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How long does a Joy-Con battery last?

Additional Information: 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.
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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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Do Joy-Cons drain Switch battery?

Yes they do. The Nintendo Switch in handheld mode keeps the Joycons charged with the main units battery.
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How do I check the health of my Joy-Con battery?

You can check how much battery your connected controllers have remaining under "Controllers" on the HOME Menu.
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How much battery do Joy-Cons have?

Each Joy-Con AA battery pack (left and right) uses two AA alkaline or NiMH batteries.
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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Battery Replacement-How To!

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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Do Joy-Cons charge while docked?

While attached to the Nintendo Switch console.

Attach the Joy-Con to the Nintendo Switch console and power it on. 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 powered on or in Sleep Mode.
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How long do Joycons last full charge?

Additional Information: 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.
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How long do Joycons take to charge?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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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 many hours do Joy-Cons last?

When fully charged, the battery duration for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours. This can be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.
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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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How do I charge my Joy-Con fast?

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 long does a Switch Joy-Con last on low battery?

Joy-Con's run for up to 20 hours on their own, which is more than enough time for most gaming sessions. This is especially true if you're charging your Switch between uses.
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Why is my Joy-Con charger flashing red and green?

The charging indicator LEDs will momentarily flash GREEN and then RED to indicate the dock is powered ON.
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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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Does leaving Switch in dock ruin battery?

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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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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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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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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How long does it take to charge a Nintendo Switch to 20 percent?

Information. The Nintendo Switch console takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge when the console is powered off or in sleep mode. Charging time will be longer if the console is in use.
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