The best Nintendo Switch dock in 2024

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With the best Nintendo Switch dock, you can play your games on a larger screen by connecting your console to a TV or monitor through HDMI. Most docks will also charge your console as you play (and your Joy-Cons too if they're connected to the console) and will allow you to use accessories like the Pro controller and Ring Fit. 

All Nintendo Switch consoles, except for the Nintendo Switch Lite, come with a dock straight out of the box, but owning a spare Nintendo Switch charging dock is still a good idea for when you want to travel or take one to a friend's house or hotel room. Plus a lot of third-party options offer features not found in the original model, such as the ability to display your Switch whilst it's hooked up. 

We've found the best Nintendo Switch docks available today. And you might also be interested in our guide to the best Nintendo Switch deals if you're planning to upgrade, and our rundown of the best Nintendo Switch games to get you started. 

The best Nintendo Switch docks available now

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Why do I need a docking station for my Nintendo Switch?

Your Nintendo Switch console can be played in multiple ways, including handheld, but also by connecting it to the TV or an external monitor the same way that most consoles such as an Xbox or Playstation would be. 

In order to do this, you need a Nintendo Switch docking station or some form of adapter as there's no HDMI port on your Switch console, only a USB Type-C port for charging. What the docking station will do is convert the signals from your console through the USB-C port to an HDMI out port, so that you can enjoy gaming on a bigger screen. 

A docking station is also great for charging your switch console when not in use, and can keep it safe and secure on a shelf or mantlepiece away from pets or young children. It's a good idea to store your Switch in a reliable case or carry bag too when you're not using it to avoid inevitable dust getting in. 

Can I use a docking station with any Nintendo Switch Console?

Yes and no. The Nintendo Switch Lite is not supported in TV mode, only handheld, as it has no video output components. So unfortunately you won't be able to connect this console to your TV as this smaller console was never designed with TV functionality in mind, and it's too small to fit inside the Original Nintendo Switch Dock even for charging. 

There are, however, other ways that you can connect your Switch Lite to the TV or a monitor by using third-party cables but it's really not advised, with sub-par image quality and an extensive setup process that could even damage your console or potentially void a warranty. It's best to use a dock with your Switch Lite for storage or charging purposes only, if it fits. 

You can use pretty much any docking station with both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED consoles as in terms of dimensions they're virtually the same size and both support TV mode. For a breakdown of the differences between Switch models, see our guides to the Nintendo Switch vs. Switch OLED as well as the Nintendo Switch vs. Switch Lite


Beth Nicholls
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Beth is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer. An avid music photographer and previous staff writer for Digital Camera World, Beth has a keen eye for content and knows just how to create it. Her background working as a tester for CeX has provided extensive knowledge surrounding the latest tech and gaming trends, and she studied Music Journalism too, so you'll probably find her at a gig. Basically, she's a total nerd with a Snorlax tattoo and a Master's degree in Photography, forever wishing she was Peter Parker. 

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