How to Charge the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
In this article, you'll learn how to charge the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
Note
- It takes approximately six hours in order for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to fully charge.
- Once the Pro Controller is fully charged, the recharge 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.
- 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.
- 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.

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.
