Avoid the Joy-Con Charging Grip!

[@vladimirmijovic]

Best charging with original equipment. Long lasting batery

[@czort123]

Thank you for the video! You convinced me to buy :D I really like the original grip and I worried that it will be bigger and heavier. I don't need a battery in the grip. Just USB port is enough if it has the same size and weight

[@samthescotsman]

i am severely disabled and it is difficult for me to detach the joycons so this is perfect for me since i have tiny hands so the joycons are the most comfortable controllers for me out of anything

[@ctrl_audio5351]

Great 😀 hope it gets better

[@LuisLarreaJr]

I had the same understanding but at the end of the day, it still solves my problem of charging extra remotes.

[@jackiexkh]

It actually doesn’t need to be plugged into the Switch itself to charge them. It just needs to be plugged into any USB port. So because of that, I disagree with what you said about the cable length. I still do agree that the charging grip is useless, since the Joy-Con have a 20 hour battery life, so you’ll never really run out of battery anyway.

[@spyrosballas1735]

Ι agree in some point. But I have 6 joy-cons and we play 4-6 people Mario party or Mario kart and some joycons loose juice! So its very usefull to have a the charging grip for a pair of joycons which demand charging during the play.

[@jasmini757]

I agree with you cause having the standard amount of 2 joycons means you can charge them attached to your switch in the dock or other ways. But if you have more than 2 then I would make sense to get it if you want equal charge for all of your joycons.

[@Schuyler2614]

I can see your points, but whether or not you should get a charging grip really just depends on your situation / how you like to play. I use a split pad pro when playing in handheld mode and have only one pair of joycons that I use exclusively for TV mode, meaning they slowly drain over time while never being connected to the main console to charge, as I keep my Switch in its case rather than the dock when I'm not playing. I either have to set aside non-playing time every now and then to leave the console out with the joycons connected solely for the purpose of charging them back up, or use a charging grip (or a joycon dock, but then a normal dock can't double as a grip). For me, it's not only not a useless purchase, but pretty much a necessity to eliminate that hassle. The grip does not need to be plugged into the Switch to work; it can use a USB plug to charge from a wall outlet instead, and since I only need my joycons for TV mode while I'm at home, the fact that the grip only charges them while plugged in is a non-issue for me. So I wouldn't say avoid the charging grip; rather, do your research to find out what it can and can't do and decide from there if it's something you want to get. But I do agree 100% that this should have been included with the Switch to begin with instead of the gutted non-charging version. -_-

[@aaronvarghese497]

the point of this is to charge the 2 pair of joycon think about it you cant chrge 2 pair of joycons on the dock so you can now charge it sepertly also you don't need to keep taking the joycon out (which damage the slider piece)

[@dazzler3622]

Thanks for the video, it's good to see the product in hand!I actually find the fact it doesn't have a battery a plus, it's lighter, it's one less battery to replace, and it will help with the lifespan of the joycons. Each to their own I guess!

[@ultrafsm]

It actually does make sense. There’s an entire circuit board that does the power and charging management, a connector, charging LEDs, flat cables, very thin pins...it’s not cheap, but silicon is currently very expensive. The barebones grip at $15, now that’s a rip-off.

[@java_bean]

You don't need to plug the cable into your switch... You can plug it into an AC adapter.

[@monococcyx2066]

The point of plugin in the Switch is to play while charging.

[@samponsite2364]

The point is if you have another set of joycons......... I thought it was obvious!!! Seriously if 20 hours of battery life isn't long enough, then people don't have a life in the first place. Who plays 20hours of game in a day? Just plug the controller in when you goto sleep or attach the joycons to the switch. Even if the controller charged the joycons remotely you would still be charging it at the end of the night. Their is nothing wrong with the grip at all, the only downside is that nintendo should have included it in the main console.

[@Cheezus]

@@samponsite2364 bruh if you go 20 hours without docking your joycons you may need to relax on playing switch xD

[@jaybobaggins3419]

@@samponsite2364 I have this charging grip and I love it because I have 2 sets of Joycons, which is the point of having it lol! People arnt smart....

[@dcandthedragon]

But can you still play while plugged into a wall charger? I would think the wireless connection wouldn't work if plugged in via wall outlet and would only charge. Making you wait until it's fully charged to be able to play again

[@suzygm78]

I like this for being to charge multiple sets of joycon controllers at the same time.

[@andrewsweeney9994]

I’m gonna say what I said in another place, this is a great thing to have if you want to charge your joy cons and allow your system to charge while not being turned on or in sleep mode to charge everything. Joy cons will only charge if the system is on or in sleep mode without this accessory. BAM!!!

[@bandai1983]

The used one I bought don't light up. Is it broken?

