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How to charge Nintendo Switch 2 controllers

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Published: Thursday, 5 June 2025 at 4:25 pm

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Seeing as the Joy-Cons can detach from the console, you may run out of battery at some point, and if you have run out of juice, we have how to charge Nintendo Switch 2 controllers explained so you can keep on gaming!

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On the topic of controllers, if you own an original Nintendo Switch, you may want to know if those Joy-Cons work with the Switch 2.

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A Nintendo Switch 2 with a USB-C cable plugged into the top port.

The Nintendo Switch 2 with it's Joy-Cons being attached

The Nintendo Switch 2 being inserted into the dock.

A Nintendo Switch 2 with a USB-C cable plugged into the top port.

The Nintendo Switch 2 with it's Joy-Cons being attached

The Nintendo Switch 2 being inserted into the dock.

A Nintendo Switch 2 with a USB-C cable plugged into the top port.

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There are a number of ways to charge your Joy-Cons, the first being attaching them to the Switch 2 itself, which will charge them from the console's battery.

You can also charge them by plugging the Switch 2 into the dock with the Joy-Cons still attached.

Or, you can simply plug in a USB-C cable into the top or bottom USB-C ports to charge.

There’s also an official Joy-Con charging grip from Nintendo, which turns the Joy-Cons into a traditional controller and can be charged via USB, and there’s also a myriad of third-party Joy-Con charging stands which can be found for cheap online.

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Cole LukeFreelance Writer

Cole Luke is a freelance journalist and video producer who contributes to Radio Times Gaming. He also has bylines for Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, Network N and more.

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