The Nintendo Switch 2 is closer than ever, but if you’re not quite ready to make that next-gen leap on June 5, picking up one of the best Nintendo Switch accessories instead can still breathe new life into your current handheld.
With the original Switch now eight years old, there’s a plethora of accessories out there to choose from, which can introduce fancy new controls, extra safety, more storage, boosted audio, and more. There’s a massive range of first and third-party gadgets to try out, and a whole roster of new ways you can interact with your device – from chargers that double as handy travel docks to controllers that solve the dreaded Joy-Con cramp problem. Plus, plenty of first-party Switch accessories are compatible with the Switch 2, should you one day want to make the upgrade.
The best Nintendo Switch accessory we’ve tested overall is the official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. It provides a far more traditional gamepad feel while tightening those thumbsticks beyond the comparatively imprecise Joy-Con and still offering all the rumble and motion controls you could ask for. If you’re set for controllers, though, we’ve been gathering all the latest toys together to find the very best Nintendo Switch accessories on the market. From trip-testing cases to filling SD cards, we’ve had our hands on it all – and you’ll find all our favorites right here.