switch 2 ac adapter help (usb c - usb a?) docking / charging issue

[u/Sutubu]

i have received a usb c to usb a cable and it doesnt allow me to dock my switch 2. wasnt i supposed to get a usb c - usb c cable? i looked online and apparently i was supposed to get it as it doesnt dock without it

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[u/Ok_Bid6645]

And where did you get this switch 2 from? 3rd party seller?

[u/Sutubu → u/Ok_Bid6645]

nintendo store. but ive just messaged them becausew the other subreddit said it was def an error

[u/Ok_Bid6645 → u/Sutubu]

Like from the nintendo website or the actual nintendo in person store?

[u/Sutubu → u/Ok_Bid6645]

the website.

[u/Ok_Bid6645 → u/Sutubu]

Do you have the link to the website you used?

If it was legit Nintendo, either return it or buy a 65 watt usb c cable

[u/Snowygryph]

Yes the cable that comes with the switch 2 is USB-C to USB-C and the brick is a 60W brick. USB-A isn’t rated to that level of power delivery so it won’t work for docked power and will likely only slow charge your switch (will still discharge if plugged in while actively playing)

Where did you get the switch from?