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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (6 children)

I do wonder why they decide to do this. Replacement Nintendo docks probably aren't a big money maker. Maybe they did HDCP (HDMI copy protection for movies and such, used for YouTube and such when they finally get it working) on dock side for Switch 2 so this is their attempt to stop people getting the video feed in between? Just speculation though, and I might be very wrong.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (6 children)

While I don't support them doing it, I'm a bit out of the loop on why third-party docks are even needed? What's wrong with the original dock? I'm genuinely curious, I had Switch 1 for 5+ years and it never occurred to me to even look at any third-party docks.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago

Accidents happen and if someone has to replace their dock, forcing them to overpay for a Nintendo branded one while preventing other manufacturers from producing cheaper versions or versions with more features is anti consumer and monopolistic.

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 week ago (4 children)

I don’t think I’ve ever actively been put off of wanting a new console before this. Lukewarm feelings or too poor, sure.

I love my original Switch and (most of) its first-party titles but each new article about its successor is making me want a Steam Deck instead.

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[–] [email protected] 105 points 1 week ago (1 children)

My simple workaround is not buying a Switch 2.

Show me contempt, and I'll show you zero dollars.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

Typical Nintendo

[–] [email protected] 73 points 1 week ago (2 children)

And this and other reasons are why I haven't bought one yet. Think I'll just keep using the steam deck and switch 1 instead.

[–] [email protected] 44 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'm taking advantage of the steam summer sale to basically re-buy most of my Switch games for PC at cheap prices just for that.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 week ago

Ooh that's a good idea. I have a reason to buy more games now hehehe

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