Nintendo Switch 2 battery will stop charging at 90 per cent

Nintendo has revealed more information about the Switch 2, including a new feature that will stop the console’s battery charging at 90 per cent. 

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is due to launch next month (June 5, 2025) and Nintendo has been drip-feeding information about the bigger, more powerful console via their new app.

The latest update is all about the Switch 2’s battery life. According to Nintendo, the Switch 2 will stop charging when its battery is 90 per cent charged. “Pausing the charge at around 90 per cent reduces deterioration to the battery,” they explained, alongside a video showcasing the new feature. 

The Stop Charging Around 90 Per Cent feature can be toggled on and off in the system settings of the Switch 2. 

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