We've seen some crazy third party accessories for the Nintendo Switch so far, with 'The Switch Visor' being one of our favourites for lazy players.
However, the 'Comfortable Hands Free Stand' as spotted by eagle eyed game developer Jake Kazdal in Japan might take the biscuit.
Judging from the photo, the stand is suspended on a metal band which sits comfortably on the player's neck. The stand offers between 7 to 14cm of movement and can be rotated in 360°. What more could you ask for?
If you could get over the sheer embarrassment of using it on a crowded tube, it might actually be quite practical when you think about it, but no, this is just plain ridiculous. It also reminds us of the equally silly mount for the Virtual Boy. Shudder.
Let us know if you'd give this Switch accessory a try in public with a comment below.
[source twitter.com]
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Or, perhaps you could try this: click your JoyCons into the side of the Switch and play portably without looking like you’ve got medically corrective headgear on. Novel, right?
In all seriousness, though, even if you were willing to endure the embarrassment, how do you pack up that awkward rig to take it anywhere?
A man using this device would arouse many women FACT.
Where is the link to buy ?
Heck, I'd buy it. I'm not planning on spreading my genes anyway, and all of my friends are geeks like me, so I have NOTHING holding me back.
......*facepalm
I would definitely use this at home if my wife was using the TV and I was playing a game where I use the pro controller and my switch was at low battery and I could plug it in as a was playing so I could keep it charged and...
You know what, never mind.
@Ralizah If only Nintendo had the foresight to allow us to play this system on the go without some crazy contraption...
@thesilverbrick Maybe you don't pack it up? Maybe it's a fashion accessory you're just supposed to wear out and about.
@roadrunner343 I never considered that. Well, I’m sold.
@thesilverbrick sure that makes sense on the surface until you actually use the joycons and realize how terrible they are in practice.
@roadrunner343 Games with motion gestures are gimped in handheld mode. I can imagine this being nice for such games when I'm lazing around on a couch or something.
Haha it's not April 1st yet you guys!
@gatorboi352
"sure that makes sense on the surface until you actually use the joycons and realize how terrible they are in practice."
Your negativity is always Terrible here.
@roadrunner343
"Maybe you don't pack it up? Maybe it's a fashion accessory you're just supposed to wear out and about."
Oh....
Tyra Banks should posing with that accesory with her Smize.
Pass....I'd like to stay married, thanks anyway.
If you've got to hold up the controller anyway, what's the point? I suppose using this with split joycon in each hand might work, but this is possibly the silliest thing I've seen all year. Bravo!
Silly?! I need one of these!
https://thatislit.com/products/lazy-neck-phone-holder?variant=6475923423260
Check the vid out on the link
Its the same thing, and just over a tenner
True gaming on the go
Lol
This would be great for watching Netflix on the loo. It's a shame they never made one for the Wii U Gamepad. All that poo wasn't easy to get out.
@gatorboi352 That hasn’t been my experience. They’re not great as individual controllers tipped on their sides, but I’ve had zero issues playing with them docked or in the JoyCon grip. And I’m a tall person with fairly large hands.
Seen this earlier. Only in Japan do you get such silliness.
@gatorboi352 In my opinion, the Joy-Con are extremely comfortable, especially in handheld mode. Would be pretty up there as one of my favourite controllers.
This will be really handy when we have apps such as Netflix on the Switch. Would enable comfortable viewing whilst laying down.
Wanna see this with the Splatoon 2 headset/cell phone set up.
@RAMYERSELL There is just something that looks hilarious about a dinky phone at the top of a stand like pictured in that link. Had a laugh with those tablets on rolling stands some time ago to "be there" at work (or wherever) when you physically weren't.
@RAMYERSELL It’s the same thing, right? I seriously want one! Can’t think of anything better for playing Switch in bed!
Haha this is great.
Though I'm still wondering where that car headrest mount for the switch is that was shown on it's debut commercials when they were playing Mario kart in the van. I still kinda want that.
I wouldn't buy it, but I reject the notion that anything about it is 'lazy'. If anything, it's more ergonomic and more comfortable for your neck and shoulders.
Really Want To Buy It Where Is The Link?
Hate to snag it on something and get choked to death by my Switch. What an embarrassing way to die.
Does it charge the Switch too?
I'd be kind of interested in a head-mount, like the one that one guy 3D printed, because playing with the Joy Con detached is so much more comfortable than with them snapped onto the unit (I don't actually need/want it to do VR, just hold the Switch), but this thing is obviously goofy as all get out.
I would buy it, but to use at my house when I don't want to get out of the bed but don't want to play in handheld mode.
Could just use the Joy-con attached to the console in handheld mode, or set the Switch on a table to play.
@DAZZA Ha ha! how funny! I JUST BOUGHT ONE OF THESE YESTERDAY !!!!!!
I am too scared to open the box. . . lol
This device is great for jogger who wants to watch videos while running.
Just another way to advertise, "Hey ladies - I'm single and I'm ready to mingle! Wanna milk some cows in 1-2 Switch together? Wink wink nudge nudge."
@cfgk24 my hero 👍🏻
@Dazza I might track down another 3 for my Splatoon team..... 😊
The hidden use is in the last picture! The 3ft high coffee table stand! this would be great for undocked home use.
@gatorboi352 you would actually use it while sitting down.
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