Tag: Accessories
PSA Spigen's Switch 2 Carry Case May Have A Potentially Console-Damaging Defect
Zip it
We've already had a few rather nice Switch 2 carry case reviews on the site since the new console's release, because as gamers we understand the in-built need — the unquenchable thirst — for new swag and gear to pimp out our slick new tech. You can check out our official Nintendo carry case review right here, and we've also had a look at
Review Savage Raven EDC Switch 2 Carry Case - A Sleek Alternative To Nintendo's Official Offering
The accessory maker formerly known as Skull & Co.
We've already had a look at Nintendo's official Switch 2 carry case and scored it a super solid 8/10, commenting that it had too few cart spaces (at just six), but was nevertheless a compact and good-looking case for the money. Now it's the turn of Skull & Co., or 'Savage Raven' as the company...
Review Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - An Elegant But Nonessential GameChat Companion
Say cheese
In the lead-up to the Switch 2 launch, one of the biggest talking points from Nintendo was the new GameChat feature and accompanying camera. Heck, the company even reunited with actor and SNES legend Paul Rudd for a new commercial showcasing the technology: “Now you’re playing together,” as if the previous four decades of...
PSA Yes, Switch's Mario Kart Racing Wheels Are Compatible With World
And they're apparently "perfect" for cruising
In case you somehow missed it, during the Switch generation, Japanese accessory maker Hori actually released two officially licensed racing wheels designed for use with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. At the time, many fans of the series weighed up if they would be worth the investment in the long run. Well, if...
Review Nintendo Switch 2 Carry Case - The Official Option Is A Solid One
Made by Nintendo itself
When it comes to carry cases, many people swear by 'official' options, and with good reason; when Nintendo is tasked with making a case for its own console, you'd assume the company would produce a decent product. That's certainly true of the official Nintendo Switch 2 Carry Case ($39.99 / £20.99), which is one of the two...
Don't sleep on this one
When you've got a shiny new handheld like the Switch 2, getting a good carry case is of the utmost importance. However, not all carry cases are created equal; some are fine when it comes to providing a modicum of protection on the move, while others are built with a little more robustness. I'm pleased to report that Genki's...
Review Genki Attack Vector - A Modular Switch 2 Case Which Opts For Comfort Over Protection
Attack isn't the best form of defence after all
Accessory maker Genki has a whole host of Switch 2 accessories on the market to support the console's launch, and the excellently named Attack Vector is one of the ones which caught my attention from the get-go. Described by Genki (which is currently in Nintendo's bad books) as a "modular grip case...
Review Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - A New Benchmark In Comfort And Design
Super-smooth
Moving from the Switch 1 Pro Controller to the Switch 2 Pro Controller, Nintendo has largely taken the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ route. Keeping the same basic layout intact, it instead applied several small, but significant improvements to make this latest iteration the very best Nintendo controller I’ve ever had the...
PSA Got A Switch 2 Pro Controller? This Little Capture Trick Is A Game-Changer
Snap happy
With the Switch 2's new Pro Controller (and the new Charging Grip, actually), one of the biggest changes from its predecessor is the addition of the 'GL' and GR' buttons on the back. Now, if you're anything like us, then chances are these buttons probably won't get a whole lot of use in terms of gameplay. Sure, maybe you could map a jump...
News Switch 2's New GameChat Feature Is Transcribing Bad Words
And it's been labelled an "accessibility win"
This player just went from first to last in Mario Kart World Nintendo has gone to great lengths to ensure Switch 2's new GameChat feature is a safe experience for everyone, but it doesn't block out everything. Players are reporting the new feature effectively transcribing their conversations with the...
PSA 8BitDo Controllers Require A Firmware Update To Work On Switch 2
Here's a step-by-step walkthrough
Switch 2 is here and users are slowly discovering all sorts of compatibility issues with select games and accessories. If you happen to own an 8BitDo controller, you might have noticed it's simply not working with Nintendo's new hybrid device. Fortunately, there is a way to resolve this for certain 8BitDo products...
Storage for 36 games
Genki might be in the headlines for incurring the legal wrath of Nintendo, but the company is still supporting the Switch 2's launch with a range of new accessories, one of which offers a unique storage solution for your Switch and Switch 2 game cartridges. The "Mimic Chest" is actually thr
Video Do You Even Need A Pro Controller For The Switch 2?
Pros and cons
When Nintendo properly revealed the Switch 2 back in April, it also confirmed that a new Pro Controller would be accompanying the console as an optional peripheral. Now, most of us here have gone hands-on with the new controller at some point or another, but the lovely Alex has spent quite a bit of time with the ruddy thing playing...
