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How long are Joy-Cons battery life?

The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours. This may be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.
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Do Joy-Cons lose battery when not in use?

Batteries always drain, even when devices are turned off; they drain when your console is turned off simply because the charge is lost over time regardless of use.
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How often do you need to charge Joy-Cons?

If you play your Nintendo Switch docked and using the television, you'll want to invest in a Pro Controller since the battery life is good, but you will still need to charge it after about 40 hours of play.
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How long does it take for Joy-Cons to charge to 100%?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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How do I check the battery life on my Joy-Cons?

To view the battery life for each paired controller:
  1. From the HOME Menu select Controllers. The Controllers icon highlighted on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu.
  2. The approximate battery life will be displayed for each controller that is paired to a Nintendo Switch system.
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Joy-Con Charging Time (How Long Do Joy-Cons Take To Charge When Docked?)

Do Joy-Cons charge while docked?

Attach the Joy-Con to the Nintendo Switch console and power it on. 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 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 many Joy-Cons can you use at once?

How many Joy-Con controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch system? Up to eight wireless controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch system at a time.
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How often do Switch controllers drift?

While the latest OLED Switch allegedly prevents Joy-Con drift to an extent, the problem is becoming more prevalent among the users of Nintendo's newest console. According to UK consumer group Which?, 40 percent of Nintendo Switch users report that they have experienced issues with Joy-Con drift.
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What is the fastest way to charge Joycons?

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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Do Joycons drain battery?

Not in the way where you need to change out to new batteries. The joycon's have a built-in battery and will recharge when they are properly attached to the switch console. So unless you got cheap knockoff Joycon's that for some reason need new batteries every so often.
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Can fake Joy-Cons damage your Switch?

Although these Joy-Con are much cheaper than the official ones, they can possibly damage your Nintendo Switch console as they aren't officially licensed by Nintendo. The controllers do act like any other Joy-Con thought with it having normal rumble capabilities and a motion censor.
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Do Joy-Cons turn off in Sleep Mode?

You can also turn off Joy-Cons either as a pair or individually. There are four ways to turn off a Nintendo Switch controller: Inactivity: If your Switch controller is left alone long enough, it will turn off automatically. Sleep: If you put your Switch into sleep mode, any connected controllers will turn off.
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Can I use 2 Joy-Cons for just dance?

Maximum of 6 Joy-Con controllers or 6 smart devices with the Just Dance Controller app.
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Can you use 4 Joy-Cons for 2 players?

Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously. * The number of players who can actually play at any one time depends on the title and game mode being used.
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Can you play 4 player Mario Party with 2 Joy-Cons?

Each player must use a single Joy-Con. To play games in Toad's Rec Room across multiple screens, two Nintendo Switch systems and two copies of the Super Mario Party are required.
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What to do if Joy-Con dies?

What to Do:
  1. Reset the AC adapter by leaving it unplugged from both ends for at least 30 seconds. ...
  2. With the Joy-Con controllers detached from the console, reset them by pressing the SYNC Button once on each controller.
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Do Joycons charge in handheld mode?

Yes they do. The Nintendo Switch in handheld mode keeps the Joycons charged with the main units battery.
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How long does it take for a Nintendo Switch to charge to 1 percent?

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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How do you keep 4 Joy-Cons charged?

Make sure you always put the Switch in the dock and attach the Joy-Cons when you're not using it to keep them charged at all times and you're golden.
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Is it bad to leave your Switch in the charging dock?

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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