The Switch 2’s battery life has been a hot topic of conversation, as many plan to use it as a handheld only. Nintendo has confirmed that their new console will last between 2 to 6.5 hours, depending on the games. Handheld players think this might be short and are looking for ways to extend the battery life.
While there aren’t any official ways to extend the Switch 2’s battery life, fans who’ve played the first Switch know a few tricks to keep this system going. After all, fans want to use their systems for as long as possible, so squeezing any amount of juice from it should be enough. This should keep fans busy until Nintendo announces an OLED model with a stronger battery.
Can You Save Switch 2 Battery by Going Into Airplane Mode?
Yes. Turning on Airplane Mode will save your Switch 2 battery as it automatically turns off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which tends to eat at battery.
Because the Switch 2 is a modern console, it has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. Having these options is great, but it can reduce the battery, even if you’re just keeping the system on. You can also turn Bluetooth and Wi-Fi off individually if one of these functions are needed.
Make sure that any Game-Key Cards inside the system have fully downloaded the game before going into Airplane Mode. Any games that are being downloaded from the eShop should also be finished or paused. Since you’re probably bringing this system outside, you won’t need Wi-Fi for a while.
Can Turning The Brightness Down Save Switch 2 Battery?
Yes. Brighter screens tend to eat up battery, so if players are in a comfortable place to game, they should turn it down.
Fans who get the Switch 2 will be tempted to max the brightness in order to see Mario Kart World or Donkey Kong Bananza in all their glory. However, max brightness is bad for your eyes, and it drains battery, so turn it down to a manageable level. Everyone wins this way.
If players have a hard time deciding on the amount of brightness they want, simply turn Auto Brightness on. Just go to System Settings, pick Brightness, and the option should be there. Pretty much every system has these options, so players should take advantage of it.
Can Lowering The Volume Save Switch 2 Battery?
Yes. Sound can eat up battery when it's too loud, so gamers will want to wear earphones or turn it way down.
We know fans will want to rock out to the OSTs of Hades 2 on the Switch 2, but volume can also take a chunk out of your handheld. If you’re not playing a game with great music, just turn the volume down a bit. Maybe even mute the system if you’re already familiar with what you’re playing.
Don’t expect to lower volume a lot, since most games have great soundtracks and sound effects these days. If you’ve followed our other options, volume will be the least of your concerns.
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