While the Xbox Series X features a black rectangular design, one Xbox gamer has decided to make their own enhancements to the system, creating translucent back panels. Released at the end of 2020, Microsoft created the Xbox Series X to be the company’s next-gen console to counter Sony’s PS5, and it has become popular with a lot of gamers.
While the latest generation of Xbox consoles came with two options, the more expensive Xbox Series X has been the highlight for many gamers due to its powerful hardware. However, it has become successful for more reasons than its high-fidelity graphics. In addition, many gamers have enjoyed the new design of the Xbox Series X, and some fans have been making their own modifications to the base system.
One of those gamers that have made custom parts for their Xbox Series X is a YouTuber called Modified. Specifically, they had created translucent back panels that could be swapped out with the current back panel on the next-gen system. Modified recently shared a video on their YouTube channel that showed off the custom design. In the video, the creator provided numerous views of the translucent panels, revealing that there were several color varieties, including green, blue, amber, and clear. In addition, they added the necessary holes for ventilation and plugging in cables.
Beyond showing the finished product, the YouTuber broke down the process involved in making the impressive custom part for the Xbox Series X. In the roughly five-minute video, they noted the materials needed to make the translucent back panels. In addition, Modified provided a number of clips that showed them using the tools necessary to make the design. While the creator said they were not interested in selling many of these translucent back panels due to the time needed to produce them, they noted that they had created a couple of extras that interested fans could purchase.
While these translucent back panels are no doubt impressive, this is not the only custom video game design made by Modified. In fact, the YouTuber has a number of other gaming-related projects on their channel. Some highlights include making a Pokemon Silver cartridge out of pure silver and building an aluminum case for an Xbox Series X. Furthermore, they recently fixed a 70-year-old radio.
It is worth mentioning that creating custom designs for the Xbox Series X and S consoles has become quite popular since the system was released. Just one example of other custom designs includes an Xbox Series X case that was painted to feature the Master Chief from Halo Infinite. In addition, Microsoft has given away several custom next-gen consoles for sweepstakes, such as a Pac-Man-themed Xbox Series S. Time will tell what other custom designs for these next-gen consoles appear on the internet.