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Standalone Nintendo Switch dock costs £79.99

Online retailer Amazon is now taking pre-orders for standalone Nintendo Switch docks in the UK. It has already released in the US with a price of $89.99.

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EddieNX 3291d ago

For a piece of plastic? About £40 would be reasonable, One of my few criticisms of the Switch is that the dock could be a lot sleeker with more weight at the bottom.

Neonridr3290d ago

well I guess you get an AC Adapter and an HDMI cable included too. But agreed, it is too expensive.

bouzebbal3289d ago (Edited 3289d ago )

wait! Same people who bought Pro controller for same price calling this expensive.. ?

Neonridr3289d ago

@bouzebbal - The pro controller retails for $10 more than a dualshock or XB1 controller. Considering the extra tech and superior battery life, I can live with the added price.

This extra dock is a frivolous purchase. If someone really wants to spend the money on an extra dock, hdmi cable and ac adapter, that is on them. I was merely pointing out that you get more than just a piece of plastic with it.

EddieNX 3289d ago (Edited 3289d ago )

The pro controller is on par with XB1S controller. If you minus the HD rumble, motion and NFC then it works out fair, mine was £65. The pro controller is amazing, but the dock is ridiculously overpriced! And agree with what everyone is saying.

ninsigma3289d ago

Yeah the dock is the weakest part of the Switch. Every thing else is really sleek, well put together and just an all round nice machine but then you look at the dock and it's just so out of place in comparison. There definitely could have been a better design for it.

_-EDMIX-_3289d ago

Agreed the price that they're selling this at is just completely ludicrous.

I've been looking at some of the mods that people have been doing and it looks far better than what Nintendo has and I'm actually considering modifying my own when I pick one up.

I just don't see any reason for this thing to be such a ridiculous price especially knowing it's simply just a cord and a USB hub there is no reason for this thing to seriously be this price.

There have been lots of people that broken apart the device and have modified it themselves to show just how little is actually in the device itself.

People it's literally an HDMI pass-through with a USB hub....

InTheZoneAC3289d ago

I know many disagree but this is one of many reasons I haven't supported the Switch. They are out of touch with reality regardless of how many actually buy this extra dock

Neonridr3289d ago

@InTheZoneAC - I guess they are giving people the option of purchasing an extra dock if they wish. It's not required, or essential, so hard to judge Nintendo for this.

_-EDMIX-_3288d ago

@InThe-completely agreed I don't hate the company enough to say I'm never going to buy one because they still make amazing games but they seem to be completely out of touch with the consumers that are purchasing their products for god sakes I remember this used to be a company that you still always price their Electronics very family-friendly.

Now it's literally gotten to the point where we feel like they've become the apple of the industry purposely pricing their peripherals to absolutely outrageous prices.

Mind you I love that Nintendo is kind of in this sort of GameCube esk era where they're sort of focusing more on core gameplay concept and more towards the hardcore gamer but I actually don't like that they're still taking with them this bizarre Apple type of attitude of trying to sell peripherals for just ridiculous prices even the switch itself I honestly do not believe really needs to be this ridiculous price.

To the people who are uneducated about the situation ,we're all aware of what an HDMI and USB hub does and no it does not cost almost $100 lol

At this point in Nintendo life where they've lost ridiculous amount of market share and they're still trying to fight for relevance in the market I believe they should be releasing this at 199 and I believe this peripheral literally should be 39. 99 at the absolute most.

The reason I believe this is they've already lost market share which means that people are already over looking them in the first place by making it this ridiculous high price they're actually driving away some of those consumers who have no choice but to purchase an alternative that already has an established library and more games.

peppeaccardo3289d ago

Are the scratches on your screen free or we need to pay extra for that feature?

Summons753289d ago

Put the system in the dock correctly and you won't ever get them :)

peppeaccardo3289d ago

Ah ... of course I was being sarcastic. It just blows my mind how something so basic has been so macroscopically overlooked. I am sure that the next revision of the system and the dock will have a proper "facelift" to make the whole experience way better. Happy Gaming. Ciao

Prince_TFK3289d ago

Summons75 stating the truth and still got downvoted and been called an apologist. Lol N4G. You never change.

Back on topic, $99 for a piece of plastic is borderline robbery. Good thing it is an optional accessory.

Neonridr3289d ago

yep, I have docked and undocked mine plenty of times, no issues. I also never had sync issues, cracking, or bending under heat so take that for what it's worth.

Not everyone has been so lucky sadly, but then again, I remember some people having dualshock controllers that fell apart too. Although my 3 are perfectly fine (minus a sensitive R2 on one of mine).

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VendettaGamer3289d ago

Nintendo really know how to treat their consumers. Great Job Nintendo.

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PRIMORDUS27d ago

"Digital Code" Hard pass. I only buy used physical Switch/Switch 2 games off ebay.

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-Foxtrot27d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle27d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7727d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments