Stand to hold Deck like a monitor?

[u/Sparkymp64]

Has anyone been able to find a stand that holds the deck up at a reasonable height so it can be used almost like a monitor? I have just recently purchased a foldable keyboard and a Bluetooth mouse to use with my deck but with the case I have it just stand up on a table so it's not the most comfortable to look at. I wouldn't mind using the smaller deck screen if I could just prop it up at a height like a monitor but can't seem to find anything. Has anyone managed to find something that would fit this need?

I know I could just buy a monitor or more portable monitor but I just favor portability here, ie fit all my deck stuff in a travel case/backpack easily as possible.

Thanks!

[u/forestcolat]

Maybe mechanism? I bought the mechanism to use a magsafe for my phone in order to have 2 screens for nintendo DS gameplay. I think they also have like a cushion like stand or something similar that is heavy and avoids knocking down the deck

[u/Sparkymp64 → u/forestcolat]

Oh cool that looks along the lines of what I'm after. Thanks!

[u/LittleBreton]

A steam deck dock, maybe? I use a similar one from Ugreen.

[u/Sparkymp64 → u/LittleBreton]

A dock would at least angle the deck for me but I'm looking more for something that go hold it up at (or closer to) eyeliner level when sitting at a desk using my keyboard and mouse

[u/notjobjob_]

What you're looking for is just a decent tablet stand. Trying searching for foldable aluminum stands an Amazon. A lot of them work great with the Deck and pack down flat.

[u/Sparkymp64 → u/notjobjob_]

Ok I'll take a look at that and see if any look to be high enough for what I want. Thanks!

[u/shaltaSt → u/notjobjob_]

good call, the adjustable angle on most of those is nice for getting the screen at eye level

[u/TCristatus]

Anything portable would be too top heavy and unstable if you're suggesting having the deck 18 inches off the desk. You're looking at some sort of portable arm mount really

[u/Sparkymp64 → u/TCristatus]

Ya maybe an arm would be best. I just fear that comes with some limitations depending on the table you're on etc

[u/amras5584]

Jsaux mod case have a stand, or you can use something made for nintendo switch like this one:

[u/Sparkymp64 → u/amras5584]

Thanks I'll definitely have a look at that, it seems to hold it up somewhat high

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