News New Adapter Will Let You Use Switch Controllers With Your PS4 And Vice Versa
Zelda with a DualShock, anyone?
Talking Point Why Is It So Hard To Buy A Switch Dock Set?
A first world problem if ever there was one
Accessories - News
May2019
Video Qanba's Nintendo Switch MAX Screen Magnifier Might Not Be All That Bad
What year is it?
You may have thought we'd be past the days of the cheap and gimmicky accessories that plagued the Game Boy and its future generations. Anyone who remembers the Worm Light or the Handy Boy will probably cringe at the thought, but arcade stick manufacturer Qanba decided to take a stab at the old magnification idea with their MAX...
News Pre-Orders Go Live For New Switch Controller With Integrated Voice Chat And Audio Jack
Doing what Nintendo'nt
If you've been left frustrated by Nintendo's lack of options for voice chat support with the Switch, this new controller may well be worth a good look. First revealed at the beginning of April, the new Faceoff Deluxe+ Audio Wired Controller from accessory maker PDP features an audio jack for game audio and integrated in-game...
News New Adapter Will Let You Use Switch Controllers With Your PS4 And Vice Versa
Zelda with a DualShock, anyone?
If you've ever dreamt of playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with a DualShock 4, this might just be your lucky day. A new adapter is on the way which will allow Nintendo and Sony controllers to work with their rival systems. Japanese company Columbus Circle is set to release a small device called the...
News Looks Like RetroBit's 6-Button Pad Will Be Essential For The Mega Drive Mini
Coming in August
Today, Sega announced 10 more games for its upcoming Mega Drive Mini console – and one of the most exciting inclusions is Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition, the very first Sega port of Capcom's seminal one-on-one brawler. There's just one small problem: the Mega Drive Mini ships with a 3-button pad in the west.
News SanDisk's 1TB Micro SD Card Is Perfect For Your Switch, And It's Finally Available To Buy
But it isn't cheap!
Nintendo is making quite a large push to encourage its customers to download their flagship games on the Switch, rather than by physically on a game card (which obviously has associated manufacturing costs among other things. During the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct yesterday, Nintendo even unveiled a rather tempting game voucher...
Talking Point Why Is It So Hard To Buy A Switch Dock Set?
A first world problem if ever there was one
We've just moved into a new office here at Nintendo Life, and one of the first things we decided we needed pronto was a second Switch dock for the TV, so we could bring in our consoles and use them when we were really supposed to be working. Back when the Switch was released, Nintendo made a point of...
Video Hyperkin's New Nintendo Switch Dock Looks Like A Tiny N64
Scratching that nostalgia itch
The Switch dock is a pretty essential piece of kit, especially if you want to make the most of your console's hybrid nature. Got multiple TVs in your home? You're going to need an extra dock, but the official option is surprisingly hard to come by on its own in 2019; at the time of writing, Nintendo is out of stock in...
News Crash Team Racing Gets Official Line Of Merch And Clothing
With an awesome incense burner of all things
With Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled's launch now speeding into view, Numskull Designs has announced an official merchandise range for eager fans. If you can't wait for Crash's latest outing on Switch - we're only just over a month away from release - you might want to treat yourself to one or two of...
News Looks Like A Pokémon x Adidas Footwear Collection Is On The Way
Kick it
Images of two pairs of Pokémon trainers from Adidas have surfaced online, suggesting a new collaboration collection is set to be released soon. The first pair features Pikachu (who else?), with his adorable little face plastered across the entire shoe in different poses. The images come courtesy of @solebyjc on Instagram; you can cycle...
Random Flip Grip Inventor Creates "New Nintendo Switch DS"
What will he think of next?
Shmup enthusiasts will no doubt remember the Flip Grip – a vertical grip accessory designed for the Switch and launched on Kickstarter in June last year. The product made TATE-enabled games an absolute joy to play. At the end of last month, the engineer behind this creation – Mike "Mechachoi" Choi – also came up...
News Be The Very Best With This New Range Of Limited Edition Pokémon Phone Cases
Just in time for Detective Pikachu
If you wanna be the very best - yes, like no one ever was - or perhaps even simply wander around playing Pokémon GO in style, you might want to keep an eye out for these limited edition Pokémon phone cases. Three new collections are on the way thanks to a collaboration between The Pokémon Company International...
April2019
Hardware Review Retro-Bit Tribute64 - A Fine N64 Controller, And Perfect For Smash On Switch
But which version do you buy?
