Nintendo's Latest Switch Update Causes Widespread Problems with Third-Party Docks
A recent software update for the Nintendo Switch 2 has left many owners of third-party docks and accessories in a state of frustration. The new update, version 21.0.0, was meant to bring several quality-of-life improvements, including the ability to disable autoplaying videos in the eShop and new icons indicating whether games are digital or physical copies. However, it appears that this update has had an unexpected side effect: bricking many third-party docks.
Reports have been flooding online from users who claim that their dock-compatible Switch consoles no longer work properly after the update. Some have reported that the docks simply refuse to function at all, while others need a restart to get them up and running again. The issue seems to be widespread, with complaints coming in from multiple different third-party accessories.
One YouTube personality, AustinJohnPlays, even attempted to test out two dock dongles after the update and found them both to be unusable. This suggests that the problem is not isolated to a single product or brand.
Nintendo has responded to these allegations, suggesting that the issue was an accident rather than an intentional move to limit third-party compatibility. The company stated that it "does not have any intention to hinder or invalidate legal third-party dock compatibility." While this may be true, the fact remains that many users are now left without working docks and accessories.
The companies that manufacture these accessories will need to perform their own software updates in order to get things working again. In the meantime, potential buyers of third-party docks should exercise caution, as the issue has been identified and the root cause may be resolved soon.
It is worth noting that similar issues have occurred with the original Switch console in the past, suggesting that this may not be an isolated incident. As with any new software update, it's essential for users to stay informed about potential issues before and after installation.
A recent software update for the Nintendo Switch 2 has left many owners of third-party docks and accessories in a state of frustration. The new update, version 21.0.0, was meant to bring several quality-of-life improvements, including the ability to disable autoplaying videos in the eShop and new icons indicating whether games are digital or physical copies. However, it appears that this update has had an unexpected side effect: bricking many third-party docks.
Reports have been flooding online from users who claim that their dock-compatible Switch consoles no longer work properly after the update. Some have reported that the docks simply refuse to function at all, while others need a restart to get them up and running again. The issue seems to be widespread, with complaints coming in from multiple different third-party accessories.
One YouTube personality, AustinJohnPlays, even attempted to test out two dock dongles after the update and found them both to be unusable. This suggests that the problem is not isolated to a single product or brand.
Nintendo has responded to these allegations, suggesting that the issue was an accident rather than an intentional move to limit third-party compatibility. The company stated that it "does not have any intention to hinder or invalidate legal third-party dock compatibility." While this may be true, the fact remains that many users are now left without working docks and accessories.
The companies that manufacture these accessories will need to perform their own software updates in order to get things working again. In the meantime, potential buyers of third-party docks should exercise caution, as the issue has been identified and the root cause may be resolved soon.
It is worth noting that similar issues have occurred with the original Switch console in the past, suggesting that this may not be an isolated incident. As with any new software update, it's essential for users to stay informed about potential issues before and after installation.
It's like they're caught in the middle of this software update chaos. On one hand, it's clear that Nintendo didn't intend for this to happen, but on the other hand, shouldn't these companies have been testing their stuff more thoroughly before releasing it? 
nintendo literally just broke all these 3rd party docks rn. like what were they thinking? 
i had one of those cool dock thingys with my switch and now it's just dead. i tried to update the software on it but nothing's working. i'm talking legit bricks all of them. 
can't believe nintendo would do this. at least their stupid e shop vids aren't autoplaying anymore tho. small victory i guess... 
, I'm not surprised at all... some tech giant like Nintendo messing up their own update and breaking half the accessories that people buy is just so typical... I mean what even is the point of releasing a new update if it's just gonna cause more problems? 
And now those third-party companies are stuck with fixing this mess, while we're just left to deal with it ourselves... not exactly the most user-friendly thing Nintendo could've done. 
At least they're saying it was an accident though, but I'm calling foul 
nintendo gotta get it together already!! first they released the switch 2 and now third party docks are literally broken 
anyone else having this issue or am i just stuck with a useless dock rn 
they must've been in a rush or somethin' 
It's funny, when the eShop video feature was added, I thought it was a great idea... now I'm just worried about getting my stuff to work again. It's like our love for technology has turned into an unhealthy obsession 
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Nintendo's latest update is like when you try to upgrade your phone and your favorite emoji keyboard just stops working 
Third-party docks are going rogue! Who needs a fancy console when you can just use a stick to plug in some old-school cables? 
. And honestly, I don’t blame him for being skeptical about buying any new third-party docks until they figure out what went wrong. Companies should really be more careful with their updates and test them way before releasing them to the public 
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. In the meantime, I feel bad for all those people who got their money wasted 
out by this news! I mean, who doesn't love having a sweet new dock to charge their Switch? But seriously, Nintendo needs to step up their game and figure out what's going on with these updates. It sounds like they just rolled out a bunch of features without testing them properly 
. But now it seems like those same docks might not even work anymore 
. That's just frustrating for everyone involved - Nintendo, the accessory makers, and customers who are left in the lurch.
. I've seen similar issues with updates on other consoles before, so it's probably not a total coincidence 
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. Has anyone got any idea how to fix this or are we stuck waiting for the manufacturers to update their software? 
, don't wanna be stuck without a working dock all because of Nintendo's update 
. I'm not holding my breath for a quick fix either... we'll just have to wait and see what these accessory makers come up with 
. It's like Nintendo's priorities are all wrong: instead of supporting their own third-party devs, they're more concerned with making sure their own stuff works out perfectly 
It's like, what's the point of having a great console if you can't even use the accessories properly? 
I hope they get to the bottom of this issue soon and figure out what went wrong 
and I had the craziest thought - have you ever noticed how some coffee shops always play the same indie music playlist? like, don't get me wrong it's cute but can't they mix it up a bit? 