How to Charge Nintendo Switch and Its Controller?

Nintendo Switch Charging

Nintendo Switch is a portable game console. You can take it with you when you travel so that your time on the train or bus will not be boring. However, if the game console runs out of battery, you will be surrounded by boredom until you get back to a power source.

Well, how to charge Nintendo Switch? There are two ways to charge a Nintendo Switch console.

If you also take a docking station with you, you can charge your Switch using it. For that, you need to:

1. Connect the provided USB-C cable to an AC outlet, and to the USB-C port that is in the back of your Switch’s back.
2. Put your Nintendo Switch into your Nintendo Switch, which drives the USB-C plug set into the dock to enter the port on the bottom of your Switch.

Alternatively, just plug the USB-C cable directly into the base of your Switch. During the charge, you can always keep playing a game.

How long does it take to charge a Nintendo Switch? According to Nintendo Custom Support, charging a Nintendo Switch back to full power generally takes about 180 minutes.

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Nintendo Switch Controller Charging

How to charge the Nintendo Switch controller? The method varies depending on the type of controller you are using. The common Nintendo Switch controllers are Joy-Cons and Switch Pro Controllers.

Charge Joy-Cons

Well, how to charge Joy-Cons? Many ways are feasible:

You can attach your Joy-Cons to the sides of your Nintendo Switch and then charge your Switch. Note that put your Switch into sleep mode because the Joy-Vons will not charge if the Switch is powered off completely.

Or you can charge your Joy-Cons using a Switch dock. Just plug the included cable into the USB port on the Switch’s dock and then put the Joy-Cons into the dock. When the lights on the top are red, it means the controllers are being charged. When the lights turn green, it means they are fully charged.

How long does it take to charge Joy-Cons? It is about 210 minutes.

Charge Switch Pro Controller

How to charge a Switch Pro Controller? You can plug it into the Switch dock — use the included cable and plug the controller into the USB port on the front of the Switch dock. Once it is connected, you should see an orange light on the top of the controller.

How long does it take to charge a Switch Pro Controller? It should take about 360 minutes (6 hours) to charge fully. When it is fully charged, the orange light will go out.

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Bottom Line

That’s all about the Nintendo Switch and its controller charging guide. Now follow this guide to charge your Nintendo Switch or controller if it runs out of battery.

Do you have any questions about how to charge Nintendo Switch? If yes, please leave them in the comment zone and we will try to help you as soon as possible.