The feature is similar to other modern gadgets which allow you to limit it from fully charging to slow down battery degradation.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will get a new software feature to help its battery last longer over the lifespan of the console. Batteries inside all gadgets diminish over their lifetime, and a way to slow that process down can be to not fully charge the device every day.
The new feature on the Switch 2 is appropriately called “Stop Charging Around 90%” and can be found within the System Settings. When turned on, it’ll slow the charging speed down when it’s nearing full and only start charging again when the battery drops.
We’ve seen this feature on smartphones, laptops, and other gadgets over the last few years. On modern iPhones, Apple has a feature called Charge Limit that works as an opt-in feature limiting your phone to 80% charge to help reduce the deterioration of the battery.
