An iPad with a USB-C connector can be used as an external monitor for consoles
All you need is the current version of iPadOS 17 and a video card
You can connect a Nintendo Switch to the iPad, as well as an Xbox or PlayStation
One of the main advantages of the Nintendo Switch console is the ability to play both on the go thanks to the built-in display and also on a large TV with the help of the dock. However, not everyone is comfortable with a relatively small panel by today’s standards, which, although it corresponds to today’s smartphones, may still be a bit small for full-fledged games. However, carrying around an external docking station, all the cabling and even the monitor is a science fiction solution. Still, there’s a surprisingly simple way to play Nintendo Switch games on a bigger screen while on the go.
For gaming on the go, just an iPad and a video card are enough
Fortunately, you don’t need to buy an extra monitor for this, but you can get by with just an iPad with a USB-C connector and the version of iPadOS 17 installed on it. It won’t be officially released until next month, but if you’re impatient, you can download the public beta version that will serve just as well. For the iPad, of course, you also need an external video card with a USB-C male on one side and an HDMI female on the other. Here you will buy around one thousand crowns, depending on the quality of the card you want.
After connecting all the accessories and the Nintendo to the iPad, you will still need an application, such as Capture Pro, which is available through TestFlight, to comfortably play on the larger screen. The editor of the MacRumors server took a closer look at the entire procedure, who summarized the entire procedure in a several-minute video. The advantage of this method is not only the ability to play games from Nintendo Switch, but you can also use it to play on other full-fledged consoles, such as Xbox Series X/S or PlayStation 5. The whole method is brilliantly simple and there is no need to set or debug anything. If you are one of the orthodox console gamers who want to play even without the need to connect to a big TV, you will surely like this method.
Author of the article
Michael Chrobok
Mobile technology enthusiast, amateur photographer, casual athlete and urban cyclist. In his free time, he likes to travel, play a game, or immerse himself in the world of The Witcher or Star Trek.
2023-08-21 18:30:00
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