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Look, I get that the Nintendo Switch 2 dock was probably the least exciting part about today’sNintendo Direct.

But, the showcase did reveal some details that have firmly piqued my interest as a Steam Deck enthusiast.

Nintendo Switch 2 in dock next to JoyCon controller grip and red backdrop

Thermals are just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to gaming handheld performance.

Still weighing up your handheld choices?

Take a peek at theSwitch 2 vs Steam Deckfor a complete comparison andupcoming Nintendo Switch 2 gamesfor new releases.

Back of Nintendo Switch 2 dock with cut out revealing fan highlighted in blue

Alternatively, check out thebest gaming monitorsif you want a new screen ahead of Ninty’s new console launch.

Razer Handheld Dock Chroma with Steam Deck attached and Tomb Raider Trilogy gameplay on screen.

Breath of the Wild Enhanced Edition gameplay with Link on horse and banner that reads “Enhanced resolution and Frame Rates” at bottom

Hand holding Jsaux RGB docking station with Switch 2 console in backdrop and Mario Kart World footage on TV featuring Luigi.

Syntech dock next to Steam Deck on grey carpet.

Holding the Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World on screen

Uperfect Umax 24 portable monitor on desk next to plant, Pharah, and Samus figures with Nintendo Switch connected on right and Mario Kart 8 title screen displayed.

Nintendo Switch Lite in Blue sitting on wicker table with Zelda: Link�s Awakening on screen.

Borderlands 4 screenshot showcasing four different Vault Hunters taking on enemies with various weapons

Key art for Fortnite OG Chapter 1: Season 1.

Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4 screenshot of a gun equipped with Licensed Parts from different makers

An old man with a staff in Borderlands 4

GTA 6 trailer screenshots

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle screenshot of Indiana dressed as priest, looking over a book

Days Gone Remastered protagonist Deacon running from hundreds of zombies in the rain

PS5 Pro reveal from trailer

The cast of Thunderbolts standing in an elevator during the trailer for the upcoming Marvel Phase 5 movie.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 screenshot of the Paintress painting the number 33 onto a distant pillar while Gustave and Sophie watch from the harbor port, framed by a circle of light

Absolute Martian Manhunter #2

Articulate box, cards, board, and tokens on a wooden table

Logan Kim as Hershel and Lauren Cohan as Maggie in The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2