Switch 2 firmware update breaks support for third-party docks

Earlier this week, Nintendo rolled out a major Switch 2 firmware update, adding new quality of life features. Unfortunately, this same update also appears to have cancelled out support for third-party docks. 

As spotted by Kotaku, the latest Switch 2 firmware update has stopped the video signal from being transmitted when the system is connected to a third-party dock.

While many use the standard dock included with the system by Nintendo, some users have opted to buy cheaper third-party docks to create easy Switch set-ups in other rooms, or to have one for travelling. The official Switch 2 dock costs a whopping £92.99, an insane price given that the official dock is essentially a hollow and cheap feeling lump of plastic, with a couple of ports integrated.

Nintendo has not yet commented on the issue, so it is unclear if this was an intended move to force users into only using the official dock, or if it was simply a mistake that will be patched later.

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KitGuru Says: Considering the price of an official dock, it is no surprise that some users have turned to cheaper third-party solutions. Hopefully this on-going issue was just a mistake on Nintendo's part and a patch will come soon to restore support. 

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