How to charge Nintendo Switch 2 controllers
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Seeing as the Joy-Cons can detach from the console, you may run out of battery at some point, and if you have run out of juice, we have how to charge Nintendo Switch 2 controllers explained so you can keep on gaming!
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Also, if you’re having trouble setting up your new console in the living room, be sure to check our guide on how to connect your Nintendo Switch 2 to your TV or monitor.
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On the topic of controllers, if you own an original Nintendo Switch, you may want to know if those Joy-Cons work with the Switch 2.
If you’re worried about running out of internal storage, you can buy a Micro SD Express card which will allow you to install even more games.
But we’ve waffled on for long enough. Let’s-a-go!
How to charge Nintendo Switch 2 controllers
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There are a number of ways to charge your Joy-Cons, the first being attaching them to the Switch 2 itself, which will charge them from the console's battery.
You can also charge them by plugging the Switch 2 into the dock with the Joy-Cons still attached.
Or, you can simply plug in a USB-C cable into the top or bottom USB-C ports to charge.
There’s also an official Joy-Con charging grip from Nintendo, which turns the Joy-Cons into a traditional controller and can be charged via USB, and there’s also a myriad of third-party Joy-Con charging stands which can be found for cheap online.
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- Do Switch 2 games work on Switch 1?
- Switch 2 backwards compatibility explained - can you play OG Switch games on Switch 2?
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Cole Luke is a freelance journalist and video producer who contributes to RadioTimes.com's Gaming section. He also has bylines for Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, Network N and more.
