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Review on Officially Licensed Nintendo & Pokemon Pikachu Playstand For Switch - Compact And Stylish In Black & Gold by Charles Mistretta

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great Portable Stand for Switch

I bought this portable switch stand for my switch lite so that I could take a controller on the go while traveling and have something to hold my switch while I play since the switch lite does not come with a built-in kickstand like the normal switch does.It works great and is easy to use if you're thinking about purchasing for children. You just pop it open, adjust it to the level that you would like, and then fold down the tab that actually holds the switch. It's very easy to use and seems durable. It's a little cheap-feeling, it's not metal, but it doesn't necessarily feel like super cheap plastic either. I tested the hinges and applied a little bit of force, and it seems like it'll hold.I enjoy the fact that it has adjustable viewpoints for different viewing heights, I think that was very thoughtful. I also really enjoy that there's a hole at the bottom in order for easy-access charging so that you can plug the switch in to charge while continuing to use the stand and play.I must say, the only thing that I really do not enjoy about this stand is the size. I understand that the switches are big and heavy, but a lighter, smaller stand would be nice. I looked on the market for a smaller stand, but they all seemed to be roughly around the same size. This Hori compact stand BARELY fits in my Butterfox Slim case, and while some cases are larger (like my sisters, which this would have no problem fitting in), I think that a smaller stand that's even more portable would be more enjoyable for on-the-go travel that doesn't bulk up your case.Overall, I really enjoy this stand and have already used it lots. I think it's a great alternative if you have a switch lite that doesn't have a built-in kickstand (or even if you have a switch wit ha kickstand) for playing with a controller. It's durable and sturdy, provides three different viewpoints, easily folds and unfolds for playing, and provides a cutout in the bottom of the tab that holds the switch for easy-access charging. I would only advise making sure that you have a case large enough to fit the stand, as it's a pretty big one. I have the Butterfox Slim carrying case and it barely fits in the zippered-pouch with my charging cord and earbuds. Even when trying to put it in/take it out, I need to be very careful of the zipper and tuck it under the zipper or untuck it from under before taking the stand out.Highly recommend if you're looking for something to travel with for playing on-the-go or if you're just looking to play games like fortnite, mario, etc. that require a stand that you can play with joycons or a separate controller. It's great, feels nice, is very durable and sturdy it's just very large.

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Pros
  • A must if you're a Switch owner and enjoy playing in tabletop mode. The Pikachu design is cute.
Cons
  • It takes up space on your gaming surface, even when not in use