The Nintendo Switch accessory we’ve all been waiting for is coming in June

When we reviewed the Nintendo Switch in March we called for a second Switch dock to be sold separately. Nintendo has now responded, saying that you will be able to buy a second dock from 23 June.

The Nintendo Switch is a portable games console, so it’s always been possible to continue playing games in another room in the house whenever you wanted. However, we found playing motion games, such as 1-2 Switch, in a bedroom, spare room and living room meant moving the dock around with us.

Yes, we could play them on the 6.2-inch screen, but while it’s a good compromise for when out and about, it seemed silly having to play games on that format when we had a 55-inch flatscreen waiting there for us.

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Being able to add another dock, situated in the living room, was always something we wanted and now we shall get our wish.

An accessory set that includes a #NintendoSwitch dock, an AC adapter and an HDMI cable will be available from 23/06. pic.twitter.com/42C2838gTd

— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) May 10, 2017

Unfortunately, it does mean shelling out a further wedge, anywhere up to around £80, but we think it’s worth it.

There’s no UK price for the spare Nintendo Switch Dock Set yet, but it is $99 in the US – around £70 at current exchange rates. It also includes an AC adapter and second HDMI cable.