Can you use a third-party charger for your Nintendo Switch 2?
As it was expected, Nintendo Switch 2 has absolutely rocked the console market after its release on June 5, 2025. As per the official Nintendo reports, over 3.5 millions of units were sold in just a few days after the release of this highly awaited hybrid console.
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With new features like GameChat and Joy-Con 2 Controllers, players don't seem to be leaving their favorite console behind for a second. However, for that your device needs continuous juice. But should you use a third-party charger for that?
Nintendo Switch 2: Can you use a third-party charger to use your device?
There has been no official disclaimer from Nintendo about using any third-party charger for the Switch 2 as long as it meets the specific requirements: USB-C Power Delivery (PD) with 60 W of power (20V @3A).
However, fans across the community are facing some issues while using different chargers other than the original one. Recently a Reddit user named UhhBirb shared his experience through a post on the official NintendoSwitch subreddit.
This user claimed that using a third-party charger can increase the power-consumption by 25% while docked into playing a game (not charging). He then went on to compare the power going into the device with two separate chargers - the original one and a third-party charger.
He then concluded that the increased power is lost as heat.
He also explained that this power increase might not be harmful for Switch 2 as the dock regulates the voltage, but can damage the dock itself. He also found out that third-party chargers generally charge with low voltage output. At the end, he advised everyone to compare the voltage and wattage output of a third-party charger, because there are many available options out there.
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So, what's the answer? Should you use it? Many fans in that post opposed this as they never faced such an issue despite using third-party chargers. However, it is always safe to use the original one, and using it shouldn't be a problem because it comes in the box and you don't need to buy it separately.
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