News Switch 2 Accessory Maker Unveils Pro Controller Case With Built-In Charging
Give your new controller a home
Accessory makers aren't wasting any time getting their own Switch 2 products out on the door and the latest reveal comes from manufacturer JSAUX. It's a "Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Case" with built-in charging. While we wouldn't normally suggest you try and charge a device from inside a case, with this one you...
But will it work with Switch 2?
I've been turning my attention to picking up extra bits and pieces in preparation for the arrival of my Switch 2 recently (OMG, it's so soon), and nothing excites me more with regards to this sort of endeavour than looking at snazzy new controllers, for no other reason than I have a serious weak spot for the damn...
News Nintendo Gives Us A Closer Look At Switch 2's "All-In-One" Carrying Case
The perfect travel companion
If you're looking for ways to protect not only your Switch 2 but also the rest of the gear that comes with it like the dock and even pro controller, you might want to consider the "all-in-one" carrying case. In case you missed it, this case can transport all the equipment needed to play the Switch 2 in TV mode. This...
News PowerA Reveals Its New Switch 2 Pro Controller Featuring Hall Effect Sticks
Introducing the 'Advantage Wired' gamepad
The Switch generation has been a huge success for Nintendo, but one issue that's been an ongoing problem for the hybrid system is stick drift. There were hopes the Switch 2's controllers might combat this with Hall Effect sticks, but it seems not based on our chat with Nintendo. Fortunately, it looks like...
News Want Even More USB Ports On Switch 2? Accessory Firm JSAUX Has Got You Covered
On second ports
A few weeks back, we took a look at a rather snazzy Switch 2 Joy-Con charging dock from accessory manufacturer JSAUX. The firm has now revealed its latest addition to the hybrid line-up, and while it's not quite as colourful as the previous product, it looks promising for port fans. The SnapPort is a USB splitter for Switch 2...
Random Some Switch Fans Are Convinced Mario Paint Is Returning
Is Nintendo hinting at something?
Nintendo has released a new batch of Switch Online icons and the theme is focused on the 'Nintendo Classics' libraries available on Switch and coming soon to the Switch 2. Now, while it might not seem like a big deal, there's one icon that has got some fans very excited. As you can see in the graphic below, in Wave...
News Fight Fans Rejoice, 8BitDo Is Launching A New Arcade Controller For The Switch
Available July 2025
Accessory firm 8BitDo has announced it is launching a brand-new arcade controller for the Nintendo Switch, and by Jove, it looks absolutely glorious. Shipping from 15th July 2025 across North America and from 15th August 2025 across Europe with pre-orders commencing today, the controller will come in two variants: an Xbox...
News Accessory Firm 'JSAUX' Reveals A Slick Switch 2 Joy-Con Charging Dock
Complete with RGB lighting
Accessory manufacturer JSAUX has revealed a rather fetching new Joy-Con charging dock for the upcoming Switch 2. Though not yet available for pre-order on the official website at the time of writing, the 'EnergyFlow Joy-Con Charging Dock' will cost $35.99 and will charge up to four Joy-Con 2 controllers at once. It also...
News Store Listing Suggests Switch 2 Joy-Con Might Be Customisable
We'd advise caution, though
A new store listing on AliExpress suggests that the new Switch 2 Joy-Con might be customisable; at least to a certain degree. As highlighted by Stealth40k on Bluesky, a listing from Electronics-Dropshipping Store shows that the side panels on both Joy-Con can be removed and replaced with different colours. The two...
PSA Beware Of Fake Switch Joy-Con Charging Grips
"I’m sure eBay will be very happy hearing about this"
The Nintendo Switch 2 may be on the horizon, but millions of original Switch consoles remain in active use—and that means there's still demand for accessories such as the Joy-Con Charging Grip. Sadly, picking up one of these accessories comes with some serious risks; examples of counterfeit...
Poll Which Switch 2 Accessories Are You Picking Up At Launch?
Accessorise up
Well, the Switch 2 pre-order circus came to town, and it was predictably calamitous. It feels like the same story every time a console launches these days, with demand vastly outstripping supply and the frenzy to secure a unit at launch generating joy and disappointment in equal measure. We hope those of you who weren't able to get a...
News Nintendo Today Video Showcases The New Switch 2 Pro Controller
It's a beaut
Nintendo has released a new video via its Nintendo Today! app which showcases the features and form factor of the new Switch 2 Pro Controller (thanks, Stealth40k). If you've already got the original Switch Pro Controller, then you might be looking at the latest iteration and wondering what's actually different. Well, there are a few...
