Nintendo is advising Switch 2 users to activate a “Stop Charging Around 90%” option to prevent the device’s battery from declining too rapidly. The organization shared this information—along with a detailed video explaining how to locate the new feature—in a recent Nintendo Today update.
Recently, Nintendo has been releasing videos related to system settings on its daily news application, including one that demonstrates mouse controls on the home screen. The most recent video emphasizes the Stop Charging Around 90% function of Switch 2, where Nintendo elaborated that “stopping the charge at approximately 90% minimizes battery decline.” A video detailing how to enable this feature was also included, and it has subsequently been shared by industry insider Stealth40K on X.
Nintendo announced Switch 2 halts charging when about 90% battery remains.
Suspending the charge at around 90% lessens battery decline.
Activating “Stop Charging Around 90%” will slow charging speed around this mark. pic.twitter.com/53Y0ORyFvd— Stealth (@Stealth40k) May 12, 2025
For those intending to use their Switch 2 extensively over time, being aware of this feature is crucial. Maintaining the health of the device’s battery is essential for optimizing your handheld playtime. Currently, Nintendo states that the battery life of the Switch 2 varies between two to six-and-a-half hours, depending on the games being played. Nintendo also indicated that the system will require three hours to recharge, although this duration may be slightly shorter if the new setting is enabled.
Nintendo Switch 2 is set to release on June 5, and individuals eager to secure a console should monitor GameSpot’s preorder guide.
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