Well, yes you could always connect the Switch to a TV screen and play games on it. But what if the TV is being used by someone else and they refuse to part the TV for you? Well, if you have a laptop lying around with you and a few other items, then this guide will help you to make use of the laptop as a monitor for the Switch. Since it is 2021, you should be able to make use of any screen by connecting your console to it and have a good time gaming. Read along to know how to use the laptop as a monitor for Nintendo Switch.
Use Laptop as a Monitor for Switch
Prerequisites
Here is a list of things that you will need to turn the laptop into a monitor for the Switch:
A laptop with an HDMI portNintendo Switch (obviously)Video capturing cardVideo capturing softwareHDMI cableNintendo Dock (optional)
Connect Nintendo Switch to laptop
Power on the Nintendo Switch and connect the HDMI cable to it. Now, with Switch connected at one end, plug the other end to the capture card. Connect the video capture card to the laptop and open the video capturing software. To add the video capture card in OBS, do the following: And that is how you can get the Nintendo Switch to display its output onto the laptop. Simply select the full screen option on the video capture software and enjoy playing Nintendo Switch games on the laptop display in full screen. The Switch can be plugged into the Dock and you can play with the detachable joy cons right away. You can always the same method to connect any other console that has an HDMI output port. Consoles such as the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and the Xbox Series X|S can be connected to the laptop’s display. If you have the Nintendo Wii, you could even connect it and play those old games.
Conclusion
So yes, you can connect the Nintendo Switch to a laptop and use the display as an output. Why would you do this? Maybe you just might want to have a good big-screen gaming experience or maybe you just want to record your gameplay and then, later on, upload it onto YouTube or even Twitch. We hope this guide has helped you in making use of a few devices to use the laptop display as an output for the Nintendo Switch. If you’ve any query, let us know in the comment section. Also, share this article with your friends.
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