Take a Look at The Nintendo Switch Pocket Dock SP

Huh ?!

Well I mean it's great if you're into the classic 2000's aesthetic but something about it just seems so extra

That poor GBA SP.

What the?!

Behold, cannibalism.

@Jaxad0127 And? I didn't say anything about the GBA SP being in working condition or not prior to the mod.

There's a joke here about GBA having better games than Switch but I can't quite materialize it.

...it won't scratch the screen. It's ingenious, if anything.

On first sight I would've said somebody had way too much time at their hands. But this actually looks really neat and well made. Bravo!

@H1B1Esquire Anyone scratching their Switch's screen putting it in or taking it out of the dock are simply being too careless in how they do either of those things.

Interesting, I would be concerned about the unit tipping forward and snapping off/damaging the USB connecter though

At this rate, may as well turn a Neo Geo console into a Switch dock if you know what I mean...

It does a few things. It prevents the Switch screen from being scratched, it shows that there's nothing much to the dock and that it's a rip-off.

@Angelic_Lapras_King HAMSTER did the reverse and turned the Switch into a NEO GEO.

@Angelic_Lapras_King @SLIGEACH_EIRE
Remember the Neo-Geo X? It was a hybrid handheld/console several years before the Switch (unless you're referring to it), granted it was pretty much an atgames handheld I think.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE The dock has circuitry , USB C technology and a Spring loaded suspension mechanism for the USB Connector - It also comes with a high quality Power supply nice!

..haha..that's pretty neat..and all this time, who knew...that SP stood for Switch Pocketdock?...

Switch dock is really just a piece of plastic with a bunch of female ports, so I'm THAT impressed.

Would be cool to see more dock designs though.

In old man speak: It's goofy

@cfgk24 Yes, so does every other device that uses your outlet to power an electronic device. Along with your Speaker, 3DS charger, TV, monitor, Toaster.....etc. Everything that connects to the wall must have a power supply. These devices cannot run on Alternating Current.

Usb C technology exists in my PS4 controller, so does that alone make it high quality? Something that probably costs a few dollars? Do springs cost that much?

No, the dock is in theory not hard to replicate. If you have the tools to assemble it, it probably costs a few bucks. Perhaps the plastic shell costs more! Or perhaps making it widely available in stores costs a bit too...

This DIY shows how easy it is to make a dock.

But why is the HDMI at the front?

@Ryu_Niiyama,

Agreed! Though I have to admit the square design of the Advance sp was never strong.

I guess it's his, he can recycle it however he wants, but something about it still seems wrong to destroy a handheld to make a charge dock for a newer handheld. It doesn't even look stable enough for practical use.

Won't this scratch the screen of the GBA SP, though?

Cool idea but long term it will damage your usb c port because theres no locator lugs and the usb c female connector is going to bend and flex around.

The switch dock also doesn't scratch your screen. I dont even have a protector on my screen and its just fine now after months and life with a 2 and 4 yr old pulling it in and out... its a non issue

@dronesplitter "It doesn't even look stable enough for practical use."

Well, I guess an update can take care of that

Kind dumb in my opinion, but as others have said each to their own!

A foldable dock that fits in your pocket is a pretty neat idea.

@clvr say no more! Nintendo may not care about the stability of unlicensed stuff, though

My heart skipped a beat thinking that Nintendo made a micro switch, then clicked the article and though someone Ben-hecked the Switch into a GBA, then realised it was just the dock. Still impressive, but mysurprise factor dropped a notch during the read when I realised it wasn't a functional Switch. Still very clever though...

No thanks

@H1B1Esquire until it gets bumped and knocked over forwards bending the USB charging connector.

Looks like the SP has a boner..

Doesn't really make any sense to me.

HORRIBLE.

cringe

@StarDust4Ever - Even mentioning him in the same sentence as this "mod" is an insult to Ben Heck. This is a crap case mod at best.

@brandon9271 Honestly, the phrase "Ben Heck" can literally be construed as a euphemism for any overly impressive mod attempt. It's like using the phrase "Mc Gyver" for any kind of jury rig that holds and serves it's purpose.

At my job, one of the levered crane magnets lost a C-clamp causing the rubber grommet to slide off the handle during actuation (and could potentially lead to a hand injury due to whiplash if the handle slides out of grasp before the magnet is fully engages) and I grabbed a couple of zip ties and strapped them to the rod in order to hold the handle in place preventing it from sliding off during use.

My coworker saw what I did and said I "Smithed" it; "Smith in this instance is a generic substitute for a former named employee who headed the department and was quite brilliant, also known for kludging things to make due when needed.

So when I use the term "Ben Hecked", I'm not holding this specific mod to the level of craftmanship and ingenuity found in Ben Heck's original work, but rather stating that it was a clever way of modding a device.

Anyway back on point, there are now cheaper 3rd party dock options, and in all honesty the GBA dock was a waste of a good game system, even if the mod looked impressive at first glance. My initial reaction was that someone stuffed a Switch into a GBA housing, which would seriously violate the laws of physics given the amount of tech inside the tablet. Also playing Switch games designed for 720p minimum resolution on a 160p screen, would look like a pants seat.