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News Use Original Cartridges On Your SNES Mini With This Classic 2 Magic Attachment
Also plays ROMs
One less favourable aspect of Nintendo’s mini line of retro systems is the fixed library of games. As fantastic as the collection is on the SNES Classic Mini, some fans are admittedly disappointed by the closed state of the console - with no ability to update the device or download more nostalgic hits. The Classic 2 Magic...
News Smartphone Ring Holders Will Soon Be Available For Your Switch's Joy-Con
For when the straps aren't enough
If you're a fan of smartphone gadgets and accessories - perhaps to enhance your Pokémon GO trips - you may well be aware of phone rings. By plonking one of these little rings on the back of your device, you can help to keep it secure in your hand at all times, and now Japan is getting a double set designed to...
News This Switch Dongle Can Replace Your Dock And Includes An Ethernet Port
More portable than ever
If you've ever found yourself thinking that the Switch's dock isn't quite portable enough for you, this third-party alternative may well solve your problems. The new innoAura Nintendo Switch USB-C Multiport Adapter aims to stand as a replacement for your official dock, getting rid of the need for...
News Cyber Gadget Reveals New Third-Party Switch Controller With Customisable Macro Buttons
It's wireless, too
Japanese accessory maker Cyber Gadget has revealed a new wave of controllers for the Nintendo Switch. Launching in Japan later this year, these controllers will support gyro controls and some very tasty customisation options. Available in both wired and wireless variants, these controllers can be purchased in either black, blue,...
News Pre-Orders Are Live For This Fully-Playable 1/4 Scale Pac-Man Arcade Cabinet
Waka waka
Games and movies accessory maker Numskull Designs has partnered with Bandai Namco to release the first in a series of 'Quarter Arcades' exclusives - the Pac-Man Replica Cabinet. This officially-licensed, fully-playable, 1/4 scale replica stays true to the original arcade cabinet design, with everything from its artwork, button and...
News PowerA Stocking Officially-Licensed Chrome Edition Pro Controllers
Mario, Peach, Link and Samus themed
Themed controllers are all the rage on the Nintendo Switch right now. There are Joy-Con based on Mario and Zelda and even Crash Bandicoot Pro Controllers. PowerA - the creator of many of these designs - is at it again, this time releasing a new eye-catching chrome line of officially licensed wired Pro Controllers...
Video Peering into the World of Expensive and Premium Switch Accessories
"Do you get to the Cloud District very often?"
We love a bargain at NL Towers, but sometimes you just can't skimp on quality (maybe). As such we've decided to peel back the satin curtain and take a look into the wondrous realm of the finer side of Switch accessories. Check out the video above where we research the most expensive but arguably useful...
News Near-Identical Fake Switch Pro Controllers Are Now On The Market
Be careful out there
You probably don't need us to tell you that there are countless third-party, unofficial controllers available for every gaming system under the sun, but these fake Switch Pro Controllers are slightly more convincing than your usual cheap bits of plastic. This Pro Controller lookalike (below), which has been listed as...
Video Relive The Thrill Of The Arcade With The Most Bonkers Nintendo Switch Stand Yet
Sticky floors and cigarette smoke optional
Gamers of a certain age will know all too well the thrill of amusement arcades; the glare of the screen, the unique - erm - 'smells' and the challenge of sitting down next to a potentially unknown opponent and taking them down in your favourite game. Those truly were the days. If you're hankering for a...
News Hori's Working On A Fix For Its D-Pad Joy-Con Controller That Gobbles Battery Life
Will be resolved by the time it hits the west
Update 2: Hori has confirmed to Nintendo Life this issue has been resolved with the release of Switch firmware 6.0 in collaboration with Nintendo. Full details can be found here. Update: Hori has reached out to Nintendo Life to confirm that this issue will be fixed prior to the D-Pad Joy-Con releasing...
Random Say Hello To The Officially Licensed Pikachu USB 'Butt Charger'
Shocking
Another week is now upon us and it only feels right to kick things off in style with this officially licensed Pikachu USB charger, offering a slightly different way to charge your favourite devices. Yes, Nintendo has announced that it will be releasing a brand new, officially licensed Pikachu USB charger that essentially looks like its...
Battery efficiency not included
The Japanese peripheral maker Hori was only in the headlines recently, warning customers about a Switch battery-draining issue currently linked to its left-hand Joy-Con featuring a full D-Pad arrangement. While we got the official word from the manufacturer this would be fixed prior to the controller's release in...
News Get Ready For Smash Bros. Ultimate With These Customisable GameCube-Like Pro Controllers
Featuring the classic 'C' stick
Video game accessory maker PDP is gearing up for the release of a brand new set of Pro Controllers for the Switch, inspired by the classic GameCube controller design. Designed with the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in mind, these controllers aim to give you the edge in the game by making you feel right at...
