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==Consumer response==

Sean Hollister, senior editor at the verge, tested these encryption methods. Using a diagnostic device, Hollister took note of the data being transferred between the Nintendo Switch 2 and the dock that comes with the console. He noticed that the 2 devices communicate and respond with eachother over 30 times before video output is confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hollister |first=Sean |date=2025-07-02 |title=How Nintendo Locked down the switch 2's usb C port and broke third party docking |url=https://www.theverge.com/report/695915/switch-2-usb-c-third-party-docks-dont-work-authentication-encryption |access-date=2025-08-13 |website=The Verge}}</ref> This behavior is not observed with most other USB docks, unless they have gotten around this encryption.

The Antank s3 max is a notable example. This 3rd Party dock communicates with the console in a similar manner to the official dock, and in turn, will support video output and power delivery. It is unknown how long the dock will continue to function, as at any time, Nintendo could roll out a firmware update and change the encryption system entirely.

~~==Response==~~

Sean Hollister, senior editor at the verge, tested these encryption methods. Using a diagnostic device, Hollister took note of the data being transferred between the Nintendo Switch 2 and the dock that comes with the console. He noticed that the 2 devices communicate and respond with eachother over 30 times before video output is confirmed. This behavior is not observed with most other USB docks, unless they have gotten around this encryption.

The Antank s3 max is a notable example. This 3rd Party dock communicates with the console in a similar manner to the official dock, and in turn, will support video output and power delivery. It is unknown how long the dock will continue to function, as at any time, Nintendo could roll out a firmware update and change the encryption system entirely.

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+==Consumer response==
+Sean Hollister, senior editor at the verge, tested these encryption methods. Using a diagnostic device, Hollister took note of the data being transferred between the Nintendo Switch 2 and the dock that comes with the console. He noticed that the 2 devices communicate and respond with eachother over 30 times before video output is confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hollister |first=Sean |date=2025-07-02 |title=How Nintendo Locked down the switch 2's usb C port and broke third party docking |url=https://www.theverge.com/report/695915/switch-2-usb-c-third-party-docks-dont-work-authentication-encryption |access-date=2025-08-13 |website=The Verge}}</ref> This behavior is not observed with most other USB docks, unless they have gotten around this encryption.
+The Antank s3 max is a notable example. This 3rd Party dock communicates with the console in a similar manner to the official dock, and in turn, will support video output and power delivery. It is unknown how long the dock will continue to function, as at any time, Nintendo could roll out a firmware update and change the encryption system entirely.
-==Response==
-Sean Hollister, senior editor at the verge, tested these encryption methods. Using a diagnostic device, Hollister took note of the data being transferred between the Nintendo Switch 2 and the dock that comes with the console. He noticed that the 2 devices communicate and respond with eachother over 30 times before video output is confirmed. This behavior is not observed with most other USB docks, unless they have gotten around this encryption.
-The Antank s3 max is a notable example. This 3rd Party dock communicates with the console in a similar manner to the official dock, and in turn, will support video output and power delivery. It is unknown how long the dock will continue to function, as at any time, Nintendo could roll out a firmware update and change the encryption system entirely.
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