The Switch 2 is bigger, more powerful and more expensive than the original Switch, but the tech specs for the new console reveal at least one key way it's worse: The Switch 2's battery life is shorter ...

Nintendo is recommending that Switch 2 owners turn on a "Stop Charging Around 90%" setting to prevent the system's battery from deteriorating as fast. The company shared the news--and an in-depth ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

Nintendo will include an optional battery preservation mode with the Switch 2, which the company revealed via its Nintendo Today! news app. This will cap the console's charge as it approaches 90 ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 battery capacity is likely to be a major talking point as the console starts making its way into players' hands, but Nintendo itself wants you to know that you shouldn't really ...

Nintendo finally answered most of our questions about the Switch 2, even though we didn't like some of the answers, such as the surreal $449 price and games that cost as much as $80. Still, the ...

Nintendo has lifted the veil on another new Switch 2 feature that's looking like a game-changer for the new console, and one I need pretty much every piece of handheld electronics to start copying ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 will include a feature to cap battery charge at 90%. A similar feature debuted on Pixel phones in 2020, and is included in Android 15. Turning the feature on in settings could ...

There can be a bug with the console’s battery life display. There can be a bug with the console’s battery life display. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge ...

Some handhelds overestimate while others underestimate the amount of time left to play before the battery dies. Thankfully, Nintendo has an easy fix for the problem. Some Nintendo Switch 2 players ...

A battery indicator issue reported by some Switch 2 owners has been acknowleged by Nintendo — and there's now a set of steps to follow for a (hopefully) quick fix. To be clear, this doesn't appear to ...