How do I charge my extra Joy-Cons?

Attach the Joy-Con to the Joy-Con charging grip. Connect the Joy-Con charging grip to the Nintendo Switch dock using the USB cable that was included in the box, or connect it directly to the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (HAC-002).

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.

How do I know if my 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.

Do the Joy-Cons charge when on the Switch?

Attach the Joy-Con to the Nintendo Switch console and power it on. In order for the Joy-Con controllers to charge while attached to the Nintendo Switch console, the console must be connected to the AC adapter and powered on or in Sleep Mode.

How long do Joy-Cons take to charge?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.

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How long does Joy-Con battery last?

The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours. This may be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.

Do Joy-Cons charge in handheld mode?

The main way to charge Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons is to simply attach them to the console while it's charging by sliding them down from the top until they click into place either side of the device screen. This can be while it's in the dock, or in handheld mode but attached to the AC adapter.

How long do Joy-Con batteries last without use?

Joy-Con's run for up to 20 hours on their own, which is more than enough time for most gaming sessions. This is especially true if you're charging your Switch between uses.

Can Joy-Cons overcharge?

So long as the cable is the one from a Joy-Con Charging Grip set. Oh right, one more thing, you can charge the Joy-Cons with the Charging Grip overnight if you have to. It won't "overcharge" it so to speak. So charge away if you need to!

Why won t my joycons charge?

If the Joy-Con are not charging, try the following: Ensure that the console is powered on or in Sleep Mode. In order for the Joy-Con to charge while attached to the Nintendo Switch console, the console must be connected to the AC adapter and powered on or in Sleep Mode.

What do the lights on Joy-Con mean?

[Switch] What do the lights on my Nintendo Switch controller mean? A. When your controller is connected to a console, the player LEDs indicate the controller number. Also, when attempting to connect to the console or when remaining battery charge is low, the LEDs will flash.

Why won't my Joy-Con turn on?

Reset the Joy-Con by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button on the controller to power it on again. Attach the Joy-Con to the console, ensuring that it is correctly oriented and inserted all the way.

Is the dock the only way to charge the Switch?

*A Nintendo USB AC adapter (sold separately) can be used instead of a Nintendo Switch dock and AC adapter.

Do Joy-Cons have a battery?

Each Joy-Con AA battery pack (left and right) uses two AA alkaline or NiMH batteries. Always read and follow the handling instructions for the batteries.

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.

Are Joy-Con batteries rechargeable?

The recharge LED on the AA battery pack will light up when the Joy-Con is being charged. It will shut off under the following conditions: When the Joy-Con is fully charged and it is no longer receiving a charge. Power will still be supplied to the Joy-Con, but the recharge LED will not light up.

Is it OK to leave my Switch in the dock?

The Nintendo Switch console can be left in the dock while not in use to ensure that it is fully charged. If you put the console in the dock or plug in the AC Adapter directly to charge before the battery is completely spent, it will only count as a partial charging cycle.

Where is the reset button on a Joy-Con?

With the Joy-Con detached, reset the controller by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button to power on the Joy-Con again.

What is the black thing under the Joy-Con?

The IR Motion Camera is located at the bottom of the (R) Joy-Con. The Nintendo Switch console does not have a built-in feature to verify the functionality of the IR camera. However, you can still check if the IR camera is working using compatible software.

Does dust cause Joy-Con drift?

A lot of the time, Joy-Con drift is caused by dust and grime building up inside the control stick mechanism. If you don't want to totally disassemble your Joy-Con—voiding the warranty in the process—you can still clean this dirt away to fix your Joy-Con.

Does Nintendo fix drift for free?

Like we mentioned, Nintendo will repair any drifting Joy-Cons for free.

Does rubbing alcohol help Joy-Con drift?

One of the easiest ways to fix Joy-Con drift is by cleaning the joystick with isopropyl alcohol.