Tag: Accessories
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 100 possible...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
News You Can Now Get Switch Joy-Con Inspired By The GameCube Controller
Offering "hours of comfortable game play"
The GameCube controller is arguably one of the most comfortable gamepads of all-time and unlike the Switch Joy-Con, it is less likely to give you hand cramps due to the ergonomic design. Taking all of this into consideration, the gaming accessory manufacturer SADES has now released a wireless Joy-Con (left...
News Grab An Officially-Licensed Pink Sega Controller And Join The Fight Against Breast Cancer
Pre-orders go live today
Retro-Bit has announced a partnership with Sega and Limited Run Games to release a collection of officially-licensed - and bright pink - Sega controllers. A portion of the proceeds will go towards fighting breast cancer. There are four different controllers available - two for the Sega Genesis, and two for the Sega Saturn...
News This New Switch Case Comes With Console Straps, A Stand And Detachable Joy-Con Covers
"Our kickstand makes Nintendo jealous"
A new "all-in-one" case for the Nintendo Switch has appeared on the scene, aiming to protect your console and improve your playtime in equal measure. The new case comes from Manji and is currently generating funds on Indiegogo; the product has already smashed its goal in less than 48 hours and has almost a...
News Nintendo Switch Is Getting A The Witcher 3-Themed Controller
Pre-orders now open
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is now well and truly available on Nintendo Switch - and well worth playing, too - but there's even more Witcher goodness to come. That's right, you'll soon be able to play the game with an officially licensed controller (or any other game, for that matter). The controller comes from accessory maker...
Video 10 Of The Best Switch Lite Accessories You Can Get Your Hands On
Some are even compatible with the original system
Wondering how you can enhance your Switch Lite experience? With accessories, of course! If you just couldn't resist this new unit – much like our American-based video producer Zion Grassl, then these ten accessories for the latest iteration of Nintendo's beloved hybrid system are worth taking a...
News Show Your True Colours With This Neon Red/Blue Headset For Nintendo Switch
Pre-orders now live
Gaming accessory maker PDP is back at it again, this time launching a new headset design with Nintendo Switch fans specifically in mind. The new product is a redesign of its LVL40 Wired Stereo Headset, which is said to have been "designed over years of conversations with PDP’s passionate gaming customers". Of course, the neon...
News The 8BitDo M30 Wireless Pad Is The Best Control Option For Your Sega Mega Drive Mini
2.4g goodness
The Mega Drive Mini launches today in the UK and Europe, and we'd imagine that many of the people who pick up this excellent little micro-console will be wondering the same thing: why on earth did Sega bundle a three-button pad with a system that includes Street Fighter II? If you're as puzzled as us by this choice, then you ha
News There Are Switch Docks, And Then There's This Zelda: Link's Awakening Switch Dock
Holy Wind Fish
Back in January of last year, we featured an awesome, custom-made Super Mario Odyssey-themed Switch dock which had been created by Etsy seller, Senpai3D. Now, they're back, and this new creation is every bit as wonderful as the last. What you see before you is a 3D-printed model of Koholint Island, the setting of Zelda: Link's...
Hardware Review Big Hands, Meet The Hori Split Pad Pro for Switch
Not just for Daemon X Machina
The Switch’s Joy-Con controllers are incredible pieces of hardware. Packing a Gyro Sensor, NFC Reader, HD Rumble, IR Camera and a battery into such a tiny device – while keeping portability in mind – couldn’t have been an easy feat. However, some find the Switch’s Joy-Con a little too small and cramped for...
News A Standalone Nintendo Switch Stylus Is Launching This December In Japan
Hopefully available in the west too?
Earlier today, we shared the news that Nintendo is bringing back the Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training series (or Brain Age, for our North American chums). The new game will come bundled with a stylus, but it has also been revealed that this stylus will be available as a standalone product. We've only seen an...
Guide Where To Buy The Nintendo Switch Online Super NES Controllers
Update: "Currently unavailable"
Now that Super NES games have finally dropped on Switch for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, you'll probably be wanting to play them with the controller they were designed for. Fortunately, Nintendo also announced that wireless Super NES controllers are available to purchase by anybody signed up to Nintendo's...
