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Major Switch 2 Upgrade: Enhanced Features Include Second USB-C Port

Author : Chloe Feb 20,2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially here, and its reveal showcased some exciting new features. Beyond the new Joy-Cons (with apparent mouse functionality via optical sensors), a significant, yet easily overlooked, improvement is the addition of a second USB-C port.

The original Switch's single, under-mounted USB-C port presented compatibility issues. Using multiple accessories often required unreliable adapters, sometimes even damaging the console. While advertised as USB-C compliant, the Switch's port utilized a proprietary specification, necessitating reverse-engineering for proper third-party accessory function.

The Nintendo Switch 2 boasts two USB-C ports.
The Switch 2's dual USB-C ports strongly suggest adherence to standard USB-C specifications. This mature standard supports high-speed data transfer, 4K display output, and even external GPU connectivity (via Thunderbolt). This upgrade offers significantly enhanced versatility.

Nintendo Switch 2 - A First Glance

28 ImagesThe improved USB-C implementation allows for simultaneous use of power banks and other accessories, a considerable quality-of-life enhancement. While the bottom port might be optimized for the official dock, the top port is expected to offer full USB-C functionality, including fast charging and display output.

For further details, including the intriguing "mysterious C button," we await Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct presentation on April 2, 2025.

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