Some Switch 2 owners are experiencing issues with the battery indicator, but Nintendo's unusual official fix may resolve the issue.

The Nintendo Switch 2, launched in June 2025, faces battery drain issues despite its enhanced features like 4K support and a 120Hz display. Nintendo acknowledges the problem and offers troubleshooting steps,

Some Switch 2 owners have complained their consoles are not getting nearly as much juice as they should and that their consoles are dying before the battery indicator goes into the red. This week, Nintendo posted a few recommendations if “the battery indicator or percentage displays incorrectly on Nintendo Switch 2.