Joy-Con Charging
The Nintendo Switch’s actual controller is split up into two smaller controllers known as Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R). They’re wireless, allowing you to use them while playing with the console in TV mode. You can even attach them to a special grip that comes with the console, for a more traditional controller experience.
Like with all wireless controllers, the Joy-Con batteries will eventually die, meaning you’ll have to charge them. Unfortunately, the only way to do that out of the box is to attach them to the tablet that is the core of the Nintendo Switch. So if you don’t want to play handheld, you’ll just have to stop playing completely.
But what about the grip, you ask? It surely must be able to charge the controllers. Unfortunately, it doesn’t. If you want one that does, however, you’ll have to cough up an extra $30.
There are no cables included, or anything else to make charging while playing easier, and that’s a shame. If you happen to forget to charge the night before and just want a quick game or two on your TV before work, you’re sadly out of luck.
