The portable nature of the Switch is one of its unique selling points, but it does come with some drawbacks. When you're playing in bed or lying down on the couch you often get wrist strain or neck problems because you're having to hold the console in order to use it.
This is a problem which impacts tablet users as well, and it turns out that a solution created for Apple's iPad works just as well with the Nintendo Switch.
The Tstand blasted past its Kickstarter goal with $192,562 pledged a few years back, and the team behind it are now working on a second model. The company has noted that several Tstand owners have been using their units with the Switch, and has wisely decided to make this functionality part of its promotional campaign because Switch is so hot right now.
Here's some info direct from the company behind the Tstand which explains why it's such a big deal:
Many physio experts acknowledge the fact that using an iPad in bed or leaned over a table can quickly become a dangerous activity for your neck muscles and the curve of your spine. In fact, Harvard shool of public healths found that it is akin to adding a 60lbs weight at the base of your neck. Limited use of your arms while holding the iPad also participates to the general discomfort and often to the inability to fully use some of your favorite apps and games. To add insult to the literal injury, a fair amount of tablet stands only managed to reinforce that ergonomic problem because they didn’t bother to lift the tablet to eye-level, leaving the user hunched over their tablet.
The Tstand kicks all those troubles away by raising the screen of your tablet on its flexible mount so that the angle of vision and viewing distance are always optimal. Lay back, let the Tstand safely rest on your chest (it feels like the sweetest hug), and enjoy your movies and games like never before. And because the Tstand is reversible, its purposes are varied: the first rotation angles allow for ideal use on a bed or a couch. Its vertical deployment proves convenient when inserted in the back pocket of a car or airplane seat.
We'll be putting the Tstand 2 through its paces in the future, but in the meantime let us know if this is an accessory you'd be interested in by posting a comment below.
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There is one crucial accessory that is still missing: a magnifying glass for the switch!
Like the good old Light Boy
I use Wii U Gamepad stand to play my Switch on my bed.
I'm concerned that the hug bit sold this product more than the product itself.
When I play in bed from time to time, I tend to hold the screen in between my knees. It works rather well, but is not terribly comfortable as you can imagine. I don't think I play enough in bed to warrant buying an accessory, but I'm positive that there is a large enough target audience who would find this useful
NL videos made fun of it but I use the neck holder accessory in bed. I have a back injury and it allows me move around as well, so not just flat on my back. It also props up tall on a table. For anyone who needs to play in non-standard positions it really comes in handy!
Or you could just buy one of those little tabletop stands. That's what I use and works a treat.
Is there a beer belly version available?
70$ for the product + 32$ shipping and import fee = 102$ !!!
No thanks, I could DIY a stand myself for much less...
And I think some product like this one is more adapted because it stand on the bed and not on your body so the Switch can't move if you move :
https://www.amazon.com/Tablift-Tablet-Stand-Uneven-Surface/dp/B01AHGIDE6/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01AHGIDE6&pd_rd_r=GK1FEY12J0XPS8QTPXAT&pd_rd_w=YvMQm&pd_rd_wg=FfJT7&psc=1&refRID=GK1FEY12J0XPS8QTPXAT
How about something you can move without it falling off, or position it in any way you want, even close up to your face so you can see everything? something like this ( you can thank me later ) :
https://www.amazon.com/Tryone-Gooseneck-Nintendo-Samsung-Overall/dp/B01AUQ33LG/ref=pd_sbs_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01AUQ33LG&pd_rd_r=QT4WW530EFFBEZZMMPCK&pd_rd_w=KKC5S&pd_rd_wg=H5ZoG&psc=1&refRID=QT4WW530EFFBEZZMMPCK
The gooseneck things work really well, i got one in a sale a while back. It does put a bit of a grip on the sides which did concern me a little, but it doesn't seem to be a problem, at least i don't think anyway.
Genious!!
Bought a Tryone gooseneck holder last year for use with the Switch, and it's worked phenomenally. Clamp it onto the headboard of the bed, and you can lie on your back and play with joycons detached. Makes it really hard to go back to sitting on the couch.
Yes, this is an attractive iPad stand for flexible use. I like this type of stand to use. We can use it regularly to hold iPad on the bed to watching videos, playing games and other activities. Recently I ordered an iPad stand from shopsecurity.info for my daily use.
Why would I want to play in bed?!
Also, xou're guaranteed to get neckpain that way.
They need a copy editor.
I would have to keep this thing a secret from my girlfriend, friends and family - or not have a girlfriend, friends or family - to save myself from the humiliation. There comes a point where what people think of you is actually somewhat important.
Good luck trying with Splatoon2 tho - wish I could calibrate that better without shutting off gyro.
How would girls use this? Boobs.
Or overweight people, like me.
Also don't sneeze, or roll over, and have some aspirin ready for the inevitable neck ache...
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