One dedicated Nintendo fan has just put together a mockup for the ultimate Nintendo Switch dock, combining features from various existing ones into one impressive package. The Nintendo Switch is truly unique among modern game consoles, as it allows gamers to play titles in the traditional fashion by connecting the system to a TV screen or detach a built-in touchscreen display to play on a tabletop or take with them on the go.
This is made possible through the Nintendo Switch’s dock, which houses the aforementioned touchscreen while the console is connected to an external display. In addition to the standard unit provided by Nintendo, players can purchase third-party Nintendo Switch docks that offer extra features like more USB ports or more portable designs. Some more creative Nintendo Switch fans have even devised their own custom Dock designs modeled after older Nintendo consoles like the N64 or Nintendo GameCube.
A Reddit user by the handle of MikeDubbz recently took this one step further by creating an “ultimate” Nintendo Switch Dock mock-up and posting it to r/NintendoSwitch. This design incorporates various extra features offered in other Nintendo Switch docks, along with a few new surprises. These include four Nintendo GameCube controller ports to play Super Smash Bros or older Nintendo releases through the Switch Online library, a pair of front USB 3.0 ports for mouse or keyboard support, an angled dock that allows for easy tabletop play, and built-in speakers. There is even a projector that would allow players to enjoy big-screen gaming on the go.
This inspired Nintendo Switch dock mock-up comes alongside rumors that Nintendo is planning a real Switch upgrade. While nothing official has been revealed about this supposed Switch successor yet, there is word that it could implement backward compatibility, a feature that is notably absent from the current Nintendo Switch model. Reports suggest that Nintendo could shift its developmental focus toward making this new console after The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launches later this week.
If this supposed Nintendo Switch update retains the current generation’s dock, it likely won’t be as feature-packed as the one MikeDubbz has designed, as this could prove to be very expensive given the technology behind it. Still, their “ultimate” Nintendo Switch dock mock-up is certainly impressive, containing several advantages over the standard Nintendo Switch dock model that fit the Switch’s mantra of allowing players to enjoy their games either in front of a TV screen, on a desk or tabletop, or even on the go.
