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Do Joycons charge when Switch is off?

Important: In order for the Joy-Con to charge while attached to the Nintendo Switch console, the console must be connected to the AC adapter and powered on or in Sleep Mode.
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How do I know if my Joy-Cons are charging?

While the Charging Grip is connected to the AC adapter, verify that the Joy-Con are charging. Go to the HOME Menu and select "Controllers." The screen will indicate that the Joy-Con are charging.
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Do Joy-Cons only charge when docked?

The Joy-Con controllers can be charged in the following ways: While attached to the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model console. Attach the Joy-Con to the Nintendo Switch console and power it on.
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How long do Joy-Cons take to charge?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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Does the Switch charge faster when off?

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But also a smaller battery (4,310mAh vs 3,570mAh) and no leeching Joy-Cons. In all cases, the Switch charges faster while playing than asleep. That is counterintuitive, as it would also be using more power. This is due to the power draw difference when the Switch is active or asleep.
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Do Joycons charge when switch is off?

Will Joycons charge in sleep mode?

In order for the Joy-Con to charge while attached to the Nintendo Switch console, the console must be connected to the AC adapter and powered on or in Sleep Mode.
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Is it OK to charge a Nintendo Switch 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 many hours do Joy-Cons last?

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What is the fastest way to charge Joy-Cons?

There is a really simple way to charge the Nintendo Switch controllers – just dock them to the sides of the console itself. As long as the main tablet-like part of the console has power, it will start charging the controllers the second that you connect them and it does not take too long.
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How do you charge dead Joy-Cons?

After resetting the AC adapter and the Joy-Con, attach the Joy-Con to the console, then connect the AC adapter directly to the console and to a wall outlet. The console screen will power on and the battery charging indicator will momentarily be displayed on the upper left corner of the console screen.
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Do Joy-Cons charge wirelessly?

Wireless Charging Grips for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers automatically charge when within two feet of Powercast's PowerSpot wireless transmitter without wires, plugs or charging mats. Users never have to dock their controllers, plug into power, or stop playing due to a low battery.
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How long do Joy-Con batteries last?

Since a Joy-Con lasts roughly 20 hours, you'll ideally get between 70 to 80 hours of gaming when using these Energizer batteries in a Joy-Con battery pack.
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Do Joycons charge in handheld mode?

The main way to charge Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons is to simply attach them to the console while it's charging by sliding them down from the top until they click into place either side of the device screen. This can be while it's in the dock, or in handheld mode but attached to the AC adapter.
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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 far do Joy Cons reach?

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.
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Why are my Joy-Cons so slow?

Ensure your console has the latest system update. Ensure the Joy-Con controllers are charged. Try to decrease the distance between the Joy-Con and the Nintendo Switch console. Ensure that the Nintendo Switch console is placed to minimize interference with the Joy-Con.
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Do Joy-Cons get loose?

The Joy-Con controllers will often wiggle ever-so-slightly when locked in place in tablet mode. It's noticeable, but it will only occasionally affect gameplay by making you stop the game and reconnect the controllers.
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How many sets of Joy-Cons do I need?

No. If you bought more joy cons you would have more people. It's set up out of the box to allow two people to okay assuming the game you bought is multi player. 2 or more people.
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Can I leave my Switch docked all the time?

Does leaving your Nintendo switch in dock ruin battery? No, because it stops charging the battery once it's full. It's fine to sit in the dock for extended periods of time.
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Is it better to sleep or power off Nintendo Switch?

Pressing the POWER Button for a short time will make the console enter Sleep Mode. This is the recommended way to turn off the console as it will quickly suspend whatever game you happen to be playing. Pressing the POWER Button again for a short time will allow you to resume playing from where you left off.
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How long do Nintendo switches last?

For Nintendo Switch Lite, model number: HDH-001, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours. For Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, model number: HEG-001 [product serial number begins with "XTW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.
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Can you use your phone as a Joy-Con?

To use your phone as a Nintendo Switch keyboard and controller, you'll need to install the JoyCon Doid app on your phone. The app turns your phone into a virtual controller once paired with your Nintendo Switch. And if you have many other players who want to join the game, they can pair up their phones.
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Can Joy-Cons be Bluetooth?

It was discovered shortly after public release that Joy-Con can connect to and be used with other Bluetooth-enabled personal computers and mobile devices. Official Joy-Con support was also added to iPhones and iPads as part of its iOS 16 update.
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