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Will any USB-C work with Switch?

The PDP Gaming USB Type C Charging Cable for Nintendo Switch can charge your Pro Controller or console while you play and is also compatible with any USB Type C devices.
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Can a Switch use any USB?

You can use a USB keyboard or USB mouse with compatible software. You can use a USB keyboard or USB mouse with software that supports it.
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Will a USB-C laptop charger work on a Switch?

Most USB-C PD power banks will work. Most phones and laptops will not work. Best to keep the Switch's charger with the Switch's dock full time. Get a third-party USB-C charger for your needs.
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Can I use a 65w charger on Nintendo Switch?

A 65-100W USB-C PD charger does so by providing more than 3A at 20V. The Switch doesn't make use of 20V. But such chargers negotiate differently than a 15-60W charger. They need to verify the connected USB-C cable can handle more than 3A.
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Can I use a 30W charger for Nintendo Switch?

The Nintendo Switch charges through a USB-C port with a max power draw of 18W for the original and OLED models, and 13.5W for the Lite device. For the fastest charging results, we'd recommend using a 30W or 45W charger to juice up quick.
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Will a USB-C HDMI adapter work on the go with the Nintendo Switch?

Why is my Switch not charging 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.
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Can I use my Samsung charger for my Switch?

It's totally fine, you can use any cable and any USB power dongle as long as your device is USB-charged. All USB cables are made to the USB standard and will handle your charging needs. The thing you plug it into, a wall-wart or power brick or whatever, that's only a power supply.
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Is it OK to charge my Switch with 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. Many Switch owners report doing this.
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Is it safe to charge Switch on powerbank?

Using an unsuitable cable may result in your console receiving insufficient power from the power bank, and in some cases the device itself may be damaged. Regardless of the cable used, Nintendo does not guarantee the proper operation of portable battery chargers for charging your console.
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Can you use a different charger for Nintendo Switch?

*A USB charging cable is supplied with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. *A Nintendo USB AC adapter (sold separately) can be used instead of a Nintendo Switch dock and AC adapter.
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Is it OK to charge Switch while playing?

Yes it is perfectly safe. When the Switch is in its dock, it is charging, that is perfectly safe. If it were unsafe to play while charging, it would be illegal to sell, or at least would have many warnings on the box, to avoid consumer activist groups.
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Can you charge Switch with any USB-C cable?

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.
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Can I use a 25W charger for Nintendo Switch?

Minimum: 15W USB-C output. Recommended: 18-30W USB Power Delivery output for handheld. Go up to 45W if you also wish to power the Nintendo Switch's dock. Don't buy USB-A only, but okay to try one you already own.
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Can you charge a Switch with a 25W charger?

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.
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What voltage is a Nintendo Switch USB-C 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.
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Why is my USB-C dock not working with my Switch?

Check the Switch Dock Power Supply

A core reason that your dock doesn't appear to be working is that it isn't getting any power or isn't getting enough of it. So the first thing to confirm is that the USB-C AC adapter is plugged in correctly and that the wall outlet is working.
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Can I use 9W charger on Switch?

That said, any of the USB-C based rates are enough to charge the Switch while you play. The original Switch has a max power usage of 10W. But that's extreme, and in most cases, it is using less than 9W. The extra power can go to the battery.
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Can I use 15W charger for Nintendo Switch?

The charger provides 15W/3A high speed and safe charge for your Nintendo switch console, fully charged within 3 hours.
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Can I charge Switch with 18W charger?

A: Yes, the 108W Travel Charger's 90W and 18W USB-C PD ports will charge the Nintendo Switch.
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What type C charger is best for Switch?

The YCCSKY Nintendo Switch charger is the best money can buy. It's a 5-foot USB-C cable with 15 volts of power. It doesn't get better than this. This officially licensed portable charger will help charge your Nintendo Switch, or many other devices, if you find yourself nowhere near a plug.
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Can I use USB-C earphones on Switch?

Much like the Razer Barracuda X, this headset uses a USB-C dongle to connect. Just plug it into the USB port on the bottom of the Switch and you're all set for wireless, undocked listening.
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Is it bad to leave the Switch docked 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.
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Is it OK to charge Switch in sleep mode?

You can charge your Nintendo Switch when it is completely turned off, but any attached Joy-Con controllers will not be charged in that case. If you want to charge your Joy-Con controllers, please do so in Sleep Mode.
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Does Switch charge faster in sleep?

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.
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