dschult3
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Post by dschult3 on Jun 28, 2019 21:02:27 GMT
How is the battery life for those of you playing her at the pub? I just got back from a family train trip from Chicago to Washington DC. We got a room on the train, and my son would play for 2-4 hours before he went to bed. The battery was nearly gone towards the 4 hour mark if he was playing Arms, DKC Tropical Freeze. Mario Kart seemed to drain the battery more. After everyone went to bed, Valkyria Chronicles 4 didn't seem too taxing on the system.
What do you guys think about the battery life? I'm pleased with it, but I'd love to upgrade the battery. I don't think there is an option available for an internal replacement yet. Has anyone bought the battery pack upgrades? (Nyko seems to have a nice one.) Do you really think people need a battery that can last longer?
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Post by Imperial Khador on Jun 28, 2019 21:44:20 GMT
Regarding internal replacements, definitely not anything available. The existing battery takes up a large portion of the internal space, as the image below shows. I find it does fine for my needs on the go, but I know a few folks who connect a portable USB charger for some extra life.  |
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stratogustav
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Post by stratogustav on Jun 30, 2019 3:20:33 GMT
4 hours sounds about right. It is pretty good considering something like the Oculus Quest only last 1.5 hours in practice.
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Cervantes
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Post by Cervantes on Jul 18, 2019 3:19:20 GMT
dschult3 - If it's anything like the 3DS, I would suggest just turning off the wi-fi while playing single player games. On the 3DS, it nearly doubles the battery life.
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Post by Imperial Khador on Jul 18, 2019 10:55:07 GMT
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dschult3
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Post by dschult3 on Jul 18, 2019 14:27:55 GMT
Excellent find, sir! It would seem that the new chip is better at power conservation. Now I'm starting to wonder if you could do a chip swap and mod it yourself without buying a new Switch. |
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