Hi Guys.

I am looking everywhere and I cannot understand one thing.

Is the joy cons grip that comes with the Switch a charging grip?

I saw this official ones https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-Switch-Joy-Con-Charging-Grip/dp/B01N3374BH/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490364279&sr=8-1&keywords=nintendo+switch+grip

and it says charging.... and I want one of those.

One more question is the power adaptor that comes with teh switch OK to charge the console undocked?

or do i need this one?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-UK-2510646-Switch-Adapter/dp/B01MT8EQFF/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1490364337&sr=8-2&keywords=nintendo+switch+charger

The grip that comes with the console doesn't charge them.

It depends on how many you intend to use. I have four joycons so it made sense to get a charging grip so as to be able to charge all four at once (two with it and two while attached to the docked Switch). Given the joycons each have a battery life of around a full day, though, if you only intend to use two you really don't need a charging grip as you'll never have a battery life issue (assuming you remember to dock the Switch when you're not using it).

As for the AC adapters, I just tested and yes, the one that comes with the console also plugs into the chargeable grip and switch tablet.

Btw, if you're looking into accessories you might want to check these out, I rather like them as they make each joy-con rather comfortable to hold individually as they take the shape of a more conventional controller.

https://www.amazon.com/Surge-Nintendo-Switch-Joy-Con-Grips-Thumb/dp/B01MT9RSST/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1490365052&sr=8-8&keywords=nintendo+joycon

Nope it's not a charge grip.

But to be honest - you don't need a charge grip. If you ever dock it with the joycon attached, the joycon will charge. Those have a 20 hr battery too - so it won't even need a charge that often.

I'd say save the $30 on the charge grip and go with the pro controller if you want a more conventional option.

Thanks a lot for your comment guys.

Much appreciated.