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Pie and Beans · Jan 13, 2017

Bouniter said:
So have I got this right?

The joy-cons don't have a usb charging slot and the grip bundled with the controller doesn't charge the controllers, so the only way to charge your controllers is to use the tablet? So you can't play on your tv?

And with the joy-cons being so small and including gyro's, hd rumble, accelerometers, and a nfc reader, I don't see the battery life being good.

that's utterly ludicrous.

Living the Dream said:
Included grip doesn't charge. Want it to charge? Pay for the grip that does.

azyless said:
Here :

From the Japanese site: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/hardware/...ies/index.html
"You can use "Joy-Con (L)" and "Joy-Con (R)" as a grip type controller.
Unlike the "Joy - Con grip" that comes with the main unit set, you can also charge "Joy - Con" while using the included USB charging cable, so you do not have to worry about running out of the battery."

Click to expand...

Nintendo's also always been good with naming and in the What's Included page on the store it only says "Joy con Grip" unlike the "Joy Con Charging Grip".

They said it in the Treehouse stream as well. (can't link because Youtube seems to have bugged out and is missing the end of the hardware review, but they clearly said there would be an accessory later on that could charge the joycons while gripped)

So, this probably deserves it's own topic. Since the Joy-Con's don't have slots to charge, and the included Grip doesn't, the only way to charge is to slot the joy-cons back into the Switch, and abandon TV play for a bit.

Unless you stump up $30 for the one that does. That they could bundle in there from the start?

Now you're playing with carefully rationed out power?

Pat · Jan 13, 2017

The one bundled with the initial package charge the controllers, I'm quite sure they told that. It doesn't make any sense otherwise.

Jeez, the hate on the system is high.

maxcriden · Jan 13, 2017

How long do they charge for?

And, when the system is off but plugged in will they charge?

Nightbird · Jan 13, 2017

But why?

LewieP · Jan 13, 2017

I thought it came with a charging grip?

Cartho · Jan 13, 2017

From the company that sold you: a handheld with no charger, comes the latest hot tech: a controller.... with no charger.

Weebos · Jan 13, 2017

You charge them by attaching them to the system no? That's how I charge my PS4 controller, seems like a non issue.

Brainfreeze · Jan 13, 2017

LewieP said:
I thought it came with a charging grip?

Yeah, do you have a source on the packed-in grip not charging before this gets out of hand?

talkingood · Jan 13, 2017

The charging grip comes with the console.

Kneefoil · Jan 13, 2017

I thought they said that a Joy-Con Grip comes with the console. I guess it'd still be an issue if you wanted to use more than one Joy-Con pair at the same time, though.

emb · Jan 13, 2017

I'll probably use a Pro controller most of the time when playing on TV. Can we click the jcons on while docked?

If so, would work to switch out two pairs of joys too. That solves the same charging problem, but also gives you two extra controllers for whenever you need that.

LewieP said:
I thought it came with a charging grip?

I'm confused on it too. Messaging seems to be unclear on if all grips are Charging Grips, or if some don't charge.

BRocknRolla · Jan 13, 2017

Going to need a source that the included grip doesn't allow for charging.

James Scott · Jan 13, 2017

Plug them back into the Switch and play them in handheld mode while it charges?

Castef · Jan 13, 2017

The absurd thing is that this grip is not included in the 89$ package...

Terrible.

Glix · Jan 13, 2017

I don't know if the grip it comes with is the "charging grip" or not. It is very unclear.

Regiruler · Jan 13, 2017

Kneefoil said:
I thought they said that a Joy-Con Grip comes with the console. I guess it'd still be an issue if you wanted to use more than one Joy-Con pair at the same time, though.

The implication seemed to be that the grip included didn't charge? I could be wrong though.

GamingOblivion · Jan 13, 2017

Pie and Beans said:
So, this probably deserves it's own topic. Since the Joy-Con's don't have slots to charge, and the included Grip doesn't, the only way to charge is to slot the joy-cons back into the Switch, and abandon TV play for a bit.

Unless you stump up $30 for the one that does. That they could bundle in there from the start?

Now you're playing with carefully rationed out power?

the one that comes bundled with the system charges the controllers, stop with the clickbait

Samus4145 · Jan 13, 2017

Weebos said:
You charge them by attaching them to the system no? That's how I charge my PS4 controller, seems like a non issue.

How you going to charge and play on a TV at the same time?

So does the grip that comes with the system charge them?

BadWolf · Jan 13, 2017

That sounds dumb.

wiibomb · Jan 13, 2017

if you have 4 controllers from the same console, it just a matter of switching the ones being charged... I don't see an issue here since the console comes with the charger grip

mugurumakensei · Jan 13, 2017

James Scott said:
Plug them back into the Switch and play them in handheld mode while it charges?

and if the joycons have good battery life, just let them charge overnight and take occasional breaks every 5-6 hours of gaming.

Hip Hop · Jan 13, 2017

Is there really two kinds of grips?

Charging and Non Charging?

Plinko · Jan 13, 2017

Pie and Beans said:
So, this probably deserves it's own topic. Since the Joy-Con's don't have slots to charge, and the included Grip doesn't, the only way to charge is to slot the joy-cons back into the Switch, and abandon TV play for a bit.

Unless you stump up $30 for the one that does. That they could bundle in there from the start?

Now you're playing with carefully rationed out power?

Yikes.

jaina · Jan 13, 2017

There's been plenty discussion in various threads about the difference between "Joy-Con Grip" and "Joy-Con Charging Grip". I now believe the included one does not charge.
Isn't there a relevant japanese info text, that someone can link?