News Hori's New Switch 2 Camera Is Built For Handheld Play
Just look at that little guy!
Both Nintendo's official Switch 2 camera and Hori's Piranha Plant offering have their perks (the former has much better resolution, the latter... looks like a Piranha Plant), but neither is going to be all that useful for handheld play — being pretty bulky models, and all. Fortunately, it looks like Hori has a...
News Tired Of Pro Controller Charge Times? The Switch 2 Model Is A Huge Step Up
Guilty as charged
For all the Switch 1 Pro Controller's good points (and there are a lot of them), it can take its sweet time getting to a full charge. Fortunately, the Switch 2 Pro Controller seems to be speeding things along in this department. Nintendo has revealed the technical specifications for the upcoming console's official controller,...
ICYMI Switch 2 'GameCube Controller Adapter' Compatibility Confirmed
Good news for Smash and retro fans
Last week, Nintendo shared a lot of fine details about the Switch 2 and in case you missed it, one thing it also confirmed was the new system would support the GameCube Controller adapter. This adapter, as you may already know, has been used across the Wii U and Switch generations to power the GameCube controller...
News Hori's Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera Has Much Worse Resolution Than Nintendo's
Something to keep in mind
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will give you the option to augment your experience with cameras, letting you chat face-to-face with your online friends using GameChat, and offering up unique gameplay mechanics with titles like Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (we'll never get used to that...
News Switch 2 Devs May Assign Specific Inputs To Pro Controller's Back Buttons
Is it worth the hassle, though?
One of the biggest surprises from the recent Switch 2 Direct is that the accompanying Pro Controller will actually come with two new back buttons labelled 'GL' and 'GR'. In addition to a slightly revamped design in which Nintendo took inspiration from the GameCube controller, the new Pro Controller is also seemingly...
News Genki Unleashes Some Slick New Switch 2 Accessories
Quad-controller charging is the new dual controller charging
There are quite a few first-party accessories already online and ready to drop alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 when it releases on June 5th. In fact, there's so many that we've already got a guide for you to check them all out in one place, because we are nice that way. With Nintendo's...
News Nintendo Says Switch 2 Will Have "Improved" Wireless Connectivity
Connect easier
Switch 2 will be packed with all sorts of enhancements and one other thing fans can apparently expect is better wireless connectivity. Nintendo Switch 2 hardware design lead Tetsuya Sasaki was asked about this as well as improved Bluetooth connections on the Switch 2 - confirming it's "improved" on all fronts: Tetsuya Sasaki: "And...
News Nintendo Confirms Switch Controllers Are Compatible With "Switch 2 Exclusive Games"
But there is a slight catch...
If you've been wondering about the compatibility of Switch controllers and accessories on the Switch 2, Nintendo has now officially shared details about this. While the new system comes with a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers "out of the box", existing Switch owners will also be able to make use of their original Switch...
News The Switch 2's Battery Is Almost A Match For The Steam Deck's
The price of performance
As details continue to flood in about Nintendo's Switch 2 console, it's been confirmed that the battery, whilst having a larger overall capacity than that found in its predecessor, won't actually last as long in play. During a Q&A with the Switch 2 developers, producer Kouichi Kawamoto stated that the battery was a...
News Not Sold On Switch 2 Camera? HORI's Piranha Plant Model Might Change Your Mind
Make it snappy
We were slightly mixed on the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera when it was revealed in yesterday's GameChat rundown. Sure, it's a neat little curio and we're sure it will lead to some fun times, but there's no denying that it looks a little... Kinect-y. Well, all of those fears are now banished as we've seen that accessory manufacturer HORI...
News Genki Is Hosting Its Own Switch 2 Accessories 'Direct' Later Today
It won't be very long, though
Accessory manufacturer Genki – which became infamous for its Switch 2 teases earlier this year – is hosting its own 'Direct' presentation later today at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST / 2am AET (Thursday), promising roughly just one minute of accessory reveals for the Nintendo Switch 2. At first, we thought...
Review 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller - Probably The Best Budget Switch Pad
8BitDid it again
It’s no secret that 8BitDo is one of the premier manufacturers of third-party Switch accessories, with the firm making waves over the years with the likes of the SN30 Pro Gamepad and the M30. Its latest Switch pad, the Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller, is another slam dunk, offering up a compelling alternative to Nintendo's Pro...
