At some point recently the Nintendo Switch has stopped connecting to the TV over HDMI. The boys can't be sure when it last worked... The HDMI lead is OK as I just used it to connect a raspberry pi to the TV, but when I plug it back into the Nintendo Switch cradle, no communication. I will have to see if I can get another cradle for the switch. Luckily the device can still be played handheld, though there's some issue with the controllers when played that way, some glitchy communication issue there too. They can just about make it work for now. It's been a brilliant console, they've had a lot of fun from it (we've only had it just over a year) but it has had its problems. I think I would take a chance on buying another one for them, when my boat comes in.
Aargh it's £130 for an official replacement dock1, can I risk a cheaper alternative2. I'd best check the power supply etc first, make sure I'm replacing the right bit.
It was actually a bit of a treat to hear "I just got kicked out of my game, it's broken!" and it not be about the wifi.
raspberry pi: Credit card sized super cheap computer, awesome.
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