US EditionNintendo Switch 2 just stole a trick from the iPhone — to help preserve battery health
- Nintendo will release the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, featuring an optional battery preservation mode that caps charging at 90 percent.
- The mode responds to lithium battery wear caused by keeping devices fully charged and mirrors a similar feature Apple introduced with the iPhone 15 in 2023.
- Users can enable the "Stop Charging Around 90%" option in system settings, which slows charging near 90 percent to reduce battery degradation but sacrifices about 10 percent of playtime per session.
- Nintendo shared a video on its app presenting this setting alongside a new PIN-based System Lock to enhance console security, both absent from the original Switch.
- These features aim to improve the Switch 2’s longevity despite its shorter battery life compared to predecessors, signaling Nintendo's focus on preserving hardware lifespan.
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Nintendo Switch 2 adds two great features the Switch was missing
Modern conveniences aren't often a top priority for Nintendo, but a few vital features that have become commonplace on portable devices in recent years are making their way to Switch 2. In a new post on its Nintendo Today! app, Nintendo shared a video showcasing two new features for the Switch 2 that weren't available on the original Switch. The focus of the post is on a new battery charging setting that allows users to stop charging at around 9…
The Switch 2 has a mode that caps battery charge at 90 percent
Nintendo will include an optional battery preservation mode with the Switch 2, which the company revealed via its Nintendo Today! news app. This will cap the console's charge as it approaches 90 percent and then maintain it at that amount. Why do this? It's to keep the battery in tip-top shape. Rechargeable lithium batteries can degrade if kept in a fully-charged state. So the feature will let users sacrifice 10 percent of playtime for ongoing b…
Nintendo Switch 2 Can Pause Charging at 90% to Extend Battery Life
The Nintendo Switch 2 will introduce a new software feature designed to help the console’s battery last longer over its lifetime. As with all electronic devices, the battery in the Switch 2 will naturally degrade over time. One way to slow this process is by avoiding fully charging the device every day. This new feature, called “Stop Charging Around 90%,” can be found in the System Settings. When enabled, it slows down the charging speed as the …
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