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Japanese accessory maker Hidisc has launched a 2-meter Type-C HDMI mirroring cable that connects a Nintendo Switch 2 straight to a TV, no dock required, while feeding the console up to 85W of power through USB PD passthrough. At ¥1,980, it's a tempting travel accessory — with a few caveats worth knowing before you buy.
Hidisc, the consumer brand of Tokyo-based Magnetic Laboratories, announced the HD-TCHD2MPDBK this week, and it's aimed squarely at players who want big-screen Switch 2 gaming without lugging the official dock around. The cable carries video from a USB-C source to an HDMI display, and a second USB-C port sits next to the HDMI connector for a power adapter.
What the Hidisc Type-C HDMI cable actually does
The core specs are straightforward: the cable supports up to 3840 × 2160 at 60Hz over HDMI, and the charging port accepts up to 100W of input and delivers up to 85W to the connected device. It's 2 meters long and weighs roughly 80 grams, which makes it dramatically easier to stuff into a backpack than a docking station. No drivers or software are needed — you plug the USB-C end into your device, the HDMI end into a TV, monitor, or projector, and (optionally) a PD charger into the side port.
Hidisc says the cable works with the original Switch and Switch 2, plus DisplayPort Alt Mode–capable smartphones, tablets, and laptops. For Switch consoles, the company notes you'll need a charger that meets Nintendo's required output — the power brick is not included, and at ¥1,980 the cable alone is what you're buying.
Nintendo Switch connected to TV
The fine print: 4K/60Hz is a ceiling, not a promise
There are two important caveats. First, the advertised 4K/60Hz figure is the cable's maximum supported resolution and refresh rate, not a guarantee that every game or device will actually output at that level — the source hardware still has to cooperate. Second, Hidisc's Switch 2 compatibility claims haven't been independently verified yet, so early buyers are effectively trusting the manufacturer's word until reviews land.
Those points don't make the cable a bad buy, but they do mean it's a "know what you're getting" product rather than a dock replacement for everyone. If you mainly play at home with a full setup, the official dock still offers a more complete solution. If you're the type who packs a console for hotel rooms, friends' houses, or family visits, the appeal is obvious.
Price and availability in Japan
The HD-TCHD2MPDBK is scheduled to go on sale in Japan in late October 2026 at ¥1,980 (roughly $12.50), through Amazon, Rakuten, Hidisc's own Flash Store, and select home-electronics retailers. The Rakuten listing currently shows the item as not yet on sale, with shipping listed at ¥680 and free shipping available on orders over ¥3,980. The full specification sheet and usage instructions are laid out in Hidisc's official announcement.
- Buy/listen on Rakuten: HIDISC Type-C HDMI Mirroring Cable 2m (HD-TCHD2MPDBK) – Flash Store
- Official press release: Hidisc Type-C HDMI mirroring cable announcement – PR Times
- Amazon Japan listing: HIDISC Type-C HDMI mirroring cable on Amazon.co.jp
For anyone who's ever untangled a dock's power brick and HDMI cable on a hotel desk, a single 80-gram cable that handles video and charging is a genuinely practical idea. Just bring your own PD charger — and temper your 4K expectations until the independent tests come in.