does the joy-con charging grip have data lines?

[autumns]

basically does the joy-con charging grip allow for usb controller connection if you plug it directly into the console, or is it just bluetooth still? otherwise, is there a way to get a wired connection using joy-cons over usb?

 

[emcintosh]

Hori made a grip for the Split Pad Pro that turned them into a wired controller. But it might not work with regular joycon.

 

[TheStonedModder]

You can not turn Joycon to usb

Hori made a grip for the Split Pad Pro that turned them into a wired controller. But it might not work with regular joycon.

They do not fit, and it also does not make it appear as a wired controller. It is strictly for charging

Each side of the grip needs its own dedicated usb c cable to charge each Joycon. It’s so stupid lol I don’t even use it for that reason

 

[emcintosh]

Hori Split Pad Attachment working with other joycon.

They do not fit, and it also does not make it appear as a wired controller. It is strictly for charging

The Hori Split Pad Pro/Compact cannot be charged, as they don't have a battery in them. The whole point of the Attachment was to be able to use them in docked mode, by connecting them with a wire.

But you are right about it not working with other controllers - a comment on asked about using the Nyxi Wizards with it, and it seems they will physically fit (as all joycon have to use the same rail in order to fit onto the Switch itself), but won't communicate with it.

 

[autumns]

there seem to be a number of claims on reddit that the charging grip does support usb inputs on some devices like the steam deck (but not on android) and notably not on the switch itself. this isn’t helpful for my use-case (with the switch) but maybe if someone else sees this thread they can use this info.

 

[TheStonedModder]

The Hori Split Pad Pro/Compact cannot be charged, as they don't have a battery in them. The whole point of the Attachment was to be able to use them in docked mode, by connecting them with a wire.

But you are right about it not working with other controllers - a comment on asked about using the Nyxi Wizards with it, and it seems they will physically fit (as all joycon have to use the same rail in order to fit onto the Switch itself), but won't communicate with it.

Some split pads have batteries in them

My gf and I both have a pair that work wirelessly we just can’t wake up our switches with them and the vibration motors are loud as hell while doing nothing

 

[hippy dave]

there seem to be a number of claims on reddit that the charging grip does support usb inputs on some devices like the steam deck (but not on android) and notably not on the switch itself. this isn’t helpful for my use-case (with the switch) but maybe if someone else sees this thread they can use this info.

Maybe it would work with sys-con, or if not maybe support could be added?