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Tom Pritchard

Switch 2 dock supports a key feature Nintendo won't let you use — so what's going on?

The Nintendo Switch 2 propped up on a kitchen table.

While docking the Nintendo Switch 2 does unlock better picture quality, including 4K resolution and up to 120fps refresh rates, there is one feature still locked off. Even if your TV supports variable refresh rate (VRR), it seems Nintendo won't let you take advantage of it with the new console.

Weirdly, it turns out that this isn't an issue with the Switch 2 dock itself. They tested this over at The Verge, plugging various other handheld gaming systems in using the Switch 2's dock.

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