What charger can I use for Nintendo Switch?

*An AC adapter [HAC-002] is included with the console. This should be connected to the Nintendo Switch dock. *A USB charging cable can also be connected to the Nintendo USB AC adapter (sold separately).

Can I use any charger for Nintendo Switch?

You can use any charger for a Switch that can connect to USB-C. However, the rate it charges will vary. Some may simply make the battery drain slower if they don't output that much and you're playing at the same time.

Can I use any Type C charger for Nintendo Switch?

The PDP Gaming USB Type C Charging Cable is officially licensed by Nintendo and can be used to charge your Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite, the Pro Controller, or even just your cell phone.

Is it safe to charge a Switch with a phone charger?

In most cases, you can use your phone or tablet charger to recharge the Nintendo Switch due to how the USB Power Delivery specification is designed.

Why doesn t my Switch charge with USB-C?

The outlet might need to be reset. There might be something wrong with the outlet, like a burnt fuse. The contact points within the Nintendo Switch's USB-C charging port might have gotten dirty or damaged. The charging adapter might have gotten dirty or damaged.

Can You Charge The Nintendo Switch With A Phone Charger? (Or Without A Dock?)

Can you use third party chargers for Switch?

It is safe to charge the Nintendo Switch with a third-party USB charger or power bank. There have been no confirmed reports of quality charger damaging a Switch console.

What is Type C charger compatible with?

With up to 100 watts, or 3 amps of power, USB-C cables can power almost anything. From laptops to large high-resolution monitors, even some printers. The 4K Ultra HD experience. USB-C cables can deliver Ultra-HD 4K video resolution to USB-C and HDMI displays.

Will Apple USB-C charge a Nintendo Switch?

Can you use a MacBook Pro charger for Nintendo Switch considering they both need USB-C cables to charge? You could but there is an issue with voltage. Given that laptop chargers are designed to take more volts means the switch my get too many volts which could potentially damage it.

Can you charge a Switch with a outlet?

Directly with the Nintendo Switch AC Adapter.

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.

Can I use a 65W charger on Nintendo Switch?

65W Apple charger.... My Lenovo 65W USB-C charger had no issues at all. The Switch dock requires the 15V PD profile, which the (old) 61W adapter from 2016 did not support, but the newer 61W adapter from 2018 does.

Is a Switch charger universal?

Most any 45W or 60W USB-C PD charger will work, as those offers 15V/3A.

Can I use a fast charger on my Switch?

Luckily there's a wide range of third-party chargers available. The best fast chargers for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Life can all fast charge them while you play. Many are available in a smaller size and cheaper price than Nintendo's official charger.

What voltage is a Nintendo Switch charger?

Be sure to connect the AC adapter to the correct voltage (100-240V). Do not expose the AC adapter or Nintendo Switch system to extremes of heat.

How do I know if my charger is Type-C?

Users can identify USB-C ports by staring at the female end of the connector. If the cord looks the same regardless of how it is held, it is probably a C-type cord.

Are all Type-C chargers compatible?

Universal Compatibility

There are USB-C chargers for everyone. Leading manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, Google, Sony, LG, HP, Lenovo, DELL, Microsoft, and Nintendo, use the USB-C PD protocol, so that it's compatible with the smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices you use.

Are there 2 different Type-C chargers?

There are a number of different types of USB-C cables including: USB 2.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.1 Gen 2, and Thunderbolt 4. The main difference between all of these is their data transfer rates.

What wattage is Nintendo Switch charger?

What power supply is needed for Nintendo Switch? As mentioned above, the console itself has an 18W power draw. However, if you're going to use your Nintendo Switch charger to dock your device, you'll need to bump that up to 39W to accommodate for upscaling and running additional USB devices.

What is the fastest way to charge a Nintendo Switch?

Charging in Console mode

For effectively charging your device when in console mode, insert the original Nintendo Switch dock inside the device and let it remain connected with the T.V. You should be able to see the charging icon over the T.V and once it is full you can get back on wild gaming.

Can you use a 25 watt charger on a Nintendo Switch?

No. My own testing shows they are hardware limited to draw 5V/0.5A (2.5W) of power, regardless of what charger or cable you use.

Can I use a 25 watt charger on Switch?

This low charging power results in the Switch Console being able to snail charge with the Samsung 25W USB-C Fast Charging Wall Charger at just 2.5 watts, which is much less power than the >15 watts that the Nintendo Switch Console pulls from its own Nintendo Switch AC Adapter as seen in this review.

Do all switches use the same charger?

Nintendo Switch AC Adapter. All three Switch models include the same AC adapter, model HAC-002(USZ). It supports 5V/1.5 and 15V/2.6A power profiles under USB-C Power Delivery 2.0. It works great with the Switch console, Switch dock, and even a Pro Controller.

What power supply does a Switch need?

Plug in the AC adapter and power your Nintendo Switch system from any 120-volt outlet. The AC adapter also allows you to recharge the battery, even while you play. Battery no battery used.