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Switch 2’s USB-C port uses a proprietary communication protocol to thwart third-party accessories (www.theverge.com)
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[–] Luffy879@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Wait what?

Why have a USB C port at all if you cant even charge with usb c?

[–] Xiisadaddy@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

ive used the same usb c cable to charge my switch lite as i use to charge everything else works fine for me

[–] Carl@hexbear.net 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

The Switch 1 didn't have the same lockout that the Switch 2 has, but decent third-party docks took a year or so to come out for the Switch 1 which is part of the reason why they developed a reputation for either not existing or being dangerous for your system.

[–] Xiisadaddy@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 2 days ago

Well i wasn't planning on buying a switch 2 anyway but this atleast gives me another reason not to