It's been almost a year since the Nintendo Switch 2 came into our lives, and so it finally feels safe to announce that I hate the official Joy-Con grip.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still very appreciative that one still comes bundled with the console again with this generation. But its awkwardly shaped curved grips and glossy texture relegated it to the depths of my miscellaneous accessory storage box very quickly, a place where the best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories dare not tread. Fortunately, this wasn't a big loss. Alternatives like the JSAUX Ergonomic Switch 2 Charging Grip are not only more comfortable to hold but include charging tech that makes me far happier to spare $16.99 at Amazon when there's a discount afoot, than sticking with something that comes packaged with every console.
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My biggest annoyance with the official Switch 2 Joy-Con grip is with its comfort, or lack thereof. The accessory doesn't sit at an angle, and my wrists always felt super rigid and awkward whenever I played the then-new Mario Kart World. JSAUX's version doesn't have this issue, as the grip requires the Switch 2 Joy-Con to sit angled by default.
As you can see from the images above and below, this allows the Joy-Con to point outward, which feels more attuned to premium Nintendo Switch 2 controllers like the newer Pro controller. This essentially eradicated any achy pains or sensations I had in my wrists with Nintendo's version, and it only gets better from there.
The official Switch 2 grip has irremovable handles. These are the most frustrating thing about them, as they are large, oval, and feel anything but ergonomic. Their glossy surface also makes sweaty gaming sessions, as you race to beat your friends in Mario Kart, a recipe for messy controllers. JSAUX, however, provides a pair of grips in the box that you can attach as you see fit. You not only have the option to attach them, but they also have a rigid surface area that makes them easier to grasp onto. A grip that's actually grippy? A wild concept, I know.
As the grips aren't attached by default, keeping track of them can be annoying. But it's a minor inconvenience when you stack up all that this JSAUX version can do, especially when you factor in charging too.
I'm well aware Nintendo has a Switch 2 Joy-Con Charging Grip, which you can pick up separately. But it's $39.99 (Nintendo), which is not a cheap chunk of change. It also has the irremovable grips, which I don't want to get anywhere near. JSAUX includes a USB-C port in the main section of the accessory and a charging cable so you can power up your controllers, all for that same $21.99 price (or $16.99 as seen in today's deal). It's the cherry on top of an otherwise amazing Switch-themed cake, as this grip is a comfortable treat to use with or without its charging powers.
If you hate the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con grip as much as I do, this JSAUX version is the best alternative I've tested in the year since the handheld's release. I'm currently testing the Dbrand Switch 2 Joy-Con holder, which is only $19.99 (Dbrand) and offers up a wide variety of angles instead, but you'll have to wait until my review to see how it matches up. As a heads up, it doesn't include charging, which makes this JSAUX Charging Grip still one of the best additions to your Ninty setup.
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Check out our guides to the best Nintendo Switch controllers, the best Nintendo Switch headsets, and the best Nintendo Switch 2 cameras if you're creating the ultimate Ninty setup one year later.
