Charge your controller while you play with this Nintendo Joy-Con charging grip for the Switch console. You can combine the left and right sides to create one large controller that is easier to handle, and the ergonomic design keeps your hand comfortable during all-night gaming sessions. This Nintendo Joy-Con charging grip protects your controllers from daily wear and tear.
A: No, you don't. The Switch comes with two (2) Joy Con controllers that charge when attached to the Switch console, while the console is in the charging dock. The Switch also comes with a non-powered grip you can attach the Joy Cons to - looks just like this one, except it doesn't have power. It just lets you use the two Joy Cons as a single controller. The charging grip just lets you charge the Joy Cons without having them be attached to the Switch console, and you can even have them charging with the cord while you're using them as a single controller. Also handy to charge additional Joy Cons simultaneously (if you have more than two).
A: Only needs to be plugged in to charge. Otherwise its wireless play. So far mine is great!
A: The cord is 5 feet long. Having the same concern, I purchased a USB extension just in case. It doesn’t have to be plugged into the console though. I added a charging block to the end and I plug it into an outlet right next to me while sitting on the couch. Works great!
A: You need a Cord
Q: Does this come with a usb type A to usb type c charger?(that can also charge the switch)
A: Comes with a type c cable.
Q: Does it come with a headphone jack?
A: The charging grip only has a USB type c port. No headphone jack.
Q: Is this the same grip you get when you buy a Switch?
A: No. The difference is this grip has a USB-C charging port at the top.
Q: So, if this thing charges the joy cons while playing; how does the charging deck get it's charge?
A: The dock is plugged in to the AC outlet. This “thing” gets plugged to the dock via a USB-C cable (included in the box). So you can charge while playing and have the switch charge as well. To be honest though, I think the included cable is a bit short to play on tv while it’s recharging. It looks like it’s about 3ft long if not shorter. I would plan on using a usb extenders to do that!