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I can't get my Nintendo switch to show on my TV I will say I am using a normal hdmi cable and the usbc cable I am using isn't from Nintendo could this be my problem and if so is there a way for me to get around having to buy new cables

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2 minutes ago, Mal707 said:

usbc cable I am using isn't from Nintendo

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5 minutes ago, jaslion said:

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Is there a way of getting around buying theirs 

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19 minutes ago, Mal707 said:

Is there a way of getting around buying theirs 

Check reviews for every cable that claims compatibility and hope someone tested it and confirmed in a review or the questions section that it works. 

 

The Switch's USB-C implementation is slightly off-standard so the only way to guarantee it works is to get their kit. Sucks, I misplaced my charger somewhere so I can't use my dock till I either find it or buy a new brick, I guess at least they're very high quality (at least in my experience) so it takes some of the sting out of the price. 

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30 minutes ago, Zando_ said:

Check reviews for every cable that claims compatibility and hope someone tested it and confirmed in a review or the questions section that it works. 

 

The Switch's USB-C implementation is slightly off-standard so the only way to guarantee it works is to get their kit. Sucks, I misplaced my charger somewhere so I can't use my dock till I either find it or buy a new brick, I guess at least they're very high quality (at least in my experience) so it takes some of the sting out of the price. 

I'll just buy a normal Nintendo one I'll pay the premium for it but it will be worth it to not mess with looking at cheaper cables 

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11 hours ago, Mal707 said:

Is there a way of getting around buying theirs 

Buying another one that provides enough power but these have most of the time led to broken switches due to firmware updates from nintendo

 

 

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