Tag: Accessories
News Nintendo Is Releasing Three Switch Bundles In Japan Next Month
Just in time for the holiday season
Nintendo has announced it will be releasing two Switch controller bundles and a new Switch console bundle in Japan next month. All three will be available on 20th November, just in time for the holiday season. Super Mario Party Joy-Con Bundle: First, we have a Super Mario Party bundle - featuring a copy of the...
News PowerA Continues Mario's 35th Anniversary Celebrations With Three New Switch Controllers
Arriving later this month
Following on from PowerA's new Switch controller designs in September, it's now got three more officially licensed Mario themed ones on the way. There's an enhanced wireless pro controller, an enhanced wired pro controller, and a wireless GameCube style controller. According to listings on Amazon, all three controllers...
News Hori Is Releasing Another Super Mario Themed D-Pad Joy-Con On 23rd November
Let's-a go!
Japanese peripheral maker Hori is releasing another Super Mario D-Pad Joy-Con for $24.99 on 23rd November. This controller is restricted to handheld use and cuts a number of features such as Bluetooth, Gyrosensor, HD rumble, the battery and the SL/SR buttons. Obviously, it's not compatible with the Switch Lite. Here's the official...
News Hori Reveals Huge Wave Of Pokémon Controllers And Accessories For Nintendo Switch
Pre-orders coming soon!
Accessory maker Hori has revealed a new range of officially licensed Pokémon peripherals and accessories for Switch and Switch Lite, including controllers, cases, protectors, and more. Set to be available across North America, Europe, South America, Australia, and New Zealand starting November 2020, these products are all...
News This 'Little Wireless Controller' For Switch Boasts A 40-Hour Battery And Fits In Your Pocket
And it's out now!
Gaming accessory maker PDP has released a brand new controller for the Nintendo Switch, ideal for those who want head outside with something a little more substantial than a Joy-Con This little wireless controller is rather literally called the 'Little Wireless Controller', boasting a wireless connection with a range of up to 30...
PSA Use A Wired Connection When Playing Smash Bros. Ultimate Online
Sakurai insists
At the very end of the latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate broadcast, Masahiro Sakurai briefly touched on the game's 8.1 update and mentioned how the team made improvements to the online multiplayer. In addition to this, he also advised players to use a wired connection when playing Smash online - rather than a wireless one: "
News Officially Licensed Keychain Tetris Launches In Japan Next Week
Clear lines wherever you go
Want to become the ultimate Tetris player, but can't always take your Switch with you wherever you go? Then here's the next best thing - Tetris Mini. It's an officially licensed keychain handheld by Gametech. And yes, it's a bit of a revival. It's arriving in Japan next week on 8th October and will come in six different...
News A New Nintendo Switch Steering Wheel Hits The Market Next Month For Just $15
"Perfect for Mario Kart"
Numskull Designs has announced a brand new steering wheel accessory for the Nintendo Switch that's set to launch next month. Housing each Joy-Con on either side of the main unit, the wheel sticks to tables or other surfaces with suction cups on the bottom, ready for you to take it for a spin in games like Mario Kart 8...
Hardware Review That Animal Crossing Pad That Looks Like Tom Nook's Face? It's Pretty Good
"I'll be there with bells on!"
Peripheral maker Stoga has released a series of Animal Crossing: New Horizons-inspired wireless controllers for the Nintendo Switch. These aren't the first Animal Crossing-style pads we've seen – PowerA has
News Switch Pro Controller + Super Mario Odyssey Bundle Arriving Next Week (US)
More Mario
Well, here's a sweet deal just in time for Mario's 35th birthday celebrations. Next week, on 11th September, Walmart in the US will be selling a bundle containing a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller along with a download code for Super Mario Odyssey. It'll set you back $99.99 and pre-orders are available right now. Here's what the packaging...
News PowerA's New Switch Controllers Can Be Pre-Ordered Now
Animal Crossing, Pikachu Lightning, Hylian Shield and the big M
If you are in the market for a third-party controller for your Switch, then these offerings from PowerA look like they will fit the bill. Available from 30th September, these new designs feature Animal Crossing, Pikachu Lightning, Hylian Shield and several Mario themes. Priced at only...
News 8BitDo Reveals Its New Customisable Arcade Stick For Nintendo Switch, Pre-Orders Now Live
Get the competitive edge
Still seeking the right arcade stick for your Nintendo Switch? Perhaps you might be interested in 8BitDo's newest one. It's designed specifically for the Switch and PC and just might have more features than any other arcade stick ever made, according to the creator. It comes with Ultimate Software, Wireless Bluetooth 2.4g...
News Accessory Maker NEXiLUX Launches Its 'Joy-Con Alternative' Controllers For Nintendo Switch
Available to order now
Video game accessory maker NEXiLUX is the latest to release a new set of third-party controllers for the Nintendo Switch. They're called 'Joy-Con Alternative', so we imagine it's fairly clear what they're trying to replicate. Yes, serving as a cheaper way to get your hands on a new set of Joy-Con for your Switch, these new...