It's fair to say that the Nintendo 64 controller was a groundbreaking release. While it wasn't the first games controller to showcase analogue input, it was the first to be shipped as standard with its host console and therefore became the first taste of this now-ubiquitous control method for many players. The N64 pad...
News This Switch Case Aims To Protect Your Console And Store Games For Portable Play
And you can use it while docked, too
There are a surprising number of Switch cases and accessories available on the market, all offering slightly different ways to look after your pride and joy, and the latest to hit stores is this Protective Shell Case from gaming accessory maker, Venom. The case aims to keep the Switch and both Joy-Con...
Random This GameCube Logo Storage Unit Is One Of The Best Things We've Ever Seen
Yes please
If you're spending your valuable time reading this site, you're probably pretty keen on those video game thingies. And if you like games, you probably have a collection of cartridges, discs and consoles lining various shelves or cabinets in your home. What you (almost) certainly don't have, though, is this amazing GameCube logo storage...
Random This Fan-Made LEGO GameCube Stores Nintendo Switch Game Cartridges
A literal game cube
There are plenty of ways to store your favourite Switch games - whether that be with official merch, just in their boxes, or even in an old Game Boy cartridge case - but here's a particularly creative solution. Reddit user, squid5
News Watch Out, There Are Fake Switch Joy-Con About
Don't be fooled
With the Nintendo Switch seemingly growing in popularity by the day, it will hardly come as a surprise to most of you that there are unofficial controllers knocking about, hoping to cash in by offering a cheaper - and very similar-looking - alternative to the real deal. Some 'fakes' can be spotted instantly, and some third-party...
News PDP Reveals Switch Controller With Headphone Jack And Adjustable Audio Settings
Launches this summer
Gaming accessory maker PDP has revealed its latest controller for the Switch, calling it "the best Nintendo Switch controller for serious gamers". While we'd have to say that nothing can really top Nintendo's own Pro Controller in our eyes, this new PDP design does have a particularly interesting feature. As you can see,...
News Pre-Orders Are Now Live For This Gorgeous Switch Zelda Controller
Officially licensed
This officially licensed Switch controller featuring The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild artwork is set to launch late April / early May. Pre-orders go live today. From accessory maker PowerA, this wireless controller has been "designed for comfort during extended gaming sessions" and features a gorgeous looking Zelda...
News This NES Controller Mod Kit Puts The D-Pad On The Right
See you on the flipside
Remember last month when we reported on a child who angered online users by holding a Famicom controller upside down? Well, one group of creative gaming fans have made and released a mod kit which enables you to completely flip the orientation of your original NES controllers. On purpose. There's actually a good reason for...
March2019
Random This Zelda Sheikah Slate Phone Charger Is Amazing, If A Little Cumbersome
And yes, it plays sound effects
We love nerdy gadgets and accessories here at Nintendo Life, and when those things are coupled with a nice bit of Legend of Zelda branding, we simply can't resist admiring - and probably purchasing - whatever it is we've seen. Fitting wonderfully into all of the categories mentioned above is this Legend of Zelda:...
News Kickstarter Project Makes Custom Switch Pro Controllers For Every Smash Ultimate Character
Hide your wallet immediately
If you love Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and glorious pieces of gaming hardware as much as we do, you'll probably have a pretty hard time resisting this one. A Kickstarter crowdfunding project has recently launched offering backers a custom Switch Pro Controller featuring any character design they like from the game, and...
News This Portable Joy-Con Charger Doubles Up As A Controller, And It Charges Your Switch Too
Available now
Accessory maker Bionik is launching a couple of new Switch products in Europe this week, including a portable charger capable of charging your Switch and Joy-Con separately or together. The product has been available in the US for some time now, but this is the first time that those in Europe can pick it up for themselves. Called the...
News Charmander Is Your Next Pokémon Funko Pop
Twisted firestarter
Funko has revealed the next Pop figure to arrive in its quickly growing Pokémon series. This time, it's the ever-so-adorable fire Pokémon, Charmander. The figure has been teased in the tweet below, with a blog post also being shared which gives us a little more info. A May release date has been set, along with an image of the...
Video You Can Now Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate With A D-Pad
And it's not great
Remember the 8BitDo M30 gamepad our lovely video producer Alex Olney went hands-on with last week? Well, he's just discovered something else about this controller after taking a look at the instruction manual. The D-Pad can actually emulate left joysticks. Apparently, it's a "new thing" that can be don
News PDP Launches Luigi And Peach GameCube Controllers For Nintendo Switch
With customisable C-stick
Video game accessory maker PDP is back with another couple of glorious looking GameCube pads designed for use with your Nintendo Switch. Just like previous releases, these two controllers feature the GameCube's traditional C-stick, giving buyers the option to swap it out for a normal, full-size stick instead if they...
