US EditionNintendo Switch 2 just stole a trick from the iPhone — to help preserve battery health
- Nintendo revealed that the Switch 2, set to launch on June 5, 2025, will feature a setting that limits charging to around 90 percent to help extend battery longevity.
- The feature responds to known lithium-ion battery degradation caused by sustained full charges, a problem addressed similarly by smartphones and tested on the Steam Deck.
- The preservation mode caps charging at around 90 percent and slows charging near that level, requiring users to trade about 10 percent of playtime for battery maintenance.
- Nintendo explained the setting via its Nintendo Today app and labeled the toggle as "Stop Charging Around 90%," matching Apple's iPhone 15 approach introduced in 2023.
- This mode suggests a potential increase in the Switch 2 battery lifespan despite its shorter runtime compared to predecessors, indicating a user choice favoring long-term durability.
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