Charging | Nintendo Switch Support

Your console can be charged in any of the following ways. (There are differences depending on your console type.)

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By inserting the console into the Nintendo Switch dock

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By connecting an AC adapter directly to the console

Using a Nintendo Switch adjustable charging stand (sold separately)

When you start charging, the battery icon () at the top-right of the HOME Menu screen will change to () to indicate that the console is charging.

When your console has reached 100% charge, the battery icon will change to ().

*You can use this icon to check how much charge your console has remaining. Alternatively, if you touch it, it will display the battery's remaining charge as a percentage figure.

Time to charge fully: Approx. 3 hours

*Assuming the console is charged while in Sleep Mode

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