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This accessory is one that Switch gamers have long anticipated, dating back to the console\u2019s launch seven years ago. Although third-party solutions have been available, Nintendo\u2019s new charger offers some added flexibility.Unlike most wireless controllers that can be charged with a USB-C cable, the Nintendo Joy-Con and the company\u2019s retro wireless NES and Famicom gamepads typically charge only when attached to the Switch console. A separate charger simplifies the process of keeping more than two Joy-Con controllers powered up. It\u2019s a curious timing for the company to introduce this accessory now, as the original Switch\u2019s lifecycle is nearing its end, with a successor expected to be announced early next year.Image Credit: X\/Nintendo of Europe @NintendoEuropeNintendo\u2019s Joy-Con Charging Stand (Two-Way) can charge two controllers simultaneously, drawing power from the Switch dock\u2019s USB-C port or another power adapter. Additionally, the charger\u2019s vertical support can be removed, enhancing its portability.While pricing details for the accessory remain undisclosed, Techloot has reached out to Nintendo to confirm its availability in North America. So far, it has only been announced in Europe and Japan.This new accessory will likely be part of Nintendo\u2019s final major holiday push for the aging console. It joins the “Hyrule Edition” Nintendo Switch Lite and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, both of which release on September 26th, alongside new Mario & Luigi and Mario Party titles."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Gaming","item":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/gaming\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Nintendo Finally Launches Its Own Joy-Con Controller Charging Station","item":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/gaming\/nintendo-finally-launches-its-own-joy-con-controller-charging-station\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]