Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsWant the option of being able to charge in kickstand mode? This is a highly recommended accessory to have.
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2017
I was in the market for something portable to hold my Switch when it's in tabletop mode. I'm sure you've heard of the built-in kickstand; it does the job, but you can't adjust the angle *and* you cannot charge the Switch while the kickstand is used. This stand from HORI not only lets you charge the Switch while using it but also lets you adjust the angle not 1, not 2, but *3* different ways.
When flat, you simply (and gently) pop the back up and place the stand's easel at the desired angle. You just let it rest on one of the three stops; gravity takes care of the rest. You can then pull the shelf down. Reverse the process to fold the stand up for portability.
The shelf where the Switch rests, the back where the Switch rests upon and the bottom of the stand are all rubberized, so there aren't any fears of damage of slippage. (Make sure you keep the bottom of the stand's feet clean.) There are two pegs on the shelf so that the Switch rests on them for added stability like it does in the Switch dock. (Must...resist...Switch...update joke...) There are corresponding openings on the back so that the Switch's intakes aren't blocked. The system can breathe perfectly. The stand, though it feels quite light, is very sturdy with the Switch resting on it. (Be sure to apply some leverage while adjusting the angle while the Switch is on the stand; hold the Switch with one hand while adjusting the easel on the back.) While testing, I couldn't push the Switch around or tip it while it was on the stand at any angle. Be careful while moving the stand with the Switch on it; the easel simply rests on the stop. When lifted from the front, the whole thing can collapse if you don't support the easel with your hand.
My only gripes? You *can* put the Switch in portrait orientation but you won't have the stability provided like in landscape orientation, plus one of the intakes isn't completely open in portrait unless you scoot the Switch to the side a bit. (I mention this because one of the (forthcoming) games for the Switch, Namco Museum, will let you play in portrait orientation, which will more closely mirror the experience of the original arcade games. It's still pretty hard to push or tip the Switch around while in portrait, however. Almost needless to say (but still worth mentioning, for those who care) is that the product is made in China.
All in all, highly recommended for those looking to go mobile and be able to charge while in kickstand mode.
