Should You Buy a Portable Nintendo Switch Dock?
If you travel with your Nintendo Switch you might appreciate the ability to play docked when you’re near a TV or monitor away from home. The official dock is a lot bigger than necessary to get the job done. That’s why you might want to consider a portable dock instead.
There are a few different portable Switch dock options available if you’re looking for something smaller and lighter than Nintendo’s official offering. The first is the GENKI Covert Dock, a small dock that resembles a USB wall charger.
This portable Nintendo Switch dock is about the size of a wall charger and even comes with the USB-C cable required to dock your Switch (but you'll need to supply an HDMI cable).
$74.99
The dock plugs into the wall, so you’ll need a spare power outlet near your TV (or monitor). There’s a USB-C port to connect your Switch (cable included), a spare USB-A port for peripherals or controllers, and an HDMI output (cable not included) for connecting a TV.
Just make sure you leave your Switch in a position where the vents on the back aren’t obstructed, since the console will get hotter in docked mode when drawing more power, charging the battery, and delivering a higher-resolution image. If that one’s too big, at the time of writing GENKI is taking pre-orders for the Covert Dock mini on Kickstarter too.
A similar option that you can use with other devices is the RREAKA Multiport Hub. You’ll need to use your original Switch charger to power the hub using the USB-C port, then connect the USB-C input to your Switch. An HDMI output lets you connect a monitor, with two USB-A ports for peripherals and controllers.
Connect your Switch to a TV and power it with the original charger, plus get two more ports for controllers and peripherals. Best
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