Do you like the Switch as a handheld?

[d21lewis]

SuperNova said:

d21lewis said:

Don't buy the official charger!

A phone charger and a generic C Cable work great! I'm using the exact same one I use for my phone. I bought some extra C Cables (5 for $19, I think) for at home use but you don't need the official product.

Really? How fast does it charge? Can you play and charge at the same time?

I was hesitant using a standart USB-charger because of the Switches 15V/2.6A specification. Powerbanks at 5V don't seem to really play nice with it either, so I thought I'd have to buy the official one. If c-cable + standart charger work, that's great news!

My phone charger says 1.6A and my power bank says 5V.

 

I'm no electricianographer but I've been playing my Switch all day, at work (don't ask) and everything seems fine. I even charged while playing. I still have five hours before I go home. I'm going to let the Switch run dry and use the Power bank to see how that works. It claims to have some kind of smart charge technology.

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