Today Venom announced the launch of their Power Pack and Stand for the Nintendo Switch, a compact, rechargeable battery pack, ideal for gamers on the go.[prebreak]1[/prebreak]

In stores from March 30th 2018, the Power Pack and Stand features a sleek and ergonomic design, perfectly complementing the Nintendo Switch and locking securely into place on the rear of the console for easy access to all the console controls. With a built-in kickstand and additional USB charging point for convenience, the high-capacity 10,000 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack is a force to be reckoned with, providing over three times the playing time compared to using the Switch alone - perfect for sustained gaming sessions where plug in power is hard to find.

Tom Hodge, Director of Sales for Venom, commented: “We believe that for Nintendo Switch players who like to game on the go, the Power Pack and Stand will prove an essential purchase. Not only does it massively increase overall playtime, but its slimline design doesn’t add a lot of bulk to the console, retaining the portability that gamers love. Add in the integrated kickstand, and we’re convinced that the Power Pack and Stand will be a huge hit with gamers looking to play harder for longer!”

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The Nintendo Switch Power Pack and Stand retails for an SRP of £34.99

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[guily6669]

What's the output power of the dock? 5v 2A???

I wonder when someone will make something with a 20A battery and trick it into dockstation clocks using the switch screen on portable mod.


If they hack switch and allow that would be cool, but I think the battery power bank would have to output 14V for docsktation mode right?

I have a few not used lipos I could make a high capacity 14v power bank, but would take 4 ever to charge since my charger only charge up to 5Amps, so a bit more than 4 hours to charge a 20A battery with balancing of cells.

 

[leon315]

That switch is NOT fat, it's just T-H-I-C-C!

 

[DinohScene]

Not going to lie, that does look good.

 

[Lumince]

Thats wayyyyyy to thick for me.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Thats wayyyyyy to thick for me.

thicc

 

[Geezerdorf]

What the fuck

He's not wrong, though. The PSP originally was hacked with a battery!

Hm. Retail price seems to be really really good...but my previous experiences with batteries like this one on the 3DS (lookin' at you, Nyko), had given me a reason to doubt. I'll look forward to get one Soon™, but i'd want opinions and experiences first and foremost.

thicc

Spoiler: Do i REALLY need to say it?

 

[Dimensional]

Wow. More people making portable charging stuff. It's too bad I already paid for the SwitchCharge.

 

[Yil]

Ok THAT'S cool, and the price is VERY right

Edit: it's a bit of a shame that there isn't an integrated dock, though

Mostly overheating. Still waiting for switch charge.

 

[Deleted User]

seems pretty cool for people who would need this kinda thing but i dont know if "compact" is the word i would use to describe it XD

 

[Kilim]

slightly worried about the increase in heating that would cause but otherwise looks great

 

[SSG Vegeta]

This is awesome especially since I use my switch as a portable most of the time

 

[NickPDX]

This looks like a very poor design. I like the idea but if you're playing in handheld mode this looks like it would be very uncomfortable to grip ... my fingers extend to behind the tablet portion while I hold it and this blocks that from happening. So this is only good for tabletop mode in my opinion which is the mode I've played my switch the least in. I'd rather stick with a brick power pack and a cable coming from my pocket or something.

 

[Pluupy]

Doesn't this thing cover up the fan air intake holes?

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Doesn't this thing cover up the fan air intake holes?

Nope, looks like there are cutouts so the air can pass through

 

[mgrev]

Would have been even greater if it had an integrated dock too. Oh well, can't really complain

 

[APartOfMe]

Oh well, can't really complain

Yes you can. Watch.

Why doesn't it have a dock? This is the worst thing ever!

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Yes you can. Watch.

Who doesn't it have a dock? This is the worst thing ever!

Who

 

[CallmeBerto]

Looks pretty damn awesome.