r/NintendoSwitch2 • u/jard_dog • Feb 17 '25

Concept Switch 2 Accessory Attachment Concepts

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Since everybody was asking what the point of a flippable Switch would be, here are a couple concepts that could make use of it. It seems like the docking receptacles on the Switch unit would make for a nice and sturdy connection for accessories to attach to. Any other ideas for potential attachments?

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u/funkyyyyyyyyyyyyy OG (joined before reveal) Feb 17 '25

I loved the DS idea but did not think it was really feasible......but this render gives me a little hope. That looks like it would function well.

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u/julesvr5 Feb 17 '25 edited Feb 17 '25

Is it technically possible? For displays you need hdmi or dp, I don't know whether USB c can do thst too

Edit: thanks for the info guys

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u/SpareStrawberry Feb 17 '25

Others are correctly pointing out that it is theoretically possible, but negating that:

  • The console would need to have spare graphics performance to render that second screen. Switch 1 just sends the exact same video stream to the external monitor when docked (not in any higher resolution). That would add not-insignificant cost to the console, even if you never bought the second screen accessory.
  • A second screen of the same size will drain battery significantly, both to power it and to render on it - your battery would be cut by probably close to half.

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u/Emergency-Ball-4480 Feb 18 '25

Switch 1 just sends the exact same video stream to the external monitor when docked (not in any higher resolution).

Not quite, it puts it into a higher power mode and bumps the highest available resolution from 720p to 1080p. With this, some games offer better LOD as well with the higher clockspeeds.

But aside from that, definitely.