How to Charge the Joy-Con 2 Controllers

Follow these steps to charge your Joy-Con 2 controllers.

Complete these steps

The Joy-Con 2 controllers can be charged in the following ways with Nintendo Switch 2:

While attached to the Nintendo Switch 2 console.

  1. Attach the Joy-Con 2 to the Nintendo Switch 2 console and power it on.

    • In order for the Joy-Con 2 to charge while attached to the Nintendo Switch 2 console, the console must be connected to the AC adapter and powered on or in Sleep Mode.

  2. Charge the console.

While attached to the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip.

  1. Attach the Joy-Con 2 to the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip.

  2. Connect the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock using the USB cable that was included with the Charging Grip, or connect it directly to the Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter (NGN-01(AU)).

Additional information

  • It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con 2 controllers.

  • The Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip (model No. BEE-010) is not included in any Nintendo Switch 2 bundle. This product is sold separately.