News Rock On! CRKD And Gibson Team Up To Launch Two New Guitar Controllers
Double whammy bar
Crikey, is it 2007 again? Yes, accessory manufacturer CRKD – known primarily for the Nitro Deck – has teamed up with renowned guitar maker Gibson to unleash two new controllers for use on Switch and other devices. Available for pre-order now and expected to ship in June 2025, the two products are known as the LP Black Tribal...
Review mClassic RGB Range - Colour Us Unimpressed With These Upscalers
mBarassing
With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, you might be wondering why a company like Marseille has decided to expand upon its original mClassic dongle with two new variations. Alas, that’s exactly what it’s done, releasing the new mClassic Switch (blue) and mClassic Retro (green) products to complement the red original. When we...
Review NYXI Hyperion 2 - Are These Really "The Ultimate Replacement" For Your Switch Joy-Con?
Light 'em up
When the Switch launched, its new Joy-Con controllers were dreamy little wonders stuffed with neat tech and surprises. Unfortunately, the biggest surprise was an unwelcome one - with time, the sticks were prone to drifting on their own accord, and the widespread problem caused many a Switch gamer's opinion to sour. The pads' small size...
Guide Best Headset For Nintendo Switch - Wired And Wireless
Play Fortnite like a pro
If you've been enjoying playing Fortnite, Overwatch, or any number of online multiplayer games on your Nintendo Switch, it might well be time to invest in a headset. While Nintendo has been in a bit of a muddle regarding voice chat on the Switch in the past, many games offer their own in-game voice chat functionality on t
News Lexar Is Apparently Releasing A Switch 2 'microSD Express' Card
It will be a "NS 2 must have"
Take this one with a grain of salt, but Lexar has apparently announced it's releasing a new 'microSD Express' card for Switch 2. This information was originally shared by Lexar China on social media (via Famiboards), with additional details revealing it's a "1TB express card" releasing in "mid- February". It's also...
News Another Switch 2 Accessory Is On The Way, Pre-Orders Are Now Live
Get a grip on the 'ZenGrip 2'
Accessory maker Satisfye revealed it was jumping on the Switch 2 bandwagon late last year with its own updated product. In case you missed it, it's a follow up to the 'ZenGrip Pro' known as the 'ZenGrip 2' - like previous iterations, it's designed to give you a better grip, features "advanced floating design", and also...
News Nacon Reveals New Switch 2 Accessory Range, Including Mario Kart Wheels
The floodgates open
Following the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, accessory maker Nacon has revealed a range of new products for the upcoming console. If you're familiar with the kind of stuff manufacturers would make for the original Switch, then very little here will come as a surprise. That said, the premium-looking steering wheel that...
Cramp Rock
It's not every controller review that we have to start with a rundown of the current state of Fortnite, but bear with us, we promise it's relevant. The classic looting and shooting that we all know and love is now just a small part of the "Fortnite ecosystem" *squirms*, a hub-world for games that bundle the battle royale in with the...
News Surprise! Another 'Switch 2' Accessory Has Been Revealed
"Stay tuned for more"
Another accessory manufacturer has decided it's ready to show off some new 'Switch 2' products. This time it's Skull & Co with an all-new "NeoGrip" accessory, which will allow you to get a better grip on Nintendo's new system in handheld mode. Here's a look, and as you can see - these same images seem to feature the new...
News GameStop's Internal Database Lists Multiple 'Switch 2' Accessory SKUs
Update: SKUs removed
There have been all sorts of 'Switch 2' developments this week and now product listings for Nintendo's new hardware are supposedly showing up on GameStop's internal database. Some photos currently doing the rounds, which were originally shared by
News 'Switch 2' Ergonomic Grip Case Surfaces On Amazon
The floodgates have opened
'Switch 2' rumours have been non-stop since the start of 2025 and it seems the floodgates have now completely opened. Following multiple leaks and uploads by various manufacturers, a new product listing on Amazon by accessory maker Laziro is now showing off another "Nintendo Switch 2" item. This time it's an ergonomic...
News Accessory Maker Genki To Discuss 'Switch 2' Info And Products At CES 2025
Including what it's making for Nintendo's next-gen hardware
Ahead of the Switch "successor" reveal, a bunch of video game accessory companies have reportedly been sharing all sorts of details about this next-generation hardware. With this in mind, accessory maker Genki (which has released multiple products during the Switch generation) has...
Rumour More Switch 2 Accessories Have Supposedly Surfaced Online
Fancy a new steering wheel?
Ahead of Nintendo's official announcement of the Switch "successor", the Switch 2 rumour mill has gone into overdrive. We've already had accessory makers like iVolver and Dbrand claiming they know things about the Switch 2 that the general public doesn't, and with this in mind, a new listing has surfaced online for a...