News Snakebyte Reveals The Games:Tower Storage Solution For Nintendo Switch
Shipping now
Accessory maker Snakebyte has revealed the latest in its line of products for the Switch, and this one looks like it could be a nice little practical solution for your storage needs. Called the Games:Tower, the product is designed to be a space-saver, holding your Pro Controllers, Joy-Con, games, and more. To be precise, you'll be able...
Deals Boost Your Switch Storage With A 400GB Micro SD Card For Just £56
Only available for a limited time
As any Switch owner who prefers to buy their games digitally will know, the console's limited storage space can be a near constant issue. That is unless you have a beast of a microSD card to save your precious games on, of course, and this limited-time deal is right up there as one of the best value-for-money offers...
Guide The 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 on in tabletop mode there are a plethora of controller choices on the market these days for your...
Video A Sega Genesis Controller On The Nintendo Switch
Absolute madness
Have you heard about the 8BitDo M30? It's a gamepad that resembles the legendary 6-button Genesis / Mega Drive controller and works with the Nintendo Switch and legacy systems. We even did our very own hardware review for it last week, explaining how fantastic it was for anyone who is a fan of 2D fighters and various other classic...
Guide The Best Value amiibo For Nintendo Switch
Fab-looking figures that give the best bang for your buck
So, you've got yourself or a family member a new Switch and you're curious about all those little figures that supposedly interact with the games. If you’re new to Switch and fancy dipping your toe in the amiibo pool, it can be difficult to know where to start. The full roster is pretty...
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller Available Right Now
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, so we've rounded them all up for you...
News Hori USA Drops The Price Of Its D-Pad Joy-Con Controller
Play the classic way
Last year, the prolific peripheral maker Hori released a left-hand Joy-Con featuring a full D-Pad arrangement. It was a response to Nintendo's first-party Joy-Con not including a control pad – with many purists crying out for more traditional control methods when playing specific old-school titles. If the original price of...
February2019
Hardware Review 8BitDo M30 - The Best Retro Controller On Switch
And it works with the original Mega Drive, too
8BitDo has come a long way in a relatively short space of time. In the beginning, the company wasn't taken totally seriously by a select few who saw its line of clone NES and SNES pads as little more than cheap facsimiles of the real thing, but following a
Deals Treat Your Nintendo Switch To A 400GB Micro SD Card For Only $62
There has never been a better time to buy!
With the newly announced 1TB micro SD card on the way, it seems now is the time to pick up a bargain on a 400GB micro SD card for your Nintendo Switch. These mighty micro SD cards are normally quite pricey, but you can pick one up for only $62.30 as it's Amazon's Deal of the Day. For most people, 400GB...
News Japanese My Nintendo Users Can Now Spend Points On Physical Yoshi Goodies
And we're incredibly jealous
In today's episode of 'why does Japan get all the cool stuff and why haven't we just relocated already?', we present to you the latest selection of physical goodies added to the region's My Nintendo rewards service. And everything's coming up Yoshi. Yes, these new arrivals all feature our favourite, green, egg-laying...
News 1TB Micro SD Cards Are About To Hit Stores, Perfect For Your Switch Storage Woes
A lot of space for a lot of cash
Two brand new microSD cards, both boasting a whopping 1TB of storage space, have been officially unveiled today. With one of these beauties tucked away inside your Switch console, you'll likely never have to worry about storage concerns ever again. The cards in question come from Micron and SanDisk (which you can...
Deals Retro-Bit's Official Sega Saturn And Genesis Controllers Are Up For Pre-Order Now
It's official
If you are something of a retro gamer and like to dabble on the dark side with classic Sega consoles, then you might be interested to learn that Retro-bit is releasing a series of officially endorsed controllers which are compatible with the Sega Genesis and Sega Saturn. The Genesis / Mega Drive edition is a replica of the iconic 6...
News This Portable Nintendo Switch Speaker Is Now Funding On Kickstarter
And it can be used as a dock, too
Gaming accessory maker YesOJO has now launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its dedicated portable Nintendo Switch speaker - an accessory first revealed last September. The speaker hopes to provide buyers with a way to experience greater sound quality while playing Switch on the go, with the design...
News Brand New Sega Dreamcast Controller Hits Kickstarter And Smashes Target
A whole lotta love for Sega's last hurrah
The Dreamcast, Sega’s last combatant in the console wars, was a beautiful failure – a forward-thinking machine arguably scuppered by company infighting and mismanagement, public fatigue after a spate of expensive Sega hardware releases, or simply being a year or two before its time. Ah, what a monstrous...
