How long can a Switch last without being charged?

For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001 [product serial number begins with "XAW"], the battery life is approximately 2.5 to 6.5 hours. For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001(-01) [product serial number begins with "XKW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.
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What happens if you don't charge your Switch for 6 months?

If you don't charge your Switch every six months, you may end up losing it. Well, you'll need to put a new battery in it at least. Easier said than done, considering you need to unscrew the back of the console to actually access it.
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How long does a Switch charge hold?

For Nintendo Switch – OLED Model with a serial number that starts with “XT”, the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours. For Nintendo Switch consoles with a serial number that starts with “XK”, the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.
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How long can you play a Switch before it dies?

At a quick calculation, 100,000 hours would equal 8 years of average use before it would break. The Power Button on the Nintendo Switch has an estimated life expectancy of about 3 years because of how often it is used.
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What happens if you Switch doesn't charge?

There are a few different reasons why your Nintendo Switch might not be charging: The outlet might need to be reset. There might be something wrong with the outlet, like a burnt fuse. The contact points within the Nintendo Switch's USB-C charging port might have gotten dirty or damaged.
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How do you turn on a dead Nintendo Switch?

Perform a hard reset by holding down the POWER Button located on the top-left of the console for 20 seconds, then press the POWER Button once for the console to turn on.
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Will Switch turn on with low battery?

If your Nintendo Switch won't turn on, its battery likely needs a long charge — leave it plugged in for an hour or more before trying to turn it on again. If your Switch stopped turning on suddenly, it might also be frozen, which you can fix by performing a quick hard reset.
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Is Nintendo Switch end of life?

While the impressive hybrid-handheld-that-could has amassed itself an enviable game library, it's still lagging way behind the hardware prowess of Sony and Microsoft's offerings. Despite this, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has revealed that the Switch won't be replaced any time soon.
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What happens when Switch battery dies?

Give your Switch time to charge

If your Switch's battery died, and you plugged it in only for nothing to happen, don't worry — this is normal. When a Switch's battery is fully drained, it can take several minutes to turn back on, even if connected to its charger. Give it up to a few hours to charge and restart.
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How long do Switch Lites last?

Nintendo says the Switch Lite can last between three and seven hours before you have to charge it again, which is slightly better than the original Switch's battery life (2.5 to 6.5 hours). Nintendo released an updated Switch with a bigger battery last August, which boasts a battery life of 4.5 to 9 hours.
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How long does a Switch take to charge to 1?

however How long does it take for a switch to charge to 1 percent? Information. The Nintendo Switch console takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge when the console is powered off or in sleep mode. Charging time will be longer if the console is in use.
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Can I play Switch while charging?

There are two ways to charge a Nintendo Switch console, and both allow you to play while you're charging. When your Switch is in its dock, even if you're playing on the TV, the console will be charging via the power cable connected to the dock.
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Does Switch charge faster in dock?

Nintendo Switch Battery Analysis Reveals No Quick Charge Technology, Faster Charging Through Adapter Than On Dock | Tech Times.
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What happens if you don't use your Switch for months?

Any device that has a built-in or rechargeable battery can degrade if it hasn't been used for a prolonged period of time. We saw a similar issue occur with Sony PSP models that were left unused for many months (if not years).
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How often should you charge Nintendo Switch?

We recommend charging the battery pack completely before its first use or after you have not used it for a long time (the battery should be recharged at least once every six months).
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How long does Switch battery last playing Animal Crossing?

After 2.5-3 hours of gameplay, you'll need to charge your battery. On the other hand, if you're playing Animal Crossing, the battery should last for 3 to 4 hours.
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How do you charge a dead Switch?

Plug it in to charge

Usually the screen will still light up with a battery indicator letting you know it needs charging, but if it's seriously empty it won't have the charge to even do that. Charge it with the official Nintendo Switch Power Adapter that came with the console and leave it for at least an hour.
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Is Nintendo Switch battery replaceable?

The bad news is that there is currently no way for a consumer to install a new battery in the hand-held device or the Joy-Con controllers. While Nintendo hinted at a paid battery replacement service prior to the launch of the system, it has yet to institute such a program.
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Will Nintendo ever make a powerful console?

"We do expect Nintendo to launch a more powerful Switch console in the future, as it is clear there is demand from existing owners for high-end games that can be played on the TV and on the go," he said.
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Is Nintendo Switch screen OLED?

The new system features a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand, a dock with a wired LAN port, 64 GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio.
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What does Nintendo say about the Switch?

Nintendo has just explicitly stated that the Switch is "only in the middle" of its lifecycle – which could have big implications for the Switch Pro. The report announces that the Switch has just passed 100m units sold, making it officially the company's best-selling console ever.
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How do I know if my Switch is charging when it's dead?

Thankfully, Nintendo has made it very easy to tell if your console is charging or not. No matter the charging method you're using, you'll notice that, in the top left corner of the screen, a small battery symbol will appear. In turn, a flash of lightning will also appear next to it.
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How do I fix a black screen of death on my Nintendo Switch?

Hard reset

Hard resetting your Nintendo Switch will force it to reboot and will not erase any data from the device. This could help fix the issue and allow your console to switch on and display the screen normally. Press and hold the Power button at the top of the Nintendo Switch for about 20 seconds to force a reboot.
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