How to charge a Nintendo Switch controller

Nintendo makes it easy for players to keep their Nintendo Switch controllers charged up and ready for action. The easiest way to charge your Joy-Cons is to attach them to your Switch and plug your console into a power outlet. It will take about 3 1/2 hours to charge your controllers fully, which will provide you with 20 hours of play time. If you happen to use the Switch Pro Controller, you'll have even more options when it comes to keeping the battery full.

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What You Need

• Joy-Con controllers or Switch Pro Controller

Here all the different ways to charge your Joy-Cons or Pro Controller for the Nintendo Switch, including the best Nintendo Switch chargers money can buy.

How to charge Joy-Cons

If you use the Joy-Con Grip as your mainstay Nintendo Switch controller, then battery life will drain before you know it. Luckily, there are a few ways you can charge it. The easiest way to charge the Joy-Con controllers doesn’t require any extra cables, accessories, or shelf space.

Step 1: With the Switch on, attach the Joy-Con controllers to either side of the console until they click. You should see a notification on the screen showing that they’re connected.

Step 2: Ensure the Switch’s dock or AC adapter is plugged into a power outlet. Either connect the adapter’s plug to the USB-C port on the bottom of the Switch or place the Switch in the dock.

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Step 3: Put your Nintendo Switch into “sleep” mode by hitting the power button located on the top. The Joy-Con controllers will not charge if the Switch is powered off completely

Step 4: Wait! Nintendo estimates that it will take about three and a half hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers. To see how much charge they have, simply hit the Joy-Con icon on the Switch’s main menu and you’ll see their current