When you picked up yourNintendo Switch, it technically came with everything you need to make it work, as it should. However, there are a lot of things out there that can potentially make your Switch experience better, easier, and maybe even a little bit more fun. Yes, the ability to play the same console on your TV and in your hands on the bus is pretty neat, by why not get even more out of it?
Make the most imaginative and innovative console ever made even better by making sure you don’t have to keep taking breaks to charge your Joy-Con, or by picking up an accessory bundle that makes playing sports on the Switch even more immersive and fun. Neither of those things of any interest to you? Don’t worry, we have even more accessories below and there’s almost definitely going to be one that takes your fancy.
Nitro Deck+
Three Switch Accessories In One
The Nitro Deck+ is CRKD’s upgraded version of the regular Nitro Deck. The newer model adds side buttons to the pre-existing mappable back ones, an adjustable rumble feature, and USB-C to HDMI capability so it can be connected directly to your TV.
CRKD created the fantastic Nitro Deck in 2023, a must-have Nintendo Switch accessory, and then returned with a souped-up version of the accessory in 2024via the Nitro Deck Plus. The Nitro Deck’s primary purpose is to enhance your experience with the Switch while using it in handheld. The screen slots in with ease and makes the Switch feel more comfortable, as well as giving you mappable back buttons and also doubles as a pro controller when your Switch is docked. The Nitro Deck Plus takes that experience to the next level by making the accessory’s thumbsticks symmetrical, adds even more buttons, and best of all, also functions as a dock. You will need an HDMI adapter to make the most of that new feature.
HORI Nintendo Switch Adventure Pack (Pikachu Edition)
Take A Pika-Peek At This
A backpack specifically designed for carrying your Switch around with enough room for a few Switch-related extras. This pack is Pikachu-themed but there are other options available.
Nintendo’s handheld consoles have come a long way. I mean that in a good way for the most part, but due to the need to incorporate bigger screens, and more tech in general, they don’t fit in your pocket anymore. You really need something to carry your Switch around if you use it on the go, and this Pikachu carry case is the perfect solution. Officially licensed by Nintendo and Pokemon, the carry case is yellow and black with a Pikachu tail on the back. It also has room for more than just your Switch with compartments for games and accessories, and its one padded shoulder strap makes it comfortable to wear.
tomtoc Arccos-G46 NS Game Card Bag
Keep Your Cartridges In One Place
tomtoc’s game card bag is compact, but it has all the room you need to store Switch game cards as well as a few accessories. you may easily store up to 40 cartridges, with room to spare for other items.
When you have lots of games, you need somewhere to store them all. That’s where tomtoc’s handy game card bag comes in. Though compact, it has room to store up to 40 Switch cartridges in its dedicated card slots, split across two sections. These are also entirely detachable from the bag itself, so you can easily insert cartridges or remove them.
Beyond that, the main pocket inside is separated into three compartments, with the separators connecting in the middle with a magnet if you don’t want to store anything in the middle. If you do, though, there’s enough room for a pair of Joy-Con if you store them horizontally. This game card bag is perfect for no-nonsense storage, especially if you take your Switch on your travels and want to switch between games with ease.
Joy-Con Charging Dock
Never Run Out Of Power Again
If you often use your Joy-Con while not connected to the Switch, running out of power probably happens to you a lot. Having somewhere to keep multiple Joy-Con at all times is a must for anyone who keeps getting tripped up by the controllers' battery life.
We’ve all been in a situation where a controller’s battery has run out, and we have to wait for it to recharge before we can continue gaming. If you’re old enough to remember a time when all controllers were wired, it’s probably a pet peeve that has you longing for older tech.
If that’s the case, you need to look into charging docks for your consoles. This Switch option is capable of charging four Joy-Con at once, and, providing you remember to slot them in when not in use, you will always have fully charged controllers ready to go.
Tears Of The Kingdom Nintendo Switch Stand
That’s Where That Goes
No more trying to figure out where to put your screen when playing between handheld and on your TV. Pop it on its stand which comes in a few different varieties inspired by different Nintendo IPs.
One of the best parts of the Switch as a console is that you can choose how you play it — you’re not confined to either handheld or the TV. With stands, you have another choice beyond handheld and traditional screens. This playstand Tscope is not only functional, but it’s great for fans of Zelda too.
It’s printed with imagery from Tears of the Kingdom, most notably the Zonai swirls. If you happen to have the Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch, or any of the matching accessories, this playstand will fit right in. At just $13, it’s also very affordable.
Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Deluxe By HORI
Make Mario Kart Feel Real
The best way to play Mario Kart is with an official Mario Kart steering wheel. Hori’s Pro Deluxe model is even better than the regular versions as it comes complete with pedals, allowing for the most immersive Mario Kart experience possible.
One of the biggest pulls of the Switch is not only playing exclusive games you may’t play anywhere else, but also playing games in unique ways from other platforms. If waving a Joy-Con around doesn’t do that for you to the level it used to, perhaps throwing a racing wheel into the mix will.
Sitting down with a steering wheel in your hands and pedals at your feet givesMario Kartthe real sort of feel you really wouldn’t expect from a game where you can turn into a giant bullet and ram people off the track, but here we are.
Nintendo Switch Headrest Mount
Passengers Only, I Shouldn’t Have To Say It
When I was a kid, the advent of little screens to watch films on the back of car seats blew my mind. Now kids can play a Nintendo Switch while the car is on the move together.
Keeping kids, or adults for that matter, entertained on long car journeys is tricky business. Yes, handing them a Switch might solve that, but what if you have more than one person in the back of the car?
Instead of buying a whole new Switch, grab this headrest mount and they can play together. you may quickly and easily secure the Switch to the back of the headrest to two people can play in the back with the Joy-Con detached. Just don’t let them play it for too long.
Nintendo Switch Sports Accessories
Watch your kids with those clubs and swords
Switch Sports is great, but it’s even better when you’ve got something more than a Joy-Con in your hand. This kit includes accessories for all of the sports to make them feel more natural when you play, and maybe even improve your game.
One of the novelties of the Switch is the ability to play interactive party games with your family and friends. Nintendo Switch Sports might not have enjoyed the success of Wii Sports, probably because it wasn’t handed out for free with the console, but we’d still highly recommend picking up Switch Sports to help melt away the tension the next time you have family visiting.
We’d also recommend picking up this accessory pack, as holding a Joy-Con just doesn’t give you the full feeling of playing its different modes. Just be careful when you’re handing one of those golf clubs to your nan. Even with the wrist strap on, she might do some damage.
FAQ
What Equipment Do I Need For My Nintendo Switch?
You should technically receive everything you need to make your Switch work with the console when you buy it. However, everything above and other available accessories may well enhance your experience, depending on what you’re looking for.
What Is A Good Age To Get A Nintendo Switch?
The appropriate age for a child to start using a Switch ultimately depends on the games they play. I have a three-year-old son who loves playing on the Switch and is more than capable of playing variousKirbyand other simple platformers appropriate for all ages, especially in co-op.
