Reddit reviews Nyko Power Kit - USB Type-C/AC Travel Charger for Nintendo Switch

The AC adapter that it comes with will never leave my dock.

For an extra, I got this one Nyko is marketing for the Switch: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NB0G478/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It has foldable prongs, and a detachable Usb c to usb A cable. And it's $20 instead of $30

I'm not sure, but I don't think I would necessarily trust gamestop. I initially went there looking for an adapter for the dock. They didn't have any official ones but tried to sell me an unofficial one, telling me it would work with the dock. Then I looked at the small print on the package and it said it doesn't work with the dock.


Looking closer at the one you posted I don't think that will charge the dock. It might actually be the same one they tried to sell me. If you look at the description it really only tells you that it will power the switch. I don't see anything about the dock mentioned. In fact looking up the same product on Amazon i'm certain that it won't work for the dock.


>Ideal for charging Nintendo Switch tablet section while outside the dock


https://www.amazon.com/Nyko-Type-C-Connection-Power-nintendo-switch/dp/B01NB0G478/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506467010&sr=8-3-fkmr1&keywords=nyko+power+pack+for+nintendo+switch


edit: oh, and of course this too

> Note: Not compatible with the official Nintendo Switch dock

I would advise against it, not because it could damage the switch; but because the output advertised on the box is too low to power the switch and play continuously.

I would suggest getting a second AC adapter instead. Or get one of these instead of a car charge, to add usb port and get a Nyko power kit

you're gonna have to wait for the reviews to come out. But if you wanna be safe, I'd recommend buying adapters made for switch like this

Doesn't matter. Look at the reviews for it.

https://www.amazon.com/Nyko-Type-C-Connection-Power-nintendo-switch/dp/B01NB0G478

You can see that it's underpowered.

• Will this work to power the dock?
  
• Answer: The FCC specs for the officially licensed charger from Nintendo are 5v-15v at 2,6 amps. This Nyko charger is not officially licensed by Nintendo and only puts out 2.4 amps. Buyer beware.
  
  
• Question: Does this deliver enough power to charge while playing Zelda in handheld mode?
  
• Answer: Not at all. Barely has enough power to charge the system in sleep mode.

Is this it [here on Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01NB0G478/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/130-1744743-2656306?ie=UTF8&qid=1521347600&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=nyko+switch+cable)?

If so, it has not so great reviews, though that seems mainly due to people thinking it can work with the dock. Again, I'd just save up $30 if you can and buy an extra Switch one. Or if you need lengthx check for a USB-C extender

Edit: This seems to be a promising extension

You just need to make sure you get the correct one, it's easy to make a mistake

This is the AC adapter which is what you want. What you don't want is this which is just a charger and doesn't output enough power for the dock but will charge the Switch. Both from Nyko and look very similar.

There have been some tests out there with powerbanks (admittedly, those are not wall chargers) that did not put out enough power to charge the Switch during gameplay. For example, this one from Ars.

> I thought the Switch's USB-C charging port would mean I could use any standard external battery pack to charge the system away from an outlet on long trips. Testing with the Jackery Titan S, though, I was only able to get a trickle charge of about 1 percent every six minutes. That charge was so weak that, during normal gameplay, the Switch actually died on me while it was still plugged in to the external battery pack.

> This could just be an issue of Voltage—the packaged wall outlet is rated for 15V/2.6A, while the battery pack is only rated at 5V/3A—or it might be an issue with confusing USB-C charging standards. In any case, don't expect perfect compatibility with third-party chargers.

A standard iPhone wall charger is rated at 5V/1A (aka 5 watts). Based on what Ars learned, this seems woefully insufficient to charge a Switch during gameplay. It should charge your Switch (slowly) while it is in sleep mode.

However, you shouldn't need something as powerful as the 15V/2.6A wall adapter that's included with the Switch. That's really powerful, I suspect because it also powers the dock, and because Nintendo wants it to charge the switch relatively quickly even during gameplay.

Nyko is selling a portable Switch wall charger which they advertise as letting you "charge while you play". It puts out 2.4A but unfortunately the voltage isn't listed. But I suspect it's likely around 5V. If I'm right, it's very similar to a standard iPad wall charger which is rated at 5.1V/2.1A.

So if you have an iPad wall charger lying around, it should be sufficient to charge your Switch during gameplay. If you only have an iPhone charger, you may need to invest in something a bit more powerful.

The only caveat to all this is what Ars said, their problem could have been to inconsistent USB-C standards, and not with the power output of the powerbank itself. I really wish Nintendo would just put out a list of 3rd party charging solutions they know work.

I will be using the dock at home but if I want to play away from the dock I bought this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NB0G478/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I liked that the plug folds in and makes it easy for travel.

I just found this one by Nyko as well, though I'm not sure if one is better than the other.

The primary reviewer of USB-A to USB-C cords' list of approved cables can be seen here:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/KF89JCHI0KT4/

Once you have a good cable, any of the popular, well-reviewed 2.4A USB to AC adapters should work just fine.

Or you could just go with the Nyko Power Kit for the Switch, which is essentially just that -- a reputable USB-C cable and 2.4A wall charger:

https://www.amazon.com/Nyko-Power-Kit-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B01NB0G478/

Note that neither of these solutions is as powerful as the official Switch AC adapter so they'll charge the Switch more slowly than it would.

Will this work for charging well? I keep hearing stuff about the voltages/amps but I'm not sure. And this says 2.4amps. I know it's Nyko and made for the Switch, but I just want to make sure everything is copacetic.

https://www.amazon.com/Nyko-Power-Kit-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B01NB0G478/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487870772&sr=8-1&keywords=nintendo+switch+charger

I don't have any USB-C devices.

I mean it's possible that only bad experiences have been posted on their website for the item. However assuming [This] (https://www.amazon.com/Nyko-USB-Type-C-Connection-Power-Kit/dp/B01NB0G478/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502928744&sr=8-1&keywords=nyko+ac+charger+switch) is the same one, amazon has it poorly rated also. Not sure I'd want it to even touch my switch.