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How long do Joy-Cons live?

When fully charged, the battery for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours.
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How long do Joy-Cons usually last?

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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How long will Switch controllers last?

When fully charged, the battery duration for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller can last approximately 40 hours.
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How long do dead Joy-Cons take to charge?

Step 2: Ensure the Switch's dock or AC adapter is plugged into a power outlet. Either connect the adapter's plug to the USB-C port on the bottom of the Switch or place the Switch in the dock. Step 4: Wait! Nintendo estimates that it will take about three and a half hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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Why is my Joy-Cons acting up?

Ensure the Joy-Con have the latest controller firmware installed. Remove any skins or covers from the problematic Joy-Con, if any, and calibrate the control sticks. If the issue is occurring with a specific game or application, try the following: Check for any available software updates for that game.
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How do you fix a dead Joy-Con?

With the Joy-Con controllers detached from the console, reset them by pressing the SYNC Button once on each controller. 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.
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Is Nintendo Joy-Con repair free?

Although Nintendo has offered free repairs for out-of-warranty Joy-Cons in North America, Latin America, and France, it never extended the policy to the UK, Switzerland, and all of the EEA until now.
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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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Do Joy-Cons 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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What is the average lifespan of a Switch?

I saw an article recently in which Nintendo said that they aim to increase the life expectancy of the Switch beyond the normal 6 years a console tends to be around for.
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How do you know if your Switch controllers are dying?

To view the battery life for each paired controller:

From the HOME Menu select Controllers. The approximate battery life will be displayed for each controller that is paired to a Nintendo Switch system.
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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 many Joy-Cons is too many?

[Switch] How many controllers can I pair with my console at the same time? Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously.
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Are Joy-Cons fragile?

After we've had some time with the little controllers, however, we've noticed some issues with them. They're more fragile than other controllers of past consoles, with their tiny components and propensity to develop the ever-irritating Joy-Con drift, where controllers register input despite none being made.
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Do Joycons ever run out of battery?

You'll want to know how to charge Joy-Cons if you've got a new Nintendo Switch, as these little mini-controllers are vital to many of the console's various forms. Once you detach them they'll start draining their finite batteries, and to be honest - they're very, very finite.
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What is the minimum time to charge Joycons?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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Why are my Joycons unresponsive?

Check if the any control sticks or buttons feel sticky or stuck down. Clean the area around the problematic control sticks using a soft, dry toothbrush or cloth. Avoid using any cleaners or fluids. Press the Power Button to restart your Switch.
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How do I fix left Joy-Con not turning on?

Reset each Joy-Con by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button on the controller to power it on again. Attach the Joy-Con to the console, ensuring that it is correctly oriented and inserted all the way.
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How do I fix the unresponsive Joy-Con button?

What to do
  1. Check if the non-responsive buttons feel sticky or stuck down.
  2. If any are sticky or stuck, power off the console and clean the area around the problematic buttons using a soft, dry toothbrush. Avoid using any cleaners or fluids.
  3. Ensure your console has the latest system update.
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How much is replacement Joy-Con?

Nintendo is dropping the price of buying a single Joy-Con controller down to $39.99. That's $10 less than the $49.99 the company originally charged for single controller replacements.
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Does GameStop repair Switch Joy-Cons?

We can fix it! Just bring your eligible products into any GameStop store and we'll take care of the rest.
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Do I send both Joy-Cons for repair?

You can send in multiple Joy-con with one shipment. Again, the only downside is that Joy-con that can't be repaired may result in a replacement of a different color.
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