[berbec]

The major exception to this is the Nintendo Switch that, due to shit design on Nintendo's part, can asplode itself.

[Dylan16807]

The Switch dock had some implementation issues but they didn't break anything.

The only time things break is when you attach a broken charger that outputs 9 volts onto a wire that's supposed to be doing 2 volt signals.

[asciident]

Only when used with another fault charger, which basically are extinct now.

[izacus]

Switch charges just fine from a MacBook power adapter. The issues are hugely overblown.

[whamlastxmas]

What's the problem with it?

[lmz]

They are wrong. The Switch console itself is USB-C standard compliant. The dock has a slightly smaller plug to make it easier to dock / undock the console. 3rd parties try to replicate the smaller plug but don't get the tolerances right causing a miswiring.

[hadrien01]

I can’t charge my phone with the Nintendo Switch charger, it switches on and off repeatedly and doesn't charge. And my other USB-C chargers don't negotiate the power needed with the Switch so it charges very slowly if you don't use the included charger.

[notreall1238123]

My phone charges fine with a Nintendo Switch power adapter.

In fact, I am doing it right now.

Output on the adapter reads: 5v@1.5A/15v@2.6A

[lmz]

I charge the Switch console just fine with a PD USB-C charger. PD is very negotiable and the Switch only supports a few voltages so your charger must support the same voltages.

[Dylan16807]

As far as I understand it (correct me if I'm wrong), every proper charger is supposed to support the exact same list of power combinations from 0 up to whatever its max wattage is.

The switch dock demands 39 watts, which implies 15 volts, but the switch itself will negotiate any voltage when standalone.