News Mario Celebrates His 35th Anniversary With Two New Nintendo Switch Controllers
Arriving this September
The Switch is receiving not one but two new officially licensed Mario themed controllers this September. The smaller pad is from HORI and the regular-sized one is from PowerA. The Horipad Mini is designed for younger players with tiny hands. Despite its size, this mini pad comes with dual analog sticks, a D-Pad and all the...
News Hori Reveals Three New Colours For Its Split Pad Pro Switch Controller
Pre-orders coming soon
As fantastic as it is to play the Switch in handheld mode, the Joy-Con setup can become a little cramped from time to time. If you're seeking a more ergonomic gaming experience while you play Animal Crossing, Mario Kart or Zelda for hours on end, you can't go past the Split Pad Pro by peripheral maker Hori. It was originally...
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...
Hardware Review Genki Covert Dock - The Perfect Travel Companion For Your Nintendo Switch
And its smaller than a Switch AC Adapter
Around this time last year, product developer Genki fired up a Kickstarter campaign for a fairly ambitious Switch Dock/AC Adapter that could fit in the palm of your hand: the Genki Covert Dock. The makers felt that the large and bulky dock like the one that comes with the Switch was unnecessary and so they...
News Alt Lab's Smash Stick Kickstarter Campaign Is Now Live
Update: It's reached its goal
Update (Sat 1st Aug, 2020 13:05 BST): The $70,000 goal has been reached, stretch goals have now been unlocked. We did it! Thanks to all of you and your support, our KS campaign got fully funded in 22 hours! We couldn't have done this without all of you. This has been an incredible journey so far and this is just the...
News This New Pokémon Smartphone Case Collection Is A '90s Nostalgia Overload
Orders go live next month
Tech accessory company CASETiFY has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to release a new wave of Pokémon goods that look sure to bring back good old memories from the '90s. The new products follow a similar and very successful campaign from last year, which saw a number of designs based on the original 151 Pokémon appear...
Hands On Retro Fighters Follows Up Its Superb Brawler64 Pad With The StrikerDC For Dreamcast
The ultimate upgrade
When Retro Fighters released its Nintendo 64 'Brawler' controller a while back, we thought it was pretty darn good – it's just a shame that so few games on the N64 really take advantage of its amazing D-Pad. However, the company is back with another pad, this time for a system which has plenty of amazing fighting 2D games: the...
News Hori's Pac-Man Split Pad Pro For Switch Is So Gorgeous We Want To Gobble It Up
Just in time to mark 40 years of pill-munching
Peripheral maker Hori scored a critical hit with its Split Pad Pro for Switch; while this pair of Joy-Con replacements can't be used wirelessly, we found the configuration to be much more comfortable to use for prolonged periods of time. The original Split Pad Pro was released to coincide with Daemon X...
News This Officially-Licensed Switch Controller Comes With Motion Controls And Mappable Buttons
Pre-orders now open!
Accessory maker PowerA has launched pre-orders for a brand new controller designed for Nintendo Switch and, as you can see, it's a rather lovely-looking beast. Designed to be the "ultimate utility controller for gaming at home and on-the-go" the Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller is officially-licensed, comes with a rechargeable...
Random 8BitDo's Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller Sure Looks Familiar
Play xCloud games with a SNES pad? Sure, why not!
Peripheral maker 8BitDo has been producing amazing controllers for quite some time now, and has never made any secret of the fact that it borrows heavily from Nintendo's school of hardware design. In fact, many of its pads – including the SN30 and NES30 – are based on Nintendo controllers, a fact
News WaterField's Latest Premium Switch Case Is The 'Dash Express', An Ultra-Light, Sleek Solution
With fancy Italian 'Forza' fabric, no less
WaterField, a San-Francisco-based accessory maker, has unveiled its latest premium Switch storage solution, the 'Dash Express'. Available for both the original Switch model and the Switch Lite, this new case is said to offer an "ultra-light, sleek" solution for taking your console out and about, either as...
News This Officially Licensed Pikachu Switch Joy-Con Grip Is Now Available To Pre-Order
'It's electrifying!'
Hoping to give your Switch's Joy-Con a whole new spark? Looking to dazzle your friends with an electrifying controller setup? Already getting fed up of our electricity-based puns? Then keep on reading (and sorry). Yes, this brand new and officially-licensed Joy-Con grip is now up for pre-order at Amazon. Priced at $14.99, the...
News The Super Game Boy Is Now 26 Years Old
Only for Super Nintendo
If you're as old as some of us here are at Nintendo Life, you might have fond memories of the Super Game Boy. It was an adapter cartridge for the Super Nintendo that allowed you to play Game Boy and dual-mode Game Boy Color cartridges on the big screen - aka your television. Some games, like the Pokémon titles, even had...