News WaterField's Latest Switch Storage Solution Brings You The 'Switch Taco'
Carry in style
We're big fans of WaterField's cases and carry-bags, as you'll know if you've been following the site closely for the past few years. This San Francisco-based company does a great line in high-quality storage solutions and has recently gone all-in with gaming-focused bags, some of which we've covered in the past. The company's latest...
News Here's A Look At Every Possible Joy-Con Combination In One Handy Chart
Such colour, much wow
Since launching back in March 2017, the Switch has amassed a pretty impressive collection of different Joy-Con options. Don't get us wrong, we feel like there could be lots more - just think about how many franchise-specific 3DS consoles were released - but by mixing up each side you can create a whole lot of combinations. In...
News We're Getting Another Third-Party Switch Joy-Con With A D-Pad
D-lightful news for handheld players
While the Nintendo Switch, in most respects, is a fantastic handheld/TV combo console, it did require the sacrifice of a few features in order to achieve this hybrid state. One of those details, sorely missed by fans of handheld gaming, has been the D-pad. Until now, the only real alternative on the market has...
News Store Your Switch Cartridges In Style With These Game Card Pods, Pre-Orders Now Open
And 3DS games, too
Being the popular little beast that it is, the Switch now has an almost countless number of accessories for all your storage and transportation needs. Adding to your options in the near future are these Game Card Pods from Keys Factory, a new way to store your favourite cartridges. Available in five different colours - blue,...
News Pre-Orders Are Now Open For The Bulbasaur Funko Pop Figure
Pop it in your basket
Yesterday saw the reveal of Funko's latest Pop Vinyl figure, the Pokémon series' very own number one, Bulbasaur. If you instantly fell in love with its never-ending stare of eternal doom and sacrifice, you're in luck, as pre-orders have now opened. US buyers can snap up their own figure via Amazon; the listing has the Pop...
News Bulbasaur Funko Pop Revealed, More Pokémon Figures Coming Soon
Those eyes are interesting
Funko has revealed the latest Pokémon character to be added to the Pop Vinyl lineup, with the grass-type starter Pokémon Bulbasaur coming soon. As you can see, the figure takes on the usual, Funko Pop appearance, seemingly staring into your soul with its deep, black eyes of doom. The figure will fittingly be released on...
Hori's latest accessory
Gaming accessory maker Hori has revealed the Fighting Stick Mini for Nintendo Switch, a portable control option that looks ideal for your classic beat 'em up needs. Said to fit comfortably in your hands, this new release scraps the standard Joy-Con and Pro Controller button layout to provide you with that authentic arcade...
January2019
News Love The Sega Ages Range? Then 8Bitdo Has Made Your Dream Controller
As well as a new Retro Receiver for the Genesis / Mega Drive
If you've been loving Sonic and Thunder Force IV on your Switch lately, you might be interested to learn that 8Bitdo – makers of many a fine controller – are releasing a Sega-inspired pad which will no doubt become the interface of your dreams. Based on the design of the fantastic...
News Hori Is Releasing A Splatoon 2-Themed Tabletop Playstand For Your Switch
And you can charge while playing
If you like playing your Switch in tabletop mode, and especially if you like playing Splatoon 2 in tabletop mode, then this upcoming accessory may well be for you. This officially-licensed release is arriving in Japan on 31st March, complete with an adjustable tilt angle to suit your needs (so much better than the...
News These N64 Spine Labels Are The Perfect Way To Organise Your Game Collection
Nintendo Sixty-phwoar
The Nintendo 64's wonderful library of games is pleasingly easy to store at home, with each cartridge fitting snuggly alongside one another and comfortably lining whatever box or shelf you decide to place them on. Of course, thanks to the fact that only their fronts have any artwork, it's frustratingly impossible to know which...
News These Officially-Licensed Micro SD Cards Are A Snazzy Solution To Your Switch Storage Woes
And they've just been reduced
The Nintendo Switch has some fantastic qualities - the games, the portable and home console mix, and its smart, sleek design - but it does have one glaring issue: the storage space. We've said it time and time again, but the console's 32GB internal storage (which gets reduced by the operating system before you can even...
News This New Switch Case Protects Your Console And Gives It A Proper D-Pad At The Same Time
And it even stores your games
Accessory maker Nyko has revealed a brand new Switch case design which will protect your beloved system and offer a traditional D-pad solution all in one. The 'Dpad Case' was first revealed at CES 2019 last week, offering an ultra-thin protective solution for your console. As well as protecting the main unit, a...
