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Can two switches share a dock?

Yes, you can. If you have multiple televisions, you can connect a Nintendo Switch dock to each and simply move your console between the docks to play in TV Mode on any of your televisions.
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Can you connect 2 Nintendo switches together?

If everyone is gathered in the same room, you can link together up to eight Nintendo Switch family systems via local wireless (also known as “couch co-op”) in compatible games. You can also hop online to play with family and friends who are far away.
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Do you have to buy Switch dock separately?

Q: So say that I have one dock in my room and one in my living room can I use one switch betw… A: Yes, a dock is not paired with a particular switch.
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Can 3rd party Switch docks brick your Switch?

Remember that using any unofficial accessories puts your Switch console at risk, as some have been known to brick the Switch console in the past. It's also worth keeping in mind that these third-party docks are designed to work with the regular Nintendo Switch, not the Nintendo Switch Lite or Nintendo Switch OLED.
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Can you buy a second dock for Switch?

This item is to add an additional dock to easily move the Nintendo Switch between multiple televisions. AC Adapter and HDMI cable needed for complete set up. Nintendo Switch console, Joy-Con™ controllers, AC Adapter, and HDMI Cable are NOT included (available separately).
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How to share a docking station between two computers with the Plugable Sharing Switch

Why did Nintendo stop selling Switch docks?

We've also got to take into account that there are more than a few third-party Switch docks on the market, and despite fears that they are bricking systems, the lower price of these alternative options may well have wiped out any demand for the official dock, hence Nintendo ending production.
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How much is a second switch dock?

Dock (Nintendo Switch) - Nintendo Store, $59.99

Will you be grabbing a second Switch dock while you have the chance?
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What is a bricked Nintendo Switch?

What is “bricking”? The term means a device doesn't function completely, typically on a permanent basis. “It is as useless as a brick.” For the Nintendo Switch, this often appears as stuck in the boot screen or not booting at all.
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Are third party Switch docks safe now?

Is It Safe to Use a Third-Party Nintendo Switch Dock? While the simple answer here, in most cases, is yes, there's a little more to it. If your Nintendo Switch dock is not working, the best option would be to replace it with the official Nintendo Switch Dock Set.
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Do switches still get bricked?

The bricking problem has been a thing for the past several years and is most famously blamed on using third party devices to charge or dock the Switch, and VectorDriver breaks it all down in a semi-dense electrical engineer tutorial of conductors, voltage, and Switch innards. What is this?
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Does the Switch OLED have a better dock?

The Nintendo Switch docking station has an open design, however, so the size difference doesn't matter. Your Nintendo Switch OLED will still fit snuggly inside your old dock. If you are worried about your old Joy-Cons being compatible with the Nintendo Switch OLED, don't be.
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Is there a difference between switch dock and OLED dock?

Dock. Both consoles come with a charging dock that also carries TV connectivity. They each sport two USB 2.1 ports to their side and an HDMI output. The big difference between the standard and OLED docks is that the latter now comes with wired internet connectivity too - in the form of a LAN port.
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How much does the OLED dock cost?

Nintendo is now selling the OLED dock separately to the Switch console. For $70 / £59.99, Switch gamers can now double up their docks and get their hands on the elusive Switch OLED (or at least half of it).
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Can you play Mario Kart on 2 switches?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports wireless play, allowing up to 8 players to connect multiple Nintendo Switch consoles together via a local wireless connection.
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What happens if you connect two Switch ports together?

The ramifications depend a bit on what options you may have configured on the ports. But in general if you connect 2 ports of the same switch together STP should detect the loop and should place one of the ports into blocking state. If you have configured portfast on the ports STP should still detect the loop.
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Can I play the same game on 2 switches?

Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console. On any of your consoles, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that console. You will not be able to use the same Nintendo Account to access games on multiple consoles simultaneously.
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Should I leave my Switch in the dock overnight?

Leaving the console on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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Is it okay to leave Switch in docking station?

The Nintendo Switch console can be left in the dock while not in use to ensure that it is fully charged. If you put the console in the dock or plug in the AC adapter directly to charge before the battery is completely spent, it will only count as a partial charging cycle.
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Does the dock damage the Switch?

No, because it stops charging the battery once it's full. It's fine to sit in the dock for extended periods of time.
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What is a Switch abuse?

A switch is a flexible rod which is typically used for corporal punishment. Switching is similar to birching.
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What can a jailbroken Nintendo Switch do?

What Can A Hacked Switch Do?
  • Running Homebrew Applications.
  • Running Emulators.
  • Running Backup Copies of Switch Games.
  • Installing Custom Themes.
  • Run Android.
  • Installing Cheats.
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What is the point of jailbreaking a Switch?

Jailbreaking is the process of exploiting the flaws of a locked-down electronic device to install software other than what the manufacturer has made available for that device. Jailbreaking allows the device owner to gain full access to the root of the operating system and access all the features.
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Can I connect my Switch to the TV without the dock?

How to Connect Nintendo Switch to a TV Without the Dock. Clearly, you need a USB-C to HDMI adapter to play with your Nintendo Switch on a TV without the dock. To try this out, I ordered a standard USB-C to HDMI adapter from Amazon. It has three inputs, just like the back of the Switch's dock, and a single USB-C output.
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How long does the Switch last dock?

Nintendo says the Switch can last up 6 hours away from its docking station, though that duration is impacted by the game you're playing.
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Are refurbished switches OK?

Refurbished Product:

The Nintendo Switch is now available as an Authentic Nintendo Refurbished set only from Nintendo, and it comes with our standard one year warranty. Although it may have minor cosmetic blemishes, it is guaranteed to be fully functional.
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