Universal USB-C ports are expected to be versatile, but Nintendo has taken a different approach with the Switch 2. Unlike earlier cases where USB-C issues were due to poor design or cost-cutting, Nintendo intentionally restricted the Switch 2’s USB-C compatibility. The new console uses a specialized encryption scheme and an encryption chip, which prevents third-party video glasses and TV docking devices from working correctly, according to accessory makers interviewed by The Verge.
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