The Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 dock connector is physically a USB Type-C port but uses a proprietary vendor-defined handshake protocol for video output that is incompatible with standard USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode. Third-party USB-C docks cannot enable docked TV mode.
Specifications
| Connector Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female (Socket) |
| Signal Type | Multi-Signal (USB-C: data + video + power) |
| Max Resolution | 4K@60Hz |
| Max Bandwidth | N/A |
| Power Delivery | 45W |
| Pin Count | 24 |
| Dimensions | 8.4 mm wide × 2.6 mm tall |
| Connector Family | proprietary |
Capabilities
Video Audio Data Power