News Meet The 'SwitchGuard', An Accessory That Aims To Keep Your Switch From Being Stolen
Designed for tournaments or at home
A new, third-party accessory for the Nintendo Switch has appeared on the market, hoping to provide a way of keeping your console safe from potential thieves. Pintoro, the manufacturer behind the 'SwitchGuard', has described the product as "the best way to deter theft of your Nintendo Switch at a tournament, in...
News Hyperkin To Reveal New NES Light Gun Which Works With HDTVs
Play Duck Hunt on a modern display
Video game peripheral maker Hyperkin has announced that it will soon be unveiling a brand new light gun accessory which is set to work with modern displays. Named the 'Hyper Blaster HD for NES', Hyperkin describes the product as being the "first-ever commercially-produced solution" for playing Duck Hunt on the NES...
News This Switch Pro Controller Replacement Shell Is Pokémon: Let's Go Themed
Rubbing salt in the wound
Update: Some of our lovely readers have pointed out the YouTuber BeatEmUps uploaded his own DIY video. Click here to take a look. Original Article: When Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! was released last November, a themed accessory line followed. Nintendo even launched a special edition Switch with...
News Carry Your Switch Games In Style With This Cute Little Pokédex Game Card Case
Available now
As is usually the case with any major gaming console release, you can now find near-countless ways to carry around your Nintendo Switch and games. While there are plenty of traditional carry cases and accessories available for your console that give you more for your money, this little Pokédex design might just win any Pokémon fans...
December2018
Video This Might Be The Worst Nintendo Switch Christmas Present
"It's ruined Christmas"
Poor Alex, nobody gifted him a present this Christmas. Taking matters into his owns hands, our lovely video producer decided to order his own Switch-related gift online and even went to the trouble of wrapping it himself. What is it, you ask? You should watch the above video to find out. Else, if you really can't spare five...
Random Man Uses Disguised NES Zapper To Rob A Bank
And has since been arrested
The NES Zapper was a cool little piece of kit back in the day, allowing gaming fans to use a realistic peripheral to enhance their experiences in titles like Duck Hunt, Wild Gunman, and more. As always, though, someone out there has to go and ruin the fun, with one man being caught using the accessory in a shocking...
News This Portable GameCube Controller Switch Adapter Hits Kickstarter Next Month
GameCube controllers on the go
If you're one of the countless Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans who insist on playing with a traditional GameCube controller (or like using one, at least) then you might want to keep an eye on this little project. eSports team Panda Global has revealed that it will soon be starting a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign...
News Charge All Your Controllers At Once With This Switch Storage Dock, Pre-Orders Now Live
Product launches tomorrow!
Gaming accessory maker Venom has revealed a brand new 'Charge & Store' dock for the Nintendo Switch, allowing you to, well, charge and store multiple controllers at the same time. As you can see, the Charge & Store holds two Joy-Con, a Pro Controller, and even the Poké Ball Plus accessory, instantly charging all...
November2018
News These Stylish Leather Switch Game Wallets Could Make Perfect Stocking Fillers This Christmas
Multiple designs available
WaterField Designs has announced a new, "premium" collection of leather game card wallets for Nintendo Switch. If you're looking for a stylish way to store your favourite games, or perhaps an interesting little stocking filler for a loved one, these could be a solid choice. The wallets come in two different styles, one...
News Nyko Is Releasing A Bunch Of Switch Accessories Before The End Of The Year
A controller as well
In addition to Nyko's Dualies - a pair of Joy-Con alternatives due out next month - the third-party gaming accessory manufacturer has revealed it will be releasing a number of other products for the Nintendo Switch before the end of the year. The entire range can be pre-ordered from Nyko's website and Amazon. First up w
News These Larger, Cheaper Third-Party Switch Joy-Con Promise Improved Grip And Customisation
Game changer?
Third-party gaming accessory maker Nyko has revealed the Nyko Dualies - a pair of Joy-Con alternatives set to hit the market next month. The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con controllers are amazing little chunks of technology in many ways, with more capabilities than game developers seem to know what to do with, but they're not without their...
Deals Charge Your Switch On The Go With This Black Friday Power Bank Bargain
Much cheaper than the Switch-branded model
If you're hoping to find a solution for your ever-draining Switch battery, and just so happen to love a good Black Friday deal, then you've certainly come to the right place. Anker's PowerCore 20100 is currently being offered for a very attractive price on Amazon. This device can be used to boost your...
