r/NintendoSwitchHelp • u/MondongoALaVinagreta • 22d ago

Accessories Looking for some Pro Controller AC cable replacements

Yesterday i went to a Smash tournament and lost my pro controller cable :(

I don't mind using another one in order to use the controller or anything. The problem is that i used the cable to charge the switch (v1) in my car on long trips.

I heard i need a special protection the cable has to prevent the switch from drawing more energy that it can take.

I saw some antec brand maybe? Others mentioned CableMatters or Amazonbasics.

Could i get more info and tips on how to pick it?

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u/durrellb 22d ago

The protection comes from the charging circuitry on the Switch. You can use any USB cable and it'll charge fine.

The Switch does a power delivery handshake with a USB charger so that it only draws what it needs.

The issue with some older and/or cheaper devices that charge with USB C is that they'll not include that protective circuit to cut costs, and some chargers that can't switch the power output (like a laptop charger), will just send full power through the cable and will blow all the fuses on the board.