Tag: Accessories
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Controllers
Nintendo's official pads and quirky alternatives
The Nintendo Switch is an incredibly versatile console, with many different controller options available to suit your mood. When playing in handheld mode, nothing beats the convenience of the Joy-Con, of course, but when playing the console on the TV or in Tabletop mode, there are a plethora of...
News You Can Now Play Steam Games Using Your Retro Switch Controllers
Retro is the way forward
Steam received a brand new update yesterday that might interest some of you who own one (or multiple) of the Switch's retro controllers. VGC reports that Valve's digital platform now supports the NES, SNES, N64, and Mega Drive / Genesis controllers. So you can play classics like Glover, multiple Mega Drive games, Chrono...
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...
News There's A New Pokémon GO 'Auto-Catcher' On The Market
Catch 'em all, the lazy way
Ever since Nintendo released the Pokémon GO Plus wristband, we've seen a steady stream of imitators hit the market, keen to capitalise on the desire for a device which allows you to catch 'mon and spin Poké-stops without actually having to extract your phone from your pocket. Up until now, the best device we've seen is...
News Switch Online N64 Controllers Are Back In Stock Now (UK)
Update: And they're gone!
Update: Tue 12th Jul, 2022 14:04 BST: That's it for now folks, the controllers are now out of stock! Did you manage to grab one? Let us know in the comments! Original Article: Tue 12th Jul, 2022 12:45 BST: Nintendo UK has restocked the N64 for Nintendo Switch Online on the official My Nintendo Store. You'll need to be...
News How Do You Improve The Switch Pro Controller? Just Add Some 'Click'
Say hello to GameTraderZero's 'Clicky Mod'
While we've seen plenty of pretenders to the throne, many Switch fans are of the opinion that the official Pro Controller is still the best pad to use when you're playing on the TV or in tabletop mode. It's comfortable, has a good D-Pad and offers the full range of features – motion control, HD Rumble and...
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
News Switch Online N64 Controllers Were Restocked Today, Did You Get One? (North America)
Update: And they've sold out again
Update #3 [Thu 30th Jun, 2022 03:55 BST]: Earlier today Nintendo made the N64 wireless controllers for Switch available via the My Nintendo Store. There was a queue, but the controller still sold out quickly. Did you get one this time round? Let us know. Update #2 [Thu 16th Jun, 2022 01:45 BST]: Nintendo had...
Hands On WaterField 'CitySlicker' Analogue Pocket Case
Your dream case?
If you're lucky enough to own an Analogue Pocket then you might be somewhat intimidated by the sheer range of storage options available right now. Analogue has its own hard-shell plastic case, but WaterField Designs now has three different choices on offer: the Pack, the
News The Analogue Pocket Gets Its Own WaterField 'CitySlicker' Carry Case
Costs $79
WaterField has already created two cases for the Analogue Pocket – the Pouch and the Pack – and how it's adding a third with a special version of its iconic 'CitySlicker' design. Costing $79, the CitySlicker for Analogue Pocket features: Dual
News Kickstarter DIY Kit Transforms GBA Into Console-Like HDMI System
No soldering required
A new Kickstarter campaign by IntecGaming aims to convert the Game Boy Advance into a console-like experience. Its 'GBA HDMI Kit' has so far raised just over $10,000 USD (with a goal of $49,697) and promises to be highly portable, easy to operate and a fun DIY device. It also comes with built-in Bluetooth receiver, allowing it...
Guide Where To Buy The Nintendo Switch Online NES Controllers
Here's how to get your hands on them
One of the perks of being signed up to Nintendo Switch Online is that it grants you access to a library of classic NES games playable on your shiny, modern console. Making the deal even sweeter, Nintendo has also released a pair of special NES-style controllers that can be used with your Switch to make these...
Hands On 4K Gamer Pro - A 4K 'Silver Bullet' For Your Nintendo Switch?
Keeping up with the upscalers
The arrival of the PS5 and Xbox Series X has made 4K gaming a reality for millions of players, so it's understandable that many Switch owners are feeling a little left out and are seeking to make the resolution jump as well – despite the fact that Nintendo's console is now five years old. Rumours of a Switch Pro (and...
