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

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially unveiled, showcasing a redesigned console and new Joy-Cons with optical sensors. A key, often overlooked improvement is the addition of a second USB-C port.

The original Switch's single USB-C port presented compatibility issues with third-party accessories, often due to Nintendo's non-standard implementation. This frequently led to malfunctioning or even damaged consoles.

Nintendo Switch 2 - First Impressions

28 ImagesThe mature USB-C standard allows for versatile connectivity, including external displays, networking, data transfer, and higher power delivery. While one port may be optimized for the official dock, the second port likely offers the same expanded functionality, enabling simultaneous use of power banks and other accessories – a major quality-of-life enhancement.

Further details, including the intriguing "mysterious C button," will be revealed during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct presentation on April 2nd, 2025.

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