Tag: Accessories
News This Switch Arcade Controller Doubles Up As A Charging Dock
With six face buttons and a turbo setting
If you're still searching for that ideal arcade-style setup for your Switch, this new dock-like controller might just be the solution you were hoping for. Called the 'Switch Charging Stand Arcade Controller Mini', this device hooks up to your Switch using the console's USB-C port, either directly housing...
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...
Hands On The Dongii Is A Switch Dock That Fits In Your Pocket, And We Love It
Update: Kickstarter campaign is live once more
Update #3 [Sun 15th Mar, 2020 15:00 GMT]: The Kickstarter is now live again, and we've had an official statement from Better Digi: Dear Dongii fans, First of all, thanks to all backers’ love right from the beginning. A few days ago we got a little problem with Nintendo copyright. Our company highly...
Video Check Out These Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch Accessories
Spend some bells
If you need more Animal Crossing goodness in your life, why not check out the above video by our American-based video producer Zion Grassl. He's tested out five Animal Crossing: New Horizons themed accessories for your viewing pleasure. There's a Hori protector and vault case, two Power A Enhanced Wireless Controllers, Controller...
News Introducing Dongii, The Dinkiest Nintendo Switch Dock We Ever Did See
Docking on the move
We love the official Nintendo Switch Dock, but honestly, it's a bit of a faff to take along with you on a journey if you want to dock your Switch outside of your home. Don't even get us started on the lack of stock for buying a second Switch Dock either - Nintendo just doesn't seem to keep them around for us to buy. While this...
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 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 Nintendo Switch Lite Accessories
Get the most out of your Switch Lite
If you are picking up a shiny new Nintendo Switch Lite when they go into the wild on 20th September, 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...
News Another Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch Case Pops Up For Pre-Order (UK)
Holds 4 games and 2 SD cards too
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is well and truly on the... Well, horizon, and we're starting to see more and more merch and accessories appear for the big release. The latest to pop up on the scene is this Nintendo Switch carry case inspired the game. It can hold either an original Switch console or the Switch Lite...
News Play Animal Crossing: New Horizons In Style With This Adorable Island Switch Dock
With designs for all four seasons
If the official Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch system isn't quite your thing, perhaps this fan-made New Horizons-inspired Switch dock will do the trick? This 3D-printed rendition of your new island getaway serves as a complete docking station for your Nintendo Switch console. Made from ABS plastic, the dock...
News Admit It, You Want This Lovely Walnut Switch Carry Case Just As Much As We Do
It's good in wood
Switch carry cases are pretty commonplace these days, but if you're looking for one which will give your console that truly unique look when it's in transit, then this dark walnut offering should fit the bill. Available from Etsy shop SoriaWorks, the case uses a strong set of magnets to keep it closed, and there's even a gap which...
News This New Adapter Will Transform Your Keyboard Into A Nintendo Switch Controller
Ever wanted to try Smash with a keyboard?
When it comes to playing on your Nintendo Switch, you already have a number of different controller options, but what if you could also hook up your keyboard for a more PC-like experience? Well, this new Kickstarter campaign is hoping to let you do just that. The Edgeguard Adapter is a small device which...
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, we're slowly seeing more
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...
News PowerA Announces "Limited Release" Master Ball-Themed Controller For Nintendo Switch
Available now on Amazon
Switch accessory maker PowerA has unveiled a brand new enhanced wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch, that completes the Poké Ball line and celebrates this year's Pokémon Day. Introducing the Master Ball controller. Even if it's the same as the existing ones, the name alone makes it the best one by default. The...
News There Are Now Well Over 250 Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Combinations
What's your favourite set?
Last July, it was discovered there were around 110 different Joy-Con colour combinations for the Switch and now we've got an updated list following on from Nintendo's announcement of the Animal Crossing: New Horizons themed system. According to a post on the Nintendo Switch subreddit, by the user Link2Sora, there's now...
