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 ...

Battery life is an ongoing battle with any wireless device, including Nintendo’s many handheld consoles over the years. It’s natural for a battery to get weaker over a period of time, and The Big N is ...

On the main menu of the Switch 2, users will find a new option in the system settings called “Stop charging around 90%.” This option, commonly found on other devices, helps reduce battery wear by ...

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 ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook A new Nintendo Switch 2 feature is a major upgrade from the current Nintendo Switch, Nintendo ...

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 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 ...

TL;DR: The Nintendo Switch 2 faces battery life challenges, with some users reporting shorter playtimes and inaccurate battery readings causing unexpected shutdowns. Nintendo advises updating the ...

TL;DR: The Nintendo Switch 2 introduces a "Stop Charging Around 90%" feature to prevent battery overcharging, which degrades battery health over time. This setting reduces maximum charge to extend ...

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