The OJO Aims To Be The First Dedicated Nintendo Switch Projector

Looks promising. My gameroom has a blank wall that is begging to serve as a projector screen!

That's actually pretty cool!

I'd be interested if it could also work as a regular Dock... As well as if it had USB ports

I remember when people thought Nintendo would do this.

Never in a million years is 200 lumens enough.
I have a Philips top end pico projector at 350 lumens at 720p. It's ok for a screen size of 24 inches. But it's not crisp and clear like my 3200 lumen 1080p projector which is absolutely perfect for 72 inch projection
It is a neat idea though but no way would I back this on indiegogo. Projector manufacturers are notorious for 'overexaggerating' the performance of their projectors.

I would buy it. But only if the price is right.

I like it! Can you imagine playing Splatoon 2 on a 120 inch screen!

@bluedogrulez Then you don't want to buy this.

Looks like rubbish output to be honest... I am normally not negative, but I would never even think about buying this. I guess it might be better if it has more lumen like cfgk24 said. My lightbulbs have 3 times more lumen than that projector...

Great idea. But they need to make sure it has enough USB ports as well as ports for other video inputs. Maybe even outputs to allow due display (TV & projector).

But as people are pointing out the light output will not enough to create a large bright image. Also there is then the question of heat of the projector and the Switch.

Wow...
Home Theater experience.

This type of accessory could really nice for the switch. Instead of huddling around the small tablet for impromtu local multiplayer, pull out this bad boy and just play on the nearest wall. Would make this the ultimate portable gaming machine. Imagine setting this up for smash (Once it comes to switch) multiplayer on a college campus, you would get a crowd of people just to see whats up and all you need is your switch and this accessory. Very, very, intrigued, but if what some have said the picture quality might not be up to snuff.

Me likey very much.

@Anti-Matter.... not at 200 lumens.....

I like the design of it. I agree with @cgfk24. The brightnesss needs to be upped a good deal more than 200.

I'd also caution on indiegogo. I'm sure this team are very well intentioned but so many things can go wrong when launching a product. I speak as a man STILL waiting on my vega + portable spectrum....but I didn't spend what I couldn't afford to lose, so I'm not feeling totally taken to the cleaners. Yet.

Anyway, this projector is a good idea so I'll be keeping an eye on it and if the price is right and the brightness is brighter, I'd possibly back this.

This looks rather sexy!!

Don't fall for it people, I see many of you saying it looks great. Trust me it doesn't. You are better off with a big tv. I have a 60 inch flat screen and the image will outdo what the horrible image a projector will pull off.

Nah my HDTV works just fine, all this thing does is project the image to a wall. Unless you want to play your modern games in ugly 240p on a projector, go right ahead and throw away your money.

I like the all in one design, but 200 lumens and a 1000:1 contrast ratio are really poor; It will be dim and washed out unless it's close to the wall in a completely dark room. You'd be much better off buying the best standalone projector you can at (presumably) the same price).

As others have already said the brightness (lumens) of this projector is way, way too low. Also I've seen nothing about native resolution which likely means it's nowhere near 1080p or even 720p. If you want a projector, get a good one. These cheapo ones just can't do the job.

Don't be a moron and buy this, portable projectors are not worth the money. They are not bright enough, you will end up projecting a small screen at close range. If you really want to play on a large screen, get a PSVR: it's compatible with Switch and you get a iMax size screen.

Off Topic:

I just found out that the plastic stand that came with the retail version of Kid Icarus for 3DS can be use with Switch. It's almost like it's designed for Switch! Unlike the crappy built-in kickstand, the angle of the stand is perfect and you can plug in the USB-C cable to recharge.

Looks good. But I'll keep my switch as a handheld device

@Nincompoop

I am trying this when I get home!!!

And.. ON topic... I would buy the projector for $120.00 max.

Im interested.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE Haha, yeah, I remember that there was a rumor which said that there was a tiny projector behind the flap in the original Wii!

Love the idea. With that battery life, having a battery is pretty pointless though. And with that 200 lumen I'd rather carry my big clunky projector around.

If you want to cook your Switch save your money and use a toaster.

Awesome idea, poor execution. 200 lumen is useless. Needs to be in the thousands to be decent. I would also want to see them talk about a cooling solution. Strapping a switch to a projector bulb, even a tiny 200 lumen one, is a bad idea...

@ToneDeath That was my first thought. Mind you...they do make TVs that are curved...

Looks BEAUTIFUL!!!! I have an Epson projector, but this one is a much neater option for projector-based play!

Now here's a good accessory! Anyone knows the cost?

