The Switch 2 is getting a new dock and if you have been wondering whether you’ll be able to use your original Switch with it, apparently not.
According to a listing on Nintendo’s Japanese website (via Nintendo Everything), the original Switch systems can’t be used with the Switch 2 docking station. This includes the Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED devices.
Nintendo’s customer support page locally has also confirmed the original dock is not compatible with the Switch 2. Here’s the official notice about this:
“The Nintendo Switch dock is not compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.”
Additionally, Nintendo’s local websites mention how the original AC adapter for the Switch is “not compatible” in TV Mode on the Switch 2, but it can still apparently charge a Switch 2 system when plugged directly into the unit.
Last of all, if you want to “maximize the performance” of the Switch 2 in TV Mode, you’ll want to make sure you’re using the HDMI cable (HDMI 2.0) included with the new system.
You can find out more details about the Switch 2 dock in our full guide here on Nintendo Life:
