Tag: Accessories
News No, You Can't Use Rumble Paks Or Other Accessories With The N64 Wireless Controller
Nintendo has filled in the slot
The new Switch Online Expansion Pack service launches today, and as part of this, Nintendo has released some new (but old) controllers. For the Nintendo 64 library of games, it's re-launched its classic three-pronged pad as a wireless controller. We've seen a number of promotional shots of this new version of the...
Guide Where To Pre-Order The Nintendo Switch Online Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Controllers
Nintendid it
With Sega Genesis / Mega Drive games dropping on Switch for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers on 25th October, you'll probably be wanting to play them with the controller they were originally designed for. Fortunately, Nintendo also announced that wireless Sega Genesis controllers are available to purchase by anybody signed up to...
Guide Where To Pre-Order The Nintendo Switch Online Nintendo 64 Controllers
Pak it in!
With Nintendo 64 games dropping on Switch for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers on 25th October, you'll probably be wanting to play them with the controller they were originally designed for. Fortunately, Nintendo also announced that wireless Nintendo 64 controllers are available to purchase by anybody signed up to Nintendo's online...
News Wish Your Switch Pro Controller Was A Little Bit Smaller? Check Out The T4 Mini
Launching today!
Gaming peripheral maker GameSir has today launched its latest controller for Switch, offering up a brand new pad for those looking for something on the smaller end of the scale. The T4 Mini has been designed for players who find traditional modern controllers like the Switch's official Pro Controller a little too bulky for...
News Looking For A Luxurious New Case To Protect Your Nintendo Switch OLED?
Pricey, but nicey
The Switch OLED is now officially out and about in the wild (several members of Team NL have happily received theirs in the mail this morning), and as any new owners will have noticed, it's a lovely, premium-feeling little thing. If you're in the market for a new protective carry case, WaterField is back with a new, fittingly...
News Sad Times, The Amazing Flip Grip Accessory Doesn't Work On Switch OLED
Flipping' heck
Fans of old-school shmups have long been aware that the Switch is one of the best systems to own right now, not just because it's home to many fine blasters, but because it can be played in 'TATE' mode using the fantastic Flip Grip accessory. This seemingly simple piece of plastic allows you to set your Switch in TATE mode and bolt...
News Show Your Love For Metroid Dread With These Officially Licensed Switch Accessories
Switch case and controller available to order now
If Metroid Dread's super fancy Special Edition isn't exciting enough, there are now even more goodies to buy that'll let you really celebrate the game's release next month. From accessory maker PowerA, a brand new controller design and Switch case featuring Metroid Dread artwork are set to launch...
News Switch's N64 Controller Is Hiding Some Extra Buttons
Cute as a button
A new image of the upcoming Switch N64 wireless pad shows that it has some extra buttons on the top. As spotted by our pals over at VGC, there are ZR, Home and Share buttons on the top of the device, alongside a USB-C charting port and a sync button. There are also four LED lights, as is the norm with Switch controllers. The Mega...
News These New Sega Charging Mats Let You Wirelessly Charge Your Phone In Style
Seven designs available
What's cooler than owning a phone capable of wireless charging? Using it with a wireless charging mat with Sonic's face on, that's what. Yes, a new collection of official Sega wireless charging mats have hit the market thanks to Numskull Designs, and they're available to pick up right now from Sega's store (visit here for...
News This Reimagined GameCube Controller Offers Wireless Play, Pre-Orders Open Now
Compatible with GameCube, Switch and PC
Thanks to its 20th anniversary yesterday, there's an awful lot of love going around for the GameCube at the moment. The console might not have performed spectacularly sales-wise, but it's often remembered very fondly indeed by those who did go ahead and pick one up two decades ago. If you just so happen to be...
Accessory Review Inateck Ultimate Nintendo Switch Case
Complete with "360° protection" tech
With almost 90 million Nintendo Switch consoles out in the wild and in the hands of gaming fans, it's no wonder that so many accessory manufacturers have tried their hand at crafting their own carry case solution. Protecting your precious system is probably pretty high on your priority list if you're the type...
Random Here's The Coolest Switch Headphone Jack Cover We've Ever Seen
And you can print your own
Console decals and fancy thumb grips for your controllers are all the rage these days, but here's a homemade accessory that's a little different – and much cooler. Reddit user sakisbig25 has shared photos of their attempt at a headphone jack cover for their Nintendo Switch, keeping away any dust and dirt in style. We'll...
