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    Nintendo's home console that can be turned into a portable device by removing it from its TV-dock. Launched worldwide on March 3, 2017.

    I'm after a second dock.

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    Hey gang,

    So, I'd like a second dock for my switch. At the moment, I have it attached to my second monitor, with a HDMI splitter so I can swap to my Switch on my second screen at any time. However, I'd also like to play it on my TV when I feel like it. Now, as I'm sure you know, an official Nintendo dock is upwards of £90, which is absolutely absurd. That's HALF THE PRICE of a Switch LITE.

    Now, I've looked at this, and, according to the description, it looks like it'd work? However, I know that sometimes, non official hardware can absolutely wreck the Switch specifically.

    Does anyone have any ideas for a second dock that come in or around £30?

    Thanks!

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    @sombre: I got an official one on ebay, it was used, but it was like £50. With all of the stories of unofficial ones bricking consoles I wouldn't risk it.

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    @sombre: I got an official one on ebay, it was used, but it was like £50. With all of the stories of unofficial ones bricking consoles I wouldn't risk it.

    See, I'm seeing stuff like this, but how do I know it's an official, real one?

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    I don't know. It's always a gamble. I looked through my purchase history and the same seller I got one from has a dock for £40. But again, it's a gamble, The one I got was 100% genuine though. dock

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    Nintendo sometimes has them refurbished on their website. Id check there.

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    #6  Edited By Casepb

    I've been using that insignia one for over a year now. It works fine usually, but can be a little buggy at times. Sometimes I have to take it off the dock and put it back on a few times to get it to display on my TV. It also doesn't detach as smoothly, you have to hold the dock down or the Switch will stay attached.

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    If anyone's interested, the dock I bought is the one in the OP, and it works like a CHARM. Full useability, 1/4 the size

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