Tag: Accessories
Hands On Espresso Pro 15 - A Portable 4K Monitor For Switch 2, But With A Catch
In the dock
While the Switch and Switch 2 are portable systems that come with their own built-in screens, I've often been drawn to pairing Nintendo's hybrid consoles with portable monitors when I'm on the road and away from my TV. One of my favourite choices for the original Switch is the Espresso V2, a premium 1080p screen which doesn't even need...
Chromesome
Earlier this year, PB Tails' Metal Crush Defender TMR controller caught my eye, with its Fallout-inspired, distressed yellow stylings and glistening chrome sticks. I don't usually go in for 'relic' effects on anything, but this looked a bit special. It felt artful and novel in a market where neon gamer gear dominates, screaming for...
We jammin'?
The PDP Riffmaster was first released back in April 2024, and it's a wireless guitar controller that's reviewed well, even if it is a little on the pricey side at the £130/$150 mark. We've already looked at the CRKD x Gibson Guitar Controller, which costs slightly less and does a very nice job of handling... well, there aren't actually...
News Resident Evil Pro Controller Is Available To Pre-Order, But Its Price Is Terrifying
A few Bingo wins might be needed
Shortly following its official announcement, the Resident Evil Pro Controller for Switch 2 has become available to pre-order. So if you're really keen on picking this up, you might want to get moving before it's sold out. Something's telling us, however, that this might not happen, because good lord is it expensive...
News 8BitDo Announces 'NES40 Collection' Of Peripherals, And They're Up For Pre-Order Today
Celebrate four decades of play, design and memory
8BitDo has announced a brand new 'NES40 Collection' of products which incorporates an Ultimate 2 Bluetooth controller, 68-key Retro Keyboard, and a rather fetching Retro Cube 2 speaker. The new range, which is now available to pre-order over at 8BitDo's official website certainly looks stunning, and...
A sworld of good
Junkfood Arcades has already made a name for itself with the Snack Box Micro, a remarkably compact leverless arcade controller that combines style and function. It’s frankly one of the best options out there for fight fans. So where do you go from there? Well, Junkfood has created one of the most unique and ambitious wired...
Let's split
A short while back, I looked at the Hautepad X, Cosmox Gaming’s premium arcade controller that boasts modular components for a highly customisable experience - with an equally high price to boot. For those who might not be on board with such an ambitious product but still want to see why Cosmox has been garnering praise in the...
Pre-orders are now available
If you're still on the hunt for certain Switch 2 accessories and are looking for alternatives to Nintendo's products, there are plenty of third-party offerings already popping up. Accessory maker Turtle Beach recently released a headset, and it has now announced multiple other products. This includes a new range of...
News Hori's New Switch 2 Pad Lets You Lock The Home And Capture Buttons
But why?
Accessory manufacturer Hori has introduced another budget-friendly alternative to the official Switch 2 Pro Controller, with a new pad coming in at roughly $54 when converted from Japanese yen (thanks, The Verge). This means it's priced significantly lower than the $89.99 Nintendo itself is asking for with its official offering, but a few...
News PowerA Is Gunning For The Switch 2 Pro Controller With A New Pad
Hall effect sticks? Check
PowerA has launched a new wireless controller for the Switch 2 (with compatibility confirmed for the OG, Lite, and OLED too), boasting features that could give the official Pro Controller a run for its money. Priced at £54.99 / $69.99, the Advantage Wireless Controller will come in three flavours: Black, Mario &...
News Brawler64 Pro Controller For Switch 2 Boasts Hall Effect Sticks And Magnetic Faceplates
Kickstarter goal smashed
Accessory maker Retro Fighters has smashed its newest Kickstarter campaign for the Brawler64 Pro Series Edition. A mouthful, to be sure, but the pad itself actually looks pretty neat. With compatibility confirmed for the Switch and Switch 2 alongside the original N64, the new Brawler64 Pro (we'll just leave it at that going...
News HORI's New Licensed Switch 2 Pad Brings A Pop Of Colour, But It's Missing Some Key Features
No wires, no problems
Accessory manufacturer HORI has lifted the lid on its latest licensed Switch 2 controller, the Wireless HORIPAD Turbo. It's a colourful affair, with an overall design that looks uncannily close to Nintendo's official offering, but there are a couple of caveats that stop it from quite toppling the mighty Pro Controller. But...
News Genki Teases The 'ShadowCast 3' And 'Covert Dock 3', Likely Switch 2 Compatible
Kickstarter page coming soon
Accessory manufacturer Genki (which got into a wee bit of trouble with Nintendo recently) has teased two upcoming products: the ShadowCast 3 and the Covert Dock 3. The ShadowCast 3 is the next iteration of – you guessed it – the ShadowCast 2, which allowed users to connect their Switch to a laptop or iPad for...
