Table of Contents — Introduction “Look I just want to know what to buy or if my charger is good” The deceptively easy formula to determining if a charger will charge the Switch while playing (A) The Switch does not take all of the power a charger supports (B) How much power does the…

If you read Part 1 and Part 2 of this Nintendo Switch charging series, you’ll note a few key (surprising) conclusions. This includes limitations to how much power the Switch will take as well as some (frustrating) edge cases. …

Edit: Part 2 is now up and can be found here! Despite it being “Part 2,” it’s actually better to read it first if you’re new. So how much charger do I need to charge the Switch? Short answer: Probably~8.75 watts. For assured minimum viable charging performance, you’ll want at least a USB Type C (“USB-C”) charger (battery pack, AC adapter…