Nintendo Switch battery life: 2.5 hours to 6 hours

You Switch may not last longer than a viewing of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Nintendo revealed during its streamed event today that its new system will only have 2.5 to 6 hours of battery life when separated from its TV and charging dock. Nintendo noted that the battery life will change depending on what game you’re playing.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.