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 ...

A battery indicator issue reported by some Switch 2 owners has been acknowleged by Nintendo — and there's now a set of steps to follow for a (hopefully) quick fix. To be clear, this doesn't appear to ...

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 ...

Nintendo is recommending that Switch 2 owners turn on a "Stop Charging Around 90%" setting to prevent the system's battery from deteriorating as fast. The company shared the news--and an in-depth ...

Nintendo has lifted the veil on another new Switch 2 feature that's looking like a game-changer for the new console, and one I need pretty much every piece of handheld electronics to start copying ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

Nintendo offered a closer look at the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 during its latest Nintendo Direct presentation, showcasing the system's hardware and new features. Afterward, the company detailed some ...

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 ...

If you've been graced by the arrival of a brand new console this week, you may be wondering how to turn on the Nintendo Switch 2's battery preservation mode. Now, let me stop you at the door so we're ...

TL;DR: A DIY battery swap boosted Nintendo's Switch 2 battery life by nearly 50%, extending the handheld's longevity when playing Cyberpunk 2077 from 2 hours 18 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. It's a ...