The ULTIMATE Nintendo Switch And Switch OLED Dock from Unitek
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- Опубліковано 14 гру 2023
- Out of the box, it includes the dock itself, a USB-A to USB-C cable (which is vitally important and we will cover more on in a bit), and a puck-shaped remote control. Instead of an instruction manual, a card is included with a QR code for you to scan for the instruction manual. Unfortunately, this doesn't take you to the manual, it takes you to the product page, something I wish they would tweak and take you right to the manual. If I already have the product do I really need the product page versus the document I'm actually looking for?
The materials feel of good quality, and there are several LED lights around the doctor to indicate what's going on. It seems they've branded this with X's and O's, with a white LED backlit x and o on the face of the dock itself, and a two-tone colored x and o on the top of the unit. A button is located on the back left of the dock as you are looking at the front of it, with multicolored LEDs behind it. Press this button to manually change what cartridge you are accessing, and the LED also changes colors to let you know which cartridge you are on.
The Unitek Switch dock includes three USB-A ports, an HDMI port, and an ethernet connection so you can hardwire the dock to your router. on both sides of the unit, there is a female USB-C port. One with a battery icon, the other one that says PD 3.0. You will need to utilize both of these. Plug in your power supply, I highly recommend sticking with the OEM Nintendo power supply, into the PD 3.0 port. From here, connect the USB-C from the included pigtail into the battery side and plug the USB-A into one of the ports on the back of the dock. You must connect things like this to provide both power and enable docked mode for your Switch. If you do not, the Switcher will work but it will not connect to the TV or if you connect power to the opposite side you can connect to the TV but the Switcher will not work.
Upon connecting to my capture card, I will be honest I did not notice any difference in the video quality compared to my OEM Nintendo Switch dock, and I am talking the original Nintendo Switch dock. That's a good thing as you would hope that there would be little if any difference between the two. Games looked good, they played crisply, and I did not feel any additional lag or delay.
I started my gameplay test with Kaze and the Wild Masks, a game that Jay over at @YTSquarePegs recommended. When I was done I was able to simply hit the button in the center of the remote to go to New Super Mario Bros deluxe, and I had the exact same experience. It just worked. I toggled through and played some Crash Bandicoot, finally ending up with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection, and everything worked great.
My final test was Street Fighter. I was easily able to pull off the spinning side kick & hadouken, but at least in my very first play that I captured I did not pull off the dragon uppercut. Part of it was DeeJay was just kicking my rear end and I was playing more defense than offense. I played more later and was able to pull off all the moves without a problem.
Why it RoX:
- Amazing combination of features
- Very slim and portable
- Features three USB ports and a networking connection
- Allows you to store up to five Nintendo Switch games
- Remote control works wonderfully
- HDMI 2.0 video output standard
- Eliminates concerns for scratching of your Switch display when inserting or removing into a dock
What could be improved:
- The instructions do not indicate that you need to plug in the USB-A to USB-C cable
- The LED for the cartridge selector is completely blocked by the system
- Having the front LEDs change colors instead would be more beneficial
- More cartridge slots would be awesome
- More color options would be great
- Leaves the display exposed to collect dust.
Should you buy one?
First and foremost I know there's going to be someone in the comments that's going to say never use a third party dock because it's going to break your Switch. Listen, that's referencing something that occurred almost 7 years ago at this point, and the issue was drilled down, for the most part, to AC power supplies that were out of spec. I spent a lot of time talking with electrical engineers who build these things for a living and multiple engineers said the same thing. If you use the OEM Nintendo Switch AC adapter and you should be fine in most cases. That being said...
This thing is flipping awesome! It condenses everything down into a much smaller package than having the clip-on cartridge adapter and a separate Nintendo Switch dock. Overall functionality is absolutely wonderful, and the things I would like to improve are minor. If you are in the market for an extra or portable Switch dock, this needs to be at the very top of your list. Kudos to Unitek for making an absolutely wonderful piece of tech that will have a permanent home under my TV. - Ігри
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Adam Koralik? I can't stand that guy.
