Nintendo announces new Switch charging stand for release in July

One of the hassles of the Nintendo Switch is that you can't very well charge it in tabletop mode, as the USB-C port is flush on the bottom of the unit. Come to think of it, that flimsy kickstand is pretty worthless too. Nintendo is hoping to alleviate both issues with a new Adjustable Charging Stand, announced today on their Twitter page. The stand is compatible with the USB-C power brick that comes with the Switch, and allows you to play in tabletop mode from a number of viewing angles. This dock will run you about $19.99 and will come out in July.

Of course, several third party solutions have already solved these problems, some with a simple, inexpensive plastic stand that fixes both issues in one go. But I guess Nintendo is better late than never with this product.