News Embrace Island Life With Officially Licensed Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch Skins
Peel, press, and play
Yesterday, Nintendo revealed an adorable new Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch. Depending on where you live, it may or may not come with a download code for the game. Either way, it's a rather expensive purchase and if you already own a standard Switch, you might be struggling to justify why you need this new...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Joy-Con And Switch Dock To Be Sold Separately In Japan
Fingers crossed for a western release
We've woken up to news of a rather lovely Limited Edition Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch that will be released to coincide with the launch of the game in March, and now we can't help but eye our boring standard Switch with contempt. The Animal Crossing bundle sure looks lovely, and we're doing out best to...
News The 64Mate Steps Up Its Game With 64DD Compatibility And Tower Stacking
Watch out, Sega
Remember the 64Mate? It's an all-in-one Nintendo 64 storage add-on that was announced last December for Kickstarter. If you missed our original post, it's basically a compartment that can be attached to the underside of the console. In an update on Twitter, the creators have announced the 64Mate is "stepping up" its game with 64DD...
News Unleash Hell With This Officially Licensed DOOM Eternal Wireless Controller For Switch
Arriving this March
For quite a while now, PowerA has been producing officially licensed Pro Controllers for the Nintendo Switch. So far, we've seen gamepads inspired by Super Mario, Metroid, The Legend of Zelda and earlier this week the accessory manufacturer
News Play Animal Crossing: New Horizons In Style With These New Switch Controllers
Pre-orders now live
If you're looking forward to sacrificing all of your free time, hobbies, friends and family when Animal Crossing: New Horizons arrives in March, and just so happen to be looking for the best way to enjoy the game, you might want to consider these new officially-licensed controllers. Gaming accessory maker PowerA is back once...
News Mount Your Switch Or Switch Lite Onto Your Pro Controller With This New Accessory
Pre-order now!
A new accessory for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite is just days away from release which will allow you to mount your console of choice onto your Pro Controller. Essentially transforming your Switch into a little portable TV, this accessory allows you to use your Pro Controller while playing with the console in handheld...
News Hori Reveals Animal Crossing: New Horizons Accessories For Switch And Switch Lite
Available this March
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons goodies just keep coming, this time thanks to a bumper reveal of new products from accessory maker, Hori. The company has announced six new items which are due to be released in March, around the release of the upcoming Switch game itself. Below, you'll find a Nintendo Switch Lite cover, a...
News These Super-Creepy Nintendo Switch 'Play-Con' Are Available To Buy Right Now
Multiple colours available
We've seen some pretty wild Nintendo Switch controllers over the last few years - including an actual, big blue Dragon Quest Slime face - but we weren't expecting to see a Joy-Con alternative quite like this. Gaming accessory maker Snakebyte has today began shipping these 'MULTI: PLAYCON' controllers for Nintendo's...
Hardware Review C-Force Is Back With Another Portable Switch Screen, And We've Had A Go
A step-up from the C-Air?
Last year, we took a look at C-Force's C-Air portable monitor, a 4K panel which was light and thin enough to carry around in your rucksack. While there were a lot of things we really liked about the screen, it suffered from some unfortunate issues, such as being tethered to a dongle the entire time and image ghosting...
Hardware Review Live Your Life As A Giant With The Tiny 8BitDo Zero 2 Controller
Update: Available today in North America
What's more fun than playing some of your favourite games on the Switch? If your answer is something along the lines of 'struggling to hold the controller', then you're in luck, as 8BitDo has finally come around to producing a follow up to their dinky Zero controller in the form of the imaginatively-titled...
Feature 30 Weird And Wonderful Peripherals From Nintendo's History
Playing with power... and a whole lotta plastic
Nintendo’s history as a manufacturer of playing cards and toys means the company has always been very comfortable with expanding out from with video game console under the TV into the wider world of peripheral accessories and novelties. These extra lumps of plastic and electronics that interface with...
Video Another Look At Nintendo Switch's Officially Licensed Mario Kart Steering Wheels
An ideal last minute gift?
Gaming accessory maker Hori has shared a new video to show off its recently released steering wheels designed for Nintendo Switch. If you haven't seen them before or want to get another look, make sure to check it out above. With both a Racing Wheel Pro Mini and Racing Wheel Pro Deluxe available, players big and small...
