India, July 3 -- The 2025 Nintendo Switch has arrived with upgraded performance and sleeker hardware, but it also comes with a major compatibility roadblock. Unlike previous generations, third-party docks and chargers no longer work with the new Switch, forcing gamers to rethink how they connect their consoles.

Nintendo has locked down the new Switch 2's USB-C port with proprietary protocols and firmware-level encryption. That means all previously working third-party docks, that were popular for being compact or affordable, will now be obsolete. Even the official dock from the first-gen Switch doesn't make the cut. The new dock runs on a different 20V power profile and uses updated HDMI output standards, breaking plug-and-play convenienc...