- The latest Switch 2 firmware update is live
- It brings useful changes like disabling autoplay on eShop videos and more
- However, it appears to have removed compatibility for third-party Switch 2 docks
The Nintendo Switch 2 just received another firmware update, and while it brings a number of decent features, it hasn’t gone down well with third-party dock owners.
Update 21.0.0 arrived a few days ago on November 10th. It brought a number of solid quality-of-life changes, such as being able to prevent Nintendo eShop listings from auto-playing videos (honestly one of the most obnoxious aspects of the Switch 2 eShop so far), and GameChat no longer putting your game to sleep while you’re still chatting.
However, the official patch notes do not mention one that pertains to changes. As reported by Kotaku, some Switch 2 players are saying that their third-party docks (the device that the Switch 2 handheld is inserted into in order to play on the TV) are no longer working after the latest update.
“Can confirm that my 2nd (3rd party) dock in our living room just stopped working right after today’s update. A full power cycle didn’t fix it for me,” reported user on Reddit.
“Launched a game, update warning, update, cable is drilled,” said another.
There are a number of reasons why Switch 2 gamers might want to purchase a third-party dock for their console. First, if they like to be able to play in more than one room, a secondary dock can save time by simply letting them take the handheld from one room to another without additional setup.
Since Nintendo hasn’t mentioned the issue in its official patch notes, it’s hard to confirm at this point whether the change was intentional or not.
TechRadar Gaming has reached out to Nintendo for comment on the matter.
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