{"id":1175630,"date":"2023-08-25T13:50:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T17:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1175630"},"modified":"2023-08-25T13:50:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T17:50:32","slug":"gulikits-new-steam-deck-and-switch-dock-looks-like-a-snes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1175630","title":{"rendered":"GuliKit&#039;s new Steam Deck and Switch dock looks like a SNES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m currently building out a new home entertainment setup, so I figure I may as well finally get a dock for my <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1\" class=\"no-affiliate-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/tag\/steam-deck\/\">Steam Deck<\/a> so I can hook it up to my TV. I&#8217;m glad I haven&#8217;t already plumped for Valve&#8217;s own <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:2;pos:1\" class=\"no-affiliate-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/steam-deck-dock-reservations-preorder-valve-182653344.html\">Steam Deck Docking Station<\/a> as <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:3;pos:1\" class=\"no-affiliate-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmodo.com\/gulikits-new-switch-dock-looks-like-an-snes-1850774460\">an unofficial one<\/a> from accessory maker <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:4;pos:1\" class=\"no-affiliate-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/what-we-bought-the-last-gamepad-ill-need-to-buy-for-switch-and-pc-140047518.html\">GuliKit<\/a> is a bit more stylish.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s because it takes a design cue or two from the Super Nintendo. It has a gray shell and a couple of large purple switches, which may be there just for aesthetic reasons. The docking port, which you can protect with a sliding dust cover when not in use, has a pair of vents.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"end-legacy-contents\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"b04d877c0fc745d4ac39c139395c2626\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New docking station. Support Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Switch and Ayaneo&#8217; consoles. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wfpu7pH39b\">pic.twitter.com\/wfpu7pH39b<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 GuliKit (@GuliKitDesign) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GuliKitDesign\/status\/1694385429624058098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p>On the rear, there are USB-C charging and AC adapter ports, as well as Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI and three USB 3.0 ports. The dock <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:5;pos:1\" class=\"no-affiliate-link\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GuliKitDesign\/status\/1694606771107627353\">supports<\/a> up to 100W power delivery as well as 4K 60Hz HDMI video output. There&#8217;s even <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:6;pos:1\" class=\"no-affiliate-link\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GuliKitDesign\/status\/1694642871205236796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1694642871205236796%7Ctwgr%5E22cb3a8c6046048c5aee13ca6a10e79636f6bae7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2023%2F8%2F23%2F23843324%2Fgulikit-steam-deck-rog-ally-dock-super-nintendo-snes-xbox-elite-gamepad\">hidden storage<\/a> for four microSD cards.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not only a Steam Deck you can plop into the dock either. GuliKit says it works with similar handheld devices such as the <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:7;pos:1\" class=\"no-affiliate-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/asus-rog-ally-review-the-steam-decks-most-powerful-rival-specs-price-080029032.html\">ROG Ally<\/a> and <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:8;pos:1\" class=\"no-affiliate-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/tag\/ayaneo\/\">Ayaneo<\/a>&#8216;s systems. You can use it to play your <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:9;pos:1\" class=\"no-affiliate-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/tag\/nintendo-switch\/\">Nintendo Switch<\/a> on your TV as well. GuliKit notes that you&#8217;ll need to place your Switch upside down so that the console&#8217;s USB-C port is accessible. Still, there&#8217;s something quite fitting about using a Switch placed in this dock to play SNES games.<\/p>\n<p>Pricing hasn&#8217;t been revealed as yet, but the dock should be available in September, GuliKit told <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:10;pos:1\" class=\"no-affiliate-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2023\/8\/23\/23843324\/gulikit-steam-deck-rog-ally-dock-super-nintendo-snes-xbox-elite-gamepad\"><em>The Verge<\/em><\/a>. At least for now, the only downside is that it&#8217;s based on the US version of the SNES rather than the <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:11;pos:1\" class=\"no-affiliate-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vg247.com\/the-european-snes-classic-mini-is-better-looking-than-the-us-one-but-you-might-prefer-the-japanese-versions-game-list\">more refined European model.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"84951acacdc6432b9e397e6b0828bc51\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"nl\" dir=\"ltr\">Hidden 4 Micro SD slots <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cCVyNhdwNQ\">https:\/\/t.co\/cCVyNhdwNQ<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HiDc7LdTVo\">pic.twitter.com\/HiDc7LdTVo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 GuliKit (@GuliKitDesign) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GuliKitDesign\/status\/1694642871205236796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 24, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p \/>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/gulikits-new-steam-deck-and-switch-dock-looks-like-a-snes-175032640.html?src=rss&#013;<br \/>\n&#013;<br \/>\nSource: Engadget &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/gulikits-new-steam-deck-and-switch-dock-looks-like-a-snes-175032640.html?src=rss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GuliKit&#8217;s new Steam Deck and Switch dock looks like a SNES<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m currently building out a new home entertainment setup, so I figure I may as well finally get a dock for my Steam Deck so I can hook it up to my TV. 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