XPS 15 9570, use as a monitor for Nintendo Switch?

Question

Hi I currently have an XPS 15 9570 and i was wondering if it is possible to turn it into a monitor for a Nintendo switch when I am using it. Also, I want to make sure that this wont slow down any processes after i am done using it as a screen for other things.

jphughan · Accepted Answer

The only way I know of to turn a Windows PC’s display into an auxiliary display for some other device is if the PC supports Miracast Receiver functionality, but that only works if the source device supports Miracast screencasting, and a Nintendo Switch wouldn’t. Other than that, you’d need an HDMI input on your PC, which the 9570 doesn’t have. There might be HDMI video capture devices that connect via USB, but they would likely be quite expensive. I found one by Magewell after a quick search, but it costs $300. (Note: Don’t confuse HDMI USB capture devices that work as an INPUT with USB to HDMI adapters that work as a display OUTPUT.)