New “Retro Arcade Dock” transforms your Nintendo Switch 2 into a mini arcade cabinet

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A new crowdfunding campaign has been launched for a unique peripheral for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, the “Retro Arcade Dock.”

This new device, from the company Smiley Partner, is designed to transform the home console into a “real arcade cabinet.”

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The dock features a built-in, old-school joystick and a full, eight-button layout.

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According to the campaign, the controls are designed to deliver the nostalgic “clicking” sound and excitement of a real arcade, allowing players to experience their games in a new way.

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The “Retro Arcade Dock” is also designed with portability in mind, featuring detachable parts for easy transport.

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It also includes a convenient storage space on its back, which can be used to hold Nintendo Switch game cards.

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The crowdfunding campaign for the new dock is currently live on the Japanese platform “CAMPFIRE.”

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The project has already been a massive success, achieving 681% of its initial ¥100,000 goal at the time of this writing.

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More details about the different pledge tiers and product specifications are available on the official campaign page.

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