch Lite and a Switch OLED, although everyone’s eyes are on the rumored Switch Pro, which doesn’t seem to be arriving soon. Deciding that it wasn’t worth the wait, the folks at brand launched a vinyl that, well, seems to be a thinly veiled jab at Nintendo. The SwitchDeck is a special-edition vinyl wrap that turns your Steam Deck into a makeshift Nintendo Switch. Complete with color-matching wraps for the left and right sides of the Steam Deck (and even a plausibly-deniable pixelated Switch logo on the back), dbrand’s kit really converts your Valve gaming device into some MacGyver-ish Switch Pro.

Designer: dbrand

This isn’t the first time dbrand’s done something mildly controversial yet incredibly tongue-in-cheek. The company also launched ‘Something’ skins for Samsung Galaxy, iPhone, and Pixel phones to make them look transparent like the Nothing phone (1). It seems like the SteamDeck hopes to evoke the same sense of childish joy by firing shots at Nintendo and Valve’s legal teams in a way that gives its customers the last laugh. I’ll be honest, I find it fun, even if it’s at the expense of an entire company’s legal department!

While the Steam Deck has loads of buttons and triggers, nothing’s quite as triggering as that pixelated logo on the back!

For people looking for extra protection for their Steam Deck, the company even offers a hard-shell cover that’s hilariously called the Killswitch Case. Designed to provide ‘military-grade impact protection’, the case covers the back and handles, leaving all vents and ports unencumbered. It even features a mechanically-mounted kickstand that lets you prop your console up while gaming or watching videos.

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Make your iPhone 13 Max Pro or Galaxy S22 Ultra to look like Nothing Phone (1) for a change

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Nothing Phone (1) is finally here after the immense hype – focused majorly on its Glyph interface LED lights on the rear that makes it stand out from the other mobile devices. Whether or not the smartphone lived up to its hype is too early to judge, but the transparent rear has surely turned eyeballs in the tech industry.

No one can deny the out-of-the-box design of Nothing Phone (1) – though there is the obvious iPhone 13 inspiration – the device has to be practical enough as a daily driver. For now, that Glyph interface has got everyone talking positively, and D Brand has even created custom skins for other smartphones to cover them up in the sci-fi futuristic look!

Designer: Dbrand

Yes, this is the coolest way to get that super cool translucent rear without shelling out money for the Nothing Phone (1). The device outfitter pros have created a line-up of cool case covers dubbed “Something” for the major flagships on the market. The attractive skin will be available for devices including the iPhone Pro Max, Pixel 6 Pro and the Samsung S22 Ultra. Depending on the response for these devices, support for even more handsets is inevitable. Dbrand plans to release a Nintendo Switch version too which will be interesting for mobile gamers.

Dbrand has been known for its snarky tactics in the past and in their pitch for this particular accessory, they suggested that “Something is better than Nothing.” On their website, it’s clearly mentioned that they could get a copyright notice for theft, but their belief is – this is plagiarism not theft of any kind. For buyers though, this is a nice prospect if they want to stick to their Apple, Samsung or Google devices but enjoy Nothing’s unique rear look. Especially for ones who won’t have the option to buy the Car Pei’s second offering in their region.

The skin shows the internals of the compatible device and with the Something branding in Nothing’s signature font, the users won’t complain. Of course, the Glyph interface will be missing, but still, a good look to flaunt. The detailing on these skins and cases is intricate – for instance – the S22 Ultra version has the S Pen placed inside the slot. The skin version of the Nothing Phone (1) themed rear is available for the aforementioned devices at a price tag of $24.95 while the grip case goes for $49.90. So, will you ultimately be going for Nothing or hold on to Something!

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The PlayStation 5 gets a stunning ‘Matte Black’ makeover with Dbrand’s Sony PS5 plates

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Quite like the Darth Vader to the StormTrooper, Dbrand’s matte black PS5 skins give the gaming console a beautiful, stealthy, almost menacing appeal.

Unlike most of Dbrand’s skins which come in the form of vinyl sheets that can be contoured over a phone, tablet, or laptop, the PS5 ‘skins’ from Dbrand are physically injection molded out of plastic. In order to apply them to your Sony PlayStation 5, you’ll need to physically remove the original white plates and install Dbrand’s custom plates… and while Sony’s legal team seems to be pretty annoyed at the fact, Dbrand assures it’s absolutely legal. Sort of like replacing the tires on your car.

What’s really incredible about Dbrand’s PS5 skin is the level of detail that’s gone into it. If you’ve closely inspected the PS5’s original white plastic plate, you’ll notice that the rough texture on it is in fact a microtexture comprising a cluster of Sony’s button symbols (in what might be one of the most remarkable Easter Eggs ever). Dbrand takes on a similar approach too, using their own microtexture of ‘apocalypse-inspired’ symbols that include robot heads, skull and cross-bones, and radioactive signs. Combined with the matte black plastic used for the plates, the microtexture really stands out (as you can see in the image below), creating a contrast that’s incredible to look at, and arguably great to touch too!

The Dbrand Darkplates (as they’re called) are available for pre-order and ship in May, although I’m pretty sure MKBHD already has a pair and is probably working on the finishing touches of his review video!

Designer: Dbrand