How To Play Switch On TV If You're Worried About The Dock Scratching Your Screen

Between reports of screen scratches and concern over blocking the heat vents on the back of the tablet, some folks worry that docking for TV play isn’t the best thing for the Nintendo Switch. Good news for them—all it takes to bypass the dock is a simple USB-C extension cable.

[masterfox]

yeah this "COOONSOLE" the cost is totally justified. LOL

[mikeslemonade]

Just slide it in with the back against the dock. Instead of the screen sliding down against the front side of the dock.

[nitus10]

Like any portable device with a screen (eg. mobile or tablet), you should always consider putting on a screen protector and if you are not confident pay or get someone to do it for you.

Actually, a very cheap solution is to put a microfibre cloth in the dock so that the screen of the switch will slide against the cloth, not the plastic.

[Summons75]

Step 1) Don't put it in grinding it up against the side of the dock.
Step 2) Don't grind it on the side taking it out.
Step 3) Don't be a moron and treat your systems like new born babies.

I've had mine since launch and haven't gotten 1 scratch on the screen (plus screen protectors) and I take it in and out all the time. This is starting to sound like the people who kept idiotically standing their 360's vertically and wondering why they kept getting red ring....idiots.

[MetalProxy]

Lol yeah it seams like they have to idiot proof everything theses days

[Pancit_Canton]

I find your comment Ironic.

[CrazedFiend]

"I've had mine since launch and haven't gotten 1 scratch on the screen"

I see. Your system sir, has truly stood the test of time :/

[Summons75]

So am I supposed to lie and say I've had mine for years? If people can be idiots and cry about scratching it within hours of buying it why can't I call them out on their BS? Sorry bud no excuse for these morons.

[Nitrowolf2]

Yep, all those commercials on tv sure does show off the user putting it in dock mode super carefully, not at all at a regular speed like most do

If you cant tell im being sarcastic,

[NotoriousWhiz]

I have a very strange issue with my dock where sometimes it won't charge or output to the TV. I have to constantly unplug / replug the cables and do a little rain dance to get it working. Once it's working, it works great, but the moment I move it to another TV, back to the rain dance.

[Smokingunz]

Lol lmao

[Fist4achin]

Just take caution while boarding your cruise ship... It might even be best to keep your switch in your bag until you're properly boarded and safely on the ship. I would feel pretty embarrassed if I fell off the dock or something crazy like that happened because I wasn't paying enough attention.

[3-4-5]

* Tip. = Don't be unintelligent. If you have common sense, nothing bad will happen. The problems exist from those who can't or refuse to take care of things.

Basically some people shouldn't have nice things.

[ocelot07]

Only used the switch out of the dock twice since launch. First time to set it up. Second to play Zelda in bed. So far no scratches but the insides of the dock do look a little sharp for my liking. I recently bought a screen protector for it for that extra peace of mind.

[inStereo]

I'm still waiting to see proof of the dock scratching the Swtich's screen. Are there any videos demonstrating it actually happening? I think people are just scratching up the screen by being careless, then blaming it on the dock, with hopes to get a replacement from Ninty. I've been putting my in and out of the dock a lot, and there's not a single indication of it scratching.

[Firebird360]

Me too. No scratches here, there's also rubber bumpers on the inside of the dock so idk how people are getting scratches. Or are they?

[nitus10]

Just do a google search on "switch dock scratching youtube" (over 2.3 million hits) and there are plenty of videos.

[Smokingunz]

This is some really cold news!!! I think the switch tablet is 1080p but in tablet mode is locked to 720p on purpose just to save battery.