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

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

The original Switch's single, under-mounted USB-C port often caused compatibility issues. Using multiple accessories required unreliable adapters, sometimes even damaging the console due to the Switch's unique, non-standard USB-C implementation.

Nintendo Switch 2 - First Impressions

28 ImagesThe dual USB-C ports allow for simultaneous use of power banks and other accessories, a considerable improvement over the original model. While one port might be optimized for the official dock, the second port should ideally offer the full range of USB-C functionality.

For more in-depth details, including the intriguing "mysterious C button," we await Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct presentation on April 2, 2025.

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