Hardware Review Flip Grip: The Dream Peripheral For Shmup Addicts
Going sideways
While the Switch's hybrid nature and versatile Joy-Con controllers are key selling points for many owners, for a special sub-set of players the console's real hidden weapon is the fact that it can be used in portrait mode and therefore provide the perfect platform for classic vertically-scrolling shooters – of which there are plenty...
News A Mario Kart Lottery Is Headed To Japan With Chances To Win Some Amazing Prizes
We'll take the Lakitu clock
In yet another episode of 'Japan gets all the cool stuff and it's really getting unfair now', a new Mario Kart-themed lottery has been announced where fans can win some lovely household items based on the franchise. The lottery comes courtesy of Bandai, which has revealed that it will be bringing all of the lovely...
News Get Into The Christmas Spirit With This Super Mario LED Wreath, Available Now
Show off in style
Amazingly, the holiday season is almost upon us once again, with time flying by at a pace that would beat Santa Claus himself in the world's strangest racing event yet. Luckily, though, for those wanting to get into the festive spirit, this Super Mario-themed wreath might just be the perfect thing. Released exclusively through...
Hardware Review AAXA S1 LED Mini Projector For Switch - Brighter Than The Competition, And 720p, Too
The OJO Projector has a serious rival
The portable nature of the Switch has created a perhaps unexpected demand for super-compact and mobile LED projectors, and we’ve already seen the OJO Projector come and go in all of its 480p resolution goodness. While OJO is hard at work on a successor which, it says, will improve on its likeable first...
News This Wireless Nintendo 64 "Pro-Style" Controller Is Hitting Stores Early Next Year
Nintendo Sixty-Freedom
Video game peripheral manufacturer Hyperkin has revealed that it will be releasing a "pro-style" wireless controller for use with your beloved Nintendo 64. Named the 'Admiral', this controller uses a Bluetooth dongle to wirelessly connect to your console. As you can immediately tell, the design sacrifices the famous trident...
News The Poké Ball Plus Has A Secret Feature That Makes Pokémon GO Easier To Play
Gotta collect it all
Can you believe it? Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! arrives on the Nintendo Switch next week. Alongside this is the release of a new accessory called the Poké Ball Plus which is also compatible with the mobile sensation, Pokémon GO. According to Nintendo Soup, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have recently
Random You Can Now Make Your Very Own Poké Ball Waffles
Gotta eat 'em all
If you're a fan of Pokémon and waffles, which certainly sounds like an excellent combination to us, then you're probably just about to fall in love with the idea of this Poké Ball Waffle Maker. Released by the folks over at ThinkGeek, this waffle maker is officially licensed and creates the tastiest looking waffles we've ever...
October2018
Random Stop Those Joy-Con From Smashing Your TV With These Just Dance Wristbands
The ultimate Just Dance accessory?
If you love a good session of Just Dance on Switch, either with 2017, 2018, or this week's Just Dance 2019, then this Just Dance Joy-Con holder wristband might come in particularly handy. As you'll be aware if you've played a Just Dance game before, swinging your arms to the funky beat can get tiring and frantic...
News Snakebyte Launches The Head:Set S, A Budget Gaming Headset Specifically Designed For Switch
One for Fortnite fans?
Electronics hardware manufacturer snakebyte has launched a brand new gaming headset specifically designed for Nintendo Switch. Available as we speak, the new release is called the 'Head:Set S'. Offering "great audio quality and crystal clear chat" when you want to chat with your friends online, the Head:Set S plugs directly...
Random Wish Your Switch Was More Like A 3DS? Then 3D Print Your Own Folding Flip Case
Get back in the fold
One of the 3DS' most useful features - and one that had been a part of Nintendo's handheld lineup since the Game Boy Advance SP released back in 2003 - is its foldable design, keeping both screens and all buttons safe from damage when being carried around. Of course, the Switch has demolished this trend in recent times, but if...
News Check Out This Super-Colourful Wave Of Pokémon Merchandise Soon Landing In Japan
Available next month
One of the many things that Japan is absolutely brilliant at is providing endless amounts of Pokémon merchandise. From a complete set of all original 151 Pokémon in plush form, to a humongous Lapras toy that could easily carry a small army of children around, there will absolutely be something for you. The official Pokémon...
News Poké Ball Plus Gets Its Own Safety Warning In Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee
Play safe
Most products and devices nowadays come with an excessive amount of safety warnings, labels and instructions because people often do silly things. In 2006, Nintendo joined this movement to prevent people from throwing Wii Remotes straight into their televisions. The Switch also runs a similar warning about attaching the wrist straps when...
