Best Nintendo Switch Docks In 2022: Budget Alternatives To The Official Dock

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As a hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch has the benefit of being both portable and playable on your TV. The Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED come with a dock that is needed to display the picture on your TV. While the console itself is easily movable, unplugging your dock and hooking it up in another room in your home can be a hassle. That's why it makes sense to have a secondary dock if you game in multiple rooms. You also may want a more compact docking option for travel. We've rounded up the best Nintendo Switch docks below, and yes, the official option leads the way, but there are quality solutions available for a fraction of the cost as well.

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For those who prefer to stick with official accessories, Nintendo's dock that comes with the console is your only option. The official dock is durable and protects the entire display from dust and debris. That said, the dock is rather slim, which can lead to scratches on the front and back of the console (you really should have a good Switch screen protector). While the official dock is the «safest» option, it's hard to recommend if you still have your original dock. For a docking solution for a secondary TV in your home, we're inclined to recommend some of the less expensive options listed below. It's worth noting that the Switch OLED's dock will be wider and have a built-in LAN port, so it will seemingly address the biggest issues of the original.

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