News Hori Announces Three New GameCube-Inspired Controllers For Nintendo Switch
Available this October
Hori has unveiled three new additions to its Classic Controller for Nintendo Switch range, with Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon designs all becoming available in October. All three controllers connect to your Switch via USB cable and feature a lightweight design to aid your comfort when playing for long periods...
News The Séfu Switch Bag Aims To Carry Your Switch In Style, Now Funding On Kickstarter
On the go
There are countless Switch case options on the market these days, with a number of different companies stepping up to create their own console-protecting bags and pouches, and this new design is following that trend in style. The Séfu Switch Bag has a minimalistic design that focuses on protection, accessibility, and quality materials,...
News Nintendo And Moleskine Team Up For Smart-Looking Range Of Mario Accessories
A 1-Up in the stationery department
Finding merchandise with Mario's glorious face plastered across it for all to see is pretty easy these days, with even the most mainstream of stores getting in on the Nintendo merch-selling act. Finding little Mario accessories that have a sense of sophistication and elegance, however, isn't usually quite as...
News Funko Secures Fortnite Deal, Joining Pokémon For Even More Pop! Figures
Big names are being snapped up
Just a few short days ago, toy manufacturer Funko revealed that it will be bringing a new line of Pokémon Pop! Figures to stores. Starting with Pikachu (of course), this series could include a variety of different creatures - Funko has even invited fans to share their suggestions. As if Pokémon wasn't quite big...
News Make Your Official NES, SNES And Mega Drive Controllers Wireless With 8BitDo DIY
No tricky soldering required
8BitDo has been gracing Nintendo fans with a whole range of controllers and accessories for some time now, with fancy wireless setups for the NES and SNES-themed pads, Switch controller alternatives, and more. Now, though, the company is giving you the opportunity to mod your own official controllers from home. To...
News Never Lose Your Switch Again With This Handheld Mode Protective Case
Pretty in pink (and black)
Gaming accessory maker snakebyte has unveiled the 'Tough:Case' for Nintendo Switch, giving players a way to keep their console safe from nasty bumps while playing in handheld mode - and making sure that you'll never misplace it ever again. Designed to fit perfectly around both the tablet part of the system and its...
News Accessory Maker Bionik Gaming Is Releasing A Cable That Replicates The Nintendo Switch Dock
Looks promising
One of the common problems for Nintendo Switch owners is the fact the system is unable to hook up to televisions without the official dock on-hand. Although a number of accessory makers have already attempted to resolve this problem, Bionik Gaming's latest creation looks as if it could be the best solution yet. Introducing the TV...
Random Feast Your Eyes On The Toaster Switch Decal You've Always Wanted
A tasty option
We've seen plenty of unofficial decals and skins for the Switch since its release last year, including a set of bright and bold colours for your Joy-Con amongst others, but we never thought we'd see something quite like this. Introducing the 'Toastendo'. The design features a skin for all elements of your Switch console, including a...
Random Nintendo Switch Is Getting Its Own VR-Style Headset, Kinda
Headset offers a 120 inch 'virtual' display, apparently
While VR continues to bubble under elsewhere in the industry, Nintendo has remained indifferent to the technology; when your first 'Virtual' product ends up being a massive dud, we guess you become a little more cautious about asking your customers to strap lumps of plastic to their heads...
Video Get A Closer Look At Flip Grip, The Vertical Switch Display Accessory
An arcade cabinet in your hands
A couple of weeks ago saw a crowdfunding campaign launch for the Flip Grip, an accessory that has your Joy-Con controllers slot into the side of the grip, essentially allowing for portable, on-the-go play with a vertical setup. Now, thanks to the video above, we can see the whole thing working in action. The...
News These Bold And Bright Super Mario Odyssey Accessories Can Hold Your Switch In Style
Stand out from the crowd
Nintendo has unveiled a brand new pair of Super Mario Odyssey-themed accessories for your Switch, and they're definitely certain to grab your attention. First up is an 'All-in-One Box' that can safely store your Switch console, the dock, an AC adapter, and even your Pro Controller, games, and other accessories. Essentially,...
News This Gorgeous Bayonetta 2 Art Book Hits Western Stores Later This Year
Pre-order available now
A few years ago, coinciding with the game's initial launch on Wii U, an art book for Bayonetta 2 was released in Japan. An English translation of the book has since been in the works and western buyers should be able to get their hands on a copy very soon. The book, titled 'The Eyes of Bayonetta 2', features all the...
