

Nintendo's official site lists the Joy-Con's battery life as "about 20 hours", although notes this may become shorter with use over time.
NINTENDO SWITCH JOY CON GRIP TV
Top: A Nintendo Switch in TV mode, with the Joy-Con attached to a grip. Insten 2-Pack Controller Grips Compatible with Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers, Slip-Resistant Grips, Shoulder Triggers, Thumbstick Covers, Black INSTEN 1 17.99 reg 24. The basic Joy-Con grip included with the Switch (left), and the premium version with USB slot (right). The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid video game console developed by Nintendo and released. The premium charging grip is also made of sexier translucent black plastic, as opposed to the dull matte version bundled in the console box. When it comes to playing first-person shooters on the Nintendo Switch, the Joy-Con Grip is a must-have peripheral that simulates a classic controller design. But this option isn't available if you are using the Joy-Con and your Switch is docked to the TV. Without the chargeable grip, you can charge Joy-Con while they are attached to the Nintendo Switch itself. The premium Joy-Con charging grip, available separately, includes a USB connection so you can plug in and power the device while playing, and in turn charge attached Joy-Con. It exists just to hold your Joy-Con but not charge them. Apart from the USB-C connection this grip differs.

They also offer moisture protection in case your hands get sweaty during long gaming sessions. The basic Joy-Con grip included with the console is simply a plastic shell. The grip allows you to connect the included USB-C cable to the grip and charge the Joy-Cons while you play. From 7 at Amazon Easy to apply Also compatible with the Switch Lite, this set of eight thumb grips fit over your joysticks to make them more comfortable while reducing slippage.

This was a detail left unclear after Nintendo's 4am Switch event last Friday, but which has now been clarified by shop listings for a separate, chargeable Joy-Con grip peripheral - priced £27.99. Skull & Co JoyGrip: Rechargeable Joy-Con Grip for Nintendo SWITCH Gray Rechargeable charges your Joy-Cons while playing games Interchangeable grips 2. This set made it onto our best third-party Joy-Con controllers for Switch list because it offers a wider grip. The Joy-Con grip bundled with Nintendo Switch does not charge your Joy-Con controllers.
