Nintendo's Switch 2 is a very capable handheld console, but does its prowess come at the cost of battery life? Here's how ...

Some users are reporting that the Nintendo Switch 2's battery life indicator is not accurate, and has created some worry among fans that the battery is even worse than expected. Nintendo has issued ...

The Switch 2 is bigger, more powerful and more expensive than the original Switch, but the tech specs for the new console reveal at least one key way it's worse: The Switch 2's battery life is shorter ...

Battery life for gaming handhelds is always a challenge but the tradeoffs for the Switch 2 appear to be particularly brutal. Nintendo has confirmed that the next-gen device will run for anywhere from ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and Nintendo promises "1.2 times the battery life of the original Switch." The catch? You need to ensure that you're taking good care of your battery over time while ...

Battery life is an ongoing battle with any wireless device, including Nintendo’s many handheld consoles over the years. It’s natural for a battery to get weaker over a period of time, and The Big N is ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 will include a feature to cap battery charge at 90%. A similar feature debuted on Pixel phones in 2020, and is included in Android 15. Turning the feature on in settings could ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. So, you upgraded to the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 and aren't regretting your decision one bit. After all, this new version has a ...

There can be a bug with the console’s battery life display. There can be a bug with the console’s battery life display. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge ...

TL;DR: The Nintendo Switch 2 introduces a "Stop Charging Around 90%" feature to prevent battery overcharging, which degrades battery health over time. This setting reduces maximum charge to extend ...

As early as launch day, Switch 2 owners were reporting that the battery charge indicator on the console didn't always seem to align with the actual level of charge remaining. For instance, one ...

Chris has been playing video games for most of his life, and writing about them off-and-on for a significant chunk of that time. He has also gotten involved with the industry more directly by working ...