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

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

The original Switch's single, underside USB-C port often caused compatibility issues. Users needing multiple accessories were forced to rely on often unreliable adapters, some even leading to console damage due to the Switch's unique, non-standard USB-C implementation.

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28 ImagesThe improved USB-C implementation allows for versatile connectivity: external displays, networking, data transfer, and higher-wattage power delivery. While one port might be optimized for the official dock, the second port likely offers the full range of USB-C functionality, enabling simultaneous use of power banks and other accessories – a considerable quality-of-life enhancement.

For further details, including the intriguing "mysterious C button," we'll have to wait for Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct presentation on April 2nd, 2025.

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