News Switch Fighter Aims To Turn Your Switch Into A Table-Top Arcade System
Winner stays on?
While the concept certainly isn't anything new, Switch Fighter – a new Switch accessory that's recently gone live on Indiegogo – looks pretty promising. It's basically a means of giving your console a traditional arcade interface, with a nice big joystick and six buttons – making it perfect for one-on-one fighting games like
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 Lite Accessories
Get the most out of your Switch Lite
If you are planning on picking up a shiny new Nintendo Switch Lite, 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 smorgasbord of goodies to accessorise...
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...
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...
Random Could This Be The Most Pointless Switch Accessory Yet?
CyberGadget's latest is a solution in search of a problem
Like any popular gaming system, the Switch has seen its fair share of largely pointless accessories, but CyberGadget's latest effort is perhaps the most ridiculous yet. The Japanese company is releasing a protective plastic panel for the front of your Switch dock – you know, that piece of...
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...
News Adorable Animal Crossing Plushies Arrive In Stock At Merchoid
K.K. Plushies
Merchoid, the online retailer that specialises in all things nerdy and geeky, has gone and caught Animal Crossing: New Horizons fever along with the rest of the world. The retailer is now stocking a range of official (and officially adorable) Animal Crossing plushes from San-ei Boeki, the same company that makes official Pokémon...
News Hori Brings Its Fighting Commander Gamepad To The Switch This June
Japan only, for now
If you play a lot of fighting games, you'll know how important it is to have the right gamepad or arcade stick. It can make certain combos easier to perform and will often give you a competitive edge in battle. Japanese accessory manufacturer HORI might have already released a number of controllers for the Nintendo Switch, but...
News Nintendo Switch Cooling Fans Are Now A Thing, And Pre-Orders Have Just Opened
Switch overheating? Try this
If you're worried about your precious - and expensive - Nintendo Switch system overheating, Game Tech has you covered with this new cooling fan, launching later this week. It might look a bit ridiculous at first glance, but the product supposedly manages to dissipate heat from the console, cooling it down by "a maximum...
News Introducing The Smash Stick, A Fight Stick Specially Designed For Super Smash Bros.
Coming to Kickstarter this June
As any keen Super Smash Bros. player will probably tell you, finding your preferred controller setup is half the battle when it comes to mastering the game. Some will tell you that the Pro Controller is the way to go, while others say that the GameCube controller simply can't be beat; others prefer to go for a more...
News The 64Mate - A New All-In-One N64 Storage Add-On Goes Live On Kickstarter
"Fund your own today"
Do you remember the 64Mate? It's an Australian-based project that's described as a "new add-on” for your Nintendo 64, sits neatly under your console, and can be used to house video upscalers, peripherals, and game cartridges. The Kickstarter campaign has now officially gone live, and to reach its end goal, it requires...
Video A Closer Look At The Mini Nintendo Switch Dock With GameCube Ports
And a handle, too
Earlier this month, we highlighted a third-party Switch dock like no other. The 'Power-Bay' from Taiwan-based accessory maker Brook is just like the official dock, but as we noticed the first time around, it looked just like a mini GameCube. Our lovely senior video producer Alex Olney has now got hold of this unique-looking...
News Can't Get An Animal Crossing Switch? Try These (Not) Animal Crossing Dock and Joy-Con Skins
The Nooks look... different?
Accessory maker dbrand has released a collection of hardware skins called '(Not) Animal Crossing', an alternative to Nintendo's very own official Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch console that looks, well... Different. As you'll be aware if you've been trying to get your hands on one, the real Animal Crossing Switch...
News Gravilogic Unveils Its Matte Black Switchblades For The Nintendo Switch
Show your support
Remember Gravilogic's stylish "Switchblade" rail covers/kickstand we shared way back in October 2018? The Switch accessory started out life as a Kickstarter campaign and was fully funded by the end of its first day. According to an update on the Kickstarter page, the company is now working on a highly requested aluminum matte bla
News This Nintendo Switch Dock Looks Just Like A Mini GameCube, Comes With Four Controller Ports
Perfect for Smash on the go?
We've seen an awful lot of third-party Nintendo Switch docks come and go over the years, but this one might just win you over if you're a Super Smash Bros. fan. The 'Power-Bay' from Taiwan-based accessory maker Brook works just like the official Nintendo Switch dock, but as you can see from the images on this page, it...
News PowerA Releasing Minecraft Enhanced Wireless Controller For Switch, Out Later This Week
Just in time for Minecraft Dungeons
Have you been waiting for a Minecraft themed Pro Controller for the Nintendo Switch? Well, here's an enhanced wireless one from the accessory manufacturer PowerA. It's due out in the US later this week on 10th April, according to a listing on Amazon, and will be priced at $49.99. As you can be seen, it resembles...
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...
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...
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...
