GENKI Covert Dock 3 and ShadowCast 3 Announced

I've had my eye on and off of the GENKI travel docks and capture cards since their inception, but never pulled the trigger until now.

My biggest motivating factor is my Killswitch 2 case on my Switch 2. The case requires a dock adapter, meaning I can't dock my Switch 2 easily anywhere besides my home. The Covert Dock 3 boasts a HDMI 2.1 output, 65W GaN charging, and a nice orange accent color. I just hope it somehow magically arrives before my annual trip to see The Boys for The Keighleys in early December.

I do wonder if this dock will somehow provide accurate Switch 1 capture from the Switch 2 to my Elgato 4K60S+. Nintendo is doing something funky with the HDMI spec there. If this resolves my issue, I'll know the OEM dock the source, not the console itself. A hope and prayer for sure, but I am excited to test it out.

I grabbed the bundle with the Shadowcast as well, not because I need a new capture card – I've been through that ringer enough lately – but because it seemed fun and versatile. I like the module approach for the "Pro" model. I could this being the go to travel replacement for my 4K60S+ — I do wish there was a card out there that could record standalone though.