Nintendo Switch Compact Playstand (The Legend of Zelda) by HORI - Officially Licensed by Nintendo

Awesome stand for your Zelda lover. Quality is great for the price, very functional, and durable. Would buy again.

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.

The play stand has such a sleek nice look, and feel to the product. I had no issues with it holding my Nintendo. It's portable, looks very nice, isn't cheap quality, and feels great. Highly recommend this to anyone who wants to actually have a nice stand for when playing on their switch.

Works great, arrived on time, and holds up.

Overall it has been a great travel stand. Works well with the switch and with the cut out for the charge cable I can play with out the tv. Also works well with cell phones and thinner cases for movie night or binge watching favorite music videos.

Ok, the purchase of this all started from some blog article I read somewhere where a guy was daydreaming of being able to play his Switch while laying down, with the unit resting on his stomach/chest and his hands resting further down by his waist. I know. Like...how lazy can you get? Amirite?? So obviously I wanted to emulate this man's plan exactly because it can take a toll on your neck after hours of playing Zelda propped on a pillow on your stomach. I mean, no one needs that kind of suffering. Well, this does not work to a 5-star level on that front, I'm afraid, but it works well enough for in-bed laziness that I'll give it 4. And if you're asking why don't I just play it connected to a TV like a civilized human, well that's because I like to play at night when my kids are finally asleep, so I'm left with only being able to play in my bedroom with the door closed lest my hoard of monkeys hear the music and wonder why they can't stay up all night and play too. Plus, by that time my husband has usually already commandeered the TV to watch Overwatch Twitch streams. The unit is compact, folds down flat, and is easy to store. On the long-term durability and strength scale, it could use some work. It prevents it from slipping down in the traditional just-prop-it-up-against-something method, and also elevates it a little for better viewing. However, if your goal was just to have a semi-stable unit to prop the Switch up on an actual flat surface and play, this is a great solution for not a lot of money.

Works as well as expected! I needed this so I don't break my neck trying to play with my handheld controllers! I prefer the xbox style controllers so this paired perfect with that. I've had the animal crossing one for years and it's still in perfect shape!

I searched around for other Switch stands because in the reviews for this one, it was suggested that there was no padding to protect the system from rubbing against the plastic or slipping on whatever surface it was on. I was also worried that the stand would be unstable because it was high up in the air, or that the notches could potentially slip, causing the Switch to slam onto the table backwards. Fortunately, as the other switch stand options had other problems or lacked quality, I decided to chance this one.Pleasantly, none of the problems I listed above were an issue with this product. The area that cradles the Switch have a few small pads keeping them from scratching the Switch, and adding friction, while two pegs keep the Switch in place. The notches seem to do their job and keep the stand upright, and there are additional pads on the bottom to keep the stand from sliding around on the table. I tried tapping the side of the Switch to test how stable it was and it seems at least as stable as the Switch is while using its kickstand, if not more. You shouldn't have to worry about small bumps while playing. The stand overall is pretty stable and gentle with the Switch and is great for playing while charging via the USB port when not using the Switch's dock, and the compact profile and cheap price are a nice bonus.