Random This 'Joy Boy' Hardware Concept Could Be The Virtual Console Solution We Need
Shame it's just an idea at the moment
Nintendo has been very clear that the concept of the Virtual Console is a relic of the past; on Switch, it seems that the company has other ideas about how to distribute retro games on its latest console. However, that hasn't stopped Nintendo fan and indie developer JayH from dreaming up this
News The Flip Grip Is A Vertical Grip Accessory For Your Switch, Now Funding On Kickstarter
Play vertical games with ease
The Switch's ability to play games in vertical mode is a truly wonderful thing; some games, such as arcade titles like Namco Museum and TATE-enabling shmups like Ikaruga, become a perfect fit for the console in this style. Unfortunately, playing games in this way forces you to adopt a tabletop mode style - propping...
News This Switch Game Case Can Carry 28 Of Your Games And 10 Micro SD Cards
That's a lot of games
With the Switch being the delightfully portable beast that it is, storage and transport solutions are of utmost importance to owners. Luckily, this game case should be more than enough to carry all of your favourite Switch games in one handy box. Released by UniKeep, this cartridge game case features a Switch-inspired front...
News Turtle Beach Confirms Massive Lineup Of Fortnite-Ready Headsets For Switch
Riding high on the audio waves
Following phenomenal first-quarter financial results – including a 185 percent year-over-year increase in sales – headset manufacturer Turtle Beach confirmed today that they have the largest-ever lineup of Battle Royale-ready headsets available for Fortnite on Nintendo Switch. The collection now includes 25...
News The Genki USB Bluetooth Adapter Finally Brings Low-Latency Audio To Switch
Kickstarter campaign launches today
Human Things has launched a new Kickstarter campaign that will be music to the ears of any Switch owner who craves wireless audio on their console. Genki is the first USB-C Bluetooth transmitter uses the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology and Qualcomm’s aptX Low Latency codec to deliver low-latency audio using...
Hands On Catching A Curveball With The Poké Ball Plus, The Switch's Latest Must-Have Accessory
I Choose You!
Since my first playthrough of Pokémon Blue back in 1998, I’ve had a bit of an on-again, off-again relationship with Game Freak’s monster-collecting magnum opus. I certainly consider myself to be a fan, but I haven’t finished a main game since SoulSilver, and a 2016 summer spent scouring the countryside for Kanto critters in...
News 8BitDo Reveals Huge Range Of Bluetooth Controllers, All Compatible With Nintendo Switch
Inspired by the classic systems of yesteryear
Accessory maker 8BitDo has revealed a huge range of new controllers at E3 2018, as well as a complete rebrand of the company by famed graphic artist Cory Schmitz, with logowork done in collaboration with by Grilli Type. Zero 2 The follow-up to the original Zero, this is being billed as the...
News Charge Your Switch On The Go With These Officially-Licensed Portable Power Banks
"15 hours of additional playtime"
Anker Innovations has announced that it will be launching a series of portable power banks designed to bring hours of additional playtime to your Nintendo Switch. Anker’s PowerCore 20100 and PowerCore 13400 Nintendo Switch Edition models will be the first officially-licensed batteries to bring USB-C power...
News Play Your Nintendo Switch In Bed With This Hands-Free (And Pain-Free) iPad Stand
Begone, wrist and neck aches!
The portable nature of the Switch is one of its unique selling points, but it does come with some drawbacks. When you're playing in bed or lying down on the couch you often get wrist strain or neck problems because you're having to hold the console in order to use it. This is a problem which impacts tablet users as...
News Officially-Licensed GameCube Controllers Are On The Way For Switch
Perfect for Super Smash Bros.?
Accessory maker PowerA has been particularly kind to fans of Nintendo's hybrid platform, bringing a whole collection of attractive, officially-licensed controllers to the system featuring everyone's favourite Nintendo characters. Now it seems to be targeting a slightly different audience and we can already hear the...
News An Official Octopath Traveler Merchandise Range Is Now Available To Pre-Order
Posters, tshirts, bags and more
There's only a little over a month away until Octopath Traveler finally lands on Nintendo Switch, and if you're in the mood to celebrate, you may well want to take a look at some of the goodies available from this official merchandise range. The products are only available from Japan, with no options to purchase...
Random You'll Soon Be Able To Dress Up Your Cat Like Kirby And Friends
Because of course you will
Here's the story you've all been waiting for, folks: official headdresses featuring Kirby and friends have been revealed for Japan, designed for your precious little kitten chums. As you can see, the lineup includes designs for Kirby, wide open-mouth Kirby (if that's how you'd choose to describe it), Waddle Dee,...
Hardware Review OJO Projector For Nintendo Switch - The Ultimate Accessory?
