update [Fri 19th Jul, 2024 02:30 BST]:
Nintendo also confirmed that the product will be available in North America and Europe. October 17, 2024One of the photos below also shows a Switch Online NES controller plugged into the stand, instead of a Famicom controller.
Original Article [Thu 18th Jul, 2024 02:30 BST]:
Charging the Switch Joy-Con is very easy, but the catch is that it needs to be plugged into the system. With this in mind, Nintendo has announced a new Switch Joy-Con charging stand, which will make it easier to charge these controllers without the console.
This new accessory is available in Japan October 17, 2024 for 3,300 yen (about $21) and is available to pre-order right now here . My Nintendo Store.
You can charge the Joy-Cons upright, or remove the stand and use it as a controller. Best of all, it can also charge the wireless Famicom controllers that are only available in Japan and can be used with Switch Online’s Famicom library.
Below is an overview and translated description of this new accessory:
“You can easily charge your Joy-Con at any time without attaching it to the Nintendo Switch console. It’s recommended for those who have multiple Joy-Cons, such as when you want to charge as many as you have so that everyone can play games like the Mario Party series or Nintendo Switch Sports together, or when you want to charge unused Joy-Cons while playing in portable mode. You can also charge the Nintendo Switch Family Computer Controller.”
Are you interested in such accessories for your Switch Joy-Con? Do you already have a third-party solution? Please let us know in the comments.