News Play Diablo III In Style With This Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller
With customisable buttons
With Diablo III Eternal Collection just around the corner, it's almost time to get stuck into all of the lovely content the game has to offer. If you're wanting to play the game in style, though, you might just want to get yourself one of these Diablo III-themed controllers from accessory maker PowerA. Of course, it was...
News Pre-Orders Are Now Open For These Customisable GameCube Controllers For Switch
To C stick, or not to C stick?
If you're as excited as we are for the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, you're probably already thinking about the glorious day on which you can finally get stuck into the game this December. If you just so happen to be a fan of the classic GameCube controller, too, then these could well be the perfect choice for...
Random Treat Your Loved Ones To These Joy-Con Knife Blade Holders This Holiday Season
The perfect gift this Christmas
With the holiday season fast approaching, you may be starting to search for the very best gifts money can buy to present to your nearest and dearest. If you're buying for a gaming fan, it's pretty likely that a Nintendo Switch-themed present could go down rather nicely indeed. Well, as it happens, we've just stumbled...
News This Lovely Boo Bean Bag Chair Will Steal Your Heart, And Your Money
Pre-orders open now
If you're looking for a great new chair for your gaming room, a bright and bold feature piece for your front room, or even if you just love cuddly Nintendo things, this Boo bean bag chair is absolutely for you. Boos may well be frightening in Mario's games (in the most adorable way possible, of course) but this one looks like...
Random Pokémon Cards Inspired By Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' Are Headed To Japan
Yep, seriously
We know that Pokémon's pretty popular, and that the series tends to collaborate with other franchises, retailers, and anything else going, but this is one tie-in we never thought we'd see. Introducing the Edvard Munch x Pokémon Trading Card crossover. With designs for Pikachu, Eevee, Psyduck, Mimikyu, and Rowlet, the cards are...
Accessory Review tomtoc Nintendo Switch Cases
A case for every situation
The Switch is arguably Nintendo's most premium-feeling handheld console ever released, with its smart and sleek design making earlier systems feel a little clunkier (and more able to take a battering) as a result. Thanks to this, as well as the fact that it comes with a whole range of extras that you wouldn't usually need...
News This Nintendo Switch 'Safe' Keeps Your Console And Game Card Slot Under Lock And Key
You can still turn it on, though
A Nintendo Switch 'Game Console Safe' has appeared on the market, giving customers the chance to rather literally lock their console to its dock for more security. The item is currently being sold on Etsy from seller 3Dexpressions, with its product description highlighting just some of the situations in which it...
News Pre-Orders Now Open For These Officially Licensed Wireless GameCube Controllers For Switch
Available in time for Smash Bros. Ultimate
PowerA has yet another controller option for Switch players on the way, this time releasing a wireless GameCube-inspired design that can work with your latest Nintendo console. Releasing just in time for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, these controllers have all of the buttons available on the original...
News Pre-Orders Are Now Live For These Officially Licensed Nintendo Switch Protectors
No scratches or dust in sight
Accessory maker Keys Factory is set to release a new range of Nintendo Switch protection covers, helping you to look after your console's screen and Joy-Con from unwanted scratches and dirt. There are four separate designs set to be available featuring some of the biggest names in Nintendo's gaming library - Mario,...
News Hori Releasing Pikachu Themed D-Pad Joy-Con On 16th November
Pre-orders now live
Japanese peripheral maker Hori is releasing a special Pikachu inspired D-Pad Joy-Con. Like the Mario and Zelda themed ones that arrived earlier in the year, this left-hand Joy-Con is limited to handheld use - as noted on the game's packaging. The price point is achieved by removing a number of features including Bluetooth,...
News Hori Releasing New Range Of Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Switch Accessories
Give your Switch a Poké-makeover
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are just over a month away from release, and accessory maker Hori is making the most out of the situation with a brand new line of Switch accessories based on the games. All of the items are scheduled to launch alongside the games themselves on 16th November, and...
News Nintendo Switch Is About To Get Its First VR-Style Headset, But There's A Catch
"Compatible with all current games"
The very idea of Nintendo Switch having a VR headset - and VR games to use with it, of course - has been a rather hot topic for debate over the console's relatively short time on the market; many have expressed a desire to see it happen despite several issues that immediately spring to mind, and some have even...
News 'Tis The Season For A New Line Of Nintendo Christmas Sweaters, Pre-Orders Open
"It's Chriiiiistmaaaaassss"
We may well only just be entering October, but that won't even come close to stopping retailers from tempting customers with all sorts of Christmas-themed goodies. If you celebrate the holiday, these new ugly (but actually rather lovely) Christmas sweaters might just be for you. The designs are available at Merchoid, a...
