Switch 2 Accessory Makers Reveal How Nintendo Blocks Third-Party USB-C Docks

Back when we wrote our Nintendo Switch 2 review roundup, we noted that variable refresh rate (VRR) display output was not supported by the official dock, and we posited the idea that perhaps using a third-party dock or simply a USB-C to DisplayPort cable could enable VRR output from the Switch 2. It seems that won't work, and the reason is because Nintendo has specifically locked out third-party docks and accessories from working with the second Switch system.

USB Type-C is a public standard designed to ensure interoperability between computer systems and accessories. There are a huge number of USB Type-C docks out there that normally work with any USB Type-C device. That means you can buy such a dock, plug it into a smartphone, gaming handheld, or laptop, and it simply provides the relevant connectivity ...