Belkin is entering the Nintendo Switch 2 accessory market with a dedicated charging solution. Confirmed via Belkin's official announcement on June 5, 2026, the Nintendo Switch 2 Charging Grip is priced at $49.99.
This is a confirmed release with locked pricing, so here's what's included.
Belkin's official June 5, 2026 announcement confirms the following:
Handheld play sessions on the Switch 2 can drain battery life quickly during demanding games, and a dedicated charging grip lets players keep playing in handheld mode while charging simultaneously, addressing a genuinely common pain point rather than requiring a full docked-mode interruption.
At double the base grip's price, the Charging Case Pro adds passthrough charging and stand functionality, giving buyers a genuinely more versatile accessory for those willing to pay the $50 premium over the standard grip, which is worth weighing against how often the device would be used in a stationary charging-stand setup versus active handheld play.
For protecting the charging grip when not attached to the console, EVORETRO's acrylic modular case offers general-purpose protective storage.
For safely shipping or storing the accessory, EVORETRO's poly bubble mailers add a practical protective layer.
This Belkin release arrives during a particularly active period for Switch 2 accessories, with the console's price increase and a wide range of competing case, grip, and screen protector options launching around the same time, making Belkin's entry into charging-specific accessories a notable expansion of the category.
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$49.99.
Passthrough charging and the ability to function as a charging stand, for $99.99.
June 5, 2026.
Nintendo Switch 2.
Belkin's Charging Grip gives Switch 2 owners a straightforward way to extend handheld play sessions without interruption, and the Pro model adds real versatility for those willing to pay more. Choosing between the two comes down to whether stand functionality matters for typical use.
Having general protective storage ready keeps the accessory safe whether in daily use or transit.
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