Nintendo Switch I tried using "C-Force" which can be played on a large screen by connecting with a monitor without a dedicated dock

Launched on March 3, 2017Nintendo SwitchIs an epochal terminal that can be used as a stationary game machine or as a portable game machine. There are a lot of people who think that it is compact enough to think that it will turn into a stationary game machine and actually take out it to the outside and enjoy the game, but when I take it out, "After all it is a game to play on the big screen of the house It is the best ... .... " Even without bulky dedicated Nintendo Switch dock, you will be able to play Nintendo Switch's game exactly with big screen such as monitor and TVC-Force"is.

C-Force: World's First HDMI Hub for Switch and S8 / S8 + by C-Force - Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/switch-con/switch-con-worlds-first-hdmi-hub-for-switch-and-s8

C - Force was originally called Switch - Con and was a solicitation investment by Kickstarter of the cloud funding site. Although it was commercialized successfully attaining the target amount, the project was temporarily suspended because Kickstarter judged that the name "Switch-Con" was already registered as a trademark. However, by changing the name to "C-Force", it was successfully commercialized and eventually reached the editorial department of GIGAZINE.

"Switch-Con" making Nintendo Switch output to display without dock - GIGAZINE


◆ Photo review
That's why Switch-Con originally arrived at C-Force at last. It is a compact size enough to fit all the hands at the time of packaging.


Pakari the box


Inside was C - Force main body and instruction manual.


This is the body part of C-Force. Except for the USB - C plug extending from the main body, it is small enough to fit in the palm of the hand, so you can not question "Is this really a substitute for a dedicated dock?"


On the top of the C - Force main unit, USB - C port and HDMI port for power supply from the left.


USB-C 3.1 port x 2 on the left side


USB-A 3.1 port x 2 on the right side


And the only USB - C plug is extending from the bottom.


The placement of the port is from the front that the logo of "C-Force" can be seen as follows.


Since the usage manual of C - Force is shown in the attached manual, you can use it without any problem even if English can not be read.


◆ Compared with dedicated dock
This is a dedicated dock for the Nintendo Switch.


When you install the Nintendo Switch like this, it is possible to output the video of the game to the TV and monitor connected with the dedicated dock and HDMI cable.


However, as you can see, the size is much larger than the Nintendo Switch. Although it is not so heavy, the thin and compact Nintendo Switch is bulky and takes up space if you think to carry it with a dedicated dock.


On the other hand, the size of the C - Force is quite compact compared to the dedicated dock.


Furthermore, C - Force is slightly thinner than Nintendo Switch, so it is also a point not bulky as a package.


It is dedicated for Nintendo Switch as followscarrying caseC - Force is so compact that it can be forcibly stored together with the main body, so it will not be in the way to get in with the Nintendo Switch when you go out.


◆ I actually tried using C-Force
So, I will actually output the Nintendo Switch's video to the monitor using C-Force.

First of all connect the AC adapter etc. to the USB - C port on the top of the C - Force to supply power.


Next, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port next to it and connect the monitor or TV to the C-Force.


In addition, connect C - Force 's only USB - C plug to the Nintendo Switch.


Then the video of the Nintendo Switch will be output on the monitor.


While playing the game for a while while outputting the video on the monitor with C-Force, there was no disturbance of the picture, the battery of the Nintendo Switch did not gradually decrease, there was no problem at all I was able to play the game. In the house with the dedicated dock there may not be a chance to be active so much, but take advantage of the high level of portability which is one of the features of Nintendo Switch and take it with you when traveling with friends and traveling etc. It seems to be active widely.


You can see how much speed the video is output to the monitor after connecting the Nintendo Switch to the C - Force by watching the following movie.

Use "C-Force" to output Nintendo Switch video to monitor without dedicated dock - YouTube


·bonus
C - Force can also be used as a USB hub. For example, if you connect to a MacBook with only one USB - C port, you can use a USB memory with only USB - A plug, or you can charge your MacBook while using USB memory.


However, since the interval between the ports is narrow, it may not be possible to insert two side by side if it is wide USB memory.


Furthermore, connecting the C-Force and the monitor with the HDMI cable enables you to output the screen of the MacBook.


In addition, C - Force is sold for $ 69 (about 7600 yen) on the official store, and the shipping fee is free.

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