How to Build a Floating Gamer Wall

By HIDEit Mounts · September 1, 2026 · 3 min read

A floating gamer wall gets every console off the shelf and onto the wall — PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch, all mounted flush with zero cable clutter in sight. The setup takes about 15 minutes per console and no tools beyond a drill. Below, we'll walk through mounting each console, then answer the questions we hear most from people building their own.

Watch It Click Into Place

This is the part people screenshot and send to their group chat — each console sliding into its HIDEit mount and locking flush against the wall. No shelf underneath, no visible screws, no cables trailing across the floor. That satisfying click is Sony's Secure Mounting Mechanism (PS5) or HIDEit's steel wrap design (Xbox, Switch) doing the actual work of holding the console in place.

Mount Your PlayStation 5

The HIDEit PS5 | Sony PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro Mount fits every PS5 edition — Disc, Digital, and PS5 Pro — using Sony's own Secure Mounting Mechanism, so the console locks in without any extra hardware pinching the case. It mounts to either side of the TV, and mounting it on the left keeps the PS logo facing out. Heavy-gauge steel construction means the vents stay clear, so airflow isn't a concern even during long sessions.

Mount Your Xbox Series X

The HIDEit Series X | Microsoft Xbox Series X Mount wraps the console securely while leaving every port, vent, and the disc drive fully accessible. It mounts horizontal or vertical, on either side of the TV, and works under-desk too if wall space is tight. 12-gauge steel and a powder-coat finish mean it holds the Series X's weight without flexing or scratching the console.

Mount Your Nintendo Switch

The HIDEit Switch | Nintendo Switch Wall Mount keeps the dock mounted and ready, so picking up the Switch to go handheld — and setting it back down to dock it — stays a one-handed motion. It's the smallest footprint of the three mounts here, which makes it the easiest one to tuck beside a PS5 or Xbox without the wall looking crowded.

Three consoles, three mounts, zero shelves. That's the whole formula for a floating gamer wall — each HIDEit mount is built from heavy-gauge steel specifically for its console, so nothing's held up by tape, hooks, or a shelf bracket rated for less than it's carrying. Once everything's on the wall, the only thing left to manage is the cables.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does wall mounting a PS5 or Xbox cause it to overheat?

No — done correctly, wall mounting doesn't trap heat any more than shelf placement does. The risk comes from mounts that enclose the console in plastic and block the vents. HIDEit mounts use an open steel frame, so the PS5 and Xbox Series X vent exactly the way they would sitting on a shelf; airflow isn't reduced by the mount itself.

Why do wall mounted gaming setups look so satisfying online?

It's the combination of flush mounting and clean cable routing — no shelf lip, no visible bracket, no cord dangling below the console. That's also why "ASMR install" videos of consoles clicking into wall mounts get so much traction: the satisfaction is visual, not just functional. A console that's flush against the wall with cables tucked behind it reads as intentional, not just organized.

Can you wall-mount a PS5, Xbox, and Switch together without it looking cluttered?

Yes, as long as each console gets its own mount sized for it rather than sharing a shelf. Staggering them at slightly different heights — PS5 and Xbox at eye level, Switch a bit lower and to the side — keeps three consoles from reading as one crowded row. Each HIDEit mount is built to that specific console's dimensions, so there's no extra bracket bulk adding visual clutter.

Does wall-mounting your console void the warranty?

No — HIDEit mounts don't alter, drill into, or attach anything to the console itself. The console slides into the mount and is held by the mount's own locking mechanism (Sony's Secure Mounting Mechanism for PS5, HIDEit's steel wrap for Xbox and Switch), so nothing about the console's housing or hardware changes. Manufacturer warranties stay intact because nothing was done to the device.