News This New Nintendo Switch Case Offers A Smart Way To Store And Protect Your Console
Update: Order yours now
Update: Inateck's Indiegogo campaign is now live! Make sure to head on over if you're interested in getting one of these for yourself – an early bird discount is still available at the time of writing. Original Article (Fri 13th Aug, 2021 12:00 BST): Electronics and peripheral maker Inateck is about to launch its latest...
Hands On PowerA's Spectra Controller For Switch Is A Light Show With A Catch
LEDs on a lead
We're not sure if you noticed, but there are LEDs on everything these days. If you've dabbled in the realm of PC gaming you'll no doubt have noticed the proliferation of colourful lights on keyboards and mice, and that trend is carrying over to console accessories, too – including joypads which light up like the 4th of July during...
News A New Range Of Colourful Switch Accessories Launches Just In Time For Switch OLED (UK)
All under £25
UK-based accessory maker Stealth has announced a new wave of Switch accessories that'll arrive in stores just in time for the launch of the new Nintendo Switch OLED model. Boasting bright, vibrant colours throughout, the range includes Joy-Con wheels, headsets, and travel case options. Everything's planned to launch at the end of...
News Shin Megami Tensei V Switch Accessories Launching In Japan This November
Play in style
Nintendo Switch accessory maker Keys Factory will be releasing some special Shin Megami Tensei V themed products. These items include a quick pouch 2,178 yen (~$19.71), a protective cover set 4,048 yen (~$36.64) and a card pod case 1,045 yen (~$9.46) that can fit two Switch games or even two 3DS game card instead. All of these...
News Here's A Look At The Official Carry Case Releasing Alongside The Switch OLED
It comes with screen protectors, too
Whenever a new system is revealed, you often get a bunch of accessory announcements with it. In the case of the Switch OLED model, Nintendo has shared a first look at the official carry case and screen protector. The case has got a black and white design to match the new colour of the system and will also come...
News This Adapter Lets You Play Game Boy Cartridges On Your PC, And It Even Detects Fakes
The GB Operator
Now, here's a handy-sounding device for any Game Boy fans out there. The GB Operator, a cute little adapter from Epilogue, lets owners play and manage their collection of Game Boy cartridges on PC. Original Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance carts are all supported, and the application used to play the games can run on...
Random Behold The World's Cutest Nintendo Switch Cartridge Case
3D-printed perfection
There are plenty of options on the market when it comes to Nintendo Switch carry cases and storage solutions, but sometimes you just can't beat an adorable homemade effort that gets the job done just as nicely. Demonstrating our point perfectly is this wonderful little case from Instagram user, @thingamabobprints. Designed to...
News All Aboard! The Nintendo Switch Is Getting A Train Controller In Japan
Choo choo!
We've seen racing wheels for car simulators, and joysticks for flight simulators, but did you know you can also get controllers for train simulators? Over in Japan, there's a new controller coming out that will allow Switch owners and train enthusiasts to take their train simulations to the next level. The device is compatible with...
News Showcase Your Switch In Style With This New Customisable Carry Case
Available to order now
There are plenty of different options available when it comes to Nintendo Switch storage solutions and carry cases, but it's not often you find one that lets you customise your order. If you're looking for a carry case that's a little different, Casetify's 'Custom Switch Carry Case' might be worth a look. It has space for...
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller
The Joy of Joy-Con
One of the most wonderful things about the Nintendo Switch is the modular design, which allows you to remove your old boring Joy-Con controllers and slide in some new colourful ones to show the world how individual you are. There's quite a variety of different colours of Joy-Con available now (there are now over 250 possible...
News Video Game Accessory Maker Hyperkin Teases Tetris Collab
What could it be for?
American-based video game peripheral and accessory manufacturer Hyperkin is teasing some sort of Tetris-themed crossover. It shared the following image over on its official Twitter account. Of course, it has sent speculation into overdrive ahead of E3 - with fans requesting controllers and various other items like plug 'n play...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Lite Accessories
Get the most out of your Switch Lite
If you are planning on picking up a shiny new Nintendo Switch Lite, you might be wondering what else you should be adding to your basket with it (other than games, of course). Thankfully the usual third party manufacturers such as HORI and PowerA have you covered with a whole smorgasbord of goodies to accessorise...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Screen Protectors
Protect your investment
One of the nice things about the Nintendo Switch is its lovely big screen, but unfortunately, it's not a clamshell designed console like the Nintendo 3DS. Even with a protective case on it, you might still manage to scratch that beautiful sharp LCD screen. We've got you covered however with some of our favourite Nintendo...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Controllers
Play in comfort and style
The Nintendo Switch is an incredibly versatile console, with many different controller options to suit your mood. When playing in handheld mode, nothing beats the convenience of the Joy-Con, of course, but when docked or in Tabletop mode there are a plethora of controller choices on the market these days for your...