A projector, dock and power bank all in one
The amazing success of the Switch has led to some equally amazing crowdfunding campaigns for must-have accessories, the most notable of which are the Switch Charge case and the OJO Projector. Both of these products massively over-performed in their initial funding drives, and both have endured a rather...
Hardware Review SwitchCharge Boosts Your Nintendo Switch Battery Life Fourfold
It's had a somewhat troubled path to market, but is it worth the wait?
It's fair to say that like so many amazing crowdfunded ideas, the SwitchCharge hasn't had the most comfortable routes to market. After comprehensively smashing its funding goal back in 2017, the accessory – which contains a 10,000mAh b
News Nyko Is Being Taken To Court Over A Bricked Switch Console
You could say the company was "in the dock"...
Switch owner Michael Skiathitis has filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. district court of central California against peripheral manufacturer Nyko after one of the company's docks bricked his console. Nyko's docks proved popular upon release as they were smaller and cheaper than the real thing, but...
News Soon Crash Bandicoot Will Be Able To Hold Your Switch For You
Let me get that for you
If you're looking for a Switch stand with a difference, then Exquisite Gaming might have just the product for you. The accessory maker is currently putting the finishing touches to its "XL Crash Bandicoot Cable Guy", which can hold your Nintendo console - as well as other gaming items. If you're considering picking up...
Video One of You Sent Us a Box to Open, So We Decided to Open It
Fresh from Japanese shores
We've unboxed a fair few things in the name of so-called entertainment on our YouTube channel, but one in particular sticks in our mind. Perhaps spurred on by the tantalising idea of a mystery unboxing, one of you lot thought it would be a good idea to ship something off in our direction without telling us what it is, on...
News Light Up Your Life With This Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Pre-Order Bonus Lamp
"Da da da daaa" sound not included
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is just around the corner, with the 18th May release date for this Switch super-port rapidly approaching. If you've been thinking about getting yourself a physical copy of the game, you might want to grab this bundle for an extra dollop of goodness. This Green Rupee Light is...
News Could Switch's Non-Compliant USB-C Spec Be To Blame For Third-Party Docks Bricking Consoles?
Nintendo may have been quite sneaky here...
Unless you've been out of the loop for a while, you'll be aware of issues regarding third-party docks being used with the Nintendo Switch. Ever since the 5.0.0 update went live, we've been seeing reports of owners bricking their consoles when using unlicensed docks produced by companies such as Nyko...
News Nintendo Comments On Third-Party Docks Bricking Switch Systems
Docks "do not undergo Nintendo’s testing and evaluation process"
When Nintendo pushed the 5.0.0 firmware update live for the Switch recently, it had an unwelcome side-effect for some owners - the newly-updated console doesn't seem to play nice with third-party docks. Some users have reported that third-party docks - like those from Nyko -...
News Your Prayers Have Been Answered, Hori Is Making A Joy-Con With A Proper D-Pad
Retro gamers rejoice!
Japanese peripheral maker Hori is creating a left-hand Joy-Con with an old-school D-pad, it has been revealed by Famitsu. The timing is fortunate, as PlatinumGames' Hideki Kamiya only tweeted last week (with his tongue firmly in-cheek, of course) that he might lose motivation for developing
News These Officially-Licensed Switch Controllers Look Absolutely Stunning
And they're available to buy now
Having a variety of different colours of Joy-Con available is one thing, but these third party Switch controllers are in a whole other league. Officially released on 23rd March in the UK - so in just a couple of days' time - these controllers are from accessory maker PowerA, which also recently designed a Super...
Video Here's How To Use An Xbox One Or PS4 DualShock 4 With Your Nintendo Switch
It's magic, I tell you!
We love the Switch Pro Controller - in fact, personally we think it's the best controller on the market, at least for our needs. But if you don't want to fork out heaps of cash and you happen to have another console's controller to hand, you might feel inclined to use that if the humble Joy-Con don't cut it for you. That's...
Video You Can Fit Practically Everything In WaterField's New SwitchPack Carry Case
Perhaps not the kitchen sink
Bag maker WaterField has been producing superb storage and travel options for Nintendo fans since the days of the 3DS, and has already given us an excellent Switch option. However, the company clearly sees room for improvement in everything it makes, as it has just released the new, larger
Deals You Can Now Pre-Order HORI's Portable Table Mode USB Hub Stand For Switch
Hubba hubba
The HORI Portable Table Mode USB Hub Stand isn't the first such accessory for the Switch that we've seen, but it might be one of the most anticipated due to it being from a trusted manufacturer such as HORI, and because it also features a handy 4-port USB hub. With this device you can use USB devices such as a wired controller, USB...
