"In a statement, Nintendo spelled out the obvious, saying: "Nintendo Switch 2 outputs audiovisuals once it detects that it is docked into a Nintendo Switch 2 Dock. Nintendo Switch does the same, outputting audiovisuals once it detects that it is docked into a Nintendo Switch Dock." More importantly, the company claimed that it "does not have any intention to hinder or invalidate legal third-party dock compatibility." It is unclear what Nintendo considers to be a "legal" dock."
"When version 21.0.0 arrived on November 11, some Switch 2 owners took to Reddit and other forums to share their struggles with using third-party docks after the patch. Other users have noted that their docks remain functional, and manufacturers such as Hagibis and Jemdo have since deployed firmware updates to their docks to ensure compatibility with the latest Switch patch."
"Regardless of Nintendo's intention, the sample size of users who experienced issues with their third-party docks certainly demonstrates that the latest Switch firmware update had some sort of impact on compatibility. Based on Nintendo's statement, it doesn't appear that the company is eager to remedy the situation, and it may fall on the dock makers themselves to push out their own fixes."
The latest firmware update for Switch and Switch 2 included quality-of-life improvements but rendered many third-party docks unusable for some users. Nintendo stated that Switch 2 outputs audiovisuals only when it detects a Nintendo Switch 2 Dock, and Switch behaves similarly with its official dock, and claimed no intention to hinder legal third-party dock compatibility. Some users reported failures after version 21.0.0, while others retained working docks; manufacturers such as Hagibis and Jemdo issued firmware updates to restore compatibility. The update made the Switch 2's USB-C port more restrictive, potentially forcing dock makers to deploy fixes to maintain functionality.
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