Nintendo confirms Switch 2 dock is not compatible with older Switch generation

According to GameRant , Nintendo has officially confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 dock will not work with previous Switch models. This information sheds more light on the compatibility between the two generations of game consoles that many users have been interested in recently.

The new dock integrates active cooling and an updated microcontroller, optimizing Switch 2 performance while eliminating compatibility with older hardware architectures.

PHOTO: TOMGUIDE SCREENSHOT

While the new dock doesn't look much different from its predecessors in terms of design, the Switch 2 dock is slightly larger and features a cooling system that wasn't present on previous models. However, the desire to use this new charging station for older Switches won't be possible. According to information on Nintendo's Japanese website, the Dock Set for Switch 2 only supports the new model. Additionally, Nintendo of America's customer support page also confirmed that the Switch 2 can't use the old dock.

While both generations of Switch connect via USB-C, the technical differences mean that the two docks are not interchangeable. This means that first-generation Switch owners can’t take advantage of the new dock’s better cooling capabilities, and Switch 2 owners are forced to buy the exact same new accessory, even though the Switch 2 dock’s price in the US has increased compared to before.

Not only the dock, some other Switch 2 accessories are also not backward compatible with older Switch models. Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 version of the GameCube controller will not work on the original Switch, and some Switch 2 games will require features that the GameCube controller does not support. The Switch 2 Pro Controller only works with the new Switch, while the old Pro Controller can be used on the Switch 2 but will lack some advanced features.

Despite the limitations of accessory compatibility, the Nintendo Switch 2 has seen early success with high pre-order numbers. Some retailers are reporting “historic” pre-orders, making it difficult for many to get their hands on a Switch 2 in the first wave. Those who have successfully pre-ordered should note that not all older hardware will work with the new system.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nintendo-xac-nhan-dock-cua-switch-2-khong-tuong-thich-the-he-switch-cu-185250430153556398.htm