How long do Switch controllers take to charge?

approximately 3 ½ hours
It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers. The Joy-Con Charging Grip (model No. HAC-012) is not included in any Nintendo Switch bundle. This product is sold separately.

Do you have to charge the Nintendo Switch controllers?

You will need to charge the console, the Joy-Con controllers, and the Pro Controller to use them. Below are methods for charging each device.

How do you charge Nintendo Switch controllers without a dock?

If you’re using portable mode, you can charge the unit and Joy-Cons without the dock. Connect the USB plug for the AC adapter into the USB port on the bottom of the Switch. Then plug the adapter into an outlet.

How do you tell if Switch controllers are fully charged?

Step 1: For the Joy-Con charging dock, plug the included cable into the USB port on the Switch’s dock. Step 2: Place up to four Joy-Con controllers into the dock and ensure the lights on the top are red. When they’ve turned green, the controllers are fully charged.

Can you charge Joycons while playing?

The JoyCon should last for around 20-30 hours of gameplay without needing to be recharged. When inserted in the Nintendo Switch dock for charging, they can charge outside of the Nintendo Switch console and therefore can still be used at the same time as they charge.

Do Switch controllers charge in handheld mode?

If you’re playing in handheld mode, the controllers will still charge from being attached to the Switch without docking it, but will stop charging them when they’re half charged to save the Switch’s battery.

Can I charge my Switch with phone charger?

You can charge your Nintendo Switch with any USB-C type phone charger. However, using a phone charger brings some downsides, such as slow charging speed and dock incompatibility. Nintendo recommends using their Switch-specific AC adapter, but phone chargers remain a solid backup option.

Does Switch charge Joy-Cons in handheld mode?

The Switch in Handheld Mode can charge the Joy-Cons.

Do Joy-Cons charge in dock?

The Joy-Con controllers will charge while the Switch is docked. Of course, this will charge your Switch at the same time.

How do I check the battery on my Switch controller?

To view the battery life for each paired controller:
  1. From the HOME Menu select Controllers. The Controllers icon highlighted on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu.
  2. The approximate battery life will be displayed for each controller that is paired to a Nintendo Switch system.

How long do Joy-Cons battery last?

approximately 20 hours
The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours. This may be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.

How do you charge Joy-Con with grip?

While attached to the Joy-Con Charging Grip.
  1. Attach the Joy-Con controllers to the Joy-Con Charging Grip.
  2. Connect the Joy-Con Charging Grip to the Nintendo Switch dock using the USB cable that was included with the Charging Grip, or connect it directly to the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (HAC-002).