Polygon.com / 12.05.25
Switch 2 has a new charging setting to preserve your battery's life
Nintendo will let Switch 2 owners opt into a setting that stops their systems battery from charging once it reaches around 90% as part of an effort to preserve the systems battery life. Nintendo revealed the new feature in its Nintendo Today app Monday. The Nintendo Switch 2 system stops charging when it reaches about 90% remaining battery with that setting turned on, Nintendo said. Pausing the charge at around 90% reduces deterioration to the battery. Nintendo added, If Stop Charging Around 90% is turned on, the charging speed will slow down around 90%. The feature can be turned on from the main Switch 2 interface and selecting System Settings > System > Stop Charging Around 90%. Similar options are available on smartphones, tablets, and laptops, letting users limit the maximum charge on lithium ion batteries, typically at 80-85%, to extend the lifespan of batteries. Valve is testing a similar feature for the Steam Deck in a beta client update. Limiting the charge limit to 80% can be ...
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