News Light Your Gaming Room In Style With Nanoleaf's New Sonic The Hedgehog Kit
One set gets you Sonic, Tails and Knuckles designs
Sonic The Hedgehog 2, the silver screen sequel to 2020's Sonic The Hedgehog, arrives in cinemas on 1st April 2022 in the UK. Celebrating its big release, LED lighting company Nanoleaf has launched a b
News Who Needs Switch Pro? New Dongle Promises To "Instantly Upgrade Switch To 4K"
"Automatically upscaling to 4K resolution without any lag"
A new dongle promises to automatically upscale the Switch to 4K with zero lag, and it's coming to Kickstarter this April. The 4K Gamer Pro is the follow-up to the 4K Gamer+, which was launched in Asia in 2021. It's a plug-and-play device that takes the 1080p output of the Switch (and other...
News These Genki: Waveform Earphones Let You Stream And Mix Two Audio Sources
The power of two
Human Things has launched their fourth Kickstarter project, and it's yet another slick-looking Switch-compatible accessory. The Genki: Waveform earphones look pretty slick and are described as a unique piece of kit that "has everything you'd ever want from a gaming headset" with all of the conveniences of Bluetooth earbuds. But...
Hands On Turn Your Nintendo Switch Into A Gundam With This Case
A new meaning for the term 'Mobile Suit'
Cases for the Nintendo Switch aren't a new phenomenon. Given that the device is portable in nature, it stands to reason that plenty of cases are available – especially with the Switch being five years old now – and we've seen a wide variety of different options, too. Some cases merely prevent damage...
News These Pixel-Perfect Pokémon Accessories Are A Real Catch
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CASETiFY is at it again with its fabulous Pokémon merchandise, and this time it's going beyond just phone cases again. This upcoming 'Pixel Art' collection celebrates the franchise's 25th anniversary and the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus with some swanky new watches, phone cases, and keyrings, among other...
Hardware With One Change, These Hori Pokémon Controllers Would Be Perfect For Arceus
Feeling the (e)motion
We're no strangers to Hori's Split Pad Pro, having sampled both the original version and some of its more recent re-skins, but the Japanese accessory maker has given the product a fresh push in 2022 to coincide with the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Nin
News Did You Know The Game Boy Advance Could Make Video Calls Back In 2004?
With a rather expensive accessory, of course
Back in 2004, the idea of making a video call with your mobile phone felt like the future. 3G was just taking off and several phones were sold on this feature alone – even though the image quality was often terrible and it was impossible to get a signal strong enough to use it often. Although it...
Random Hyperkin And Kraft Heinz Team Up For "Monumental" Collaboration
"Dedicated solely to gamer-friendly foods"
Hyperkin, the company behind a wide range of gaming hardware and accessories, has announced that it is teaming up with food giant Kraft Heinz to produce "snack-related gaming accessories" that make use of "the most popular snack brands that have been nourishing dedicated couch warriors for decades." Kraft...
Hardware This Wireless Portable 4K Screen Offers Cable, Lag And Dock-Free Switch Gaming
Wireless connectivity up to 20 meters
The Nintendo Switch has proven to be a hit with gamers thanks to the fact that it can be played both on your TV and in portable mode, but despite this unique selling point, there's still a market for super-slim mobile monitors that allow you to experience the big-screen effect while you're on the move. One of...
News WaterField Is Back With An Analogue Pocket Carry Case That Costs A Cool $129
Space for your console, dock and much more besides
Remember when we reported last week that WaterField Designs was creating the Analogue Pocket Pouch? Well, the bag maker is back a week later with the Analogue Pocket Pack, "a folio-style case that organizes and protects the Analogue Pocket console, dock, power brick, cords, cartridge adapters, and...
News This Modular Switch Case Looks Like It Belongs In Mobile Suit Gundam
Extra battery! Bluetooth Audio! TV-out!
Accessory maker Plenbo has taken to Kickstarter to secure funding for the G-Case, an "All-In-One" case solution for the Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED model. The case really does seem to have it all; not only does it provide protection for your console when you're on the move, it also comes with modular...
With "high stability and low latency"
Taiwanese accessory maker Brook has made a name for itself via its innovative 'Wingman' series of adapters, and the company's latest product will be of particular interest to Nintendo fans. The 'Wingman SNES' makes it possible for retro gamers to use modern controllers on their classic systems. The adapter will...
News The Inside Of WaterField's $49 Analogue Pocket Pouch Is "As Soft As A Puppy’s Ear"
"Designed incorporating valuable input from over 1,000 customers"
Accessory maker WaterField Designs has a solid reputation for high-quality carry cases, and the company has just announced that it's producing a case for the Analogue Pocket. The Analogue Pocket Pouch has been des
But it needs to know what you think...
Right before the end of 2021, during one of Hamster's Arcade Archives streams, Hori revealed a special "retro game controller" designed for old-school gaming and Arcade Archives titles. So far they've come up with a bunch of concepts - including a modular one, which would allow plays to change the controller...
