In an exciting development for gamers, Nintendo has rolled out a new firmware feature for the Switch 2 that limits charging to about 90 percent.
While this may mean slightly fewer hours of gameplay when your console isn’t plugged in, the primary goal is to extend the battery’s overall longevity significantly.
For those eager to try it out, the option is conveniently located in the Switch 2’s settings menu, under System settings. Gamers can simply toggle the setting named “Stop Charging Around 90 Percent” to implement this feature.
This feature was highlighted in detail via the Nintendo Today mobile app, which included a captivating video that quickly gained traction on various social media platforms.
In the settings menu, users can read a clear explanation of how this feature functions: while it might shorten the time available for portable gaming, it effectively mitigates the gradual loss of battery capacity over time.
Nintendo has also assured loyal fans that even with this option enabled, the device will still charge up to 100 percent to ensure an accurate battery level reading.
Although the Switch 2 isn’t the first device to incorporate such a feature, it stands out as the first Nintendo console or handheld to offer this thoughtful enhancement.
During a recent briefing with investors, the company projected sales of 15 million units for the Switch 2 in the upcoming fiscal year, anticipating strong interest following its highly awaited launch on June 5th. Nintendo expressed optimism that these numbers would exceed those of the original Switch and assured stakeholders that production is proceeding smoothly, free from disruptions caused by tariffs or supply chain issues.
