Turns out the Nintendo Switch dock works for other devices too if you try hard enough
@xy still mildly disappointed that you can’t dock a switch to any random USB-C docking station.

@c0dec0dec0de @xy
I did get it to dock with a generic/RadioShack/the-source dongle that has usb-c <=> [usb-a, HDMI, usb-c]
When I used a 15V/2.6A power adapter, it would almost consistently work. Occasionally I needed to depower the the dongle before it would engage properly.
I did need to use a phone stand to ensure airflow.

Re: docking station... Nothing works with my MSI laptop. Turns out they had just done enough to get a thunderbolt logo, but not enough to use the USBC/tb port for much besides providing power.

@RyeNCode @xy oh, yeah USB-C is magic in that it does incredible things and also that it’s arcane and fickle. Does this port support power delivery? Lightning bolt says probably. Does this cable? The box said so, but no. Does this port support DisplayPort pass thru? How many screens and at what refresh rate? 🤷‍♂️
@xy it only charges, unlike the switch 2 dock: https://60228.dev/@leo/114672958908427969
leo vriska :light2: (@[email protected])

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@xy do you own a wireless charging electric toothbrush ? You can charge „alternative“ things with the base.

@xy thanks, I hate it.

(Seriously though, surprised that it's think enough. Or the Yoga thin enough?)

@oblomov @xy That laptop is definitely Think enough.
@khleedril @xy LOL damn typo but now I'll l leave it 8-D
@xy be *very* careful: the Switch USB-C PSU doesn’t do proper PD negotiation or offer the full range of power profiles. You may damage non-Nintendo hardware 😬
@WiteWulf @xy yes, that is certainly the most concerning aspect of this picture without a doubt. 🤔
@xy is this sideloading
@esko @xy From the laptop's POV, it is.
@xy a evil twin of the Steam Deck
@xy Does the HDMI out works? x3
I've a similar Notebook and want to do that casual walking by the tv of a friend with a friend and probably have a emulator of some classics already started x3
@sebi Unfortunately no, but according to https://60228.dev/@leo/114672958908427969 HDMI does work with the Switch 2 dock
leo vriska :light2: (@[email protected])

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@xy Thanks for the Info! :D
@xy The one proper use for a Switch dock.
@xy does the hdmi out work too?
@nightingale No, but according to https://60228.dev/@leo/114672958908427969 HDMI works with the Switch 2 dock
leo vriska :light2: (@[email protected])

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@xy dang, daily driving that would be a powermove
@xy also works the other waybaround sometimes
@xy still somehow more usable than a magic mouse

-carrie
@xy What a wonderful fusion.