Reddit reviews HORI Nintendo Switch Multiport USB Playstand - Nintendo Switch

You talking about these beauties? I'm eyeing one for a Nov. purchase.

This is another alternative to play Smash on the go that allows you to also charge your device. It'll cost you about the same too (price ranges from $40-50 depending on retailer)

Hori Multiport Playstand

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Official-Licensed-Nintendo-MultiPort-Playstand/dp/B01A827XHM/

or

http://www.8bitdo.com/gbros/

Or any cheap stand with a USB C to USB A female adapter. The GC adapter only needs the black cable for all 4 ports to function.

This seems like a ridiculous cash grab to kickstart. If anyone else produces something similar (very easy) and publishes the model (also easy) then your pricepoint has to compete with very cheap printing services. Even if you are integrating a usb-C dock with passthrough you are looking at a parts cost of 20-ish if you have a good relationship with your supplier, 30 for the GCC dock if you are going OEM plus plastic costs, and labor costs to refine each print. Your design will offer power passthrough, but that will make people paranoid, as well. I am not saying this is a terrible idea, but I did the same thing a few months back in just a few hours - I actually considered an integrated USB-C to A dock with power passthrough, but even from alibaba I couldn't get a quote I was happy with. I didn't try for long - USB C to single A dongles are about a buck and work fine. This keeps the final costs waaaaaay down.

I am not saying you shouldn't do this - but with the hori multiport play stand (and hori is well trusted in the smash scene) already out you are going to have to target essentially that price point, which I think will be very difficult if you intend to print and retail these yourself, or with a small staff, to turn any reasonable profit.

My advice would be to look at a high quality snap-together design you can have injection molded. this will hugely increase your costs - 20-50K for molds depending on who and where you go with, but an actual dock+GCC adapter with passthrough charging would be a significantly more useful venture than "it's like the hori thing with the GCC stuck to the bottom" which I think will be very difficult to pull off successfully unless you somehow manage to beat a 70 dollar price point.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A827XHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Bxi3Bb0Z0YBZE

Simple just either get a USB C adapter like [this one for ex.] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXAUUTG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (Doesn't have to be specifically this obv, any USB C adapter should be fine).

You could also use this USB Hub charging stand from Hori.

Both solutions will work for any USB devices that can be used on the Switch including the GC adapter.

Here is the Amazon link if you didn't already find it.

There is a portable playstand with two usb ports.

there is also a wireless adapter for OG gamecube controllers.

And there are straight up wireless gamecube pro controllers.

If you meant "portable dock that i can take over to friends house", then no. No third party dock option is totally safe for use. Youre better off just taking the normal dock.

If you're worried about that, I'd go and buy this guy: HORI Nintendo Switch Multiport... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A827XHM

That's what I've been using and it works great. Doubles as a stand too

The PG adapters aren’t available yet, but the Hori Multiport USB Playstand is a great option if you already own a GameCube adapter (or you could just buy a USB Type A to Type C adapter)

I don't have an arcade stick for the Switch, BUT... I've hard the Hori Mini arcade stick gets uncomfortable for those with big hands and it's less stable during use, slipping and sliding, than the RAPV one. I'd recommend saving up for the RAPV one if you're interested in a quality stick. The only downside is you can only use these sticks in docked mode, UNLESS you buy this: http://stores.horiusa.com/multiport-usb-playstand-for-nintendo-switch/

I have no first hand knowledge of how the playstand stands up but it does have really good reviews on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/HORI-Nintendo-Switch-Multiport-USB-Playstand/dp/B01A827XHM/

Something like this would be what you want

HORI USB Switch stand

This does not have the GCC-Adapter integrated, but it costs like half of the PG adapter. You can also charge your Switch through it and it has 4 USB ports. The only downside is, that you can't plug this stand directly into a tv, as it has no HDMI output. Most people have a GCC adapter anyway, so this one is a really good option and I already use one. Hope this helps.

This Hori dock has a usb-c port for charging and 4 USB ports. So if you really wanted to, you could charge your switch in tabletop mode while playing 8-player smash with two adapters plugged in (along with 8 gc controllers), and you wouldn’t even have to sacrifice rumble.

It's totally worth it for a tabletop mode. I mostly play Switch on tabletop mode.

HORI playstand

Found an answer to my own question. This product is 100% what I need. I can break it open and redesign the stand so that it cradles the hard drive.

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https://www.amazon.com/HORI-Nintendo-Switch-Multiport-USB-Playstand/dp/B01A827XHM/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1540331258&sr=8-7&keywords=switch+playstand

Hey guys so with smash coming out it got me thinking about a portable setup. I have one of the hori playstands and love it and was thinking of getting a usb c to usb a adapter to plug a gamecube adapter into it in tabletop. Then I found a new hori playstand that has 2 usb ports and a charging passthrough.

I don't want to spend more on a new playstand and i like the height that i get from the one i have and started to search for a dongle that does the same thing. I found this that essentially does the same thing (usb a ports and a charging passthrough) and was wondering if it would work and not damage the switch. Understanding that switches have bricked in the past from using third party products through the usb c port would this be safe to use.

