Portable Switch Dock + Charger That Is Safe for The Nintendo Switch

CyberMurning on 10/10/2022 - 13:41

hello.

i want to play switch on my 29" monitor, but dont want to get another original Nintendo dock + charger, they are huge!

i read about 3rd party dock/hub frying switch, mostly is about the voltage thing.
i dont really need a dock, so hub is perfect for my desk.

https://www.amazon.com.au/QGeeM-Delivery-Compatible-Thunderb…
i have that, working fine for Samsung Dex.

so, as long i use the official charger, does it matter what 3rd party hub i use?

and will the opposite also true:

if i use original dock, will it protect the switch if i use 3rd party charger ?

thank you.

Gaming Switch Accessory

Comments

  • Caped Baldy on 10/10/2022 - 13:54

    I've used the skull and co dock without any issues though it's been a couple years since I last used it.

    There is a review which says it's been working without issues for a few years.
    https://www.amazon.com.au/QGeeM-Delivery-Compatible-Thunderb…

    • CyberMurning on 10/10/2022 - 14:26

      oh haha didnt check the review yeah thats mine so probably okay, as long i use official charger.

      how about can we use official dock with 3rd party charger? will it safe? and which charger specs we need to get?

  • [Deactivated] on 10/10/2022 - 13:59
    +3

    I've been using (and recommending) the RetroN S64 dock by Hyperkin for the last few years. I have two of them and they've never missed a beat.

    In terms of feeding them with power, I've used a mix of cables, power banks and wall-warts including:

    • Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD (power bank and it's wall wart and cable)
    • Original Nintendo Switch wall warts and cables
    • Mains to USB-C PD power supply with cable for my ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen)
    • spackbace on 10/10/2022 - 14:11
      +4

      Hmm on sale too

      • [Deactivated] on 10/10/2022 - 14:14
        +3

        YEEEEBUS!!!! That's a solid deal. I have never spotted them under $40.00…and I paid close to $60.00ea when they first came out.

      • RichardL on 10/10/2022 - 14:49

        Thanks, picked one up.

    • 87percent on 10/10/2022 - 14:31

      Is there any chance Nintendo release a fw update and kills the support?

  • fLamous on 10/10/2022 - 15:59

    I bought this in May for my WFH setup, works great for the switch too.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08THKMKSN/ref=ppx_yo_d…

  • CodeXD on 10/10/2022 - 16:28
    +1

    but dont want to get another original Nintendo dock + charger, they are huge!

    if your only concern is the size, you can get official dock + charger, and change the dock external case to something slim like this. You will need to disassemble the motherboard from original dock and place it into the new case.

  • theo96 on 10/10/2022 - 16:55

    I can vouch for this — https://amzn.asia/d/7KDTdJW

    • CyberMurning on 10/10/2022 - 17:01

      thanks. a bit expensive :D

  • CyberMurning on 12/10/2022 - 13:06

    ok so if anyone interest, i have finally got the combos that works:

    for TV play =
    original switch dock
    plus 65w laptop charger that has Smart Voltage: PD technology automatically detects and delivers 5V/2A,9V/2A ,15V/3A or 20V/3.25A

    for monitor play =
    this dock https://www.amazon.com.au/QGeeM-Delivery-Compatible-Thunderb… bought from ali around $30
    plus original switch charger

    monitor picture quality isnt good but at least i can use what i already have.

  • 87percent on 13/10/2022 - 09:58

    just a heads up.. apparently there's an update for Switch that is killing some aftermarket docks

    • CyberMurning on 13/10/2022 - 10:01

      update 15.0.0
      yeah i will not be updating anytime soon

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