DIY projects can be incredibly rewarding, but sometimes they veer off course in spectacular fashion. This is the tale of a dedicated Donkey Kong fan whose custom modification for their “Bananza” game cartridge resulted in a memorable, albeit rather painful, blunder.
Driven by nostalgia for the distinctive banana-yellow cartridges of classic titles like Donkey Kong 64, TikTok user Gardner decided to give their Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge a similar vibrant makeover. They meticulously documented their ambitious attempt across a series of videos, sharing their journey with the online community.
What unfolded next was a cascade of unfortunate events, much to the collective dismay—and undeniable amusement—of viewers across the internet.
Gardner commenced their project by forcefully prying open the crimson-red Switch 2 cartridge, eventually managing to separate its two halves. After carefully removing the internal game card, they proceeded to spray-paint both parts of the casing a bright yellow. However, upon reassembly, the cartridge proved a tight fit, getting stuck halfway into the console`s slot and refusing to go further.
Earlier, a prescient comment had warned that the paint might melt and adhere to the system as it heated up—a prediction that, regrettably, proved accurate within a mere 24 hours.
Undeterred by the initial setback, Gardner later uploaded a second video, revealing a critical escalation: they had forcibly jammed the painted cartridge completely into the console, where it now remained permanently stuck. Desperate attempts to extract it with pliers only chipped away the yellow paint and caused further damage to the cartridge. In a moment of humorous resignation, Gardner appealed to viewers for advice, stating they were “chilling” and still intended to play the game, despite its newfound immobility.
Predictably, Gardner`s peculiar quest for a yellow Bananza cartridge quickly achieved viral status, attracting a flurry of reactions. Responses varied, from genuine advice—such as suggesting the use of a 3D-printed yellow case—to an abundance of playful mockery directed at Gardner`s determined, yet ill-fated, endeavor.
Comments ranged from empathetic declarations like “It`s NOT THAT SERIOUS,” accompanied by a crying emoji, to witty quips such as “Guy buys a Switch 2 with Donkey Kong built in!!!” One particularly incisive comment delivered the final, painful blow: “Is now a bad time to mention it isn`t even the right shade of yellow?”
Donkey Kong Bananza Outfit Gallery
The overarching lesson from this viral saga is abundantly clear: always conduct thorough research and seek advice before attempting any DIY modifications on expensive electronic devices. As for Gardner, it appears Donkey Kong Bananza might just be the sole game their Nintendo Switch 2 will be playing for the foreseeable future.