As revealed in an official Nintendo Switch 2 spec sheet, the Switch 2’s internal lithium-ion battery will offer players approximately 2 to 6.5 hours per full charge. Nintendo notes this is an estimate and “battery life will depend on the games you play and usage conditions.”

Battery life for gaming handhelds is always a challenge but the tradeoffs for the Switch 2 appear to be particularly brutal. Nintendo has confirmed that the next-gen device will run for anywhere from 2-6.5 hours on a single charge depending on what you’re playing. It ain’t great. In fact, it’s somehow even worse than that of the original Switch.

Nintendo has published a blog that offers additional information of the Switch 2's specs, including battery size, connectivity, and more.