News Convert Your Switch Into A Portable Arcade Unit With Gametech's Mini Arcade Stick
Supports standard and Lite models
The Switch has a lot to offer in terms of arcade experiences. There's a growing list of fighting and shmup games being released on the system on a regular basis. On top of this, Hamster continues to add more titles to its Arcade Archives collection. Realising arcade gaming is alive and well on the Switch, accessory...
News The Nintendo Switch Lite Flip Cover Goes On Sale Just In Time For Christmas
Flipping brilliant
If you are a fan of the Nintendo Switch Lite's portability but hate how vulnerable that lovely screen is compared to the clamshell design of the 3DS family of consoles which came before it... then you are finally in luck. Nintendo of America's online store is finally selling the Nintendo Switch Lite Flip Cover & Screen...
Hardware Review Race Away With Mario Kart Pro Mini & Deluxe Racing Wheels
Move over tilt controls
Racing games can be great fun, but you know what can make them even better? Playing them with a replica steering wheel (and no, not the ones you sink your Wii Remote or Joy-Con into.) Just ask anyone who’s been to an arcade and played something like Mario Kart Arcade GP DX, Crazy Taxi or one of the many Cruis’n games...
News Introducing The 64Mate, A New All-In-One N64 Storage Add-On "Launching Soon" On Kickstarter
Who needs the 64DD?
If you know your way around a Nintendo 64, you’ll know the base of the console can be connected to peripherals such as the 64DD. If you never got your hands on this hardware, it means you’ve probably never attached your legendary 64-bit system to anything in the past. Well, soon you might finally have a reason to lift up the...
Guide Where To Buy The Hori Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Racing Wheel
Play Mario Kart in style
Gaming accessory maker Hori is set to release a Mario Kart Racing Wheel for Nintendo Switch, with two versions now appearing at various retailers. If you're hoping to track one down or learn more about it, you've certainly come to the right place. Both wheels come with pedals for that authentic driving experience, but there...
News The Elusive Smash Bros. GameCube Controller Is Getting A Restock
Coming early 2020
If you're a hardcore Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player, then chances are you swear by the GameCube controller. Many fans of the series consider it to be the best interface for the game, and this has led to incredibly high levels of demand for the official option released by Nintendo itself some time ago (along with the...
News We're Tired Of Waiting For Nintendo's Switch Car Mount, So This One Will Do
And it's on sale!
Remember when Nintendo revealed the Switch, and showed off a cool car mount which would allow passengers to play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on road trips? Fast forward to 2019, and we're still waiting. Given that Nintendo appears to have had second thoughts about the product, we'll have to make do with this third-party alternative from...
News A Cheap Nintendo Switch Lite Charging Station Is Releasing Tomorrow
Pre-orders now live
Gaming accessory maker Venom is set to release a brand new (and very affordable) charging station for the Nintendo Switch Lite tomorrow. Perhaps one of the most simple third-party dock designs we've seen, Venom's new product has a USB-C charger which connects to the bottom of your console and little else to get in the way...
News 8BitDo's Zero 2 Is A Switch Controller That's Small Enough To Fit On Your Keychain
Coming late next month
8Bitdo has just refreshed its classic Zero mini-pad in a range of colours which make it the ideal companion for your Switch Lite. The Zero 2 is a tiny Bluetooth controller which offers eight hours of battery life on a single charge and also works with Android, PC and MacOS. It lacks analogue controls and only has a single...
Video A Closer Look At Some Of Nintendo's Bizarre Unreleased Gaming Peripherals
A NES knitting machine, anyone?
Of all the major companies in the gaming world, Nintendo is commonly seen as the most out-there and unconventional of the bunch. It often designs consoles which are unexpected, which go against the trends of the industry, and frequently launches quirky controllers or design concepts to fit alongside them. In recent...
Hardware Review Hyperkin Admiral - Wireless N64 Controller Goodness
Cut the cord
Anyone who's ever crammed around a TV with a Nintendo 64, GoldenEye 007 and a few friends will know the struggles that the short cord on the N64's controller caused. Few companies have tried to remedy this in the past with controller extensions – and controllers that just don't hit the mark – but no one has really succeeded...
