Nintendo claims the recent update for its Switch console wasn’t meant to cause issues with docks made by other companies. However, their explanation is a bit unclear, and it’s still not entirely clear how Nintendo sees certain accessories not made by them.
The latest update to the Nintendo Switch operating system, version 21.0.0, was released worldwide on November 10th. Shortly after, some users reported that the update caused issues with certain third-party docks designed for the upcoming Switch 2 console, rendering them unusable.
Nintendo Denies Intentionally Bricking Third-Party Switch 2 Docks
Nintendo has stated it didn’t intentionally block compatibility with docks made by other companies for the Switch 2. A Nintendo representative told IGN that the company has “no intention to hinder or invalidate legal third-party dock compatibility.” They explained that the Switch 2, like the original Switch, only displays video and audio when connected to a dock – specifically, a Switch 2 Dock.
What Nintendo Might Mean by a ‘Legal’ Switch 2 Dock
The official didn’t clarify what they meant by “legal” in their statement. While the new Switch User Agreement doesn’t specifically address docks made by either Nintendo or other companies, it does forbid using any hardware or software that allows the console to run unauthorized, illegal, or pirated content. This suggests a “legal” third-party accessory would be one that respects Nintendo’s patents and doesn’t break any anti-piracy laws.
Whether a dock is considered “legal” could just mean it follows the basic technical standards. Nintendo doesn’t officially approve of docks made by other companies for its latest console, but these docks still use standard technology alongside unique security checks. Accessory makers can try to figure out these checks, with results that vary. The recent Switch firmware update didn’t stop all third-party docks from working, suggesting it mainly caused problems for those built with less reliable or poorly designed methods of connecting, while leaving better-made and more advanced docks unaffected.
Nintendo does not have any intention to hinder or invalidate legal third-party dock compatibility.
Why Nintendo Has Little Incentive to Deliberately Disable Third-Party Switch 2 Docks
Nintendo doesn’t officially approve third-party docks for the Switch 2, but it likely won’t block them from working either. While Nintendo sells its own dock for $125, it’s already included with every Switch 2 console. Plus, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of interest in people buying extra docks, so Nintendo probably wouldn’t gain much financially by preventing third-party options from working.
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