Nintendo Switch: Crazy Gadget transforms console in monster

With a size of 6.2 inches, the Nintendo Switch screen is quite lush for a handheld console. But whom the display is still too small, should take a look at this new switch gadget: Orion. The Portable Monitor transforms the compact handheld into a real monster.

Orion: Gadget transforms switch into a giant console

For a classic handheld console, the Nintendo Switch is already quite large — at least if you compare them with alternatives such as the PlayStation Portable or the Nintendo DS. Nevertheless, some players of the 6.2 and 7 inches large screen of the Nintendo console seems to be too small — Andes can definitely not explain this gadget.

The Indiegogo Project Orion is a very special switch dock, which turns the Nintendo handheld into a true knocker with a 11.6-inch screen. Thus, the switch is almost growing to the size of a small laptop. But even if the concept may sound absurd at first glance, it seems to be announced with some players. The crowdfunding campaign was already able to collect over 140,000 euros of over 350 customers.

But what exactly is Orion at all? Basically, the apparatus is a portable monitor, which has been optimized for using the Nintendo Switch. So the console can be plugged directly after the display into a slot that connects to the screen. There are also rails on both sides of the huge monitor in which the Joy-CONS can accommodate.

Also, on the sound was thought. Thus, either the stereo speakers of the screen can be used or headphones are plugged. So that you can play with your switch as long as possible at the piece with your switch, will be attached to a power bank on the back, which is connected via USC-C to the Orion, which also supplies the switch over it.

Orion look at Indiegogo

Functions & Price of the Switch screen

But the screen can not only be used with the switch. Thanks to the integration of an HDMI port, Orion can also be used as second screen for laptop users or used with a game console or other player. A kickstand on the back should prevent the overturning of the monitor.

Technical data to the monitor can not be found on the main side of the crowdfunding campaign, but will not be revealed in the comment area. To set the developers on the screen on a IPS panel, with a native resolution of 720p. The device itself weighs about 730 grams, including matching Powerbank increases the weight to about a kilogram. Considering that the switch with Joy-Cons also brings 400 grams to the scales, one ends up at the overall construction at about 1.4 kilograms — anything but a lightweight.

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Those who are actually considering getting one of the monitors must be properly grabbed into their pocket. On Indiegogo, some early early-bird packages are available for the price of about 220 euros. The first orders should already be delivered.