TL;DR I want to play smash in handheld and want to know if this dongle (no hdmi) would damage my switch

The Switch/Lite tabletop charging docks/playstands with usb ports might support this. I don't see why not.

https://www.amazon.com/HORI-Nintendo-Switch-Multiport-USB-Playstand/dp/B01A827XHM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=switch+charging+stand+usb&qid=1567727081&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Do you know how USB charging stands like the Hori Multiport USB Playstand with no video output would affect the Switch? Is it safe to use?

It has an extra USB port (compared to the Nintendo dock) so I wonder when 4 devices are plugged in, would that would draw too much power? Or would it go through the stand and not the Switch itself? Maybe I should've paid more attention in my Intro to Circuits course...

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plus a Joy-Con charging grip or one of those little Joy-Con charging stands.

One option is the HORI Nintendo Switch Multiport USB Playstand, but I think (though I'm not really sure) that any USB hub will suffice.

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If you're willing to drop the money, you can get this stand from Hori.

https://www.amazon.com/HORI-Nintendo-Switch-Multiport-USB-Playstand/dp/B01A827XHM

Both the pro controller have their strength as weaknesses, so it really depends on what you value more

GameCube controller:
Pros:

• Comfortable to hold
  
• Really well built
  
• Near universally used for tournaments
  
• No lag because it's wired
  
• Don't have to worry about battery life
  
• Analog shoulder buttons
  
• Notches for the C stick and Analog stick so your directional inputs will be more precise
  
  Cons:
  
• Only one trigger button
  
• No Home, Capture, or second pause button
  
• Requires an adapter to use
  
• Can't use in handheld mode unless you get a portable dock
  
• No motion control/HD rumble/Amiibo comparability
  
• Lack of buttons and features makes it hard to use for other games
  
• There will likely be supply shortages when the new Smash Ultimate GameCube controllers come out
  
  Misc/Personal Preference:
  
• Analog triggers
  
• Different button layout
  
  Pro controller:
  Pros:
  
• Very comfortable to hold
  
• Really well built
  
• Has an extra trigger button
  
• Has a home button, capture button, and a second pause button
  
• Has motion controls, NFC/Amiibo capabilities, HD rumble
  
• You can use it in handheld mode without having to buy additional accessories
  
• Fully compatible with other switch games
  
• Convenience (you're not always going to have access to a GameCube controller, but you're always going to have access to something with a similar button layout to the Pro controller)
  
  Cons:
  
• Digital triggers
  
• Lag (you can also use it wired but that can actually make the controller more laggy than playing it wirelessly)
  
• Battery life
  
• No notches
  
  Misc/Personal Preference
  
• Digital Triggers
  
• Traditional diamond shaped button layout
  
  Like I said, both controllers feel amazing to use and are comfortable in your hands, so it all comes down to your own preference.
  
  A lot of the GameCube controller's problems (like needing a wired connection and the lack of buttons) can be solved by buying third party controllers. I know PowerA has a wireless GameCube controller with all the extra buttons and features coming out soon. It is important to note that third party GameCube controllers have a history of bring poorly made and breaking after a few weeks. Hori also has a portable stand for the Switch with a bunch of usb docks that you could use (I don't know how to put links into text because I don't really use Reddit that much so I'll link it below). I would be careful if you're going to use it because third party docks can brick your Switch.
  
  Hori Switch Dock:
  HORI Nintendo Switch Multiport USB Playstand - Nintendo Switch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A827XHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nXcXBbF1P2CAY
  
  tl;dr GameCube controllers are great if you want to get really competitive with Smash but have a lot of issues regarding flexibility, while Pro controllers are great for adaptability but lag could become a problem.
  
  Edit: Some formatting stuff and moved the different trigger types under a new miscellaneous category
  

The dock that comes with the switch can do that..
If you need tabletop mode and charging + controllers then hori makes one that works. Be warned it charges slowly though. Amazon Link

Hori's USB Stand works if you wanna spend the money on that.

That's the one. Sorry

I saw this officially licensed tabletop mode usb hub and I was wondering if there was simply an accessory to charge my switch and use one usb accessory at the same time in handheld mode?

A bit late to answer but there is a USB hub made by HORI and is officially licensed by Nintendo. You can get it here. I own one myself but have only tested it by using controllers with it and it worked fine and charged my switch at full speed. Check it out if you want.

Nope. It is a key part of the dock that it starts outputting via HDMI. Seems like what you want is a stand, like Hori's PlayStand, or if you want something the system can just sit on and be charging without extra effort of plugging in a cable Nintendo's charging stand or HORI's fancier one with more USB port.

Also on Amazon.

I don't have the charging stand in the OP but I have the HORI Multiport USB Playstand (also NOT a mini dock) : $27.99. If you don't mind something bigger, it might be worth it for the extra USB ports, more stable stand, and multiple viewing angles.

>Main advantage against the first party thing is that you still get all your USB ports. And for me personally that you can pull out the brain of the box and use it as a dongle for your laptop/phone.

If people are just concerned about tabletop mode while charging and USB ports,there's a solution for that as well. Current pricing $28, and folds really slim. I LOVE it, but for me the jumpgate is a different solution entirely (we want another dock and also something to run Samsung dex). I'm sure I'll find other uses for the core drive as well.

Google and the search bar of this subreddit are your friend....


This is what you want.