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This is definitely one approach, but I would actually just prefer a full computer, because I do sometimes run other software that is simply not available on any
by jchw 7y ago
This is definitely one approach, but I would actually just prefer a full computer, because I do sometimes run other software that is simply not available on any dongles.
One downside though is that I only have a couple HDMI ports to work with, so between a Nintendo Switch and a full desktop PC I'm already using all of the ports.
Also, even though I love the NVIDIA Shield, I find it does not really integrate as well as I hoped via HDMI CEC. It's a bit clunky to be honest, and though it's cool I can use the TV remote over CEC, it is definitely not as good as using the Shield remote, due to latency and some weird behavioral differences. So there are also downsides like that, too...
- Tyr42 7y agoMy shield also keeps stealing focus. When I turn on the switch, the TV turns on, then the shield turns on and steals focus from the switch, and I have to go grab the tv remote and turn it back to the Switch again.
- jaipilot747 7y agoPressing the Home button on the Switch controller automatically changes the input source to the Switch, on my TV.
- jjeaff 7y agoGet a Sofabaton u1. Programmable universal ir and Bluetooth remote. You can map the buttons to control both at once.
- bagacrap 7y agoTypically you'd buy a receiver to take all the HDMI inputs and power speakers and control which source went to the TV via a single HDMI cord. My receiver has something like 6 HDMI ports. Smart TVs have attempted to invert this relationship by accepting HDMI and splitting audio out to the receiver, but you don't have to play along.