What is the name of the Nintendo Switch system’s kickstand used for tabletop play?

The Nintendo Switch system’s kickstand used for tabletop play is called the built-in stand.

The original Nintendo Switch has a hinged stand on the back of its tablet-like console. Opening it lets the system rest on a flat surface while its Joy-Con controllers are detached and used wirelessly. This arrangement is Nintendo’s tabletop mode, positioned between handheld play and docked TV play.

Nintendo’s product language generally calls the part a “built-in stand,” rather than assigning it a branded accessory name. The stand is integrated into the console body, so it does not need to be carried separately. A microSD card slot is located behind the stand on the original model and on the Nintendo Switch OLED Model.

The Nintendo Switch Lite differs significantly: it was designed as a handheld-only system and has no built-in stand. The OLED Model has a wider, adjustable stand, which is stronger and offers more viewing angles than the narrow stand on the original Switch. These hardware differences explain why tabletop play varies between models.