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Can you overcharge Joy-Cons?

Oh right, one more thing, you can charge the Joy-Cons with the Charging Grip overnight if you have to. It won't "overcharge" it so to speak. So charge away if you need to!
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Can you over charge Joy-Cons?

ON/OFF Switch

No need to worry that your Joy-Cons will be damaged due to overcharge.
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Is it okay to leave Nintendo Switch charging overnight?

Leaving the console on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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How long to charge Joy-Cons on charging dock?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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How many Joy-Cons can you charge?

Smart charging station. Powered by USB, the quad charger can support the simultaneous charging of up four Nintendo Joy-Con Controllers.
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How many times can you charge a Nintendo Switch?

After about 800 charge cycles, the console battery life will decrease to about 80% compared to the battery on a new console. This is normal and does not represent an issue with the console or with the battery.
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Do joy cons charge while docked in Sleep Mode?

In order for the Joy-Con controllers to charge while attached to the Nintendo Switch console, the console must be connected to the AC adapter and either powered on or in sleep mode. If you are using a Nintendo Switch Lite system, the Joy-Con charging grip (sold separately) is required to charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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Can you leave joy cons while docked?

Yes. I do it all the time. I do it so one pair is charging while I use the other pair to play.
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Do Joycons charge when not docked?

The controllers will also charge as long as they're hooked up to the Switch unit, even if the device isn't plugged into power itself. If the Joy-Con are removed from the Switch, they can be charged with the Charging Grip.
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What is overcharge Switch?

If you enable the overcharge protection, Power statistics socket automatically discontinue charging your mobile devices, such as mobile phones or power banks, when they are fully charged. The overcharge protection function prevents potential safety issues caused by overcharging and helps prolong battery life.
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Can you leave controllers on a charging station?

Yes! The charging stand and station double as a display for your controllers.
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Why does my Switch get hot when docked?

If the air intake or air vent is obstructed, your console may become hot. Please move your console so there's at least 10 cm of space around the console's air intake and air vent. Alternatively, if the air intake or air vent is dusty, use a vacuum cleaner or similar to remove the dust.
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Can Joy-Cons overheat?

Perhaps The Joy-Con Rails Need A Clean. Although the Switch is a hybrid wonder, the system can get quite hot when you're playing more demanding titles or happen to be enjoying a prolonged play session. And as with any device, there's an increased chance of it overheating as it ages.
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How do I extend the battery life on my Joy-Con?

The Joy-Con AA battery pack accessory extends the battery life of the Joy-Con controllers, and is great to have when you want to play for a longer time without charging. There is one Joy-Con AA battery pack for the left Joy-Con and one for the right Joy-Con. Each AA battery pack is powered by 2 AA batteries.
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How long do Joy-Cons last?

The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery duration for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours.
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How far can the Joy-Con be from the Switch?

In most cases it will be enough to move these devices three to four feet (1-1.5 metres) away from the Nintendo Switch console and/or Joy-Con controllers. However, if you continue to experience this issue, please turn these devices off while using the Nintendo Switch console.
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Do Joy-Cons only charge on the dock?

Search. A: Normally the joy-cons can only be charged by attaching them to the Switch while it's docked. You can get around that either with this product or with the joy-con charging grip, which is similar to the grip that comes with the Switch but also charges the controllers.
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Does playing Switch docked ruin the battery?

It will get hotter then 40 degrees celsius within the device. At 40 degrees with a fully charged battery li-ion will loose 35% of its capacity over a year. And thats without the amount of times you charge your device. So its safe to say the battery will be damaged when playing in dock mode all the time.
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Should I turn off my Nintendo Switch while charging?

You can charge your Nintendo Switch when it is completely turned off, but any attached Joy-Con controllers will not be charged in that case. If you want to charge your Joy-Con controllers, please do so in Sleep Mode.
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How do you put Joy-Cons to sleep?

Hold down the HOME Button on the Right Joy-Con for at least one second to open the Quick Settings Menu. Select Sleep Mode.
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How long does it take for a Nintendo Switch to charge to 1% from 0%?

How Long Does it Take for a Nintendo Switch to Charge to 1-Percent? A Switch will usually charge to 1-Percent in 10 to 15 minutes. The results will vary and depend if the dock is used or wall charger as well as the health of the battery.
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What happens if you don t charge your Nintendo Switch for months?

Make sure that you charge the product at least once every six months. If not charged for an extended period of time, the battery may lose its ability to retain charge. With repeated charges during the life of the product, the amount of time the battery lasts after a full charge will naturally decrease.
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Should I always charge my Switch to 100?

Finally, some mythbusting. There's no need to "train" your battery by charging it to 100% before first use. (There's nothing wrong with charging it up before playing, except your hype levels may be impossible to contain.) Again, there's no reason to routinely run your battery down to 0% before charging it to 100%.
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Why is my left Joy-Con always low battery?

If you've noticed a rapid reduction battery life when you're playing wirelessly with the Left Joy Con, or the controller doesn't synchronise as well as before, the signal range reduces drastically after a few minutes playing, or the controller doesn't charge at all, then the battery in the Left Joy-Con is probably ...
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