How To Charge Switch Pro Controller

FAQs

How do you charge a Nintendo Switch Pro control?

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Sold Separately) can be charged in the following way. Connect the controller to the Nintendo Switch dock with the USB charging cable while the dock is connected to the AC adapter.

How do I know if my switch Pro Controller is charging?

The simplest way to charge a Pro Controller is to plug it into the USB port on the front of the Switch’s dock using the included cable. Step 1: Once plugged in, an orange light will light up on the top of the Pro Controller. It should take about six hours to charge fully

What kind of charger does switch Pro Controller use?

PDP Gaming USB Type C Charging Cable

Does switch charge pro Controllers while off?

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller comes with a USB-C to USB-A cable for connecting it to the console’s dock. Most people leave the Switch in the dock when it isn’t in use, either turned off or in its sleep mode while it charges. This is also the optimal time for charging your controller

Can I charge my Pro Controller with a phone charger?

Its charge rate is the same as an older smartphone, so most any USB power adapter will work as well as the next. Still, best to leave its included cable connected to the dock where convenient.

How long does Pro Controller battery last?

When fully charged, the battery duration for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller can last approximately 40 hours. This can be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.

How long does it take to fully charge a switch Pro controller?

It takes approximately six hours in order for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to fully charge. Once the Pro Controller is fully charged, the recharge LED beside the USB connector will shut off.

Can I use any USB-C charger for Nintendo Switch?

All models of Nintendo Switch use USB-C for the charging port on the bottom of the unit. So, in a pinch, you can charge it with any USB-C cable plugged into a power source, such as a tablet/smartphone charger, battery pack, PC, or USB hub.

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Can Switch controllers charge without dock?

If you’re using portable mode, you can charge the unit and Joy-Cons without the dock. Connect the USB plug for the AC adapter into the USB port on the bottom of the Switch. Then plug the adapter into an outlet.

Can I use my phone charger to charge my Switch?

If your definition of ‘safe’ means that the console won’t be damaged, then sure. But the problem is, some phone USB-C cables just don’t provide enough voltage to charge the Switch – so while the Switch is plugged in with such a cable, the battery will actually lose power instead of gaining it.

Is it safe to charge a Nintendo switch with a phone charger?

The company recommends that players should not charge the Nintendo Switch with other charging cables. Nintendo states, ?when charging the Nintendo Switch, forcibly plugging in a non-Nintendo Switch-specific charging cable, such as a smartphone charging cable, may damage the charging cable or the Switch’s USB port.