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Why spend $500 on the Switch 2 when $17 solves the real problem?

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Photo of HyperX ChargePlay Quad 2 Nintendo Switch Joy-Con charging dock
Save 43% on this Joy-Con charging dock (with free shipping).
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Every Switch gamer without a Joy-Con charging dock knows the feeling of passing out controllers to friends on a Friday night, just to realize the batteries in half of them are dead.

Rather than only charging two at a time on the console itself, it’s time to get a Joy-Con charging station. They’re cheaper than you think, and they will let you stop playing Joy-Con roulette Grab one now for just $16.99 with free U.S. shipping (regularly $29.99).

HyperX ChargePlay Quad 2 Joy-Con charging dock

If you’re sticking with your original Nintendo Switch instead of diving headfirst into the drama that is the Switch 2 … respect. The new console’s already earning complaints (pricey, buggy and Joy-Con drift déjà vu), so why not show your OG setup a little love instead?

Still, there are few party poopers like waiting for Joy-Cons to slowly charge on your console so everyone can play Mario Kart. Don’t even think about taking turns while some people watch and insist they’re having fun. Just get the HyperX ChargePlay Quad 2 and never suffer from this instant buzzkill again.

Fast charging with smart status lights

This Joy-Con charging dock is fast. You can charge four Joy-Cons at once in less than four hours. Plus, the LED indicators on the base show you exactly which controllers are ready to go and which ones still need some juice.

No more guesswork or popping off a Joy-Con midgame just to see if it’s ready.

The charging dock’s weighted base keeps everything stable. And the easy-glide docking makes it weirdly satisfying to click your Joy-Cons in and out. No wiggling, no flimsy connections — just a clean charge every time.

Plus, since the whole thing weighs about half a pound, you can simply pack it up when game nights aren’t at your place. You know, as long as your friends are still OG Switch users.

Save on a HyperX ChargePlay Quad 2 Joy-Con charging dock

While everyone else is figuring out how to transfer save files and cope with next-gen Joy-Con drift, this charging dock ensures you’ll be chilling with fully charged controllers and zero regrets. The HyperX ChargePlay Quad 2 is a tidy little upgrade that makes your original Switch feel new again. And at this point, that’s probably the smarter play than buying a new console.

Pick up one of these Joy-Con chargers for the Nintendo Switch for just $16.99 with free shipping in the United States. That’s a 43% discount off the regular price of $29.99.

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