It depends, it was unique to certain ones, not something that affected them on. Either way, stick a glass protector on and your fine.
magicjay1986
21 Sep 17#3
Awesome - thanks!
matengawhat
21 Sep 17#5
Def best price I've seen as been keeping my eye out for one, thanks op
Boopop
21 Sep 17#6
Tempting but I'm more inclined to wait for the Nyko Portable Docking kit. Much more portable. Good deal though so have some heat :smile:
kyeung to Boopop
21 Sep 17#8
Any idea when it will be available? I'm interested, thanks. The original is too big and bulky and with these smaller docks coming out these will have to go cheaper.
Just found this, it appears to be an alternate to the dock, not sure if any good though:
Nice find on that Amazon adapter. 3 Reviews says its decent. For 25 its worth a shot, if its no good we can send it back.
matengawhat to MrCollective
21 Sep 17#12
just so you are aware with the amazon one you need to use the original power adapter that came with the switch or purchase a 2nd so not really two docks just a smaller replacement for the original until bought another lead
MrCollective to matengawhat
21 Sep 17#13
Cheers. :thumbsup:
I was just reading up on them. Apparently they aren't all that good. This Nyko one coming out looks the full package.
Boopop to kyeung
21 Sep 17#16
So far as I can tell so far it *might* be out at the end of next month in the US, haven't seen anyone offer it up for pre-order in the UK yet though =/
For the record those dockless adapters don't solve the problem of the switch's fan vents being on the back of the device, so you'd still have to carry a stand of some description or find a dubious way of propping it up.
HJboss to kyeung
2 Oct 17#29
Has any one got this ? I want to buy it but just want some feed back or any options
robtallica
21 Sep 17#7
When the switch came out I saw numerous reviews raising questions over the dock design. Maybe Nintendo have altered the design since release. I'm a Switch owner (two months) and have nothing but good things to say. I've had a glass screen protector on since day one (even without it I'm almost certain no harm would come of the switch - looking inside the dock I see no sharp edges etc). I've also never had the switch unintentionally lose connection with the dock. Or found joy con straps that hard to remove, mine coming on and off frequently for Mario Kart which I feel are essential for joy con play with a friend.
Hopefully if the dock continues to drop in price it will be a nice route to getting a second official charger quite cheaply. Bonus with the dock being there for a second tv.
jjBlinky
21 Sep 17#9
Thanks OP been after one for a while.
rich19861112
21 Sep 17#10
Thanks just bought.
puddles9999
21 Sep 17#14
Will they sell the switch on its own
boeoz to puddles9999
25 Sep 17#25
What, without the dock? No, that literally goes against the entire philosophy of the product.
Foley2001_uk
21 Sep 17#15
I know people accuse the dock of being bulky but for me the whole appeal of this is that easy slot it in dock setup for 2 rooms in the house, its original price was too much but £50 seems ok for official power adapter hdmi lead and a proper official dock.
Will have original in the study and this one in the lounge for easy swapping on the switch between both rooms
Certainly an option but you'd have to prop up the Switch so you didn't block the vents on the back - not ideal sadly.
kyeung to Boopop
21 Sep 17#23
I would just use the Switch stand for the vents so as long as the device can output to TV then I wouldn't worry too much
ualla
21 Sep 17#19
I contacted Nyko a couple of weeks ago asking if they had a date in mind for when it would be available in the UK and this was their reply:
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in Nyko
products. At Nyko Technologies, we stand fully behind our products and
want to insure you have the best possible experience with our
accessories. Our goal is to help resolve matters as quickly as possible and
we appreciate your patience during this process.
As of now we are unconfirmed in regards
to international distribution of our Switch products outside of the U.S.
Please stay tuned on our website and our
official Facebook and Twitter pages for further news updates.
Voted this deal hot though, just not sure I'm biting at 50 yet...
Boopop to ualla
21 Sep 17#20
Good effort, unfortunate that they're hesitating. If it's not released at the same time in the UK as the US I'll be importing one. Tempting to buy several and sell them on eBay >.>
ualla to Boopop
21 Sep 17#21
I might get a friend to bring me one over... definitely looks like the best option
TheCroz
21 Sep 17#22
This is a great price for the official dock!! I purchased a Chinese portable adapter from Amazon and it is great I take it everywhere with me!
matengawhat
24 Sep 17#24
Anyone got a despatch notice yet?
rich19861112 to matengawhat
25 Sep 17#26
Still waiting. Grainger always take ages to dispatch in my experience
matengawhat to rich19861112
25 Sep 17#27
Cheers was hoping would ship quick go on hols on wednesday so was hoping before then
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Either way, stick a glass protector on and your fine.
The original is too big and bulky and with these smaller docks coming out these will have to go cheaper.
Just found this, it appears to be an alternate to the dock, not sure if any good though:
amazon.co.uk/gp/…c=1
I was just reading up on them. Apparently they aren't all that good. This Nyko one coming out looks the full package.
For the record those dockless adapters don't solve the problem of the switch's fan vents being on the back of the device, so you'd still have to carry a stand of some description or find a dubious way of propping it up.
Hopefully if the dock continues to drop in price it will be a nice route to getting a second official charger quite cheaply. Bonus with the dock being there for a second tv.
Will have original in the study and this one in the lounge for easy swapping on the switch between both rooms
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in Nyko products. At Nyko Technologies, we stand fully behind our products and want to insure you have the best possible experience with our accessories. Our goal is to help resolve matters as quickly as possible and we appreciate your patience during this process.
As of now we are unconfirmed in regards to international distribution of our Switch products outside of the U.S.
Please stay tuned on our website and our official Facebook and Twitter pages for further news updates.
Voted this deal hot though, just not sure I'm biting at 50 yet...
would ship quick go on hols on wednesday so was hoping before then