News Nintendo's Tokyo Store Is Set to Open This Friday, And It's Looking Amazing
More merch than you can toss a Pikmin at!
The Parco Store in Shibuya, Tokyo has been closed for renovations since spring of this year. However, that will change this Friday, November 22nd. With its grand reopening, the public will finally have access to the Nintendo Tokyo Store. Journalists in Japan have recently had the opportunity to go in and...
News This Official Switch Lite Flip Cover Looks Perfect For Keeping Your Console Safe
Update: Confirmed for UK, AUS and now North America
Update (18th Nov, 14:45): Already confirmed for other parts of the world, we've now had word that the stylish Switch Lite Flip Cover is coming to North America on December 8th, with a retail price of $39.99. Update (3rd Sep, 10:45): Great news, folks! The official Switch Lite Flip Cover has been...
Deals These Nintendo Themed Cushions Will Make For A Great Christmas Present
Beat the Christmas rush
It's a little bit scary to think that we're only six weeks away from Christmas. It's time to start thinking about what you're going to put under the tree for your loved ones and how loose your belt might need to be to fit in that lovely dinner. So, why not beat the Christmas rush and order your presents online with the...
News Go Retro With The 8BitDo N30, A Wireless Mouse Inspired By The NES Controller
Just don't try to play Super Mario with it
Remember the Super Nintendo mouse? It was originally designed for the 1992 release Mario Paint and was eventually made compatible with multiple other games on the system. The system's predecessor – the NES – didn't ever receive an official accessory like this, but now, after 34 years, there's at least a...
News This DOOM Nintendo Switch Controller Sure Is Pretty, Pre-Orders Now Open
Wireless with motion control and mappable buttons
If you've had enough of the Nintendo Switch's ultra-bright neon Joy-Con and are in the mood for something a little darker this winter, you might want to consider picking up this lovely looking DOOM-inspired controller. From accessory maker PowerA, this controller is being released as part of the...
News Fed Up Of Your Switch Not Having A Proper D-Pad? This Case Should Do The Trick
A cover that doubles up as a d-pad
The separated directional buttons found on the Nintendo Switch's left Joy-Con have been something of talking point ever since the console launched in 2017 - some people like them, some really don't like them, and some simply put up with them because single Joy-Con multiplayer would be impossible without them. The...
Guide How To Connect (And Disconnect) Wireless Nintendo Switch Controllers
Pairing wireless Joy-Con and Pro Controllers with your Nintendo Switch
If you're new to the world of Nintendo Switch, you may have found connecting wireless controllers such as the detachable Joy-Con or the official Pro Controller a bit of a faff. Pairing them in the first place is usually easy enough, but what do you do if they connect in the wrong...
News You Can Now Pre-Order A Wireless Version Of The Afterglow Nintendo Switch Controller
With programmable buttons
Just last month, gaming accessory maker PDP shared its officially licensed Afterglow Deluxe+ Audio Wired Controller, which grabbed our attention thanks to its LED light display. Now, the company is back with a wireless version. Just like before, prismatic LED lighting options allow players to cycle through a rainbow of...
News Fed Up Of Carrying Your Nintendo Switch Lite? Get Yourself A Neck Strap
Available to pre-order as we speak
The more popular a Nintendo product gets, the more bizarre the third-party accessories become - remember the Wii days? It's perhaps to be expected, then, that the Switch Lite is the latest machine to get in on the weird accessory shenanigans. That's right, available to pre-order now from Amazon Japan with...
News Heads Up! The Nintendo Official UK Store Has A Bunch Of Legend Of Zelda amiibo Back In Stock
Pre-orders live for several hard-to-find figures
Is there such a thing as having too many Link amiibo? A quick glance at our Billy bookcase suggests that, no, that is not possible. Still, getting your hands on them can be tough - we've somehow managed to miss out on that gorgeous Link's Awakening amiibo and can't find it anywhere! Well, that...
Fight club
The evolution of video games and the controllers we use to play them has resulted in the humble D-Pad becoming something of an afterthought for many hardware makers; that situation has arguably reached its zenith in the Nintendo Switch, which – in its default form, at least – doesn't even have a proper D-Pad. Analogue input has long...
