How often should I charge my Switch?

Make sure that you charge the product at least once every six months. If not charged for an extended period of time, the battery may lose its ability to retain charge.

How often do I need to charge my Nintendo Switch?

Nintendo Japan reminded Switch owners to make sure that their consoles are charged at least once every six months.

At what percentage should you charge Nintendo Switch?

Ideally, you'll keep the battery above 60% at all times, and if it falls below that, you should charge it as soon as you can. There is NO "memory effect" or other reason to intentionally drop the battery down to 0% before charging.

Should I leave my Switch charging all the time?

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.

How many hours should I charge my Nintendo Switch?

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.

Nintendo Switch - Battery Life & Charge Time For Full Charge!

Can I leave my Switch in the dock all the time?

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.

How do I maximize my battery life Switch?

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.

How long should Switch battery last?

For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001 [product serial number begins with "XAW"], the battery life is approximately 2.5 to 6.5 hours. For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001(-01) [product serial number begins with "XKW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.

How do I check battery health on Switch?

What is the best way to charge a Switch?

By connecting to a Nintendo Switch dock using a USB charging cable. Ensure the AC adapter [HAC-002] supplied with your console is connected to your Nintendo Switch dock [HEG-007]/[HAC-007], then connect the USB charging cable to the dock.

What is the best way to charge a Nintendo Switch?

Connect the USB plug from the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (HAC-002) into the USB connector on the bottom of the console, then connect the AC adapter directly into a wall outlet.

How long does Switch last?

Once fully charged, the battery duration for the console varies depending on model and on the software application and functions being used. For Nintendo Switch – OLED Model with a serial number that starts with “XT”, the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.

Does the Switch charge faster in sleep mode?

Again, they charge faster when the system is in sleep mode. The Joy-Cons will also charge from the Switch even when it's in handheld mode and not connected to a power source.

Is it OK to use Switch while charging?

Yes, it is safe to play the Nintendo switch while it is charging(hence that it charges while in TV mode). Yup, as a matter of fact, it charges in the dock.

How do I take care of my Nintendo Switch?

Take care not to expose the Nintendo Switch system to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. The screen may be damaged by sharp objects or pressure. Take care to protect the display from scratches or stains. Do not cover any console air intakes or vents while playing, to avoid overheating.

Does the Switch battery get worse over time?

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.

Can I upgrade my Switch battery?

The bad news is that there is currently no way for a consumer to install a new battery in the hand-held device or the Joy-Con controllers. While Nintendo hinted at a paid battery replacement service prior to the launch of the system, it has yet to institute such a program.

How often should I turn off my Switch?

As with any electronic device, it's a good idea to turn a Nintendo Switch console off if you're not using it. This lets the hardware rest, resets any potentially glitchy software, and allows the batteries to charge faster. If you're just taking a break, then the Switch's Sleep Mode is a better choice.

Can the Switch overheat in sleep mode?

Your console may get hot when charging or during use (including when in Sleep Mode). This is not a defect.

How long can you play Switch docked?

Nintendo says the Switch can last up 6 hours away from its docking station, though that duration is impacted by the game you're playing.

How do I keep my battery health max?

Do switches run better when docked?

When the Switch is docked the GPU operates at higher capacity because it doesn't have to draw power from the battery. Combine that with the fact the fans kick in when docked allows the Switch to bump up its performance and make better use of it components.

Does Switch get warm in dock?

Depending on the game's resource management, the Switch can tend to get pretty warm in the dock. It does have a fan, but it's not nearly as large as conventional consoles. When played docked my Switch gets noticeably warm, but not excessively so.