Nintendo Switch Pro Dock Is Bigger & Has an Ethernet Port, Says Rumor
A new report online claimed that the rumored spreading Nintendo Switch Pro dock would be larger, with two USB 3.0 ports and a built-in Ethernet port.
A new rumor about the alleged Nintendo Switch Pro has revealed details about its dock, which will be larger and will have a built-in Ethernet port. The current Nintendo Switch Dock is important to its function as a hybrid system, yet there's no denying that it lacks features.
The current dock has two USB 2.0 slots at the front, a USB 3.0 slot at the rear and an HDMI port. The Nintendo Switch cannot use an external hard drive, as it requires microSD for digital download, but the USB slot can be used for things like Bluetooth adapters. The Nintendo Switch Dock does not have an Ethernet port, but there are third-party adapters available on the market, which connect to the system via a USB port.
A lot of rumors are circulating about an upgraded version of the Nintendo Switch, with some saying it will be formally announced before E3 2021. This system has been informally referred to by people online as the Nintendo Switch Pro, as there is currently no official name. A new report by Vandal (translated by Wccftech) claimed that the dock will also come with new features for the Nintendo Switch Pro. These include two USB 3.0 ports and one Ethernet port.
The Ethernet port is especially an exciting prospect for fans who are frustrated with the Switch's online capabilities. The report also claimed that the Nintendo Switch Pro will be released in November, putting it into the 2021 holiday season. The console itself will reportedly be the same size as the base switch, but with a slightly larger screen, and the microSD slot will be in a new position.
Nintendo easily holds the worst reputation of all console manufacturers when it comes to the quality of its online multiplayer. This has only worsened during the Nintendo Switch generation, as fans now have to pay for online gaming. Nintendo Switch Online is required to play online games, but the service is still as bad as it was when it was free. Games online such as Super Mario Maker 2 are almost impossible, which is particularly egregious as multiplayer was one of the big new features promoted before release. Adding an Ethernet port to the Nintendo Switch Pro dock may be an indication that Nintendo is taking its online offerings more seriously, as it lags behind the competition in terms of multiplayer.