In brief: A Washington-based startup recently wrapped up funding for an unwieldy Nintendo Switch accessory that increases the handheld's screen size by 188 pct. UpSwitch'southward Orion is substantially a portable monitor / dock for the Switch that features an xi.6-inch display. It connects to standard IPS and OLED Switch models via HDMI, and has slots on the sides to lock your Joy-Con controllers into place.

Orion too features integrated stereo speakers that promise to upgrade your audio feel, a congenital-in kickstand, a headphone jack and a USB-C port then you can charge while you play. Using a set of Velcro straps, you can also adhere a battery pack to the rear of the unit for boosted power on the become.

In a discussion thread for the accessory, UpSwitch notes that Orion weighs 1.six pounds without a battery pack. We're besides told the screen is IPS and defaults to 720p "but is capable of accurately simulating 1080p resolution."

Although it is billed as a Switch accompaniment, Orion can be used equally a portable monitor for whatsoever device with an HDMI connexion.

Longtime Nintendo fans may retrieve a similar accompaniment for the original Game Boy. The Handy Boy was an all-in-ane accessory featuring a screen magnifier, amplified speakers and a thumbstick / push button attachment.

Orion has already met its funding goal on Indiegogo. At $249, information technology's $50 more expensive than a standalone Nintendo Switch Lite or $l cheaper than a base Switch. In lieu of a Switch Pro, is this the next all-time culling?