How many hours do Joycons 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.

How often do Joy-Cons drift?

ran a number of durability tests on Joy-Cons, designed to replicate six, 12 and 18 months of use. Its findings confirm none of the controllers it tested exhibited drifting, which it says may simply be because they fall within the 60 percent of controllers without issues.

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

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. If you use a pair of AA batteries that each have 2850 mAh, the battery pack could last you up to 100 hours.

Do Joy-Cons drain Switch battery?

Yes they do. The Nintendo Switch in handheld mode keeps the Joycons charged with the main units battery.

How long to charge Joy-Cons to half?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.

Nintendo Switch - JoyCon Battery Life is 20 Hours, Pro Controller is 40 Hours

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.

Do Joy-Cons stop charging when full?

If the battery charge for the Joy-Con is approximately full, then it is normal for the Joy-Con to stop charging and the recharge LED will shut off. If the battery charge is not nearly full, and the recharge LED on the Charging Grip is not lit, the Joy-Con Charging Grip will need to be replaced.

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.

Do Joy-Cons work while docked?

The Joy-Con controllers may work wirelessly while in TV mode or tabletop mode, but are not recognised while attached to the console.

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.

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.

Do Joycons lose battery in handheld mode?

Yes they do. The Nintendo Switch in handheld mode keeps the Joycons charged with the main units battery.

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.

Why do Joy-Cons drift so fast?

Joy-Con drift can often be attributed to one of two major factors: software/hardware issues or buildup of dirt and grime under or around the thumb sticks.

Does Nintendo fix drift for free?

Send your Joy-Cons to Nintendo

Like we mentioned, Nintendo will repair any drifting Joy-Cons for free.

Why do Joy-Cons drift so easily?

A lot of the time, Joy-Con drift is caused by dust and grime building up inside the control stick mechanism. If you don't want to totally disassemble your Joy-Con—voiding the warranty in the process—you can still clean this dirt away to fix your Joy-Con.

Can you put two Joy-Cons together?

Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously.

Can you put Joy-Cons on backwards?

The Joy-Con straps aren't intended to go on backwards, but they also aren't intended to become permanently stuck if you accidentally mess this up.

Do Joy-Cons always drift?

As reported by Eurogamer, a report from Which claims that, even after just a few months of use, the Joy-Con's plastic circuit boards show significant wear on the joystick slider contact points. This causes Joy-Con drift, an issue that Nintendo hasn't been able to fully address in the console's five years on the market.

Why is my Switch 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.

Is it normal for the Switch to get hot while docked?

The Switch gets pretty toasty when it's gaming, especially when it's at maximum performance during docked mode. This means you probably shouldn't cram it under your TV with your other consoles. Instead, choose an elevated position with some natural or artificial air flow.

How fast does Switch battery degrade?

As with most lithium-ion batteries, the console battery life will gradually decrease over time. 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.

Do Joycons charge while playing handheld?

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.

Can you play with Joycons while charging?

The Joy-Con Charging Grip (model No. HAC-012) is sold separately and allows you to keep playing while you are charging your Joy-Con. While the Joy-Con controllers are charging, the recharge LED on the Charging Grip will remain lit. Once they are fully charged, the recharge LED will shut off.

How do you charge Joycons without?

Another common question is this: how do you charge a Switch controller without a Switch? The answer is to buy a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Charging Grip. That special version of the controller grip will allow you to keep playing without having to enter handheld mode.