Feature Digging Through Nintendo Patents
Ideas that surfaced or sank without trace
The recent discovery of a patent for Joy-Con controllers with hinges set tongues wagging with speculation as to what it could mean for Switch and potential future directions for the platform. Will Switch ‘Pro’ feature a curved screen? Is the angle of the two parts measured and translated into the game?...
News This Switch Controller Puts On A Multicolour LED Light Show As You Play
And it has an audio jack
Accessory maker PDP has released some brand new controllers for the Nintendo Switch, including one which uses LED lights to put on a small light display as you play. The Afterglow Deluxe+ Audio Wired Controller has a full-colour range of dimmable Prismatic LED lights tucked away inside its transparent casing. Players can...
Deals This 400GB Micro SD Card Is Cheaper Than Ever And Perfect For Your Switch Lite
Grab a bargain
If you picked up a brand new, shiny Nintendo Switch Lite over the weekend, you'll likely be eating through that measly internal storage of 32GB as we speak. Of course, the easy solution to this is to buy a nice big micro SD card and download games to your heart's content. We've rounded up lots of options for the best micro SD cards...
Video Introducing The C-Force C-Air, An External 4K Monitor For Your Nintendo Switch
But how well does it actually work?
Looking for external monitor solutions for your Nintendo Switch? Then the C-FORCE C-air might be the ultra-slim and portable screen you've been looking for! Our US-based video producer Zion Grassl recently got a chance to demo an earlier version of this product with the Nintendo Switch. It's certainly handy if you...
News WaterField Unveils New Premium Cases For Your Nintendo Switch Lite
Portable protection
If you're in the market for some extra accessories to go with your fancy, new Nintendo Switch Lite - and if you don't mind handing over a few quid to do just that - these new cases from WaterField might be exactly what you're after. We've featured WaterField's products on the site several times before, largely thanks to the fact...
Deals Micro SD Card Prices Tumble To All-Time Low On Amazon
Perfect for your Switch
If you are planning to pick up a Nintendo Switch Lite this weekend, you won't want to miss these outstanding bargains on micro SD cards from Amazon UK. The Nintendo Switch comes with only 32GB of internal memory which will get used up quickly once you have download a few games. It's a great investment to boost your Switch's...
News PowerA's Fusion Fightpad For Switch Has Been Inspired By The Sega Saturn Controller
Pre-order now
Accessory manufacturer PowerA has announced a new controller called the Fusion Wired FightPad, designed for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. It's priced at $59.99 USD and pre-orders are available now. The controller has been inspired by the iconic Sega Saturn gamepad and features a six-button "arcade-style" layout and...
Video Sega's Genesis Mini Gets The Tower Of Power Treatment
Super stack
Back in June, when Sega revealed the Sega Genesis Mini / Mega Drive Mini and its library of games during a Famitsu live stream in Japan, it continued to surprise viewers by showing off additional non-functioning components for the device. This included miniature-sized versions of the Sega CD / Mega CD, 32X add-on, a Sonic &...
News Hand Cramps Won't Be A Problem With This New Switch Lite Grip Case
Grip this
As brilliant as the Switch Joy-Con is, it's flat on both sides, overly small when paired up with certain hands and can result in some serious cramps after prolonged sessions on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (trust us, we know). Much more comfortable options include the Pro Controller and even the GameCube pad. Although we...
News Carry Your Nintendo Switch Lite In This Fetching Pokémon Sword And Shield Bag
Looking groovy with Grookey
We know exactly what it's like to look fresh, hip, and down with the cool kids of today (we really don't), so you may or may not want to trust us when we say that this new Pokémon Switch Lite accessory is a must-have. Jokes aside, this new product will, of course, be a great pick for any Pokémon fans who like its...
Hardware Review Exlene GameCube Controllers For Nintendo Switch
What makes them so special?
People love to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with GameCube-style controllers, and that's a fact that hasn't been lost on third-party peripheral makers. Exlene is one such manufacturer, and it has come up with two GameCube-style pads for Switch that aim to scratch that itch for people who are in the market for a decent...
News DreamGlass Air Will Let You Play Your Nintendo Switch In Private Augmented Reality
Forget VR, it's all about AR
There's always talk of playing Nintendo Switch in virtual reality - a new Switch VR patent was discovered very recently, and Nintendo Labo VR already exists, of course - but you don't tend to hear about the possibilities of augmented reality. This upcoming product from Dreamworld might be about to change all that,...