[@SweLink88]

I've just purchased two additional Joy Cons so that me and my friends can play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe together simultaneously. And though the Joy Cons have a long battery life, at some point they will need to recharge. For that purpose, I will disregard your warning and go for the Charging Grip anyway, just in case the situation would (and it most likely will) arise that all four of them needs to be recharged at the same time. Also, having another grip will make it more comfortable to play two players on games like Super Mario Odyssey. Your point is taken, though, and I do wish I'd been able to get two Pro Controllers instead, but I had to go for the cheaper option.

[@i.lostblur]

i think its a travesty that the charging port was not present in the grip that came with the switch. anyone that prefers to use the grip likely would not be taking it out constantly, but to charge they are forced to, thus creating unnecessary wear and tear and hassle. so by including this gimped grip what Nintendo created was basically a waste because people will either not use it and it was a useless thing to include. or people will eventually buy the chargeable grip to avoid the hassle, likely resulting in the things being thrown away regardless.

[@StefanConstantinDumitrache]

I think it is more about disappointment of not getting what you set your mind to rather than the grip itself not having a battery. Of course it would be nice to have a battery for longer lasting joycons, but I will still buy it because I set myself to while knowing what it actually is.

[@keenanwilkerson1488]

What if u have both bc I have the pro controller and joy cons but need a joy con charger

[@droson8712]

lol its for people who buy another pair of joy con's as it can charge the new pair while the switch charges the original pair. its a grip too, duh.

[@user-od6mx2wp3w]

I’m getting it so I can have another pair of joy cons and grip. So I want to put a hard case on my switch, problem is the joy cons can’t go into the switch with the case on and it’s annoying to repeatedly take on and off. I also like the joy cons vs pro controller because with open world games it’s easier for me to look around with the right joystick and press buttons at the same time. So I said f it I’ll keep one pair of joy cons on the switch and buy a new pair and new grip for tv mode 😂

[@squall-dl7pe]

Thx for the review, I think the intent was more to be able to charge without having to remove from grip everytime, So not necessarily while playing.

[@DanBollard]

lol. xbox cable like 5 feet long? that switch cable is at least 5 feet

[@TheReelTalk]

Wow, for some reason I was thinking the same thing. That this had a built in battery and would charge the joy cons. Glad I did the research before buying it

[@diegofernandez306]

you dont recomend the charger grip, because its short usb cable, but you highly recomend the pro controller with the same size of cable? what are we talking about? Short cable or small buttons size?, i dont know, maybe im missing something!

[@diegofernandez306]

ReflectedMantis oh well, in that case, that's what i being missing hahah

[@kevin_lee_music]

@ReflectedMantis the thing is though, if they die without this grip that means you have to switch to handheld mode. Plus, I prefer leaving them in the grip and they can die over time even if you don't use them. I almost never play my switch in handheld. This grip completely fixes that problem, as I never have to take it out of the grip and don't have to worry about them dying

[@MartellThaCool]

I might get the Nintendo Switch Joycons charging grip for the extra cord

[@jengameslol]

I picked one of these up before I saw this. I tried to plug the USB cable into an old iphone ac adapter I had and it never charged the joy cons. Sat there for hours, joy cons still reported as being low. What the heck. Since the thing only came with a cable and not an AC adapter, I have no idea what to plug it into. The USB port on our switch it already in use!

[@melvin3r512]

cant you plug in or charge using computer?

[@mr.hidden5790]

Nice man cave set up with the TMNT stuff in the background. dig the video, it helped out.

[@solidwegy61]

I knew what I was in for, and they didn't disappoint me. The only problem I had was Nintendo not including them with the switch to begin with.

[@snokido122]

It's good if you have 4 joy-cons you can charge the 2 on the switch and 2 on the grip so it's useful if you have 4+ or play it while charging lol

[@GojiraHarju]

Thank you! I was literally about to buy one and thought the same thing about the center block.

[@MrPistolbang]

What if you’re playing on tv mode with other people multiplayer and a pair of joycons are getting discharged?? The only way you’d still playing while charging those joycons is with the charging grip 😉😉

[@jordanmocny2690]

I bought the charging joy con grip pro. Was pissed when I found out it didn’t charge separately like you stated. Was looking into purchasing this instead and happy I know this doesn’t do what I thought it would either lol. Thanks for the review !

[@monococcyx2066]

If you are a single player, this is useless and would be useless even if it had a battery. 20 hrs for the Joy-Con and you just put in the Switch over night! However, I got two pair of Joy-Con and I would like another grip to hold it. Now, it could be interesting but still to expensive. Also, I still can swap the Joy-Con on the Switch. I'm wondering if I should just get a Power-A non charging grip?

