How to Charge Nintendo Switch Controllers

The Nintendo Switch controllers can be charged with the included AC adapter or by connecting them to the Nintendo Switch using the included USB-C cable. Each model of Nintendo Switch controller has a different charging method.

How to Charge Joy-Cons?

To charge Joy-Con, plug the charging cable (not included) into an outlet and the Joy-Con into the Nintendo Switch Dock. Plug the other end of the charging cable into the Joy-Con. The Joy-Cons will be charging while in the dock. When the Joy-Cons are fully charged, they will light up yellow and the Nintendo Switch console will beep.

Use a Charging Dock

A charging dock is a great way to keep your device charged while you’re not using it. You can use a charging dock to charge your device while you’re at home, at work, or on the go.

How to Charge Joy-Cons while Playing

To charge Joy-Cons while playing, you can use the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller or a compatible USB-C charging cable.

How to charge using the Charging Grip

To charge the A5 using the Charging Grip, first, place the device in the grip and connect the included cable. Once connected, plug the grip into an outlet and the device into the grip. The light on the grip will turn green when charging is complete.

How to Charge using a Charging case

There are a few ways to charge using a charging case:

1. Use the included charging cable to connect the charging case to a power source.

2. Use the included magnetic charger to place the charging case on a flat surface and attach the included power cord.

3. Use the included wireless charging receiver to place the charging case on a wireless charging pad.

How to Charge a Pro Controller

To charge a pro controller, plug the Pro Controller into an AC outlet.

1. Turn on the Pro Controller.
2. Select the “Charge” option from the main menu.
3. Select the desired charging mode: USB or AC.
4. Select the desired charging speed.
5. Select the desired charging time. Wait until the Pro Controller is fully charged.

How to charge Nintendo Switch using a Charging dock

Plug the charging dock into an outlet. Place your device on the dock. The dock will start charging your device. If your device doesn’t have a charging port, you can use the included cable to connect to a power source.

How to charge a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controller in 2 different ways

There are normally two different ways to charge your Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con controllers:

1. Connect the Joy-Con controllers to the Nintendo Switch using the included cable.

1. Use the Nintendo Switch AC adapter to charge the Joy-Con controllers.

How to Charge a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller

To charge a Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con controllers, follow some steps:

1. Open the Nintendo Switch Dock.
2. Connect the Joy-Con controllers to the Nintendo Switch Dock.
3. Press the buttons on the Joy-Con controllers to power up the controllers.
4. The Nintendo Switch will automatically detect the controllers and display the battery level for each controller.
5. To charge the Joy-Con controllers, connect the AC adapter to the Nintendo Switch Dock and plug the other end of the AC adapter into an outlet.
6. The Joy-Con controllers will charge while in the Nintendo Switch Dock.