{
  "id": 20038530,
  "title": "How to make your Nintendo Switch 2 battery last longer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/how-to-make-your-nintendo-switch-2-battery-last-longer",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-14T19:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Engadget",
    "slug": "engadget",
    "url": "https://www.engadget.com/2312052/how-to-make-switch-2-battery-last-longer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "If you're experiencing short battery life on your Nintendo Switch 2, there are several tweaks you can make to extend its lifespan. One simple method is to reduce the screen brightness, as high brightness levels drain the battery quickly. You can lower the brightness by pressing and holding the Home button on your controller, or adjust it through System Settings > Screen Brightness. Enabling Airplane Mode can also help, as it disables Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which consume battery while not in use. Be mindful of NFC features, as they're not always necessary for battery conservation. Disabling the console's built-in vibration motor when playing in handheld mode can also save some battery. Lowering the volume when not using headphones is another easy way to preserve battery. Turning off the display's 120Hz refresh rate and HDR settings can also contribute to longer battery life. However, these settings may impact performance in certain games, so it's worth experimenting to find the right balance. Understanding that games with higher graphical demands drain the battery faster will help you choose games accordingly. For instance, simpler indie games and 2D platformers are generally more battery-friendly. Lastly, consider enabling the 90% charge cap to slow down battery degradation if you frequently keep your console plugged in. Using a power bank can also provide additional battery life when needed.",
  "summary": "The Switch 2's battery life varies depending on what game you're playing, but changing some settings can also help you maximize how long it lasts.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/modder-tricks-switch-2-into-thinking-a-45-laptop-hub-is-an-official",
        "published": "2026-11-13T11:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "A cheap projector and a Nintendo Switch 2 gave me the couch multiplayer session I dreamed of as a kid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/a-cheap-projector-and-a-nintendo-switch-2-gave-me-the-couch",
        "published": "2026-11-13T20:00:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Early Black Friday Nintendo deals are live: Save $30 on the Switch 2 and get SanDisk storage upgrades",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/early-black-friday-nintendo-deals-are-live-save-30-on-the-switch-2",
        "published": "2026-11-14T10:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}