Hi Braeleigh, I’m sorry to say but if your computer doesn’t’ have an HDMI input, you will not be able to connect the Nintendo switch to your computer.
For further assistance, inform me the make and model of your PC.
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Please, give me instructions how to connect my Nintendo switch to the computer. Unfortunately I don’t have HDMI. Thank you
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2019-03-04T22:45:30+00:00 Please, give me instructions how to connect my Nintendo switch to the computer. Unfortunately I don’t have HDMI. Thank you
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Virginia M 40,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor2018-10-16T19:27:41+00:00 A PCs HDMI is usually output only for connecting a monitor to the PC so it would not be suitable to connect a Switch this way.
You would require a capture card for this:
If you can afford a decent capture card with USB 3.0 Type-C support, check out the Elgato Game Capture HD60 S. It costs $160 and lets you play your Nintendo Switch on your laptop without experiencing any lag whatsoever. The HDMI cable runs from the Switch's dock to the Elgato, and the USB 3.0 connector runs from there to your laptop. Simply download the Game Capture HD program from Elgato's website, and you're in. It's perfect for anyone who is traveling and can't lug around a monitor everywhere they go.
https://www.****/articles/connect-nint...
Or this:
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comment...
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Vijay A. Verma 104.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2018-10-16T15:15:06+00:00 I am not an expert in this area so I looked up internet. The below discussion gives couple of options about how to connect without HDMI. You would need additional hardware to do so.
Can I connect my Nintendo Switch to my Monitor through my computer?
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