What Type of Charging Cable for Nintendo Switch?

The Nintendo Switch Charges over USB-C

Nintendo announced today that the Switch will charge over USBC, making it the first Nintendo device to charge over a standard connector.

What Type of Charging Cable does the Nintendo Switch Use?

All models of Nintendo Switch use USBC for the charging port on the bottom of the unit. So, in a pinch, you can charge it with any USBC cable plugged into a power source, such as a tablet/smartphone charger, battery pack, PC, or USB hub.

Can you Use any USB-C Cable to Charge a Nintendo Switch?

You can charge your Nintendo Switch with any USBC type phone charger. However, using a phone charger brings some downsides, such as slow charging speed and dock incompatibility. Nintendo recommends using their Switchspecific AC adapter , but phone chargers remain a solid backup option.

How to Charge a Nintendo Switch Without the Dock

All models of Nintendo Switch use USB-C for the charging port on the bottom of the unit. So, in a pinch, you can charge it with any USB-C cable plugged into a power source, such as a tablet/smartphone charger, battery pack, PC, or USB hub.

What Kind of Cable does Nintendo Switch Use?

The PDP Gaming USB Type C Charging Cable for Nintendo Switch can charge your Pro Controller or console while you play and is also compatible with any USB Type C devices. The PDP Gaming USB Type C Charging Cable is 8 feet long, so youll have plenty of room to plug and play!

Does Nintendo Use USB-C?

You might have noticed the cable you use for your Nintendo Switch is slightly different and wondered what the best Nintendo Switch USBC cables are. This port is used on the Nintendo Switch for highspeed data transfer, video output, and rapid charging.

Charging Cable for Nintendo Switch/Switch Lite/Switch OLED

USB-A to USB-C 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Cable allows you to connect your Switch to a standard USB Type-A wall charger or USB car charger to achieve reliable, safe charging.