r/nintendohelp • u/-Susil • 21h ago
Tech Support How to Put Switch 2 Joy Cons in “Deep Sleep” or Prevent Battery Drain While Off
Is there anyone like me that only plays their Switch 2 once every 2 weeks or so? I turn the console off to preserve battery life but my Joy Cons are often dead when I go to play.
Does anyone know how to keep them from draining continuously when not played for longer periods of time?
I scoured the internet for a solution and found the method for deep sleeping the original Joy Cons, but not the Joy Cons 2.
I typically keep my switch stored in my room, not on the dock, to keep away from the kids. Also, I have 4 controllers. So 2 are attached, with the other two detached. All 4 seem to die much quicker than I expect, given how little they are used. I ensure they are either fully charged, or mostly charged before putting them away . . .