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Topic: Nintendo warned not to use the Switch 2 with the old Switch 1 HDMI cord...I tried it anyway.

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Glentendo

Something very strange...I just tested my Switch 2 with my old Switch 1 HDMI cord. The Switch 2 HDMI is very short...I didn't want to change my set up...so I just plugged the Switch 2 Dock into my old HDMI cord that was already there.

...and curiously it works exactly the same it seems? I tested Metroid Prime 4 at 120hz mode...it works. To be sure, I went into the Settings tab > Display > Dock Output Information. It confirmed the dock was outputting at 120hz....

According to Nintendo this should not be possible. Many headlines leading up to the launch: https://www.siliconera.com/switch-2-dock-not-compatible-with-...

Does anyone understand why this is happening? The old HDMI should only be capable of 30hz max...

Glentendo

KenMasters

There's no difference between the cables in terms of the features they support - it's the same pin layout. The difference comes in with bandwidth.

If the cable has the bandwidth to support the amount of data you're passing on to the display, it will function just as well as any other HDMI cable. If you experience dropouts or missing/sparkling pixels, you'll need to change cables.

In other words, nothing wrong with keeping the same cable if it's convenient, only swap if you have a reason to.

KenMasters

EventfulCitrus

No, no, no. You clearly need a gold-plated, kevlar-reinforced cable for the low price of £150! Here

EDIT: I guess the forum is adding the advertising link to that?

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EventfulCitrus

a-follower

EventfulCitrus wrote:

the forum is adding the advertising link to that?

The forum software is adding advertising redirects to to some retailer links, lg.com gets another one in this reply.

This can be deceptive since some DF members will assume that the users are promoting their own referral services. The forum content shouldn't be edited in my view and these adverts aren't highlighted in any way.

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CuteSpirit

Oh dude if thats true that is NUTS. I'm assuming its an innocent thing with the configuration of the forum but that needs to be addressed like, yesterday. You can't be editing folks' links lmfao. Full stop. No go. Absolutely not.

CuteSpirit

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