Some users are reporting that theNintendo Switch 2’s battery life indicator is not accurate, and has created some worry among fans that the battery is even worse than expected. Nintendo has issued instructions and a “fix,” for the problem, andluckily, it is a very simple process. The Switch 2’s battery life, whilecomparable to early versions of the Switch 1, is slightly worse due to the larger screen and more demanding hardware. But it’s not as bad as some users may be being told from their device.
According toNintendo,there is a “fix” for your Switch 2 if the battery indicator doesn’t matchwith the actual battery life you are experiencing. It’s a fairly simple process that puts the Switch 2 in Recovery Mode, which should reset the battery level meter. You also only need the console itself, the power adapter (or the Switch 2 in docked mode), and internet access. The entire reset should only take a few minutes.
Switch 2’s Battery Life Leaves A Lot To Be Desired
More Powerful Hardware Means Less Battery Life, Unfortunately
It was originally reported that the battery for the Switch 2 could lastanywhere from 2.5 to 6.5 hours, depending on the game being run, screen brightness, and a few other hardware settings. There have been additional reports from players that the battery life may be a bit worse than that. There are, however,ways to increase your Switch 2 battery life. The battery life indicator issues can be fixed by following these steps, according to Nintendo:
Nintendo has stated that if this process doesn’t fix the misleading Switch 2 battery life indicator, then the console may need to be sent in for service. The battery takesapproximately three hours to fully chargewhen it is off or in sleep mode.
Switch 2’s Battery Life Issues Haven’t Stopped Sales
The Fastest Selling Nintendo Console In History
Nintendo put out a statement yesterday that confirmed there wereover 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles sold in the first four daysof being on the market, making it the fastest-selling Nintendo console ever and one of the most successful console launches in history. Despite the lackluster battery performance and higher-than-expected price, which even led to adigital protest during a Nintendo Treehouse livestream, the console is smashing records, and fans are excited about the device.
The battery life issues have not stopped the Switch 2 from being one of the most successful portable consoles, and with a “fix” from Nintendo here, fans will hopefully get more accurate battery readings moving forward. It seems likely that Nintendo will put out a new model of the Switch 2 with a better battery at some point, butNintendo Switch 2fans may be too busy enjoying the console to put too much stock into the battery life alone.
