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frontpageEragorn | Staff posted Jan 01, 2026 04:00 PM
frontpageEragorn | Staff posted Jan 01, 2026 04:00 PM

NEXT Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip for Nintendo Switch 2 (Black)

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Best Buy has NEXT Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip for Nintendo Switch 2 (Black, NX-NS2JCG) on sale for $12.99. Shipping is free for My Best Buy members (free to join). Otherwise, select free store pickup where available.

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Product Details:
  • Play AND charge
  • Quick-Attach System
  • LED status display
  • Comfortable ergonomic grip
  • 6.5ft USB-A to C charging cable included

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 15 Best Buy customer reviews.
    • 1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty
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    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Best Buy has NEXT Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip for Nintendo Switch 2 (Black, NX-NS2JCG) on sale for $12.99. Shipping is free for My Best Buy members (free to join). Otherwise, select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for sharing this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Product Details:
  • Play AND charge
  • Quick-Attach System
  • LED status display
  • Comfortable ergonomic grip
  • 6.5ft USB-A to C charging cable included

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 15 Best Buy customer reviews.
    • 1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Eragorn | Staff

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Jan 02, 2026 03:56 AM
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pphunckJan 02, 2026 03:56 AM
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Thanks! In for at least 1.
Jan 02, 2026 05:51 AM
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freakingwillyJan 02, 2026 05:51 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank freakingwilly

FYI, these (and many others) don't truly compare to the OEM Nintendo version. The Nintendo charging grip has the GL/GR (rear paddles) buttons as well, essentially turning your JoyCons into a budget Switch 2 Pro controller.

Yes, the OEM version is 3x the price, but the rear buttons are a feature that is often overlooked with these grips. If you play games where you are constantly mashing the left stick to sprint, being able to bind that LS button input to a rear button will drastically reduce wear on your left stick.

While I don't have any definitive proof, it's been speculated that left stick movement coupled with mashing LS attributes to stick drift.
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Jan 02, 2026 06:47 AM
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faurelgJan 02, 2026 06:47 AM
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Quote from freakingwilly :
FYI, these (and many others) don't truly compare to the OEM Nintendo version. The Nintendo charging grip has the GL/GR (rear paddles) buttons as well, essentially turning your JoyCons into a budget Switch 2 Pro controller. Yes, the OEM version is 3x the price, but the rear buttons are a feature that is often overlooked with these grips. If you play games where you are constantly mashing the left stick to sprint, being able to bind that LS button input to a rear button will drastically reduce wear on your left stick. While I don't have any definitive proof, it's been speculated that left stick movement coupled with mashing LS attributes to stick drift.
Curious... If you still have to tilt the left stick to give direction on where to run, wouldn't it still cause the drift anyway?
Jan 02, 2026 07:13 AM
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edgarwongJan 02, 2026 07:13 AM
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Quote from freakingwilly :
FYI, these (and many others) don't truly compare to the OEM Nintendo version. The Nintendo charging grip has the GL/GR (rear paddles) buttons as well, essentially turning your JoyCons into a budget Switch 2 Pro controller. Yes, the OEM version is 3x the price, but the rear buttons are a feature that is often overlooked with these grips. If you play games where you are constantly mashing the left stick to sprint, being able to bind that LS button input to a rear button will drastically reduce wear on your left stick. While I don't have any definitive proof, it's been speculated that left stick movement coupled with mashing LS attributes to stick drift.
Theres some copies of the OEM version that look just like the Nintendo version for under $20 on Amazon . Reviews mention how it's nearly identical
Jan 02, 2026 10:32 AM
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KorgGamer69Jan 02, 2026 10:32 AM
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Quote from freakingwilly :
FYI, these (and many others) don't truly compare to the OEM Nintendo version. The Nintendo charging grip has the GL/GR (rear paddles) buttons as well, essentially turning your JoyCons into a budget Switch 2 Pro controller. Yes, the OEM version is 3x the price, but the rear buttons are a feature that is often overlooked with these grips. If you play games where you are constantly mashing the left stick to sprint, being able to bind that LS button input to a rear button will drastically reduce wear on your left stick. While I don't have any definitive proof, it's been speculated that left stick movement coupled with mashing LS attributes to stick drift.
FYI the switch just allows you to map the left stick button to another button if it's an action you don't use as often. So while it's a nice feature, it's not really needed.

