The best Nintendo Switch accessories you can buy
The best Nintendo Switch controller
Looking to step up your Switch gaming with a controller that’s comfortable, well built, and high quality? The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is absolutely the way to go. It looks a lot like an Xbox controller, and that’s a good thing. It’s easy to hold, feels great, and is clearly well made.
There are a number of things that make the Pro Controller such a great pick, but the biggest one is its design. It features two joysticks, along with a D-Pad on the left, four control buttons on the right, and the standard Nintendo Switch control buttons in the middle, including a home button and a screenshot capture button. The controller is particularly helpful during games like "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" where precision controls can help in gameplay.
While an excellent choice, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller isn’t perfect, though it’s close. Issues include the fact that the controller can, occasionally, have connectivity issues, and it is a little more expensive with a price tag of $57.
Still, we’ve been using the Pro Controller for some time, and we find that it’s well worth the cash. Plus, the connectivity issues are extremely rare. Most reviewers seem to agree — Trusted Reviews gave the controller 4/5, while IGN gave it an even better 8.8/10.
Pros: Well-designed, clearly well-built, makes portable gaming feel like console gaming
Cons: A bit pricey, can have connectivity issues
Buy the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller on Amazon for $56.99The best Nintendo Switch carry case
If you want to be able to take your Nintendo Switch on the road with you, then it’s worth finding a quality carry case. Orzly has been building cases and screen protectors for devices like phones and smartwatches for some time now, and the company has brought its expertise to the Nintendo Switch with the Orzly Carry Case.
There are a few reasons why the Orzly case for Nintendo Switch is such a great option. For starters, it has plenty of room for your Switch and all your accessories. Not only can it fit the Switch with Joy-Con controllers attached, but it can also hold up to eight games and extra accessories in the top pouch.
It’s good at keeping your device safe, too. The case has a nice hard exterior, along with a handle so you can carry your Switch and accessories easily.
In our experience, we found that the carry case was great for carrying a Switch and basic accessories, but if you want enough room for a Pro Controller or more than eight games, then you’ll need to get something a little bigger.
Pros: Nice and hard exterior, plenty of room for basic accessories, classy design
Cons: Not enough space for Pro Controller and other larger accessories
Buy the Orzly Carry Case for Nintendo Switch on Amazon for $13.99The best Nintendo Switch screen protector
If you use the Switch on the go a lot, then protecting the display is extremely important. You’ll want to keep that display nice and safe, especially if you dock and undock it a lot. If you want a strong, protective screen protector, then we recommend the amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch.
There are a few reasons this screen protector is better than others. It’s a little thicker than other screen protectors, coming in at 0.3 millimeters. That means that it should be super protective against those bumps and scratches on the road.
In the box, you’ll actually get two screen protectors, so if one gets damaged, there’s another one to replace it with. You’ll also get wet wipes and a microfiber cloth to clean the protector on your Switch.
The screen protector has gotten thousands of excellent reviews on Amazon, too. Based on more than 14,000 reviews, it currently has an average of 4.7 stars. Last but not least, the screen protector is very inexpensive. The only potential downside is that given its thickness, it’s more noticeable than other screen protectors.
Pros: Thick, two in the box, inexpensive
Cons: Thickness makes it noticeable
Buy the amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector on Amazon for $8.99The best Nintendo Switch controller charging dock
While you can charge your Joy-Con controllers on your actual Nintendo Switch, if you need something to charge your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, too, then it’s worth checking out the PowerA Joy-Con and Pro Controller Charging Dock. This device charges all your controllers at once, making them accessible and regularly charged up.
Because the Pro Controller has its USB-C charging port on the back, it can make using a charging dock a little tricky. However, the PowerA includes a small plug-in to make docking the controller a little easier. It’s also sleek and stylish, and should look right at home on any TV stand.
Another great thing about the charging dock is the fact that it isn’t overly expensive. It costs $14.99, which is cheaper than many other charging docks for the Nintendo Switch.
There are, however, some downsides to it. We’ve been testing the dock for a while now, and while it does work very well, the built-in cables don’t seem to be the strongest out there.
Pros: Charges Joy-Con and Pro Controllers, well-designed, inexpensive
Cons: Wires seem a little flimsy
Buy the PowerA Joy-Con and Pro Controller Charging Dock on Amazon for $14.99The best Nintendo Switch headset
Dozens of great gaming headsets have been released over the past few years, but if you’re a Nintendo Switch owner, then the best one for you is probably the SteelSeries Arctis 7. SteelSeries has a history of developing excellent headsets, and the Arctis 7 is one of the best it's made.
The Arctis 7 has a lot going for it. It can work with the Switch both in docked and in handheld mode. When docked, the SteelSeries Arctis 7 can be used wirelessly with the wireless transmitter plugged into the Switch’s dock. In handheld mode, you can use the Artcis 7 in wired mode with the Switch’s headphone jack.
The Arctis 7 also sounds great. The headset offers nice, present lows without going over the top, with a nicely-tuned mid range and crisp, detailed high end. That should help make games sound immersive and full without sounding unnatural.
We’ve been using the headset for over a year now, and particularly like the fact that it’s so comfortable. There’s a ton of padding in the ear cups, and the stretchy headband means that it fits nicely on all head sizes.
But what downsides are there? Well, there aren’t many to this headset, but there are some. For starters, at $120 it’s a little more expensive than what some might want to pay, though for what you’re getting its really a pretty good price.
Pros: Well-designed, great sound for gaming, built-in microphone, very comfortable
Cons: A little pricey for some
Buy the SteelSeries Arctis 7 on Amazon for $125.99 (originally $149.99)The best joy-con controller handles
Buying a Pro Controller isn’t the only way to get a more comfortable controller experience with the Switch. If you want, you can use a MoKo Grip to make single Joy-Con controllers a little more comfortable, too.
The grip essentially gives your Joy-Con controllers handles, plus it has the left and right trigger buttons on the controllers. It’s really a simple way to make the Joy-Con experience more comfortable, but it does the job beautifully — and at a great price.
We’ve been using the MoKo Grips for a few days now, and found that they’re perfect for games like "Super Smash Bros," especially if you want to play with others.
They won’t really work that well for games where you need to use the controller vertically, like "Pokemon: Let’s Go Pikachu" or "Eevee." Still, that’s not really an expectation for these grips, as they're meant for console-style games.
Pros: Comfortable, inexpensive, great for multiplayer games
Cons: None at this price
Buy the MoKo Grip for Nintendo Switch on Amazon for $9.95The best Gamecube-style Switch controller
Sometimes in tech it’s worth looking to the past, and for many, there’s no better Nintendo controller than the humble GameCube controller, especially for games like "Super Smash Bros: Ultimate." Thankfully, with the Switch you can have the GameCube controller experience, thanks to the PowerA GameCube Style Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch.
This controller looks almost exactly like a classic GameCube controller, but it has Nintendo Switch controllers like the Home button and '+' and '-' buttons. Apart from that, however, using the controller will make you feel like it’s 2003 again.
But what about feel? Thankfully, the controller feels a lot like the original GameCube controller, so if that’s what you’re looking for, then you’ll get it here.
It also makes things a little more convenient thanks to the fact that it works wirelessly, though it is a little unfortunate that it uses two AA batteries instead of a rechargeable one. The other main downside is the fact that the controller is a little expensive, coming in at $49.27.
Still, despite the downsides the controller is a great way to relive your favorite GameCube memories.
Pros: Feels like original GameCube controller, works wirelessly
Cons: Expensive, AA batteries instead of rechargeable
Buy the PowerA GameCube style Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch on Amazon for $49.99
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