The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in just a few days, and excitement is already sky-high for Nintendo’s latest hybrid console, which will be released on June 6. Some fans have been so eager that a few even managed to get their hands on the console early, only to find it locked behind a day-one patch, rendering it unusable.
The new console comes with a range of fresh accessories, including the new Magnetic Joy-Cons, a standalone microphone for GameChat, and the updated Nintendo Switch 2 Dock. This new dock features two USB ports, an HDMI port, and an Ethernet port. It also supports video output up to 4K at 60 frames per second, depending on whether the game supports those specs.
Still, many soon-to-be Switch 2 owners are asking:
Will the original Nintendo Switch work with the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock?
No. The original Nintendo Switch is not compatible with the new Switch 2 dock.
That makes the original dock less relevant once the new console arrives. One major reason for the incompatibility is the dock's support for 4K output and a difference in screen size: the Switch 2 features a slightly larger 7.9-inch 1080p LCD display.
What should I do with my Nintendo Switch 1 dock when the Switch 2 launches?
Keep it stored safely, just don’t throw it out.
Once the Switch 2 launches, the original dock’s value will drop, but it may still serve a purpose. For instance, it can charge your original Joy-Cons, assuming you don’t have external charging options.
Beyond that, though, there’s little reason to keep it sitting next to your shiny new Switch 2 dock..
Will my original Nintendo Switch AC adapter work with the Switch 2 dock?
No, the original AC adapter from the first-generation Switch won’t work with the Switch 2 dock.
According to Nintendo, the new system's power output is different and not sufficient for TV mode. You can use it to charge the Switch 2 directly, just not through the dock.
That about concludes our Nintendo Switch 2 Dock guide. If you are interested in finding out Switch 2 stock availability, click here to access our stock checker for stock in the USA, and click here for Switch 2 UK stock availability.
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