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A third-party Nintendo Switch 2 dock that "works" with the handheld just arrived at Amazon, but I'd avoid it for now
By Phil Hayton published
News You can now grab a third-party dock designed for Switch 2 at Amazon, but compatibility issues mean it's a pain to use with your TV.

Modders are already working on Switch 2 Joy-Con adapters, and I'm hyped to use old gamepads in handheld mode
By Phil Hayton published
News You can now 3D print an adapter for Nintendo Switch 2 that lets you use the original Joy-Con in handheld mode, and it could give your controllers a second life.

KYY K3 Portable Monitor review: "a remarkably cheap handheld screen"
By Phil Hayton published
rEVIEW The 15.6-inch KYY K3 Portable Monitor provides an excellent portable punch for the money, and it pairs wonderfully with the Steam Deck and Switch.

The first Steam Deck dock I tested is now under $20, and picking one up is a no-brainer
By Phil Hayton published
Deals For under $20, you can grab a Jsaux 6-in-1 Steam Deck dock and unlock the handheld's hybrid console abilities.

The humble Steam Deck dock is the reason I'd buy Valve's handheld over a Switch 2 right now
By Phil Hayton published
Feature Picking up a Steam Deck dock for Valve's handheld helps it take the Nintendo Switch 2 head-on, and the docked experience is arguably superior.

Switch 2 docks require a "20V power input to activate TV mode," according to accessory maker Jsaux
By Phil Hayton published
News Turns out the Nintendo Switch 2 needs a 20V power input to trigger its TV mode output, but Jsaux says it's working on a compatible docking station.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer shouts out "Nintendo's amazing track record" and the Steam Deck when promoting the ROG Xbox Ally
By Scott McCrae published
News "I have found that getting to play my favorite games wherever I am just makes me enjoy them more"

I almost missed this Switch 2 HDR setting, and your TV will thank you for the fix
By Phil Hayton published
News Turns out there are additional Nintendo Switch 2 HDR settings you may have missed, and they'll help your TV display more detail in docked mode.
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