Nintendo confirmed via the Nintendo Today app that the Switch 2 Dock fan will cool the system based on the Dock's internal temperature rather than just the console itself. Nintendo also shared a video of the Switch 2 Dock from different angles to tell prospective buyers where all the ports are when setting up the system.
The Switch 2's Dock will have two USB ports on the front side, along with a USB-C port at the back for the power supply. The updated HDMI port located on the back of the Dock will allow the Switch 2 to display games at up to a 4K 60 Hz resolution. An Ethernet port has been included in place of a third USB port to give users a way to directly connect to the Internet via a wired connection. By comparison, the original Switch Dock allowed users to connect a USB-to-Ethernet adapter from third-party brands like TP-Link directly to the Dock, which subsequently allowed an Ethernet cable to be plugged in.
The reason why the Switch 2 won't have system-wide achievements may have been revealed by a senior Nintendo official many years ago.
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