Docking Station for Nintendo Switch, Switch Dock, ikedon Portable TV Docking Station Replacement for Nintendo Switch with 4K HDMI and USB 3.0 Port

So, the first one I ordered didn't work, wouldn't even light up, but did appear to be charging the switch...very odd. I contacted Amazon and they sent a replacement immediately (yay!). The new one arrived and boom! I placed the switch on the docking station and the front part of the dock immediately lit up! The button in the back lit up and when i pushed it, was able to switch display to the TV. It's worked great! It can easily be removed and put away for storage in between uses. I bought this to use downstairs on the main TV when guests want to come play, but don't necessarily want to hang out in my 9yo's room.Things to note:1. The placement design of the switch button is a bit odd. When placed in the dock, the button to transfer to the TV is BEHIND the switch console. You have to lift the switch up or reach behind the console to turn it on and it might not be ideal for young/clumsy users.2. Switching between console and TV use: at least for mine, it hesitates for a few seconds before being displayed on the TV. It's not a big deal for us, but a noticeable delay.3. I took the advice of others before me and am using the original Nintendo ac adapter that came with the switch paired with this device. I've only used it once so far but I've not encountered any problems. I did purchase a 3rd party ac adapter for my original dock and my daughter hasn't reported any issues.4. Once docked it does not immediately switch to the TV like the original dock, hence the switching button, and can be used as a display/holder/ charging station. It has a rubber mat on the bottom to help with sliding. I have not noticed any heating issues just yet, but again, I've only used it once.5. The entire dock is very small and is smaller than a cell phone, so it can easily be packed up and transported. You will need to purchase an HDMI cord for this as well because it doesn't come with one and is necessary to hook up to the TV for displaying. I'm using an Amazon brand one and it seems work well enough so far.

This is everything that the switch dock should have been. I cant think of one thing that would make me prefer the original dock over this. I was originally on the fence about purchasing a second dock because I felt like I could just disconnect the OEM dock when i wanted to move my switch to the downstairs TV. I ended up biting the bullet and buying this anyway hoping it wouldnt be a wasted investment. To my pleasant surprise, I found that this dock performed just like the original dock except better. Theres a on/off button that lets you play it in handheld mode while on the stand, its small and compact (about the size of a fist). It easy to line it up without scratching, and theres an indicator light to let you know its on. The stand is also adjustable, though probably not necessary. These were the few things i noticed right away when I first started using it. Im glad I got this and would consider getting a third one if I ever get a third TV in the house. Its worth the convenience.

So, I've been using this dock for about a month and a half and I like most aspects of it. The build quality doesn't feel super cheap, though it's not like it's a metal frame or anything. Honestly, a mini dock that gets HDMI out of a regular Switch and can still charge a Switch Lite (no video, but the devices are the same width) is great, especially at this price.I did take a star off for having one of those bright blue LEDs that's impossible to sleep through if it's visible from your bed. Having to either put my Switch in my real dock or having to unplug the charger is a pain in the ass, and a toggle would've been welcome. Remember that bright AF white LED on the Wii U when you leave a disc in that required the modding scene to fix? This is about on the same level. Not personally a deal breaker, but it may be for some, and I'd be a liar if I pretended it doesn't annoy me sometimes.<EDIT 9/21/2020> After a rather long period of use, I felt I'd update my review to acknowledge the fact that the dock still works 100% as well as it did when I bought it. It has not malfunctioned in any way, bricked my Switch, or given my any hiccups. The only issue is because of the open nature of the design, dust will accumulate on your Switch's screen if you aren't playing it regularly, but again, because of the design, that's kinda unavoidable (and probably why Nintendo designed the dock the way they did). Honestly, the tiny size makes it stupid easy to take with me, more so than the regular dock, and the real use of the thing has been keeping the dock hidden under a table hooked up for easy discreet hookup to my TV or couch access from under the coffee table. Lazy mode! But yeah, this dock makes that possible while also not being total Chinese knock off sheepdip. Would still recommend, and will still rip a new one if it bricks my Switch or craps out inside the next 3 months (which I have no reason to suspect will happen).

So I have to say I am so happy I purchased this dock. It was super simple and easy to set up and worked immediately. I can play on my TV, it charges fully and it works amazing. I had issue with my official Nintendo dock that came with my switch not working when I went to play on the tv, it was a hit or a miss and it was driving me crazy. The system wasn't cheap and I had issues with the dock charging my switch constantly. I didn't want to have to go to the expense of buying a new switch or buying the official Nintendo dock. This product saved me the trouble by making it simple to plug in and worked immediately with no issues. It's super easy to put into the dock and I don't have to fear my switch screen getting scratched up. Thank you for an amazing product. If you need a new dock for traveling or just an easy to use replacement dock, this is what you need!