I have an USB hub with a Type C to HDMI output. I switch with my laptop, Steam Deck, and Switch 1.
Additionally, when I’m traveling, I prefer to take the small USB hub over the chunky switch dock.
My biggest gripe is how petty it is to disallow it. That’s like HP levels of petty… Actually, they’re really starting to adopt a lot of shitty HP policies.
It also breaks other stuff like being able to output video to portable video glasses. A relatively niche use now, but something that will pick up considerably over the life of the console.
Having a floating 4k screen that you can put anywhere at any size is pretty nice. Don’t have to look down at your hands or hold the system up to a comfortable eye line.
I do hope that at some point they open it up a bit more. And maybe only exclude stuff that would damage the system, which is ostensibly the -given- reason for locking it down. While of course, the real reason is likely a licensing opportunity.
I do still buy their stuff. But it has been more and more often lately that I buy it and then feel ok about emulating it to add in stuff like 4k 120 fps or VR/stereoscopic or whatever.
I don’t think the third-party dock market for general consumers is too big. But of course, any example I quote would be anecdotal as I dont have any actual stats.
Serious question, were any of you using third-party docks on Switch 1? Is this really something that’s a big deal to you guys?
I have an USB hub with a Type C to HDMI output. I switch with my laptop, Steam Deck, and Switch 1.
Additionally, when I’m traveling, I prefer to take the small USB hub over the chunky switch dock.
My biggest gripe is how petty it is to disallow it. That’s like HP levels of petty… Actually, they’re really starting to adopt a lot of shitty HP policies.
Yes. I have two of them.
Yes. I have a small usb-c docking station for the switch, that I use for hooking it up to the TV of hotels or holiday homes.
This, I believe, is the biggest use case that I have come across.
It also breaks other stuff like being able to output video to portable video glasses. A relatively niche use now, but something that will pick up considerably over the life of the console.
Having a floating 4k screen that you can put anywhere at any size is pretty nice. Don’t have to look down at your hands or hold the system up to a comfortable eye line.
I do hope that at some point they open it up a bit more. And maybe only exclude stuff that would damage the system, which is ostensibly the -given- reason for locking it down. While of course, the real reason is likely a licensing opportunity.
I do still buy their stuff. But it has been more and more often lately that I buy it and then feel ok about emulating it to add in stuff like 4k 120 fps or VR/stereoscopic or whatever.
I don’t think the third-party dock market for general consumers is too big. But of course, any example I quote would be anecdotal as I dont have any actual stats.