Guide Best amiibo For Nintendo Switch
Fab-looking figures offering the best bang for your buck
So, you've picked yourself or a family member up a new Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite and you're curious about all those little amiibo figures that interact with the games. If you’re new to Switch, it can be tough to know where to start. The full roster of amiibo is daunting and nobody wants...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Wired And Wireless Headsets
Play Fortnite like a pro
If you've been enjoying playing Fortnite, Overwatch or any number of online multiplayer games on your Nintendo Switch, it might well be time to invest in a headset. While Nintendo has been in a bit of a muddle regarding voice chat on the Switch in the past, many games offer their own in-game voice chat functionality on th
Hardware Review PowerA Fusion Pro - A Customisable Pro Controller Rival With A Steep Price
Swap shop
Despite being available the same day the Nintendo Switch hit store shelves back in 2017, the official Pro Controller remains the interface of choice for the many people who prefer to play docked – and with good reason. It's a comfortable controller with decent battery life and support for a robust range of features – including HD...
Random This Rare Accessory Lets You Play Modern Consoles Through Your Nintendo DS
4K, 120fps output has never looked so good
We've seen some pretty crazy console setups in our time, but we didn't expect to see an Xbox Series X running on a Nintendo DS when we woke up this morning. YouTube channel The Retro Future has shared a new video (above) that showcases Microsoft's latest machine – claimed by the company to be the world's...
Random Behold The Miya 2000, A Rare NES Accessory That Only Works With One Game
FORE!
Like any popular games console, the NES was host to some truly weird and wonderful accessories. Devices like the iconic Power Glove and the Brøderbund's U-Force tried to leverage the huge install base of Nintendo's system, but it's fair to say this was easier said than done and many of these products flopped at retail. We assumed we'd seen...
News Hori Is Releasing An Exercise Mat For Ring Fit Adventure
Update: Available for pre-order now
Exercise, whether you're a fan of it or not, is arguably more important than ever after the year we've had, and to help encourage everyone, peripheral manufacturer Hori is releasing a special cushioned mat for the Nintendo Switch title Ring Fit Adventure. Yes, if you've been getting by with a regular yoga mat,...
News Retro-Bit's Next Tribute64 Controller Offers Wireless N64 Play, And Pre-Orders Open Today
Use it with your Switch, too!
Accessory maker Retro-Bit is back with a new take on its Tribute64 controller, this time offering fans the chance to enjoy wireless gameplay with the Nintendo 64. The company launched a wired version of the Tribute64, a redesign of Nintendo's iconic N64 pad that was inspired by the popular Hori Mini Pad 64, in April...
Hardware Review 8BitDo Pro 2 - The Best Switch Pro Controller Rival Has Evolved
Play like a pro
8BitDo has a long and enviable reputation when it comes to third-party accessories, having produced some of the best controllers we've seen in the past few years. A short while back it released the superb 8BitDo Pro+, a Switch Pro Controller rival that mixed the design language of the SNES and PlayStation pads to create one of the...
News Hori's Launching New Mario And Zelda-Themed GameCube-Style Controllers For Switch
Pre-orders now open
Prolific accessory maker Hori is back at it again with new Super Mario and Legend of Zelda-themed controllers for your Nintendo Switch. Officially called the Nintendo Switch Wireless Battle Pad, these are GameCube-style controllers that can wirelessly connect to your Switch. They have a rechargeable battery that should last for...
News These NES-Style Switch Game Card Holders Are Adorable, And Make Them Harder To Lose
Carry your games around in style
We're not sure about you, but it's our personal opinion here at Nintendo Life that those teeny, tiny (and tasty?) Switch game cards are frustratingly easy to misplace. We might just be very accident-prone or absent-minded (or both), but we've spent many an hour scrabbling around the house trying to find a game that...
Guide How To Improve Your Switch's Internet Connection
WiFi or wired, there's ways to get better
It's been no secret for some time now that the Switch, whilst lovely in so many ways, doesn't have the best relationship with the world wide web. Spotty WiFi, lag, it's far from perfect for many people, but there are a number of things you can do to improve it. Let's start from the top shall we? Five is...
