5 Sleek Nintendo Switch Docks You Can Actually 3D Print

The Nintendo Switch line of handhelds are among the most popular video game consoles in history. Nintendo Switch 2 is currently the hot new console, but the original Switch and Switch Lite are still popular among users. And with the economy only making games more expensive, these older Switch models aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

While it’s not the most powerful handheld console on the market, one of the things that makes the Nintendo Switch line special is the dock. The dock provides the console with constant power, bypassing the power limitations of handheld mode, allowing the game to achieve higher graphical fidelity. This also gives your Switch a safe place to charge. Nintendo Switch docks of all kinds exist for purchase online, but if you have access to a 3D printer and a little technical know-how, you can print your own custom dock. Some of them take the Nintendo Switch and make it more usable or more storage friendly, while others even turn it into a work of art.

The Nintendo Switch 2 may be the new kid on the block, but its design isn’t that different from the original Switch. That’s not a bad thing, considering the popularity of the original console. The Switch 2 is ultimately a much more powerful console that generally retains the overall design aesthetic of its predecessor.

This means that the dock also follows the same format. The Nintendo Switch 2 slots into the dock from top to bottom, which is convenient, but can make finding a slot difficult. As someone who lives in a place where space is limited, there aren’t many places the Switch can go and be out of the way. Sure, I could stick it behind the TV, but that makes grabbing it for handheld gaming a real pain.

The solution is the Nintendo Switch 2 Horizontal Dock Stand. With this 3D print, you can maximize your space, allowing the Switch 2 Dock to rest on its side, making it easy to install under a TV or on a shelf with limited space. This design could also help those with children, as sliding the console horizontally can be easier and gentler on the ports.

The standard dock for Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 integrates efficiently with the console. It’s an overall nice design, but what if the dock you store your Switch in could become a work of art in your home? With the Piranha Plant Switch Dock, it can become just that.

This dock is designed for the original Nintendo Switch and the OLED version, although modifications are available to make it work with the Switch 2 as well. With this print, your Switch docks in the mouth of a Piranha plant and the Switch Joy-Cons slide into the plant’s arms. There’s even room to store a few Switch game carts in the base.

This dock is a really fun 3D print that turns the nondescript Nintendo Switch into a display piece. If you’ve upgraded to the Nintendo Switch 2 and are looking for a unique way to display your old Nintendo Switch, this dock might be the perfect way to store it while showing it off.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has a larger screen, allowing you to have fun with custom 3D printed docks. If you keep your Nintendo Switch 2 on your desk, the Retro TV Stand could make a fun dock upgrade.

This modified dock allows the Nintendo Switch 2 to slot in, but instead of being obscured by the front of the dock, this print leaves the screen visible, allowing you to continue playing in handheld mode. The dock looks like a retro TV, which makes this impression very fun for those of us who remember the physical channel buttons and buttons on our TVs. There is a space at the back of the dock to store your Joy-Cons. If you 3D print mouse grips for your Joy-Cons, they will fit as well, making this dock unique from the others shown. It’s a really fun way to store your Nintendo Switch 2 while still allowing it to be used in dock mode, without needing to connect it to an actual TV.

The Nintendo Switch is all about portability, being a portable console. Sure, you can take it anywhere and enjoy your video games anytime, but you’ll probably leave your bulky Switch dock at home. This means you’ll lose any extra ports the dock provides, as well as the ability to connect to a TV.

One way to solve this problem is the Nintendo Switch Portable Dock, a print that lets you transfer the innards of your original Dock into something more portable. This version folds up when not in use and stores more easily than the original Nintendo Switch dock. Meanwhile, the print itself is divided into several parts, allowing for easy printing and printing in different colors.

You can quickly open it, dock your Switch, and access all available ports, allowing you to charge the console vertically or use it while connected to a TV. There are even slots for multiple Nintendo Switch cartridges, making it not only a portable dock but also a game storage case.

The Nintendo Switch Lite does not support docked mode, even though it has a USB-C port. However, there are still several reasons why you might want a dock for your Switch Lite. Showing off your Switch Lite is something people love to do, especially considering the console’s color options and unique variants released over the years. A dock will also help protect the Switch Lite’s charging port, keeping it supported and preventing the cord from kinking. And while it won’t stream to a TV, it will still support the Pro Controller, so you’ll be able to play it while connected.

This Nintendo Switch Lite dock does all of those things, but it also adds a cool feature. It mounts easily to a wall, allowing you to store the console out of the way while keeping it plugged in to stay charged. It uses the original Nintendo Switch power adapter and can be mounted with control strips or drilled into a wall. It’s all one piece, but you can at least print it in the color of your Switch Lite.

We’ve scoured the internet for 3D printing projects that Nintendo Switch owners and fans are using and creating. Our goal was to highlight interesting docks for each Nintendo Switch model. We’ve also selected docks from a wide range of popular 3D printing sites, as well as projects that cover the full spectrum of experience and skills needed to print and assemble.