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    How to Charge the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

    Instructions for charging the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.

    Additional Information:

    • It takes approximately six hours in order for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to fully charge.
    • Once the Pro Controller is fully charged, the charging LED beside the USB connector will shut off.

    Complete These Steps:

    The Pro Controller can be charged in the following ways:


    While connected to the Nintendo Switch dock.

    1. Connect the Nintendo Switch AC adapter to the dock and then to a wall outlet.
      • Note: In order to charge the Pro Controller, the Nintendo Switch console does not need to be docked.
    2. Connect the USB charging cable (model No. HAC-010) included with the Pro Controller to the controller and then to an available USB port on the dock.
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    While connected directly to the Nintendo Switch AC adapter.

    Connect the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (model No. HAC-002) directly to the Pro Controller and then to a wall outlet.
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