Review JSAUX All-In-One Carry Case For Switch 2 - Rugged, Robust, And Just Really Good
All for one
For many folks, a basic case — much like Nintendo’s own official offering — to house the Switch 2 in its handheld configuration will likely be enough for general day-to-day use. But for instances in which you might need to haul everything from the dock to the Pro Controller out and about, an ‘all-in-one’ option might be...
Review HautePad X Arcade Controller For Switch & Switch 2 - A Modular Masterclass At A Premium Price
Swapsies
Cosmox Gaming is best known for its Haute Pad range of arcade controllers, many of which can be considered budget options for fight fans, while pretty much all of them are immediately compatible with the Switch and Switch 2. The HautePad X wired controller is a slightly different proposition, and it’s a wild one. It’s comfortably the...
Review JSAUX Split Protective Case For Switch 2 -Sleek But Off-Putting Modular Design
Clip on, clip off
If you managed to check out our review of Genki’s Attack Vector Case for the Switch 2, then JSAUX’s Split Protection Case will look pretty familiar. It adopts the same modular approach, with a main case clipping onto the back of the device, and two grips encompassing the Joy-Con 2 controllers. The difference here, however, is...
RG-Beautiful
With the Switch 2 now in full swing, accessory manufacturers have unleashed a bevvy of additional bits and bobs for players to enhance their experience with Nintendo’s new console. JSAUX is one such company, and has released a rather lovely-looking charging dock for those who happen to own more than one set of Joy-Con 2 controllers...
Charges four Joy-Con at once
Genki — which recently made headlines by settling a lawsuit with Nintendo after it showcased 3D-printed mockups of the Switch 2 during CES 2025 — has supported the arrival of the new hybrid console with a selection of accessories and cases. The Dual Wield ($39.99) follows the
Review 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller - Ultimate? No, But 'Decent' Doesn't Have The Same Ring
No wake, no bake?
Note. Before we begin, it's worth clarifying that the controller reviewed here is the Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller, featuring an Xbox-style button layout and originally designed for Windows and Android. However, there is also an Ultimate 2 Bluetooth variant, which is more readily out-of-the-box compatible with Switch and features...
News Nintendo And Accessory Maker Genki Reach Settlement In Switch 2 Lawsuit
Genki advertised its products well before the official reveal
At the start of the year, as the hype around Switch 2 was beginning to reach fever pitch, accessory manufacturer Genki began to prematurely advertise its products for the then-upcoming console. Perhaps most notably, it showcased 3D-printed mockups of the Switch 2 during CES 2025 before...
Review Genki Force Field 2 And Energy Pack - The Ultimate Switch 2 'On The Road' Combo?
Protection and power
Now that the Switch 2 has been in our hands for a while, I'm sure we've all come to realise two universal truths about Nintendo's hybrid system: A) it needs protection, and B), the battery life could be a lot better. Thankfully, accessory maker Genki has you covered on both counts with two of its next Switch 2-focused products:...
Review 8BitDo Arcade Controller For Switch + Switch 2 - The Best Way To Play Street Fighter 6
8BitDid it again
If you’re into fighting games, chances are you’ve probably seen – or maybe even used – a bunch of leverless arcade controllers. They’re taking the fighting scene by storm, and now 8BitDo, one of the most consistent accessory manufacturers in the business, has launched its own Arcade Controller for the Switch, Switch 2, and...
Review Turtle Beach Airlite Fit For Nintendo Switch 2 - A No-Frills, All-Round Solid Bargain Headset
A budget beauty?
Between everyone at Nintendo Life, we've already got quite the heady (thanks) collection of gaming headsets for Switch 2 since the new console launched. You can find our in our Best Nintendo Switch 2 Gaming Headsets guide. However, one thing that we don't have a whole lot of choice on, and especially if you're looking for any sort...
News Gulikit Unveils New Premium Controllers Compatible With Switch And Switch 2
Take it to the max
Gulikit has unveiled two new premium controllers at its booth in Gamescom, both of which will be fully compatible with the Switch and Switch 2. Dubbed the TT PRO and TT MAX, the design is kind of a cross between the Xbox and PlayStation, utilising the former's overall shape, yet shifting the left analogue stick to the bottom for...
News Gulikit Launches New Budget Controllers With Switch 2 Wake-Up Support
There's just one thing bugging us...
Accessory manufacturer Gulikit has launched a new range of budget controllers with Switch 2 wake-up support. The ES and ES PRO Wireless Controllers are out now and priced at £24.99 / $24.99 and £29.99 / $29.99 respectively (exchange rates working wonders there, we see). Aesthetically, both models are pretty...