I really would like some definitive source on this, either way.

azyless · Jan 13, 2017

Brainfreeze said:
Yeah, do you have a source on the packed-in grip not charging before this gets out of hand?

Here :

From the Japanese site: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/hardware/...ies/index.html
"You can use "Joy-Con (L)" and "Joy-Con (R)" as a grip type controller.
Unlike the "Joy - Con grip" that comes with the main unit set, you can also charge "Joy - Con" while using the included USB charging cable, so you do not have to worry about running out of the battery."

Nintendo's also always been good with naming and in the What's Included page on the store it only says "Joy con Grip" unlike the "Joy Con Charging Grip".

They said it in the Treehouse stream as well. (can't link because Youtube seems to have bugged out and is missing the end of the hardware review, but they clearly said there would be an accessory later on that could charge the joycons while gripped)

ekim · Jan 13, 2017

Hip Hop said:
Is there really two kinds of grips?

Charging and Non Charging?

Why would the bundled one have an led on it if it doesn't charge.

Fourth Storm · Jan 13, 2017

GamingOblivion said:
the one that comes bundled with the system charges the controllers, stop with the clickbait

This needs to be cleared up asap. I am confused. Why does Nintendo list the one included as simply "Joy Con Grip" and not "Joy Con Charging Grip" like the separate sku then?

Edit: Seems like Nintendo have cleared it up and the news ain't good!

Zaph · Jan 13, 2017

So even if the Switch is docked, if you're playing a local two-player game and the Joy-Con's batteries are low, there's no way to charge them individually and play? Even with your own USB charger?

Not great for long Mario Kart sessions.

Mr. Smiley · Jan 13, 2017

That seems woefully obtuse to include a grip that doesn't charge, even for Nintendo.

Pie and Beans · Jan 13, 2017

Hip Hop said:
Is there really two kinds of grips?

Charging and Non Charging?

That seems to be the question. You'd think all the Grips would be, but that accessory is specifically listed as a Charging one?

azyless said:
Here :

Nintendo's also always been good with naming and in the What's Included page on the store it only says "Joy con Grip" unlike the "Joy Con Charging Grip".

They said it in the Treehouse stream as well. (can't link because Youtube seems to have bugged out and is missing the end of the hardware review, but they clearly said there would be an accessory later on that could charge the joycons while gripped)

Well... fuck.

hanspampel · Jan 13, 2017

so how do they charge? wireless charging?

Somnid · Jan 13, 2017

There's some confusion on whether or not the bundled grip is a different grip. That would be really weird and unfortunate if true but I'd like some clarity on the matter before I jump to any conclusions here.

MegaPanda · Jan 13, 2017

The site says a Joy-Con Grip is included, but there's another product called a Joy-Con Charging Grip. I hope the one included really does charge though

ironcreed · Jan 13, 2017

Yeah, on the site it says that the grip comes with the system. I started to say, lol.

DigtialT · Jan 13, 2017

azyless said:
Here :

Nintendo's also always been good with naming and in the What's Included page on the store it only says "Joy con Grip" unlike the "Joy Con Charging Grip".

They said it in the Treehouse stream as well.

Aonuma · Jan 13, 2017

azyless said:
Here :

Nintendo's also always been good with naming and in the What's Included page on the store it only says "Joy con Grip" unlike the "Joy Con Charging Grip".

They said it in the Treehouse stream as well.

Yep, they really are two separate grips and it's ridiculously stupid.

Rocketz · Jan 13, 2017

I'm pretty sure the console comes with this version, which doesn't charge the Joy-Cons: http://www.gamestop.com/nes/accessories/nintendo-switch-joy-con-comfort-grip-black/141859

CrAzYLeGzLU · Jan 13, 2017

https://mobile.twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/819769864478785536

It comes with the system.

JP · Jan 13, 2017

This can't be correct, even for Nintendo this would make no sense at all.

Timeaisis · Jan 13, 2017

Uhh...I have to do this with my PS4 and pretty much every other wireless controller console, anyway?

Unless I'm misunderstanding this.

Lil'DigiOp · Jan 13, 2017

Wait, so you can't leave the Joycons on the Switch and still use TV Mode?

What if you have a Pro Controller?

Living the Dream · Jan 13, 2017

CrAzYLeGzLU said:
https://mobile.twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/819769864478785536

It comes with the system.

There's two grips. Grip and charging grip.

Kuni · Jan 13, 2017

Yeah I literally had this realisation an hour ago.

Out of the box there is no instant solution to plug your controllers in when playing on TV.

I'm just genuinely stunned. I can forget about an easy headphone solution on TV as well.

Aw Nintendo, not like this.

BronzeWolf · Jan 13, 2017

Stop with the clickbait

outunderthestars · Jan 13, 2017

Guess I am buying this!

DXB-KNIGHT · Jan 13, 2017

But the grip already included with the system

DigtialT · Jan 13, 2017

CrAzYLeGzLU said:
https://mobile.twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/819769864478785536

It comes with the system.

Does the Grip or the Charging Grip come packed in?

ElectricBlanketFire · Jan 13, 2017

CrAzYLeGzLU said:
https://mobile.twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/819769864478785536

It comes with the system.

It doesn't appear so.

bomblord1 · Jan 13, 2017

I pre-ordered a joycon charger with my switch so I'm good.

ekim · Jan 13, 2017

DXB-KNIGHT said:
But the grip already included with the system

There are seemingly two grips. One that charges and one that doesn't.

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