GuliKit launches $30 portable dock for Switch 2
The compact dock supports Switch 2, original Switch and OLED models, with TV output and a charging-only desktop mode.
By Maya Lindqvist · Senior Technology Correspondent
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GuliKit has introduced a $29.99 TV Docking Station for Switch 2, giving Nintendo owners a lower-cost option for connecting the console to a television. The Verge reports that the accessory also works with earlier Switch hardware, including the original Switch and the OLED model.
The dock is available now through GuliKit retailers, including Amazon, according to The Verge. At that price, it undercuts several portable alternatives cited by The Verge, including Jsaux’s $46 OmniCentro Dock and Genki’s $69.99 Covert Dock 3.
GuliKit had previewed the product on X last week, The Verge reports. The released version keeps a design similar to GuliKit’s earlier dock, with a small square body that resembles a streaming box and a magnetic dust cover that can fold over and serve as a stand for the console.
The accessory is built for travel more than Nintendo’s bundled TV dock. The Verge reports that GuliKit’s dock weighs 105 grams, compared with 381 grams for the dock Nintendo ships with its latest console. It measures 3.4 inches on each side and is under one inch tall, according to the report.
Unlike wall-plug-style portable docks, GuliKit’s model uses the AC adapter included with the Switch 2, The Verge reports. Its shape also lets it support the console while it is connected to a TV, including when the Switch is in some protective cases.
GuliKit added an adjustable USB-C connector for case compatibility, according to The Verge. A sliding switch on the underside raises the connector so the dock can fit most cases, rather than requiring users to remove protection before docking the console.
The back of the unit includes an HDMI port with support for 4K at 60Hz, 2K at 120Hz and 1080p at 240Hz, The Verge reports. Those output specifications go beyond what Nintendo’s handhelds can produce, but they define the dock’s connection capabilities.
The dock also includes a USB-C port for power delivery and a USB-A port that can charge accessories such as controllers, according to The Verge. A separate button changes how the dock behaves: TV Docking Mode sends video to a television, while Desktop Charging Mode lets users keep playing on the Switch’s built-in display as the system charges in the dock.
That second mode is the main difference from a basic TV dock. It allows the stand to function as a charging base for tabletop play as well as a way to connect the console to a larger screen, according to The Verge.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.