That's what I did with BOTW/TOTK-- ZL is an enemy target/direction reset button. I remapped right stick to ZL in-software to decrease wear & not have to use claw grip.
Jan 02, 2026 04:17 PM
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MichaelM4792Jan 02, 2026 04:17 PM
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Great item to use the $10 BB discount that expires 1/4!
Jan 02, 2026 04:48 PM
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BillyP1848Jan 02, 2026 04:48 PM
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Can I use this for Switch 1?

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Jan 02, 2026 06:04 PM
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1urk3rJan 02, 2026 06:04 PM
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Quote from BillyP1848 :
Can I use this for Switch 1?
No, this controller isn't compatible with the original Switch 1. The designs for the Switch 1 and Switch 2 are fundamentally different.

For switch 1 Joy-Con Charging Grip:
- PowerA Officially licensed by Nintendo.
- Some items are on clearance at GameStop.

https://www.gamestop.com/search/?...rt=0&sz=20

Amazon:
https://slickdeals.net/f/19049575
Last edited by 1urk3r January 2, 2026 at 11:18 AM.
Jan 03, 2026 12:20 AM
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Toof7575Jan 03, 2026 12:20 AM
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Bought for $3 shipped with BB $10 certificate. Hard to beat that. Thanks OP!
Jan 03, 2026 06:15 AM
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krazybertJan 03, 2026 06:15 AM
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FWIW this isn't as comfortable as the one that come with the switch 2. These don't have enough of an angle and is seated pretty low.
Hard to argue for $3 after the BB coupon tho
Jan 03, 2026 02:22 PM
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Vossman77Jan 03, 2026 02:22 PM
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I just bought one that also has a battery inside, not that much more expensive, but I thought it would be kind of cool to charge the Joy-Cons separately. According to the reviews, the magnet is not as strong as the OEM Nintendo one, though.

https://a.co/d/4bl9R0J
Jan 04, 2026 03:45 AM
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Hexagonal_StormJan 04, 2026 03:45 AM
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Quote from freakingwilly :
FYI, these (and many others) don't truly compare to the OEM Nintendo version. The Nintendo charging grip has the GL/GR (rear paddles) buttons as well, essentially turning your JoyCons into a budget Switch 2 Pro controller. Yes, the OEM version is 3x the price, but the rear buttons are a feature that is often overlooked with these grips. If you play games where you are constantly mashing the left stick to sprint, being able to bind that LS button input to a rear button will drastically reduce wear on your left stick. While I don't have any definitive proof, it's been speculated that left stick movement coupled with mashing LS attributes to stick drift.
Eh, those buttons aren't necessary for a plethora of games. At this price I'll pick one up as an affordable and functional method to charge the Joy-Cins.
Jan 05, 2026 03:45 PM
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VSevenJan 05, 2026 03:45 PM
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Quote from krazybert :
FWIW this isn't as comfortable as the one that come with the switch 2. These don't have enough of an angle and is seated pretty low.
Hard to argue for $3 after the BB coupon tho
Agree but the one that comes with the Switch 2 doesn't do charging. Which is sad that for $450 they couldn't add that and only sell it separately.
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Jan 05, 2026 11:21 PM
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CartCollectorJan 05, 2026 11:21 PM
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Quote from edgarwong :
Theres some copies of the OEM version that look just like the Nintendo version for under $20 on Amazon . Reviews mention how it's nearly identical
I've heard other folks say that, but I've yet to find a 3rd party charging grip with the extra buttons. You wouldn't happen to a have a link to one, would you?

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Jan 06, 2026 12:28 AM
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edgarwongJan 06, 2026 12:28 AM
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Quote from CartCollector :
I've heard other folks say that, but I've yet to find a 3rd party charging grip with the extra buttons. You wouldn't happen to a have a link to one, would you?
https://a.co/d/1U77t2n

I think I've seen it as cheap as $18. Check AliExpress too, "Nintendo switch 2 charging grip GL"

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