Nintendo Switch 2 Charging Settings Minimize Battery Wear

Nintendo just dropped some info on this Switch 2 thing, and honestly, I kinda spaced out when I first heard it through some app they’ve got – Nintendo Today? Anyway, here’s what stuck.

So, they’re doing this wacky battery thing. Like, it doesn’t even charge fully? Stops at 90%. Yep, you heard me. They say it’s to keep the battery happy and young or something. But seriously, it sounds like when your phone’s always lecturing you about its battery health. I didn’t even know batteries had personalities until now.

It’s all about keeping them from getting old and tired, apparently. Think of it like, I guess, charging patterns or whatever. And if it’s hot or not? Probably too much science for me. But hey, they say it stops the charge at 90% so your Switch isn’t dragging its feet a year from now.

And here’s the kicker, you can switch it off if you want—so, more waiting, but more life. Total trade-off, right? Like when you decide if you want that extra donut. Hmm, I digress…

Then – oh yeah – they’re launching this thing everywhere on June 5, 2025. Mark your calendars, folks. It’s gonna cost a pretty penny too: £395.99 in the UK or $449.99 if you’re in the US. Europe’s got its own thing going on with €469.99. Good luck with that.

Now, are we excited? Maybe! Or not. Depends on if this whole charging-is-also-like-baking concept messes with your head as much as mine.