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Can you use Joy-Con while charging?

How to charge using the Charging Grip. If you want to play on the television while the Joy-Con controllers are charging, you'll need to get the Joy-Con Charging Grip. It's shaped identically to the standard Joy-Con Grip, but can connect to your Switch dock to continue charging the controllers while they're in use.
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Is it OK to play the Nintendo Switch while charging?

The Switch is safe to play while charging. So long as the wire isn't frayed, or the area you're sitting in isn't dangerous, it's absolutely safe. Yes, it is safe to play the Nintendo switch while it is charging(hence that it charges while in TV mode). Yup, as a matter of fact, it charges in the dock.
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How long do Joycons take to charge?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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Do joy cons stop charging when full?

If the battery charge for the Joy-Con is approximately full, then it is normal for the Joy-Con to stop charging and the recharge LED will shut off. If the battery charge is not nearly full, and the recharge LED on the Charging Grip is not lit, the Joy-Con Charging Grip will need to be replaced.
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How do I know if Joy-Con is charging?

While the Charging Grip is connected to the AC adapter, verify that the Joy-Con are charging. Go to the HOME Menu and select "Controllers." The screen will indicate that the Joy-Con are charging.
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How long are Joy Cons battery life?

Ideal for everyday use, the earbuds have up to 6 hours of battery for listening to audio and making or taking calls, with the charging case holding up to 32 hours of battery.
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Can you charge Joycons backwards?

Yes tou can face them forward or backwards and they will still charge.
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Does the Switch charge the Joy-Cons first?

As long as the main tablet-like part of the console has power, it will start charging the controllers the second that you connect them and it does not take too long. If the controllers and the console both need charge, you'll need to connect the whole thing to your power supply.
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Do you charge joy con grip?

First off, yes, you can charge it via the wall. The Nintendo Switch Dock's AC adapter can be used with the Joy-Con Charging Grip. Second, the Joy-Con Charging Grip (at least mine) should come with a USB to USB C cable. That cable can actually be used with a power bank to charge your Switch!
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How do you charge dead Joy-Cons?

After resetting the AC adapter and the Joy-Con, attach the Joy-Con to the console, then connect the AC adapter directly to the console and to a wall outlet. The console screen will power on and the battery charging indicator will momentarily be displayed on the upper left corner of the console screen.
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How many Joy-Cons can you charge?

Smart charging station. Powered by USB, the quad charger can support the simultaneous charging of up four Nintendo Joy-Con Controllers.
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How long does it take for a Nintendo Switch to charge to 100 percent?

The Nintendo Switch console takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge when the console is powered off or in sleep mode. Charging time will be longer if the console is in use. Once fully charged, the battery duration for the console varies depending on model and on the software application and functions being used.
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Will leaving the Switch docked ruin the battery?

Leaving the console on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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How long does the Switch take to charge from dead to 1?

The Nintendo Switch console takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge when the console is powered off or in sleep mode. Charging time will be longer if the console is in use. Once fully charged, the battery duration for the console varies depending on model and on the software application and functions being used.
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How long does a Nintendo Switch take to charge to 1 percent?

How Long Does the Switch Need to Charge Before It Turns On? The battery will usually need at least a 1-percent charge before it turns on. A 1-percent charge should be available after 10-15 minutes of charging.
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Can you charge Joy-Cons without dock?

If the Joy-Con are removed from the Switch, they can be charged with the Charging Grip. That also has a USB-C connection, and plugging the cable into the Grip, which is sold separately for $29.99, will charge those controllers up.
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What is the difference between comfort grip and charging grip?

The only clear difference between the two grips is the Charging Grip's USB-C port on the top, and small indicator LED next to it.
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What is the Joy-Con grip for?

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The Comfort Grip brings the left and right Joy-Con Controllers together to make one comfortable controller, so you can play as long as you like. Ergonomic, rubber grips will keep your palms happy and your fingers from cramping at home or on-the-go.
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What happens if you put Joy-Cons on backwards?

It should come off. The Joy-Con straps aren't intended to go on backwards, but they also aren't intended to become permanently stuck if you accidentally mess this up.
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How many Joy-Cons can connect to a Switch at once?

Q&A. [Switch] How many controllers can I pair with my console at the same time? Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously.
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Do Joy-Cons turn off?

Joy-Cons. To turn off Joy-Cons, you don't really have to do anything. They will turn off after a short period of time if the device is off. However, if you are using them detached from the console itself, then you must press the circular black button on the side to turn off the Joy-Con.
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Do Joy-Cons get loose?

The Joy-Con controllers will often wiggle ever-so-slightly when locked in place in tablet mode. It's noticeable, but it will only occasionally affect gameplay by making you stop the game and reconnect the controllers.
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Does the Switch charge faster when off?

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But also a smaller battery (4,310mAh vs 3,570mAh) and no leeching Joy-Cons. In all cases, the Switch charges faster while playing than asleep. That is counterintuitive, as it would also be using more power. This is due to the power draw difference when the Switch is active or asleep.
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