Four Players, One Big Panel, and a Switch 2 That Finally Feels Like a Real TMNT Shredder’s Revenge Arcade Cabinet

Cowabunga hits different when four people can actually stand side by side and mash buttons the way the game was meant to be played. A builder working under the name arcademinimalist just finished a commissioned machine that takes an old Arcade1Up cabinet, drops a Nintendo Switch 2 inside it, and turns Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge into a proper four-player arcade experience.

Arcademinimalist already had the cabinet and a Switch 2, so all he needed to do was get everything set for a birthday party, so he stayed focused. The graphics were applied to the existing body, while the encoder boards handled the translation of arcade sticks and buttons to the console. The big issue was creating a new, oversized control panel from scratch, so that everyone has enough space to maneuver without touching elbows with the person next to them, and yes, players 3 and 4 have their own spots out on the sides. Some joked that it was wide enough to serve as a dinner table in between games sessions.

Let’s be honest: stability was the most practical worry. Four adults leaning in simultaneously can easily tip a top-heavy cabinet forward. So the weight was focused in the back, and the unit was securely screwed down. Wall anchors are still suggested for anyone planning lengthy sessions or having children hang out in the front; it’s just common sense, but so far, the finished machine has remained upright through all of his regular play.


The screen is the original Arcade1Up panel, therefore it has a slightly more square picture than the Switch 2’s native output, which may appear compressed to some viewers. However, side players continue to have a clear view of the action, indicating that no concerns have arisen from actual use, and the Switch 2 itself is running on stock parts, with no aftermarket deck or special enclosure necessary. It simply launches as normal, and the custom controls take over from there.

After accounting for parts, encoders, graphics, and labor, the total cost was roughly $2,000. The maker, ArcadeMinimalist, is a regular in San Bernardino, doing this type of work all the time. He broadcasts his projects on TikTok and Instagram under the name arcademinimalist if you want to see more of the process or contact him regarding a similar projects.