Review CRKD x Gibson Guitar Controller For Switch + Switch 2 - Great Quality, At A Price
Rock solid
Depending on who you ask, the rhythm game genre — specifically games which utilise instrumental peripherals — is either dead, or, well… nearly dead. If you happen to fall into the latter camp and are sick to death of playing Fortnite Festival with either a bog-standard pad or CRKD’s rather middling NEO S pad, th
News After Some Early Issues, Genki Has Finally Upgraded Select Switch 2 Accessories
Attack Vector and Sleeper Case get a facelift
The relationship between Genki and Switch 2 might forever be defined by that pre-reveal CES showcase, but the accessory manufacturer has produced a lot of gear for the new hybrid in the months since. While we have liked most of the Switch 2 accessories we've seen so far from the company, select items...
News Turtle Beach Announces Officially Licensed Budget Headset For Switch 2
A price that's lite on your pocket
Turtle Beach is one of the more well-known brands that's already got an entry on our current list of best gaming headsets for Switch 2, and it looks like it may well be sniffing after another with its latest, rather snazzy-looking budget offering. Turtle Beach's Airlite Fit for S
News Dbrand 'Joy-Lock' Replacements Now Available Following Killswitch Joy-Con "Controversy"
Update: Emails have been sent to customers
A short time ago, Dbrand came under fire for design issues with its Killswitch Case for Switch 2 – in short, some users were finding that, with the case attached, the magnetic connection between the console and its Joy-Con 2 controllers was weakened, leading to them disengaging unintentionally. At the...
This'll 8BitDo nicely
We've been talking about 8BitDo a fair bit recently, as the Chinese peripheral maker has just made its large catalogue of controllers backwards compatible with Switch 2 via a firmware update, and they've also got a snazzy arcade controller for Switch, too. This review, though, I'm taking a look at the brand new 8BitDo Pro 3...
You could be my flamingo
Following the release of the Elves 2 Pro, accessory manufacturer Gulikit is back with the, uh, Elves 2. Yes, this is a cheaper model ($29.99 / £29.99) of the Saturn-inspired wireless pad for the Switch and Switch 2; one that shirks some of the more advanced customisation options of its slightly elder sibling while adding in...
News Gulikit's 'Elves 2' Is The First Third-Party Pad With Switch 2 'Wake-Up' Support
I think I heard a shot
Gulikit has announced the 'Elves 2', a new wireless controller for the Switch and Switch 2 touted as the first third-party controller to offer 'wake-up' support for Switch 2. Available in Coral Red and Translucent Black, the Elves 2 is a different proposition from its 'Pro' variant, (which is already available - you can check...
Review Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 Wheel - Flawed, But Still Fun
Just don't mix-and-match
Ever since Nintendo introduced motion control with its Wii console, we've had to contend with bolt-on plastic accessories getting in the way of perfectly good Mario Kart multiplayer sessions. The iconic Wii Wheel, while a novelty, was widely regarded by seasoned players as the worst way to control the game – and while I...
News Nintendo's Official Camera "Attach Rate" With Switch 2 Revealed For US
How did the GameChat companion perform?
We've just heard how around "1 in 3" Switch 2 owners bought a new Pro Controller, but how did other accessories like the official camera perform? Game File has now been able to provide some additional information. Speaking to Circana's gaming analyst Mat Piscatella, it was noted how Nintendo's camera had a...
News Around 1 In 3 Switch 2 Owners Bought New Pro Controller Despite High Price Point (US)
Pro sales
We know the Switch 2 has sold incredibly well worldwide, with the console shifting 1.6 million units in June 2025 in the US alone. Now we have an idea of just how well the pricey, but excellent, new Pro Controller has done, too. Game File's Stephen Totilo has shared Circana's estimated Switch 2 Pro Controller sales, and it's around...
Mini Review WaterField Designs Magnetic Case For Switch 2 - Simple, But Brilliant
Magnets, always with the magnets
"It’s what Indiana Jones would carry his Switch 2 around in." - Jim Norman, 2025 He’s not wrong, though. The Magnetic Case for the Switch 2 from WaterField Designs looks like something straight out of Raiders of the Lost Ark. It’s a simple, but effortlessly timeless-looking design, and should anyone see you...
Mini Review Belkin Charging Case For Switch 2 - A Great Idea, With Middling Execution
'That'll do'
If there’s one thing that’s more important than keeping your Switch 2 charged when you’re out and about, it’s a solid, reliable case to keep it safe from harm. If you imagine that you could bring those two worlds together, you’d probably be imagining something very similar to Belkin’s Charging Case. A firm, robust outside...
Review Gulikit Elves 2 Pro Controller For Switch And Switch 2 - A Small, Yet Refined Saturn Tribute
Sega would be proud
My first impression of the Gulikit Elves 2 Pro wasn’t particularly positive. Now, when I say ‘first impression’, I’m talking about the moment I laid eyes on the thing in a few press shots online. I suspect that some of you checking out the photos in this review might be thinking the same thing. Yes, the obvious throwback...
