What is the name of this Nintendo Switch accessory?

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This accessory is included with every Nintendo Switch that ships.

But we never know what to call it.
Usually in our household we'll be like "can you pass me the grip thingy that the controllers dock into for single-player mode?"
That's getting a bit tiresome. Sure, we could give it our own name ("black handle Playstationy whosamawhatsit") but... I have to believe that the designers of this accessory gave it a name. And that name is probably more accurate and dignified than whatever label we might conceive of.
So, what is this thing called? Thanks.

Nolonar · Accepted Answer

The accessory that ships with every Nintendo Switch is called the Joy-Con Grip. It's only purpose is to hold the Joy-Cons, in case you want to use them as a traditional controller. It does not charge the Joy-Cons at all. The Joy-Con Grip ships with every Nintendo Switch console (except the Switch Lite), and cannot be purchased separately.
The Joy-Con Charging Grip, meanwhile, is a separate purchase (at least for the launch Switch).
You can tell both grips apart by the fact that the Charging Grip is partially transparent:

Picture taken from Polygon

Raj · Answer

This accessory is simply called Joy-Con Charging Grip.
https://www.nintendo.com/switch/buy-now/accessories/

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