I know, I hate that guy. He's got the worst shenmue take!
"Shenmue is the dumbest, lamest game ever" (Adam K, 2024). I disagree. I don't think he's ever played it, save owns any piece of shenmue merch.
There he is!
Very fresh idea, I love it!
Neat dock! Unique cart changing capabilities! I didn't know about docks that can do this. :)
There’s a glitch in the video at 17:30-17:36. Didn’t know if you knew or not. Great video and glad you reviewed this product. Might be picking one up in the future. Thanks again.
I do not experience glitch at that timestamp, I wonder if it was a UA-cam playback issue on your end?
@@RoXolid it could of been. I rewound and tried it a few times. Just wanna make sure it was good to go.
@@adamdwills I still appreciate you let me know
@@RoXolid yw and no problem have a good one.
Hey, thank you for the video and the tutorial/review. Is this device capable of having HDMI output and keeping the Nintendo Switch screen on? I would love to be able to record Nintendo Switch footage just by using a standalone capture device, without the need to plug the whole thing to the TV. The docking stations I have seen will switch the console screen off and I am wondering if there even is a device that lets you keep the screen on and output HDMI to an external device at the same time.
Changing out cards might be annoying once you have it hooked up depending on your setup.
With the need for another power supply that takes it up to 100 and makes it a lot less tempting.
Really cool dock though.
It doesn't need another power supply, what you do is you connect the pigtail USB-A to the female USBC on the side. It realistically should have all been done inside of the dock
I mean a second power supply so you can have an original dock set up downstairs and another upstairs. or in two separate rooms.
I had to look at the pictures on Amazon about the pigtails to figure it out because it just seems like an odd choice.
Is the video output only capable of 30 Hz? I know they were saying that was for a 4k display even though switch only outputs 1080p max. Or does that imply with the 1080p output it can go up to 60 Hz?
1080P 60Hz
Doesn't third party docs brick the console?
No. The issue was out of Spec power supplies. This is why I mentioned using the OEM power over and overb and over
Hey about docks bricking ur switch is this one safe ?
I cover this in the video. Use the OEM Nintendo AC Adapter and you should not have a problem. Switch briging is from 2017, not much of an issue if you use the OEM power supply
@@RoXolid okay thx
This could be used with the Mig Switch to play every game ever
Is that the name of the SD card that just got leaked? If so there's no need for this, that could play everything
@@RoXolid Yes, the Mig Switch is the upcoming flash cart. It has been criticized for putting unnecessary wear and tear on the Switch cartridge port. That's why the device you're reviewing is the perfect companion for it
Can I daisy chain 2 together for 7 games?
Lol who would even think of doing that
Quite a few people have asked
Great way to fry your Switch
Incorrect
I knew there was going to be someone in the comments thatb was going to say never use a third party dock because it's going to break your Switch. Listen, that's referencing something that occurred almost 7 years ago at this point, and the issue was drilled down, for the most part, to AC power supplies that were out of spec. I spent a lot of time talking with electrical engineers who build these things for a living and multiple engineers said the same thing. If you use the OEM Nintendo Switch AC adapter and you should be fine in most cases.
I've never used an official Nintendo dock or power supply.
I use 15v 3a USB PD chargers and off brand docks - I have for 5 years now.
@@RoXolid I’ve seen some videos about how the official Nintendo dock plays a part in regulating changing voltages or something. I’m certainly no expert on the topic but ultimately it’s not a risk I’m willing to take.
On an unrelated note Kaze and the Wild Masks is a great game. Real overlooked hidden gem right there.
Then stick with third party docks. I've talked to many engineers and companies, one of which put out one of the videos you probably watched regarding the doc and power supply handshake and what happens at that point. If the power supplies are within spec the doc is basically acting as a pass-through to the console. Therefore it is the power supply that is the most important piece of the puzzle