Mini Review WaterField Designs CitySlicker For Switch 2 - A Classic Design Lives On
Slick as ever
The WaterField Designs CitySlicker is a design that has been around for at least 10 years, and it has barely aged a day. From its full-grain leather front flap to its pleasingly voluminous rear mesh pouch, it’s a case that oozes quality and style, which is just as well given the $129 price tag. Yeah, this is not a cheap case, we...
Mini Review tomtoc FancyCase-G05 For Switch 2 - A Slim Case That Nails The Fundamentals
Set autocorrect to 'tomato'
Sometimes simplicity is key, and when such simplicity is available for a decent price ($36.99 on Amazon at the moment), that’s an even sweeter peach to sink your teeth into. Don’t bite the tomtoc FancyCase G05, mind you, although in all likelihood you wouldn’t do any damage to the console inside. Yes, it might look...
News This New Switch 2 'Dock' Could Be Perfect For GameCube Enthusiasts
Update: Kickstarter goal comfortably smashed
A new Switch 2 dock accessory may soon become a reality if the upcoming Kickstarter campaign proves to be a success. From Retro Fighters, the BattleDock essentially turns your Switch 2 into a functional GameCube (well, sort of) with the inclusion of four ports for wired GameCube controllers. To be clear,...
Review Savage Raven By Skull & Co. NeoGrip For Nintendo Switch 2 - Does The Job Very Nicely
Grip it real good
Skull & Co. released a very nice NeoGrip for the OLED Switch back in 2021, which we reviewed at the time, coming away with the impression that, beyond a fiddly holding tab that could potentially get lost, the grips helped make long portable sessions much more comfortable. With this Switch 2 update, the Savage Raven by Skull...
News 8BitDo's 'Pro 3' Controller Boasts Magnetic ABXY Buttons And A Charging Dock
And yes, it works with Switch 2
8BitDo, a company that arguably makes some of the finest third-party controllers for the Switch, has announced its new 'Pro 3' model. Compatible with Switch 1 and Switch 2, it looks pretty familiar to the Pro 2 – why fix what isn't broken 'n' all that – but comes with a wealth of features that will hopefully...
News iFixit Performs A Full Teardown Of Nintendo's "P**s-Poor" Pro Controller
Well, that escalated
Repair firm iFixit has performed a full teardown of the Switch 2's Pro Controller, delivering a scathing review of the repairability and potential durability of the accessory. Ultimately, it calls the Pro Controller a "p**s-poor excuse for a controller". But why? Well, watching the video reveals just how tricky it is to...
Review PowerA Advantage Wired Controller For Switch 2 - An Acceptable Choice For Player 2
Lighter than air
Like the Switch 1 before it, the Switch 2 will no doubt play host to dozens of third-party controllers over the course of its (hopefully) long lifespan. First out of the gate is PowerA with its Advantage Wired Controller, which I received in a rather jovial Mario Time theme. You can also get a Mushroom Kingdom
Review Dbrand Switch 2 Killswitch Case - Teething Troubles Aside, This Case Is Killer
Top-tier protection
Dbrand knows its target audience. Excited new Switch 2 owners are, of course, the perfect consumers to sell a protective cover/skin/case to, with early adopters eager for reliable ways to protect their pricey new handhelds before it accidentally slips out of hand (or in my case, off of lap and onto the floor). The resulting...
News Dbrand Admits Its Joy-Con Detachment Response Was "Spectacularly Terrible"
Company is now offering replacements for all customers
Accessory manufacturer Dbrand has admitted that its initial response to the Joy-Con detachment debacle surrounding its new 'Killswitch' product was "spectacularly terrible". If you're unaware, the Killswitch came under fire for supposedly causing the Switch 2's Joy-Con to detach from the...
Review Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Controller - The Return Of The King
A little birdy wants to wave hello
The N64 controller has its fair share of fans, but I am not one of them. I should clarify that I don’t dislike it, as such, but as someone who owned a PS1 back in the ‘90s and only had limited access to the N64 through my friends, the three-pronged design definitely felt, well… weird by comparison. I’ve...
PSA DBrand's Switch 2 'Killswitch' Dock Adapter's 'Seamless Docking' Apparently Isn't Quite Seamless
Your Joy-Con may also come loose...
Oh dear. It seems DBrand's Switch 2 'Killswitch' accessory has been having a little bit of a rough PR week, and things aren't about to get any better. First off, and as reported by our pals at VGC, messages from gamers on DBrand's Reddit forum have started to note that the uniquely fitted case is causing issues...
PSA Spigen's Switch 2 Carry Case May Have A Potentially Console-Damaging Defect
Zip it
We've already had a few rather nice Switch 2 carry case reviews on the site since the new console's release, because as gamers we understand the in-built need — the unquenchable thirst — for new swag and gear to pimp out our slick new tech. You can check out our official Nintendo carry case review right here, and we've also had a look at
