How to Charge Nintendo Joy-Con Controllers: A Simple Guide
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Are you wondering about the best way to charge your Nintendo Joy-Con controllers? You’re not alone, and we’ve got the answers you need.
Charging your Joy-Con controllers can seem complicated at first, but don’t worry—it’s actually quite simple once you know how.
Quick and Easy Ways to Charge Your Joy-Cons
The most common way to charge your Joy-Con controllers is by attaching them to the Nintendo Switch console while it’s docked. This way, both the console and the controllers charge together. Pretty convenient, right?
If you’re playing in handheld mode and need to charge, just slide the Joy-Cons onto the sides of your console, and voila! As long as your Switch is charging, your Joy-Cons will be too. You can also use a Joy-Con charging grip or a charging dock designed specifically for Joy-Cons. These accessories allow you to charge multiple Joy-Cons at once, which is super handy if you have extra controllers.
Get Rewards While Charging Your Joy-Cons with Playbite
Now, here’s a fun twist: what if you could get rewards while your Joy-Cons are charging? That’s where Playbite comes in. Playbite is an app that rewards you for playing casual mobile games. While you wait for your controllers to charge, why not play some games on Playbite and earn points toward Nintendo eShop Gift Cards? You could turn charging time into winning time!
Downloading the Playbite app is easy, and it opens up a world of rewards, including the chance to win those Nintendo eShop Gift Cards. So, the next time you’re waiting for your Joy-Cons to charge, remember that Playbite could make that time both fun and rewarding. Give it a try!

In case you’re wondering: Playbite simply makes money from (not super annoying) ads and (totally optional) in-app purchases. It then uses that money to reward players with really cool prizes!
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