The Nintendo Switch allows you—and many others—to play games together using wireless Joy-Con controllers and Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers. However, unlike many other Nintendo devices before it, the controllers are not powered by interchangeable batteries. As such, to enjoy the optimal gaming experience, you will need to know how to charge your Nintendo Switch controller. Show
Read more: How to download games on Nintendo Switch THE SHORT ANSWER To charge Nintendo Switch controllers, make sure your Nintendo Switch dock is plugged into the wall and plugged into a TV. Dock your Nintendo Switch, then connect your Joy-Cons to the Switch to begin charging them. If you have a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, connect it to the dock via the USB-A to USB-C cable to begin charging it. KEY SECTIONS How to charge Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllersBegin charging your Nintendo Switch console. To do this, you can either dock your Switch or plug a USB-C wall charger into it.  Curtis Joe / Android Authority With your Nintendo Switch docked or plugged into the wall charging via USB-C, take the Joy-Cons you wish to charge and connect them to the device. You do this by sliding them in from the top. Curtis Joe / Android Authority Once you’ve connected your Joy-Cons to your Nintendo Switch while plugged in, the Joy-Cons will begin charging. Curtis Joe / Android Authority How to charge a Nintendo Switch Pro ControllerThe official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is a wireless accessory for your console. It charges via USB-C; however, if you want to connect it and charge it using your Nintendo Switch device, here’s how to do that. Slide your Nintendo Switch into the dock. Note that the dock must be active, meaning it is plugged into the wall and plugged into your television via HDMI. Curtis Joe / Android Authority Dock your Nintendo Switch Your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller came with a dedicated USB-C cable in the box. However, you can use any USB-A to USB-C cable. Plug the USB-A end into one of the slots on the left side of the Nintendo Switch. Curtis Joe / Android Authority Plug the USB-A end of the cable into the dock Plug the other end of the USB-C cable into the top of your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Curtis Joe / Android Authority Plug the USB-C end of the cable into the top of the controller When the controller begins charging, you will see a small orange light appear atop your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller next to the USB-C port. This is how you tell the controller is connected and charging. Curtis Joe / Android Authority How to check the battery life on Nintendo Switch controllersSo you’ve connected your Joy-Cons and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to your dock and you know they’re charging. Great! But how do you know when they’re done charging? To check the battery status of your Nintendo Switch controllers, press A on the Controllers button on the Nintendo Switch home screen. This button looks like a tilted Joy-Con. Curtis Joe / Android Authority The controllers that you’ve connected will appear in a diagram on the left. Their battery levels will appear underneath their pictures. Curtis Joe / Android Authority FAQsHow long does it take Nintendo Switch controllers to charge? Attached to your Switch, Joy-Cons typically take around 3.5 hours to charge. Attached to your Switch, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller typically takes around 6 hours to charge. Once you know how to charge Nintendo Switch controllers, you'll be all set for a lengthy gaming session on your console. The Nintendo Switch has so many ways to play that it can be tricky to stay on top of what’s charged and what isn’t. If you only use it in handheld mode (or have the less versatile Switch Lite) then it’s fairly simple to stay on top of charge levels, but if you mix and match TV output, tabletop mode and handheld play, then it’s vital to ensure everything has plenty of charge when you need it. How often you need to charge your Nintendo Switch controllers depends on which pad you’re using. The bundled Joy-Cons should last about 20 hours each when fully charged, while the excellent Switch Pro controller has even more legendary stamina, offering up to 40 hours of play time.
Each pad charges differently, and while Nintendo includes everything you need to charge the official controllers in the box, it also sells additional hardware to make it more convenient. Below is everything you need to know about how to charge Nintendo Switch controllers. How to charge Nintendo Switch controllers1. Charge your Joy-Con controllers by attaching them to the Switch. The easiest way to charge your Joy-Con controllers is to attach them to the sides of your Switch. This will begin charging each Joy-Con’s internal battery. 2. Charge your Pro Controller through your USB cable. If you bought a Switch Pro Controller you can charge it at any time through the included USB-C cable connected to your Switch dock. The front two USB ports on the dock are easiest to access while still playing. 3. Buy a Charging Grip. The Joy-Con Charging Grip (opens in new tab) is sold separately, retails for $29.99 and will let you charge your Joy-Con controllers when not attached to your Switch via a USB cable that connects to your Switch dock. The standard Joy-Con Grip that comes with your console cannot charge your controllers. Nintendo Joy-Con Charging Grip View Deal (opens in new tab) 4. Buy a Joy-Con or Pro Controller charging dock. If you own more than one set of Joy-Con controllers, the officially licensed PowerA Joy-Con Charging Dock (opens in new tab) is your best choice for keeping everything topped up as easily as possible. It will charge two sets of Joy-Con controllers at once. PowerA also has a Joy-Con and Pro Controller dock (opens in new tab) that can charge a Pro Controller and a single set of Joy-Cons simultaneously. 5. Keep your controllers charging when not in use. Don’t just leave your Joy-Con controllers laying around in a standard Grip or sitting apart on a coffee table, or your Pro Controller disconnected from its USB cable. When you’re done playing, slide the Joy-Con controllers on to your Switch or into a Charging Grip, and plug the USB cable into your Pro Controller so you don’t lose power as quickly the next time you play. This is also true of the Switch itself — leave the system in the dock when not in use to keep its battery charged for later. 6. Know your third-party controllers. There are a variety of wireless third-party controller options for the Switch, and many of them use different charging methods. One of our favorite Pro Controller alternatives, the PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller, uses two AA batteries instead of relying on a charger. 8Bitdo controllers use a mix of USB connections — the latest SN30 charges over microUSB, while the more robust SN30 Pro charges via the same USB-C connection as the Pro Controller. Make sure you keep an eye out for these connection types when choosing a third-party pad, and be sure to leave your controller connected to a charger when not in use. More Nintendo Switch tipsHow to Connect Nintendo Switch to a TV | How to Stream Nintendo Switch to Twitch | How to Use Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons on PC and Mac | How to Check Your Hours Played on Nintendo Switch | How to Add Friends on Nintendo Switch | How to send Nintendo Switch screenshots to your phone or computer | How to Set Up a microSD Card for Nintendo Switch | What to Do If Your Nintendo Switch Doesn't Turn On | How to Transfer Save Data On Nintendo Switch | How to Use Wireless Headphones with the Nintendo Switch How do I know if my Switch Pro Controller is charging?Place the Pro Controller onto the dock, ensuring that it is docked in place. The charging indicator LED above the Pro Controller will illuminate RED to indicate charging is in progress. When charging is complete, the indicator LED will turn GREEN.
Can you charge a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller with a phone charger?Its charge rate is the same as an older smartphone, so most any USB power adapter will work as well as the next. Still, best to leave its included cable connected to the dock where convenient.
How do you charge a Switch controller without a dock?When it's not in the dock, the Switch can be plugged in with the accompanying USB-C charging cable that's also included with the standard package. That will again send power to both the console and its controllers, assuming the system is in handheld mode with the Joy-Cons still attached to either side of the screen.
Do you need to charge Pro Controller Switch?If you play your Nintendo Switch docked and using the television, you'll want to invest in a Pro Controller since the battery life is good, but you will still need to charge it after about 40 hours of play.
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