Today’s video is going to be something different and fun.
I built the “Ultimate Nintendo Switch Setup” with quite a few things I’ve been sent for
review - and one of them I’m giving away internationally, so stay tuned for details
on that.
I waited a long time to pick up a Nintendo Switch.
I had major issues with how the company treated content creators, and I wanted to hold out
as long as I could in case it got cheaper or a cool game-themed version was released.
But ultimately, Pokemon pulled me back in - and Nintendo killed off their awful content
creator program.
So let’s see what the ultimate setup here holds in store.
It’s actually quite simple, but packs a big punch for functionality.
The Switch dock itself sits on the back of this charging dock and game stand from Heatfun
that I picked up on Amazon.
You can charge 4 pro controllers, 2 joy-cons, the Japanese version of the online NES controllers,
holds two Pokeballs and has slots on the sides to hold 2 more controllers.
And it can store games in it, too!
My only complaint is that the Switch has to sit on the back of the stand, which makes
swapping games difficult.
My joy-cons feature some grips that I also grabbed from Amazon when I bought my switch,
as I hate how the thumbsticks feel.
This part is kind of the hub I’m working from.
From there, I have the GameSir VX AimSwitch connected.
This is a wireless mouse and keypad device designed to let you get the upper hand in
Battle Royale games on console.
I’m bad enough at Fortnite in general, that if I’m going to play it’s going to be
with a Mouse and Keyboard, and I need it.
The keypad charges via MicroUSB and connects to the wireless dongle, and the mouse is wired
and connects to the keypad.
This thing has a 32 foot range, has TTC Red key switches, and the mouse is… alright.
Nothing amazing, but gets the job done.
The kit comes in at $100 MSRP which might be a tad expensive for some, but you can move
it between PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC!
I also have our giveaway item hooked up next.
This is the Creative Sound BlasterX G6 gaming DAC and USB sound card.
I’ve used the previous G5 quite a bit in various setups where I needed an external
sound card - but this works with consoles, too!
I have it hooked up to the Switch to provide high quality audio from my games, and it even
has virtual 7.1 surround sound and Creative’s “Scout Mode” audio positioning boosts,
if that’s your speed.
Plus, you get a 4-pole headset input and separate mic input in case you’re using separate
headphone and microphone cables, so you can keep chatting and trash talking.
I’ve partnered with Creative to give away one of these bad boys.
This will be an international giveaway - not something I get to do often.
To enter, there will be a Gleam.io link in the video description.
Go there, and enter your name and email address.
You don’t even have to be subscribed - though that’s appreciated as always.
YouTube is being weird about giveaways so this seems to be the best way to go for now.
Your email is necessary for me to pass along to Creative to contact you and sort out shipping.
That’s it!
If you win, make sure you send me a pic of it in your setup!
A sound card is no good without audio listening hardware, of course.
For this, we have the Audeze Mobius - a premium gaming headset with a lot of technology packed
in.
Like, a lot.
It supports full Bluetooth 4.2, AAC and Sony’s LDAC encoding for hi-rez audio over bluetooth.
There’s WAVES Nx virtual surround sound functionality built-in and even 3D head tracking
to keep the sound positioning accurate based on your head positioning.
I will say, for the style of headphones this is, the sound stage is surprisingly wide,
and the positioning is fantastic.
I’m usually not a fan of virtual surround sound, but the 3D tracking and virtual surround
is….
Awesome.
There’s the usual electric presence hiss of wireless headphones when no audio is coming
through - some of that will be talkback from the mic - but not noticeable at all w/ audio
playing.
It’s closed back so you can ignore the world around you, fairly comfy, and even fits my
giant noggin - which is a struggle for many wireless headphones.
It works wirelessly with Xbox and Playstation, but we have it connected wired to our G6 DAC
here.
The headphones aren’t super heavy for being wireless, and the cans feature Planar Magnetic
drivers, which are known for providing much more accurate imaging in your sound.
It’s also “Discord Certified!” which… doesn’t really mean anything, heh.
Obviously don’t mix the DAC’s virtual surround with the headphones, but your options
are flexible.
Plus, the microphone is supposed to have some real clear processing on it, too - which,
well, you’ve been hearing now.
For video, we’re outputting to the BenQ EX3203R curved gaming monitor.
This can serve double duty for us for Switch via HDMI and PC gameplay via DisplayPort or
HDMI.
This monitor supports up to 1440p 144hz, doesn’t add a ton of input latency, though is slower
than other monitors I’ve reviewed, it hasn’t been noticeable to me, and avoids the added
blurring at high refresh rates that I experienced with the Viotek monitor I reviewed earlier
in the year.
This monitor is also rocking FreeSync2 support.
Plus is does technically support HDR, though at HDR 400 you’re not getting a ton of range
out of it, it’s an option.
My only real complaint is that the VESA mount is sold and shipped separately instead of
just supporting it on the monitor.
Lastly, the video runs through the ClonerAlliance HDML Cloner Box Pro - a PC-free capture device
that lets you record video straight to USB devices instead of having to have a beefy
computer.
It even comes with a remote for controlling the inputs and recording!
Full review on this coming soon.
And then I have a cheap headphone hanger from Amazon and the Flexispot sit-stand desk that
I use as my b-roll table.
This thing is heavy as hell, but high quality, easy to control with 3 height presets, and
doesn’t require any crazy calibration whenever you unplug it and plug it back in or anything.
Also down below the games, I have the Flip Grip from Fangamer - a kickstarter project
I backed to let you control your Switch in vertical orientations for shmup games!
And the Mario Kart themed case for travel, of course.
If I had the space and could move the table through without disassembly, I could go one
step further and put this setup in my game room for maximum aesthetic - but I work with
what I got.
There you have it!
A pretty baller Switch setup for dominating BR games, enjoying some Pokemon, going pro
at bullet hell games, and more.
Let me know what you think about the setup in the comment section below and make sure
you enter our giveaway!
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