[@ackprodz6662]

Buy the pdp pro charge grip it turns the joycons into a real pro control adding triggers and it charges the joycons and it’s 9 bucks cheaper :)

[@samponsite2364]

The idea is if you have TWO SETS OF JOYCONS! What kind of nugget needs their controller to charge the joycons remotely??? The controller frigging has around 20 hours of gameplay time, just charge them when you sleep its really not that taxing, especially when unless your playing 10 hours a day they wont need charging for about a week. Like really that would have made them worth the money? It also prevents people that play in docked mode the whole time have to click them back into the switch rails all the time which will definitely wear them down faster.

[@MediaJunkie]

Well my actual point is not that the Joy Cons need charged the battery life is great. The fact that the grip cost $30 when all it does different from the standard grip $15 is charge while plugged in. I was making the point that this isn’t worth the extra money due to the short cable and great battery life of the joy cons. However if the grip was to some how charged the joy cons without being plugged in the value would be exponentially higher. As that would be a lesser cost option to the Pro controller. That’s all I trying to get across. Hope this clarifies my position thanks for the feedback.

[@palsoltesz9967]

during night the switch (docked) is not ON so it wont charge.. u have to keep it on to charge i think, so actually its not bad.. i hate keeping my switch on for hours

[@lilyyyloser]

Mine doesn’t have a USB port, I got it from the let’s go EEVEE bundle.

[@ShadowFury576]

It's good if you buy a extra set of joycons so now you have 2 normal controllers or 4 mini controllers But now I can charge all 4 at once

[@Vitoamiibo]

Glad i watched this video before making the purchase.

[@ElricSowrd]

Understood. And don't make the same mistake I did with the Resident Evil Origins Collection for Switch. Unless you just want Resident Evil 0 HD or both Resident Evil HD and Resident Evil 0 HD altogether.

[@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440]

I will use as a charger when I forget to charge the joy con controller on the switch

[@kevin_lee_music]

Why did everyone assume it had a battery in it...? I never even KIND OF thought it had one

[@JonasSchumacher]

you could buy a small power bank and a small usbc cable and attach it to the charging grip

[@JonasSchumacher]

srry, i'm playing zelda totk too much

[@gio235rulez]

The charging grip is actually worth it if you have a second set of joy cons. Not only do you have another set of controllers, but you won't have to worry about battery and swapping them out with the other joy cons on the system just to charge them. You could probably find them cheap if you actually look hard enough.

[@Crichi404]

also, if you are traveling, you don't have to bring that big brick of an AC adapter if you want to charge the Switch console itself.

[@Rational-Heathen]

In my opinion just get a pro controller or use split pad pro

[@diegopalomino5333]

how long does it take to fully charge?

[@augustinebecerril199]

Nintendo says 3.5 hours

[@MrPistolbang]

4:22 You don’t buy a thing “thinking” it would do what you thought. You gotta ensure before buying it 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️👎🏻👎🏻 . Your mistake. So don’t make a video saying not to buy it because of your mistake 👍🏻

[@bunbunwinks6486]

Thank you! I appreciate this.

[@TheArchitect097]

Wow, I thought the thing looked pointless before, I didn't know you couldn't charge without being plugged in. The only good thing about this is getting an extra cable and an extra grip you can let a friend use in a pinch. That said, I enjoy your videos, they are good, honest takes, and I'm happy to subscribe.

[@viperlife914]

@cgwworldministries you need to calm the hell down lol

[@226robear]

this is a great video!! really helpful

[@martintran7166]

You saved my money man thanks god bless

[@jasmini757]

I rather not spend 70 dollars on a pro controller than 30 dollars on a the joy con charging grip. I’m just saying that with budgeting in mind

[@YM-93]

Thanks for the review, I made my choice

[@JerryTerrifying]

Oh shit bro. I thought it was a bit of a rip off under the same assumption it had a battery to extend its life as well as charge it. I was thinking Nintendo should have included one with a battery. God damn ridiculous. Thanks for the video and good info.

[@johnlloyd2513]

Another lover of their own voice. Could be said in 2minutes.

[@AkropolisNo9]

Thank you for helping me to decide not to buy it I also though it has battery inside to charge joy cons this is big no no

[@afterglow-podcast]

I had no interest in these til I saw them on clearance for 8 bucks. For that price I bought two, one for each set of joycons I own.

[@chriswilliams9734]

Where did you see this on clearance?

[@afterglow-podcast]

@@chriswilliams9734 Linton Indiana Walmart

[@chriswilliams9734]

Well I might not need it now because Gamestop had power A wireless controllers for $20 today. So now when my niece and nephew are over they can both play my switch. I still have the regular joycon grips.

