During a Q&A session last week, Switch 2 producer Kouichi Kawamoto confirmed that although the console’s additional USB-C port is compatible with accessories like cameras, it doesn’t support video output, according to GNN News. “The video output of Switch 2 is limited to the USB-C port at the bottom; the USB-C at the top cannot output images.” Those hoping to use smaller dock alternatives with the Switch propped up on its stand are out of luck. [Image: The Switch 2’s top USB-C port can be used with accessories that transfer data, but it doesn’t offer video output like the USB-C port on the bottom. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/switch2_usbc.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
  • Cid ViciousEnglish
    194·
    16 days ago

    The switch has never supported direct video out on its USB port, has it? Especially not on the lite where it’d be helpful.

    • missingno@fedia.io
      46·
      16 days ago

      Well, that’s literally what the dock is doing. Third party ‘dockless docks’ exist that act like a USB-C->HDMI adapter.

      • Cid ViciousEnglish
        151·
        16 days ago

        But you can’t just plug a generic USB to HDMI adapter in. This is what I meant by “direct”. And Nintendo has deliberately made this not work on the lite.

        • Cort@lemmy.worldEnglish
          91·
          16 days ago

          In the beginning, you couldn’t use a generic one, but there are now plenty of generic USBC to HDMI adapters that work fine with the switch.

    • GrassEnglish
      6·
      16 days ago

      i had a display that worked with just a usb c to c cable. I could even c to c a battery to the second port on the display and it would charge the switch while gaming on work breaks