News The New ZenGrip Pro For Nintendo Switch OLED Might Be Worth A Look
It also works with the OG Switch
Since the arrival of the Switch OLED last year, various third-party companies have been busy working on new accessories. Some are brand new products, while other items have been updated to match the dimensions of Nintendo's new model system. With this in mind, accessory company Satisfye launched a new grip for the...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Accessories, Including Split Pad Pro, Appear On My Nintendo Store UK
Pre-order now!
If you're excited for the upcoming release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus on Nintendo Switch, you might want to take a look at the special accessories now available over on My Nintendo Store UK. As well as the game itself, which you can pre-order alongside some free gifts, customers can now grab a Deluxe Travel Case, a Shoulder Bag, and...
News The Brilliant Hori Split Pad Pro Has A Sonic Version Speeding Into View
Oh my...
As fans of portable play on Switch many in the Nintendo Life team are big advocates of the Hori Split Pad Pro, which is simple (lacking wireless support and rumble) but brilliant for gaming. In recent times Hori has been bolstering the range too, confirming that a Grip is on the way alongside Pokemon Legends: Arceus and
Hardware Up-Switch Orion Review - Turn Your Switch Into A Switch XXXL (And Make It Worse)
Bait-and-Switch
Not so long ago, we reported on the Up-Switch Orion, a crowdfunded accessory that promised to make up for the "underwhelming" and "minuscule" Nintendo Switch screen (Up-Switch's words, not ours). "By increasing your actual gaming screen size by 188% and upgrading your audio experience with the integrated stereo speakers, your...
Feature How One Small Company Is Making The Switch Joy-Con You Always Dreamed Of
"There’s kind of something for everyone"
If there's one aspect of Switch which has allowed players to truly make the console their own, it's the ability to chop-and-change the Joy-Con which ship with the system. Many different colour combinations are available thanks to the various packs Nintendo sells, and the company has even gotten into the...
News Hori's Next Split Pad Pro For Switch Is Mega Man-Themed
And pre-orders are now open!
Hot on the heels of the Pokémon Legends: Arceus Split Pad Pro we shared just yesterday, Hori is back with yet another new design, this time inspired by Mega Man. Available to pre-order as we speak for £49.99, this particular design is set to launch on 14th January 2022. Just like the Split Pad Pro's other variants,...
News Hori Is Releasing A Pokémon Legends: Arceus Split Pad Pro For Nintendo Switch
And some other themed accessories
Believe it or not, but the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus is next month on the Nintendo Switch. Ahead of the game's launch, accessory company HORI has announced a variety of themed accessories. The highlight of the lot is the Switch Split Pad Pro ($59.99 USD) - which can be used with the standard and OLED...
Guide Where To Buy The Nintendo Switch Online Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Controllers
Update: Now available at My Nintendo Store
Update: Switch's Mega Drive controller is now available to order on My Nintendo Store in the UK. You can grab one right here for £39.99: <products id="16428"> Original Article (Tue 19th Oct, 2021 19:00 BST): With Sega Genesis / Mega Drive games now on Switch for Nintendo Switch Online Expansion...
Hardware Skull & Co. NeoGrip For Switch OLED Review
My name is Neo(Grip)
For gamers that tend to play their Switch more in handheld mode than docked, Switch OLED is an impressive upgrade that expands the size of the console's screen by reducing the size of the bezel. The console itself is almost the same size as the original — we say almost because the OLED unit is a teeny 0.1 of an inch longer...
News Nintendo Adds N64 Controller Support To 3D All-Stars Version Of Super Mario 64
Play like it's 1996
Well, here's a surprise - Nintendo has now added N64 wireless controller support to the Super Mario 3D All-Stars version of Super Mario 64. In other words, you can now play the classic N64 Mario game, similar to how to back when the game was originally released on the N64. Here are the full patch notes for Version 1.1.1,...
News Nintendo Won't Have Any More Switch Online N64 Controllers Until 2022 (North America)
If you missed out, you'll just have to wait
If you happen to be located in the North America and were unable to get hold of the wireless Nintendo 64 controller for Switch Online, you'll probably have to wait a while for a restock. An update on the official Nintendo Store page for this region has changed a notice about more controllers being made...
Gallery Here's How The Switch Online N64 Controller Compares To The Real Thing
We hope you're not expecting any massive surprises...
Teething troubles with emulation and latency aside, it sure is nice to have N64 games on Nintendo Switch Online. While the console couldn't compete with Sony's PlayStation in purely commercial terms, it was still home to some of the best games of its era ??
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...
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...
