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Human Things announces GENKI: Covert Dock for the Nintendo Switch (Kickstarter)
- Thread starter centracore
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Never heard of Jumpgate till now. It looks like each has their own advantages. It's neat how you can detach it from the stand to get a smaller unit, and the way they designed the stand. However, I think the fact that the convert dock is an all in one solution which includes AC adapter built in and all you really need to do is connect wires to it, makes it more compact and easier to pack. The only catch is you'll either have to lay it down or figure out how to have a stand instead.
Not support for europlug is a bit disappointing, but I ended up getting one.
I love the idea and how small it is.
I love the idea and how small it is.
I really dont get how this is any better than the default. In what situation would you be travelling so light you couldn't just put the dock in your bag/car?
Plus with all the talk of 3rd party docks frying switches, its a no from me. I'll stick with the one in the box.
Plus with all the talk of 3rd party docks frying switches, its a no from me. I'll stick with the one in the box.
Traveling by airplane. Trying to pack the dock is just cumbersome. I've done it before and I'll gladly take this solution instead. Plus if you read the OP, it explains how the Nyko dock fried systems and how this won't as they've written an article that explains the technical aspects of what went wrong and posted it up on Ars Technica.
Try packing your Switch power cord and dock in any reasonably sized case and taking if with you every day.
This is an everyday carry item that offers huge convenience over anything else and space savings.
The Switch power issues have been solved for awhile now, just make sure the people producing the product understand what the issue was and know the solution to avoid it and it's safe.
I got a $10 coupon for the Genki store for backing, but the Genki Audio is 66 CAD on Amazon so there's no point to me buying it on their storefront in USD.
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I already have a Jumpgate dock, but thanks to this thread I learned about the Bluetooth adapter. I'll probably be grabbing that, cause I'd love to be able to use my AirPods for it and didn't wanna big others due to needing to charge them or not allowing for charging the Switch. So thanks to everyone who mentioned that!
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Get this to tuck it behind the system instead of having it stick out of the bottom.
I can not wait to hear whether this works with the Lite. I sold my Switch a few months back in anticipation of buying the rumored "Pro" redesign this fall. The update with better battery life doesn't excite me at all so I've been debating getting a Lite or just holding off another year to see if they announce anything next year. This would make the Lite an absolute no-brainer if it gives it the docking functionality.
I really hope it does, it would be really shitty of Nintendo to block the functionality when it still charges with USB C.
I really hope it does, it would be really shitty of Nintendo to block the functionality when it still charges with USB C.
wemt on holiday last week. They had a nice big TV and we took the switch. Couldn't play on tv because we didn't want to dismantle and take the dock. This would have been perfect (if it had a uk plug).
these should always use an apple style removable plug end so they can easily add euro/uk/other plugs
Holy hell, over a million dollars already? Wouldn't have expected this to be so popular, especially given there has been issues with third party docks damaging the Switch in the past.
Wait I'm confused, so what does this do? Let the switch connect to the tv via the plug instead of the dock?
Yes, exactly. Plug the Switch and any accessories that use USB into the outlet, then connect an HDMI cable from the adapter to the TV.
I signed up to the early bird when it was around £20k funded. At that point I assumed it came with a UK plug adapter. It was expensive but a nice thing to have.
Now I've just realised that I don't get the adapter and have to pay another $20 for the global adapter pack, taking it to around $81. That works out around £67. I think that's put me over the edge now and I'll back out.
Now I've just realised that I don't get the adapter and have to pay another $20 for the global adapter pack, taking it to around $81. That works out around £67. I think that's put me over the edge now and I'll back out.
The lite version is probably not capable to run docked, no matter the Dock. It would probably run way to hot with docked frequencys because of the small form factor.
Doubtful with the newer SoC. Plus it's roughly the same thickness as the original in the first place.
Every time we go away we take the dock, all you have to do is unplug the power and hdmi :D We just put the whole thing in a plastic bag and go.
It would still be cool to be able to output video. This is a reason to remove Docked mode performance, but not a reason to remove video output altogether.
They've added some more earlybird slots again for the global edition. Now I also gave in, despite having the converted original dock and the jumpgate.
Got notification this morning that mine is shipping out. Can't wait to test it out.
Sounds like they are doing a small batch first from their final production tests then sending the rest of the KS ones as they arrive before going to retail.
Sounds like they are doing a small batch first from their final production tests then sending the rest of the KS ones as they arrive before going to retail.
It should be noted that the the first two waves won't be compatible with the international adapters.
I own one. It works. It's good.
It also functions as a generic Displayport adapter and charger for my Macbook, which is a really nice touch.
Mine finally arrived and I'm surprised at how picky it is with what USB C cable will work with it. It says you need a USB C 3.1 cable with video display capabilities but I would have assumed at least my Oculus Link cable would have worked but the only one in the house that works so far is the one that came with it. I'm going to have to get another compatible cable that looks unique enough so I don't accidentally grab the wrong cable.
how do you like so far? Any weirdness aside from the cable issue?
Your post is why I just bought one. To know it's gonna be that picky is exactly what I needed to hear for the safety of the switch! Can't wait to get it!
Also do the pro controllers cables work?
It's great! It works as you'd expect it to and I love how small it is. It's crazy how it's smaller than the official Switch AC adapter. No problems other than finding a compatible cable. I'm really curious why the Oculus Link cable doesn't work since that's supposed to be a high quality cable and they're streaming video to the Oculus Quest through it.
The Pro Controller cable isn't USB-C on both ends so it won't work unless you mean plugging it into the Type A connector and charging the controller.
Just popping in to say my Global edition (Singapore) arrived today. Works like a charm. It's basically smaller than my Macbook chargers, comes with a great right-angled USB C cable (1m!) and has the HDMI on it. So overall it's doing everything asked.
Obviously travel is out of the question these days but I also really appreciate how sliding off the Singapore/UK 3-pin reveals the US 2 pin underneath. It's really well engineered.
Obviously travel is out of the question these days but I also really appreciate how sliding off the Singapore/UK 3-pin reveals the US 2 pin underneath. It's really well engineered.