Nintendo’s got a new gaming console coming out soon, the Switch 2, and it’s got a neat little trick up its sleeve to help you save your battery life. All you gotta do is give up a bit of playtime to keep that battery running smoothly for a long time.
According to the Nintendo Today app, the Switch 2, priced at $450, is set to hit shelves in June with a feature that lets you stop the console from fully charging its battery. Instead of hitting 100%, the device will top out at around 90% if you opt for this battery-saving setting. Sure, it might mean less time for gaming on the go, but it’s all for the greater good of your rechargeable lithium battery. These batteries tend to wear out faster if they’re constantly kept at full charge, just like your phone or tablet if you leave them plugged in all night. Sacrificing a little bit of playtime now for a longer-lasting battery in the future seems like a smart move, right?
It’s nice to see Nintendo taking a page out of Apple and Google’s playbook by offering this battery-saving feature. It’s been a trend among tech giants to include options like this in their devices for a while now. And the best part? It’s totally up to you whether you want to use it or not. If you’ve got a long flight coming up and need that extra juice, you can always go back to full charging mode. Personally, I’ll be turning on this battery saver as soon as I get my hands on the Switch 2 in June. Who knows, maybe it’ll make a real difference in the long run.