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News This Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Guidebook Will Teach You Everything You Need To Know
And look great on your shelf, too
Video game strategy guide publisher Prima Games is releasing a guidebook for the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, set to release on the same day as the game itself - 7th December. If you're wanting to master everything the game has to offer and crucially defeat any opponents that stand in your way, this guide...
News These Officially Licensed Switch Controllers Come With Gyro Support And Mappable Buttons
Cheaper than the pro controller
Accessory maker PowerA has unveiled another line of controllers for the Nintendo Switch, this time adding more features to get even closer to Nintendo's very own Pro Controller. These 'Enhanced Wireless Controllers' use Bluetooth 4.1 tech to provide a "virtually lag-free experience" when playing wirelessly, include...
News Play It Loud With This Dedicated Portable Speaker For Nintendo Switch
Charges the console, too
We see a lot of accessories for the Switch here at Nintendo Life, with carry cases, extra peripherals, projectors, and lots more littering online stores around the world. Today, though, gaming device and accessory company YesOJO has unveiled a new portable speaker, something the company says is a "world first". As you can...
News Kickstarter Launches For The '3 Up', A Stylish Switch Carry Case That Adapts To Your Needs
Holds 10 games and your other daily essentials
We've seen a wide range of Switch carry cases over the last few months, all offering different benefits to suit various types of gamers and situations. Now, this '3 Up' case from Villager Supplies is aiming to provide a stylish solution that suits the everyday lifestyle of busy adults, and a Kickstarter...
News The Nintendo Switch NES Controllers Are Now Available To Pre-Order In Europe
Playing with power
If you're wanting to play the Nintendo Switch Online's selection of NES games in style, then you've probably been keeping an eye on the recently announced NES-style controllers for the console. The good news for European players is that the controllers are now available to pre-order directly from the My Nintendo store. With the...
News Hori's D-Pad Joy-Con Will No Longer Gobble Up The Switch Battery Life
Firmware update saves the day
In the month of July, Japanese peripheral maker Hori issued a statement on its website warning customers about a battery-draining issue linked to ts Joy-Con with a full D-Pad arrangement. Hori even reached out to us at the time with a statement about the problem: We are working to have this issue resolved by the time...
News Wireless NES Controllers Won't Work With Other Games On Nintendo Switch
Compatibility not included
Since the initial Direct reveal, more information about the $59.99 wireless NES controller pack for the Switch has been discovered. Once again, the news is sourced from fine print located on Nintendo's official website. If you haven't already spotted it yourself, you might be interested to know the two controllers will be...
News Pre-Orders Are Live For The Smash Bros. Ultimate Pro Controller At The Nintendo UK Store
Go! Go! Go!
Pre-orders for the gorgeous Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-inspired Pro Controller are now live in the UK, directly from the Nintendo Official UK Store. If you're looking for the ultimate way to play the upcoming Super Smash Bros. game, this new controller could be just the way to do it. We were recently treated to a video which presented...
News These New Nintendo Switch Travel Cases Look Perfect For Every Situation
Three designs to suit your needs
Tech accessory manufacturer tomtoc has released a new line of Nintendo Switch travel cases, with three different options available to suit your specific needs. Each case comes with three layers of different materials, aiming to keep the designs light but sturdy, ensuring your console is safe. The outside is made...
News Store Your Switch Games On These Lovely Sega-Inspired MicroSD Cards
Console-ception
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mega Drive and the 20th anniversary of the Dreamcast, a new collection of Sega-inspired microSD cards are set to hit Japan (with international shipping options). As you can see, designs for the Mega Drive, Dreamcast, and Sega Saturn are available, with each card taking on the appearance of...
News Games, Puzzles And Stickers Await In These New Nintendo Activity Books
Mario! Zelda! Splatoon!
Nintendo, in collaboration with Penguin Random House, has revealed a new set of activity books for fans of the company's most popular franchises. With a wide variety of activity types on offer such as colouring, stickers, games and puzzles, this collection of books is sure to contain something to entertain the little...
Random Knock-Off Switch Joy-Con Controller Might Not Look Wireless, But It Actually Is
A Frankenstein creation in controller form
The Switch has provided good business for many officially licensed accessory manufacturers, so it's no surprise there are plenty of other companies out there now attempting to cash in on the success of Nintendo's hybrid console. Introducing the Wireless Controller by Chinese firm, Time Owner. In...
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