As anticipation for the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to build, new details are emerging about one area that might concern handheld gamers: the battery.

Early reports indicate that the Switch 2, while upgraded in many ways, might take a step back in battery life compared to its predecessors. Even though it reportedly includes a larger 5,220 mAh battery (compared to the 4,310 mAh in the original model), the actual playtime may still fall short of expectations. This is likely due to the console’s beefier internal components — including a new SoC — and a display that’s both bigger and more powerful, potentially running at 120Hz.

These hardware improvements, while exciting, demand more power — which seems to offset the battery capacity increase. And to make things trickier, some users have noticed issues with the battery indicator, which might inaccurately display the remaining charge or behave inconsistently.

Nintendo hasn’t officially addressed these concerns in detail, but if past performance is any indicator, it’s likely that firmware updates and optimizations will arrive post-launch. For now, anyone hoping for major improvements in portable endurance might want to temper expectations — or invest in a good external battery pack.

Source: neoteo.com