Nintendo Switch 2's USB-C Lockdown Limits Third-Party Dock Compatibility
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A discovery reveals that the Nintendo Switch 2 dock supports variable refresh rate (VRR) when docked, capable of 4K at 120Hz, despite the system itself not supporting VRR in docked mode. Tests with various devices show VRR functionality, but Nintendo has not enabled this feature on the console, and there are reports of third-party docks being broken by the system. The reason for this discrepancy remains unclear.
- New discovery shows Nintendo Switch 2 dock supports VRR even though it doesn't work with the system Nintendo Everything
- How Nintendo locked down the Switch 2’s USB-C port and broke third-party docking The Verge
- Third-party docking will not work on the new Nintendo Switch Hindustan Times
- Nintendo Switch 2 USB Port Lockdown Poses Challenge for 3rd-Party Dock Makers TechPowerUp
- Nintendo restricted the Switch 2's USB-C port due to encryption Mezha.Media
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