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Nintendo Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip
170193
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Product Overview
Key Features
- Controller for gaming accessories
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Nintendo
- Model Number:
- 170193
- Platform Compatibility:
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Connections:
- USB-C
- Type:
- Gaming Charging Station
General Information
- Colour:
- Black
General Information
- Colour:
- Black
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 160
- Box Width (mm):
- 150
- Box Depth (mm):
- 60
- Box Weight (kg):
- 0
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At a glance
The Nintendo Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip is a handy accessory for players who want to keep gaming while charging their Joy-Con 2 controllers. It suits regular Nintendo players who prefer a more familiar controller-style grip during longer sessions. Its main strengths are play-and-charge convenience and improved comfort. The limitation is that it is a charging grip, not a full standalone controller.
What it’s great for
- Long Gaming Sessions
- Play-While-Charging
- Casual Console Gaming
- Controller Comfort Upgrades
Where it works best
- Living Room
- Bedroom Gaming Setup
- Home Entertainment Area
Who it’s for
- Nintendo Players
- Casual Gamers
- Family Gamers
- Players Wanting Longer Sessions
Things to consider
This is best for charging convenience and a better in-hand feel, but it does not replace a full dedicated controller if you want extra buttons or advanced features.
Device compatibility
Nintendo Joy-Con 2 controllers
Gamer suitability
8/10 - ideal for casual to regular players who want to charge while playing and prefer a more controller-like grip
Portability rating
7/10 - compact enough for home use and easy storage, though it is an extra accessory to carry
Durability score
7/10 - suited to normal gaming use, with no specialist rugged design claims provided
Key benefits
- Play While Charging: Lets you keep using your Joy-Con 2 controllers while they charge, helping avoid interruptions during longer sessions.
- Traditional Grip Shape: Gives your Joy-Con 2 controllers a more familiar controller-style feel for more comfortable play.
- USB Charging Connection: Connects with a USB charging cable for straightforward charging while you play.
- Joy-Con 2 Fit: Simply slide your Joy-Con 2 controllers into the grip for quick setup.
- Long-Session Support: Well suited to extended play when controller battery life becomes more important.
- Comfort-Focused Design: The grip is designed to feel comfortable in your hands during gameplay.
- Simple Everyday Accessory: A straightforward add-on for players who want charging convenience without changing how they use their controllers.
- 1 Year Warranty: Includes a 1 year warranty for added peace of mind.
Q: Which controllers fit this Nintendo charging grip?
A: This grip is designed for Joy-Con 2 controllers that slide into the sides for charging and gameplay. It is best treated as a Joy-Con 2 accessory only, rather than assuming it will fit other Nintendo controller types.
Q: Does the grip work as a standalone controller?
A: No. The Nintendo Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip is an accessory that uses your existing Joy-Con 2 controllers, rather than replacing them with built-in controls. The controllers need to be attached to the grip before it can be used for play.
Q: Can you play while Joy-Con 2 controllers are charging?
A: Yes. The Nintendo Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip is made for play-and-charge use, so the attached Joy-Con 2 controllers can keep charging while you keep gaming. That makes it better suited to longer sessions than taking the controllers off to charge separately.
Q: How does this feel compared with using Joy-Cons alone?
A: The grip gives the Joy-Con 2 controllers a more traditional controller-style shape in your hands. That makes it better suited to seated gameplay than holding each controller separately, while still using the same Joy-Con 2 buttons and sticks.
Q: Can it charge the controllers when you are not gaming?
A: Yes. Once the Joy-Con 2 controllers are fitted into the grip and the USB charging cable is connected, the grip can charge them even when you are not actively playing. It is useful if you want one place to both hold and power the controllers.
Q: What warranty comes with the Nintendo Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip?
A: The Nintendo Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip comes with a 1 year warranty. That covers the accessory itself, not normal battery wear in the controllers you attach to it, because the controllers are separate items rather than built-in parts of the grip.