Nintendo Switch 2 Battery Life Disappoints: Less Than Expected

In simpler terms, during the presentation revealing details about the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2, numerous intriguing new aspects were unveiled, along with an array of fresh games and reasons to eagerly anticipate its launch. However, it was clarified that the battery life won’t be among its appealing features.

Discussing battery life is always a heated topic when it comes to handheld portable consoles, and this becomes even more significant when a console as substantial as the rumored Nintendo Switch 2 is unveiled. After all, isn’t one of the main attractions of a handheld device the ability to enjoy games like Silksong on-the-go?

It’s great news! During the unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 2nd, a multitude of new features were disclosed, and among them was the battery life. Interestingly, this detail was not shared during the live stream but through the console’s official website instead.

Despite the fact, it appears that the battery life won’t last long, particularly when put next to similar products offered by competitors.

Nintendo Switch 2 has a worse battery life than its predecessor

The estimated battery life for the Nintendo Switch 2 may range from about 2 to 6.5 hours, contingent upon the specific gaming environment and the game being played. Notably, larger games tend to drain the battery more rapidly.

It’s worth noting that the battery life of the original Nintendo Switch is almost twice as long as what the Switch Lite offers (3-7 hours compared to 4.5-9 hours). The newer console and the OLED model share the same battery life range.

The gap between them is quite significant, especially when we factor in that the initial Nintendo Switch model offered battery life ranging from 2.5 to 6.5 hours. Therefore, the impact of this substantial hardware update cannot be understated.

To be honest, it doesn’t come close to the Steam Deck in terms of battery life, which ranges from 3 to 12 hours – far surpassing that of its rivals.

Regarding the Switch 2’s battery, its dependability is yet to be proven, but it’s a given that you might want to stock up on portable chargers.

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2025-04-03 12:48