Play, flip, play, flip, play flip. This is the routine of the nighttime Switch owner, fighting against dead arms, numb hands, and sore necks to get those last few moments of gameplay in before sleep takes over. I used to be able to scrunch around a Nintendo DS for hours on end, without even feeling a pinch. Now I was creaking around Dragon Quest Builders, rushing through each town so that the pain could end.
Last year, I grew tired of this dance and started concocting my way out of the cycle. I could tape my Switch to the ceiling, but I've dropped my phone on my face one too many times to know just how much flying tech can hurt. I could stand it on a bedside table, but I already find platformers hard enough without turning my head 90 degrees. Then I spotted the Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deal to end my pain.
A simple tablet holder - the kind you'll find strapped to the side of your Gran's chair or sitting on the counter of your surprisingly fancy aunt's kitchen - was all it took. I hooked up the clamp to the side of the bed, strapped the Switch tablet into the expandable holder, wiggled the flexible arm around a little (and then waited until it stopped nauseously bouncing) and I was suddenly free.
No more flipping, crooked necks, or blue fingers - I could feast my eyes on all the colors and shapes I wanted to, bathing in the dopamine of those small LEDs, and all without a single pause-screen stretch. The model I picked up was the Lamicall version (but they're all largely the same, just watch for different sizes and grip shapes), and it's back on sale this year.
You'll find the Lamicall Gooseneck Tablet Holder available for $19.99 / £18.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab) right now - $13 / £7 off its respective starting prices. It's well worth the $20 and far, far cheaper than a chiropractor.
(opens in new tab)More of today's best Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals
- Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 bundle: $299 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
- Nintendo Switch (Animal Crossing) + $35 gift card: $299 at Dell (opens in new tab)
- Animal Crossing: $29 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
- Link's Awakening: $29 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
- Breath of the Wild: $29 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
- Mario Party Superstars: $29 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
- SanDisk 256GB memory card: $39.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
- Amazon: Lightning deals and games from $11 (opens in new tab)
- Best Buy: $20 on selected Switch games (opens in new tab)
- Walmart: $29 Switch first-party games (opens in new tab)
We're also rounding up plenty more Cyber Monday gaming deals, but if you're focusing on other consoles this year, check out our guides to 2022's Cyber Monday PS5 deals and Cyber Monday Xbox deals as well.