News Hori's Monster Hunter Rise Split Pad Pro Gets A Western Release Next Month
Pre-orders are live with Amazon US
You may recall that last month, accessory maker Hori revealed it will be launching a Monster Hunter Rise edition of their popular Split Pad Pro controller. Previously, it was only confirmed for Japan, but now, a new Ama
News 8BitDo Reveals Its New "Pro 2" Bluetooth Controller, Compatible With Switch
"8BitDo's most advanced controller ever"
If you're still on the hunt for the right controller to play games with your Nintendo Switch, you might be interested to hear 8BitDo has just announced its new "Pro 2" Bluetooth controller. It works with a range of mobile devices, Steam, Windows, and of course Nintendo's hybrid device. It's described as an...
News Hate Zips? Then This Magnet-Powered Nintendo Switch Carry Bag Could Be For You
The power of 92 magnets!
Given how successful the Switch has been, it's understandable that we've seen quite a few carry case options arrive on the market. However, the MagGo offers something a little different; instead of fiddly zips and clasps, it uses magnets. Boasting a "patent-pending magnetic connection system", the MagGo "allows users to...
News Hori Unveils Five New Animal Crossing Themed Nintendo Switch Accessories
Arriving next month
Since the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons last March, the IP has been raking in the big bucks. Sales are through the roof and third-party accessory manufacturers are even cashing in on the latest game's success. Continuing this trend is Hori - with a brand new officially licensed line of Animal Crossing: New...
News This "Cyberpunk" Battery Pack Might Be The Ultimate Companion For Your Nintendo Switch
Available now on Kickstarter
Portable power banks are a fact of life in 2021, because we all own smartphones, wireless headphones and other portable devices which are so power-hungry they need charging on an almost daily basis. Keeping this in mind, it takes something truly special to grab our attention, and the recently-Kickstarted Storm 2 does...
News Hori Is Launching A New Monster Hunter Rise Split Pad Pro Controller For Switch
Pre-orders now open from Amazon Japan
Accessory maker Hori has announced that it'll soon be launching a brand new edition of its popular Split Pad Pro controller for Nintendo Switch, and this time the design's based on none other than Monster Hunter Rise. A decent alternative for those who find Nintendo's regular Joy-Con to be a little too small...
News Remember The Brawler64 Controller? It's Now Available Without A Wire
And in four colours
When we reviewed the Retro Fighters Brawler64 controller for the N64 back in 2019, we came away suitably impressed. Described as a "next-generation" N64 pad replacement, it's comfortable to use and very responsive. While it has serious competition in the form of the Tribute64, it's still an excellent option for th
News Genki: ShadowCast Kickstarter Ends With Almost $2 Million Raised
Smashes original goal of £30,000
Update: The Kickstarter campaign has ended, and Genki has utterly smashed its initial goal of $30,000, raising a total of $1,931,677 from 30,382 backers. Were you one of them? Original Story [Wed 23rd Dec, 2020 05:00 GMT]: Human Things has launched a new Kickstarter campaign for a device called the Genki:...
News Monster Hunter Rise Is Getting Its Very Own Pro Controller For Nintendo Switch
Hunt like a pro
Nintendo, as you might have heard, has announced a special edition Monster Hunter Rise Switch bundle. If you would be more interested in a standalone controller, you're in luck. Alongside this new themed console, it's also revealed a brand new Pro Controller. Like the Switch, it's got a themed decal. The controller will launch on...
News PowerA Is Releasing Two New Animal Crossing Controllers For Switch
They're officially licensed!
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch is extremely beautiful, but if you own it, you might be a little peeved that there's no matching Pro Controller. Peeve no more, friends: PowerA has unveiled a couple of new wired Switch Pro Controllers designed around Isabelle and Tom Nook. Now you can get your sweaty hands all...
News Fancy A Second Switch Dock For Your Bedroom Or Office? Now's Your Chance
Standalone docks appear on Nintendo's US store
If you'd love to have the option of quickly docking your Nintendo Switch in more than one location – say, your front room and a bedroom or office – you're certainly in luck. Nintendo currently has stock of standalone Switch docks on its official US website; available for $59.99, the dock would be a...
News X Rocker Launches Animal Crossing Gaming Chair
Available now in the UK
If you've been on the search for a new gaming chair for ultimate game time comfiness, this new Animal Crossing-themed option from X Rocker might just be the perfect solution. The popular gaming chair brand has launched what it calls the 'Animal Crossing - Village Edition', a compact chair said to be "the perfect partner for...
Hardware Review 8BitDo's Arcade Stick Grants That Coin-Op Feel To Your Switch
Spare change not required
While analogue control is the preferred means of interacting with console games in 2020, there are many cases where good, old-fashioned digital input is still best. Whether it's a game like Tetris which requires responsive control in the four cardinal directions or a title like Street Fighter II which simply calls for a...
