One of the best reasons I don’t play on my Nintendo Switch undocked is the battery dying mid-game. I hate that, and it’s happened to me more than once. Sure, I know there are several battery kits I could use, but most are awkward and bulking. Now, one company, Remotto, is looking to solve that issue with a new Switch external battery called the Remotto Enerjoy.
The Remotto Enerjoy is a battery pack that clips to the rear of the Switch and will come in a 5,000 mAh size and will provide up to 9 hours of extra gaming time. Or if that’s not enough, the larger 10,000 mAh Remotto Enerjoy Pro will double that at 18 hours.
In addition, both devices will utilize a nifty magnetic clip, which will fit both the Nintendo Switch and the Switch OLED models. However, it will not work with the Switch Lite models. The clip will clap onto the Switch, while the magnetic function will hold the battery into place. While a USB-C cable will connect the Switch and the battery, allowing gamers to play on the go.
Currently a Kickstarter project, the Remotto Enerjoy has already blown past its original goal short of $20,000 and is sitting close to $40,000, which 27 days left to go.
The more I’ve looked into the Remotto Enerjoy, the more I’m impressed with what it can do. Sure, it can keep your Switch from dying during heavy gaming sessions. But it can also charge your Joy-Cons in gamepad mode or when they need a charge.
Remotto has also claimed that the Enerjoy is the (or will be) the lightest battery available for the Nintendo Switch. Given that several batteries are out there, and again, many of them are just way too heavy, that’s some tall talk. Hopefully, it lives up to the claims.
So far, this seems like a good idea, and I’ve already placed an order so we can get some hands-on and review the Enerjoy when it gets released. Currently, Remotto is planning to ship the Eneryjoy during Q1 2023. However, the exact date hasn’t been finalized. Of course, dates can change regarding Kickstarter projects, so keep that in mind.
I have no doubt this will be successful, given the Kickstarter campaign. Maybe, after this launches, Remotto can work on one for the Steam Deck. Talk about battery life killing a gaming session.
