Nintendo Switch AC Adapter

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The estimated annual energy consumption of a console when used for gaming an average two hours per day for a whole year.

The Switch also supports a higher wattage charging mode that charges the battery much faster. However, it requires a USB-C-to-USB-C cable with a high-wattage power source (such as a MacBook Pro 61-watt USB-C charger) or a specially made Switch AC Adapter. Power consumption varies depending on software and usage conditions. Values have been rounded off to the nearest full value. There also may be some statistical variations on the energy consumption values displayed. The values could also change depending on the usage environment and conditions.Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An internet connection is required to perform this system update.

Thanks to the Switch's adoption of USB-C, the console can theoretically be charged up by a wider range of products. To do this, you'll need to hold down the Power button on the handheld for approximately 12 seconds. On all models including the Nintendo Switch OLED and Nintendo Switch Lite, this is located on the top-left of the handheld next to the volume control buttons. Compatible with microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards *Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An Internet connection is required to perform this system update. Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately). The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 4 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

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Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An Internet connection is required to perform this system update. Make sure your Nintendo Switch is fully turned off. Then unplug the AC adapter from the mains and the USB-C connector from the console itself.

Unfortunately, that design is also inflexible, not forward-thinking, and ignores all non-Nintendo USB-C devices. Knowing which other devices it might charge involves trial and error testing. Whereas any other USB-C charger can figure out by looking at its power output specifications. It has two violations of USB-C specifications in its power profile. First, the 5V should support up to 3A current. Instead, it only supports up to 1.5A. That works for the Pro Controller, but it isn’t enough to charge a USB-C phone even at a “normal” rate. Second, it skips the 9V profile that should be in place between 5V and 15V. Smaller devices that don’t support 15V won’t charge at all, and 9V is needed to achieve fast charging with most phones. Minimum requirements to charge while playing: To have your Switch's battery recharge, (even if slowly), while you play a game, you need a power source that can supply at least 5 volts and 1.5 amps (or 7.5 watts) of power. More amps are better for faster battery charging. To do so, make sure your Switch is connected to the internet. Then head into System Settings and find the 'System' submenu. In here, select the 'System Update' option and wait for the console to reboot. Reset the AC adapter Only try this if you've exhausted the other solutions presented in our guide. You will need to send your Switch off to Nintendo for the repair, which will leave you without the console for a period of time.

After 12 or so seconds have passed, let go of the Power button, then press it one more time. This should reboot the Switch and turn the console on. If your console has turned on, try connecting the charger's USB-C port to the handheld again. Be wary of third-party chargersGB of internal storage, a portion of which is reserved for use by the system. Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately).