I read that the Joy-Cons only charge when "connected to the console with the USB cable". Is this true?
We want to charge them on another USB port (where we also connect the PS5 controllers). Is there an experience report on what works and what doesn't?

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I read that the Joy-Cons only charge when "connected to the console with the USB cable". Is this true? 
We want to charge them on another USB port (where we also connect the PS5 controllers). Is there an experience report on what works and what doesn't?

Accepted Answer

I bought the product on the off-chance and to answer my own question: Yes, it works with any USB charger.

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Honestly don't know. I have not tried it. And I don't know of any report or description.

Your data. Your choice.

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Question about Nintendo Joy-Con Charging Grip

I read that the Joy-Cons only charge when "connected to the console with the USB cable". Is this true? We want to charge them on another USB port (where we also connect the PS5 controllers). Is there an experience report on what works and what doesn't?