The Nintendo Switch 2 is, by design, made to be taken on the go. But there’s a risk to bringing it along on road trips, flights, hotel stays, or any other form of travel — and not the one you think. That 60W Nintendo charger that comes with the Switch 2 and powers both the console and its TV dock can be really hard to replace if you break or lose it. Amazon’s offering a great deal on a rare find — a third-party 60W fast charger that works with the Switch 2 and its dock, along with other handheld gaming consoles, for just $20.
KOVA’s fast charger comes with a detachable 5-foot cable, with options also available for 3.3-foot, 6.6-foot, and 10-foot versions. The wall box is identical in size to the original Nintendo version, and it matches the original in speedy charging time. Many of the other third-party chargers on the market are either not compatible with the Switch 2, or are copies of the original 39W charger for the Switch 1, which charges at a far slower rate and is incompatible with the Switch 2 Dock.
Fast, Stable, and Safe
The KOVA Switch 2 charger has a built-in AI chip that protects your handheld console from overheating, over-currents and short-circuits, and other potential electrical mayhem that could otherwise fry your device. With the 60W fast charger in place, the Switch 2 can go from a completely dead battery to full charge in just 2.5 hours, and you can play while it’s plugged in.
One of the truly hard-to-find features of a third-party Switch 2 charger is full compatibility with the Dock. Some of those chargers don’t provide enough juice for the Dock to connect with your TV, and some work only with lower-res screens. When the KOVA Switch 2 charger is connected to the Switch 2 Dock, it creates a strong and stable power source that allows for a seamless connection between the console and your TV — 4K screens included.
Power Sharing
This charger’s bona fides for charging the Switch 2 and Switch 2 Dock are well established, but the KOVA Switch 2 charger is also retro-compatible with the original Nintendo Switch and its Dock. It’s also compatible with the Steam Deck, and with the reinforced cable rated for over 350,000 bends in its lifetime, it might outlast your console itself.
Finding yourself with a dead Switch 2 because you’ve lost or broken its charger stinks. Avoiding that fate for just $20 at Amazon when you buy the KOVA Switch 2 charger is a small and exceptionally worthy investment.
