Sometimes things break. That’s a fact of life, but when it’s the power supply for your console life comes to a standstill, it’s a code red, a disaster, it’s a… 2319! Luckily, with our Switch AC adapter guide, we not only explain why it’s so important for the Nintendo console, but where you can get a replacement should you need one.
Or, if it’s a lack of juice in the gamepads that’s giving you trouble, it’s our how to charge Switch controllers guide that you should read. Followed by our picks for the best Switch games so that you know what you can play to put those Joy-Cons to good use. Ac/Dc Adapter
Anyway, here’s what you need to know about the Nintendo Switch AC adapter.
In short, the AC adapter is the Switch’s power supply and is vital if you want to play the console on the big screen. You plug it into the dock thanks to the USB-C port, which not only powers the dock but can be put directly into the Switch or a pro controller to charge them.
Should your Nintendo Switch AC adapter stop working, don’t panic, you can always play the console in its handheld mode and use another USB-C cable to charge it while you await a replacement. Speaking of which, you can get one from:
There you have it, what you need to know about the Switch AC adaptor. For more great games to play on the console, check out our best Switch RPGs guide.
GaN Technology Charger Kayleigh Partleton Kayleigh got her journalistic start at PocketGamer.biz and PCGamesInsider.biz before joining GameRant as a list writer. In May 2021, she joined Pocket Tactics as a Staff Writer, stepping into the Deputy Editor role in November 2022. A lover of all things Nintendo and mobile, she also enjoys taking long walks with Geralt of Rivia while she’s not playing Pokémon, Life is Strange, Poppy Playtime, Dark Souls, Disney Mirrorverse, or Mortal Kombat, that is. Failing that, she’s probably searching for new Roblox codes or testing out the latest gaming phone. For more of her words, head to The Loadout and Wargamer. Oh, and she doesn’t think that Skyrim is a good RPG, she has the audacity to think it’s boring.