July 14, 2025, 6:32 am | Read time: 4 minutes
At the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, many things went smoothly, except for the connection of accessories–numerous USB-C devices, including popular docks and webcams, failed to work. However, there is good news now: With the right firmware updates, some of these devices can now be used.
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Some manufacturers have responded and made their products compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 via USB-C. Three important accessories are now reported to work with the console, as “The Verge” reports: Elgato’s Facecam MK.2, the AverMedia Docks GC313 Pro and GC313, and the Viture Pro Mobile Dock for video glasses. All mentioned devices did not work at launch, but thanks to firmware updates, the connection now works, albeit with minor limitations.
Elgato: Webcam Works After Update
Elgato was one of the first companies to announce that it would make its webcams compatible with the Switch 2 via firmware. The Facecam MK.2 (approximately 100 euros) now officially supports the console, although the update for the general public is expected to be released by the end of July 2025. The Switch 2 requires cameras to report a low resolution of 480p (640×480 pixels) as standard; otherwise, the system does not recognize them.
The revised firmware of the Facecam MK.2 now meets this requirement. Elgato has even integrated additional protocols that were previously considered incompatible. Whether this will cause problems in the future is currently unclear.
AverMedia: Compact Docks for On-the-Go
The USB-C docks GC313 Pro (about 111 euros) and GC313 (about 76 euros) from AverMedia initially did not work with the Nintendo Switch 2 via USB-C. After firmware updates, the situation has changed: The devices now send exactly the control commands that the official Nintendo dock uses. However, connecting to the TV does not always work immediately.
When first plugged in, the system sometimes takes a moment, and there are slight delays. The Pro model additionally offers a 1080p60 USB capture function for live streams–it captures the video signal in Full HD (1920×1080 pixels) at 60 frames per second and transmits it via USB directly to the streaming PC. HDR or VRR are not supported by the docks. Both devices work with the Switch 2 as well as with the previous model.
Viture: Video Glasses Dock with Compromises
The approximately $130 (about 110 euros) Mobile Dock from Viture was specifically developed for the company’s own USB-C video glasses. It supplies power to the console or smartphone while simultaneously forwarding the video signal. After the firmware update, it is compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 with USB-C, but the original Switch is no longer supported. Those who want to use both consoles must either perform a downgrade or wait for a future update.
While other docks need to provide 20 volts for TV mode, the Viture dock only delivers 15 volts. Nevertheless, video output works. This likely functions because the dock–similar to Nintendo’s original–tricks the console into switching to TV mode with a special control trick. According to the report, Viture co-founder Emily Wang promises a future update that will support both Switch versions.
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The three manufacturers have shown that firmware updates can be sufficient to make USB-C accessories compatible with Switch 2. More are likely to follow. There are already initial indications. For example, Hagabis offers an HDMI adapter (cable instead of dock) that achieves this–however, the corresponding update only works with the 8K version of the adapter, the black model. The colored variants are not compatible.
How long the compatibility of the devices listed in the article will last largely depends on Nintendo itself. The company could block support for unofficial docks with future updates. “As manufacturer Antank has already suggested, it may indeed be necessary to provide firmware updates if Nintendo changes its protocol specifications,” Viture explains to “The Verge.” A constant race between accessory manufacturers and Nintendo does not seem out of the question.