It's amazing how the Switch inspires so many peripherals and accessories. Very unprecedented for a traditional gaming console or even a dedicated handheld console.

Great idea, if the specs and price are right then I could definitely see myself getting one.

I remain sceptical about these portable projectors... 200 Lumen are ridiculously low if you consider the fact that stationary projectors have 1000-3000 Lumen. It's also not encouraging that they haven't stated the native resolution, which is arguably the most important thing about a projector.

@Dazza and everyone considering a smaller dock:

I don't think the SFANS dock is worth its price (especially since it's just a generic smartphone dock) and waiting that long.

You can get a small DIY dock right now for less than 20$/£, it's called the 'mariann Portable Replacement Dock'.
Transferring the circuit board from the original dock to the smaller dock is a piece of cake (even for people without any DIY experience) as long as you have the right screwdriver as I pointed out in the forums.

I really don't know why anyone should/would pay triple the price (or more) and wait for several weeks (or longer)...

@cfgk24 Yeah I was thinking the same thing and really hope it was a typo in this article? I mean..... 200 Lumens? what?! That is nothing!
Projecting outdoor? LOL! Maybe in pitch black darkness /shrug

So it's either a typo and they mean 2000 lumens or they just use dirt cheap Chinese components and try sell this projector for a premium price to rip people off!

Also, don't forget you need to replace the lamps after a good while. This can also cost like 100$, depending on what kind of lamp it is.

200 lumen? lol

I think the screen of the switch will show much better quality than this thing ever will

Sounds nice but 200 Lumens? really?

This seems kinda genius to me.

Nice concept, but any info about its resolution is suspiciously absent. Probably not good, considering its size.

@Jeronan I would say that is what it is.... Cheap Chinese stuff fitted into a plastic shoebox and hyped up....
Shame though.. It's a good idea... But needs to be quality.....

200 lumens?! that's awful

LED projectors suck butt. The very physics are against them ever being viable.

I have a 50 lumen pico projector and I love it!!! With the lights down, it works great even in larger rooms. Last summer at camp, I plugged my Switch into the dock, the dock into an extension cord, the extension cord into the wall, and the dock into my rinkydink 50 lumen projector for Just Dance and Mario Kart fun in a fairly large room with the lights off. The students loved it, but the wiring was a headache to set up. This item has my name written on it. I will not buy it during crowdfunding though, I will wait until it is on the shelves for normal ordering.

@TossedLlama pretty sure there is no actual sensor on the tv or anything for games that do that, just uses gyro and accelerometer to calculate where you're pointing

@cfgk24 I agree. 200 lumens is garbage. It needs to at least be around 800-1000 to be somewhat decent.

@cfgk24 Yea this is crazy. I would suggest at the least 1000 lumens, but between 2000-4000 would be ideal.

@Nincompoop
I have PSVR. Cinema mode isn't worth it. Resolution is way too low and you have to deal with the big headset with wires running out.

I tolerate it for the sake of the virtual reality experience but anything less than that just isn't worth wearing it for

2000 lumens would weigh a ton and cost too much and couldn’t be battery powered

Guys

This is a Switch dock, glued to a battery, duct taped to a pico projector, for on-the-go, wall-projected fun... not a full home theater, dts, audiophile, 3D, lucasfilm, etc hi-fi system

I could definitely see some sheets getting tied to trees during camping trips. Karen can finally become the ultimate life form she was mean to be.
If it all goes it plan and gets released.

Good god. Give me one, now. Seriously, where can I get one?

200 lumens and no mention of resolution keeps me from thinking it's good, but you have to look at it for what it is, a portable projector that that simplifies setup. Could be great, could be terrible, but make sure it's dark...

@bluesdance

200 lumens is like a $2 single led flashlight though. Really only playable in the darkest conditions. In 99% of situations you'd be better off with 2 people looking at the handheld screen.

Lol, 100k units? This is so niche, and likely to be poor value.

I'd buy it for 10 bucks. Maybe 20.

@Nincompoop The 3DS stand indeed does support the Switch nicely, but becareful-- it blocks a good portion of the vents.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE @Moshugan
Only of the pantent / idea sheets for the Wii showed that it contained a projector.
There were a few other small things that were on there, but I forget what they were.

@Nincompoop oh! Wow!

https://youtu.be/TNMc6EvkvfU
This is 350 lumens at 1.8 from the wall metres in 720p But it is nowhere near as clear as a 720p TV. The image is about 48" across diagonally

Orrrr......take the hdmi output from your Switch dock and put it into any other projector.......

Aside from a specific case, is there any reason for this to exist? You can even buy an HDMI to RCA cable adaptor if you want to use your Switch on an older projector...