MUST OWN! NEVER Manually Swap Nintendo Switch Cartridges Ever AGAIN!

In this episode, we unbox & test out the Unitek Switch Game Card Reader, designed to read 4 Nintendo Switch Cartridges & store 4 more, & this even includes a convenient Remote Control! This way you never have to manually swap Nintendo Switch Cartridges Ever Again!

In May of 2023, I had an opportunity to test out a truly amazing accessory for the Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED from Unitek. Designed to make it easier to store & swap between game cartridges, I declared that the original Unitek 8-in-1 Cartridge Switcher was:

"...about as close to a must-have accessory as I have tested out. I put this up there with Fixture Gaming S1 & S2 for my favorite accessories for the Nintendo Switch. "

Check out that original review at:
https://youtu.be/sumk3b-OMDQ

The one comment I saw pop up repeatedly was people loved the concept but hated that they would have to get up to switch the games manually. Well, Unitek has listened and revised the original to be even better by including a remote control for changing your game selection! Let's take a closer look.

Much like the original, this version of the Unitek Cartridge switch allows you to store four games that you can play and change on your Switch, plus storage for four additional storage locations so that way you can easily swap any of the 8 cartridges in and out. The reader features a USB-C port and includes a USB-A to USB-C cable for power. It also has a fairly thick ribbon cable that goes from the switcher to your cartridge port. Instead of going up and over the switcher I would have preferred if the ribbon cable exited the side of the case closer to the cartridge port. It's not bad, just a bit unsightly. Much like the original, there's a triangle-shaped push button on the left side of the switcher which changes the game and LED color when pressed. I would like it a bit more if the LED would flash the number of times to respond to the cartridge port in use or to have a single LED above Positions 1-4 to help identify which cartridge you're on, but it's a minor gripe carried over from the original.

To attach the switcher to your dock, it just uses a pressure fit to stay in place. On both my original Switch Dock and my Switch OLED dock the fitment was perfect. It slid on and was held securely in place without being difficult to remove if so desired. One thing that would be nice is if there would be a way for the unit to stand on its own behind the Switch to make it more convenient if and when using a 3rd party dock. Perhaps having legs that could swing out and stand behind the dock would be a solution?

Connecting the switcher's cable to the Nintendo Switch's cartridge port was a snap. Simply open the Cartridge Slot, insert the adapter, and you're good to go. Some people may not be thrilled with the looks of having the cartridge flap open constantly, and I get that, but for this level of convenience, it's a necessity.

The remote control is a different sort of design. It reminds me of a Bluetooth receiver I had about 13 years go for my old HHR. It's a round disk with a button in the center and a white LED on the top. Each time you push the button the LED lights up to acknowledge the button press. It would be nice if the LED light on the remote matched the color on the switcher, but I know that would require some additional tech and bidirectional communication.

When test-fitting the cartridges into the slots, one thing I noticed immediately about this new version is that the pin fitment felt much better. It didn't have that cringe-inducing crunch sound the original had, which is a definite improvement. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is the switcher's need for a separate USB power source, while not providing a passthrough for another USB device. This makes it less useful for some, and I'd like to see the option for some sort of female USB port on a future iteration.

When it comes to the remote control functionality I am pleased to say that it worked perfectly for me. Range was adequate, it worked from across my living room to my TV stand without issue. It is also an RF remote vs Infrared, so it doesn't rely on line-of-sight. Everything else felt just like the original, and that's a great thing.

Why It RoX:
- Allows you to use 4 cartridges with 1 Switch Console
- Now includes wireless remote control
- Compact
- Storage for 4 additional games
- LED Indicator for which game is in use
- Reasonably priced

What could be improved:
- Better integration with 3rd party docks
- Uses a USB Port, needs a pass-thru USB-A for other accessories

Should you buy one:
In a word, YES! This is a must own in my opinion for Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED owners and adds a digital-level of convenience to a physical collection. It just works, and I can't ask for much more. For $40 I've spent a lot more on worse products, and this is just an awesome device.

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