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Nintendo Switch 2 Brings Major Quality-of-Life Upgrade With Second USB-C Port

Author : Savannah Update:Mar 22,2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally official, and its reveal showcased exciting new features. Beyond the new Joy-Cons (with their intriguing optical mouse functionality), a significant quality-of-life improvement subtly debuted: two USB-C ports.

The original Switch's single, awkwardly specified USB-C port often led to compatibility issues with third-party accessories, sometimes even causing console damage. This stemmed from Nintendo's custom specification, requiring reverse engineering for proper functionality.

The Switch 2's dual USB-C ports suggest a move towards standard USB-C compliance. Mature USB-C technology, including the high-speed Thunderbolt standard, offers high-speed data transfer and 4K display output capabilities, even enabling external GPU connections.

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This upgrade offers considerable flexibility. The dual ports allow simultaneous use of multiple accessories without needing adapters. The bottom port, likely prioritized for the official dock, will probably handle most accessories. The top port ideally offers the same functionality, enabling simultaneous use of external power banks and other peripherals—a vast improvement over the original console.

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

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