[@lilblokker4006]

Bietch i gonna woop you ass

[@mattmatt2417]

The only reason I got the charging grip, for the joycons, is because of ringfit/I don't put a certain pair of joycons, on/in my switch/I also keep my dock in my office, ALSO for me, other than ring fit, this is a portable device, I would STILL get the real switch though/not the lite switch, ALSO I would want a bigger screen,even with the full size switch, I wouldn't be apposed to having a bigger screen. I have a gaming PC/laptop and desktop, for when im home/have power/have an outlet, along with a PS3/4 and 5, SO for me, the switch is a handheld/portable device/for when I don't have power. Until I got ringfit, I didn't see a need for a charging grip OR a charging hub, MIGHT be another option/IF you have multiple joycons. My controller is the GCHT controller, I also had to have a grip, that goes on/around my switch, my hands were to big for it/it wasn't comfortable when playing in handheld mode, I also got a 256GB micro sd card, ORIGINALLY, but now I have a 1TB micros SD card and I had to also fix the bluetooth headphones situation, so I got a Bluetooth/audio transmitter for it, I also got a battery pack/portable battery/30thousand mah battery, to keep my switch charged on the go,also the obvious stuff, screen protector and case, ALSO be sure to get one with a red box, NOT white. I also got the borderlands collection,BioShock collection,doom,skyrim,resident evil triple pack collection/4,5 and 6,Mortal Kombat 11,Zelda Breath of the wild,Crysis,Assassin's Creed Collection,Dragon Ball Xenoverse,Metro 2033,Saints Row collection,DCUO, warframe and other games, I'm sure, that I'm failing to mention. This system is what I wanted the vita to be, the vita wasn't bad, but the switch is ALMOST perfect, 1080p 60FPS,GTA5 and Farcry 5, in handheld mode,is what I want, BUT HOPEFULLY, thats what the pro will be.

[@juandelacruz5699]

What's the Point' the important is' your Joycon get Charge' & you can see the difference' between the two Controllers Nintendo did that because of Some 0ther reason but Anyway your Right'😁 you should buy Some Stuff that you can Satify in everyday used😁😁

[@andrewsweeney9994]

No don’t avoid the grip. It’s wonderful to have. Nintendo should have included a chargeable grip and an additional ac adapter in the first place. Shame on you Nintendo. Still love you but god damn.

[@kathycoleman4648]

I'm actually looking forward to buying this accessory when I get a Switch. I have arthritis in my hands and was initially weary of buying one because I was afraid I might drop the console while putting on / taking off the joy cons. I have smaller hands and found the joy cons connected to a grip more comfortable--for me--than using the Switch pro controller. I think you have some great feedback here, but I also think that an alternate pov might be useful.

[@MediaJunkie]

Sorry I missed your comment that’s a very great point. There’s no doubt if you play mostly in docked mode and the Pro controller is not for you the Charge Grip would be perfect. Appreciate your perspective!

[@awsom_Adam]

I like Pro Controller too

[@imienazvvisko]

I love when some wise@ss talk stupid things about good accessories made by console manufacturer…

[@SKYxNINE]

Im beginning to think Nintendo is milking the crap out of the switch with crap like this. 30 for this garbage 60 for a pro. 90 for pos dock. Shitty kick stand. Games that need more data out of box when buying cartridge. Just wtf

[@randyrrs7028]

Im starting to think they did this on purpose to rip us off having to buy a stupid charging grip

[@giobuc_rm]

Finally a man who says things as they are. Thank you!

[@Charming_Prism]

Man i really thought it had a battery, eish what a waste of a product.

[@sonicboom256]

omg nooooo i just got mine off amazon today

[@craigbert]

Battery pack can charge controllers 🤪

[@e-playa2776]

Why every reviewers talk shit about that grip? Its realy awesome and it feels good and nopne pligs that cable to the switch everypne has a ac adapter nearby just plug that in and thats it lol easy as hell or buy from PowerA charger its almost same price

[@Striker8]

Yah I got this cause I have the 2 extra joycon to play with friends I no need pro controller

[@Thebossstage1]

Ultimately its pointless, since the joycons have a battery life of 16 hours. Who's going to be playing nonstop for 16 hours?

[@shadowking141ghost]

some people wood

[@Thebossstage1]

TyNot The King Wood?

[@nicksanchez2041]

The Boss Stage1 me I play for from morning to night nonstop

[@Thebossstage1]

nick sanchez You play non stop for 16 hours?

[@StefanConstantinDumitrache]

I played FC5 for 20 hours with only short breaks for some quick snacks and bathroom trips. I reckon BotW will keep me on just as long soon enough, but I only got it recently. I did take it to the point where the left joycon needed more juice though. So yeah, it WILL happen :|

[@nannambabane1796]

I have small hands

[@RaggyRoo456]

W A C K

[@imkriswithak1135]

Yes this thing is pointless.