Can You Play Nintendo Switch While Charging?
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Ever wondered if you can keep playing your favorite Nintendo Switch games while the console is charging? Let’s get into it!
Is it possible to play on your Nintendo Switch at the same time as giving it some juice? Absolutely, and we’re here to tell you how.
Yes, You Can Play While Charging!
Good news, gamers! You can absolutely play your Nintendo Switch while it’s plugged in and charging. This means no more pausing your game when the battery gets low.
Playing while charging works whether you’re using the dock connected to your TV or plugging the charger directly into the Switch while in handheld mode. So, whether you’re deep into a Zelda quest or racing in Mario Kart, you can keep the fun going uninterrupted.
Bring the Fun to Playbite
Now that you know you don’t have to stop playing your Switch even when it’s charging, how about never stopping the fun by joining Playbite? On Playbite, you get to play a bunch of casual mobile games and earn rewards while at it. Imagine winning Nintendo eShop Gift Cards just by having fun!
Why wait? Download the Playbite app now and start earning rewards that can help fund your next Nintendo adventure. Keep the games going and the prizes flowing!

In case you’re wondering: Playbite simply makes money from (not super annoying) ads and (totally optional) in-app purchases. It then uses that money to reward players with really cool prizes!
Join Playbite today!
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