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News SwitchCharge Smashes Its Funding Goal
Will you be boosting your Switch battery life?
Here at Nintendo Life we absolutely adore the portability of the Nintendo Switch; being able to play epic games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild outside is a revelation. The only thing which might spoil your fun is the short battery life on demanding titles such as this. We recently...
News SwitchCharge Is A Case Which Gives Your Nintendo Switch 12 Hours Of Stamina
12,000mAh, 12 hours of use
The Nintendo Switch's battery life isn't terrible by current standards, but it could certainly be better. Three to five hours just isn't enough for many people, which is why the SwitchCharge case might do very well indeed. Developed by a UK company called InDemand Design, the SwitchCharge is on Indiegogo as we speak and...
Random Turn Your Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Into A Knuckle Duster, Because Why Not
Strike fear into the heart of your 1-2-Switch opponents!
Are you fed up of losing rounds in 1-2-Switch? Perhaps you need this intimidating 3D-printed knuckle grip to strike fear into the heart of your opponent? It's hard to think of an genuine application for the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Knuckles made by "The Engineer" and offered for sale at $25 in...
News Protect Your Nintendo Switch's Screen With These Fetching Dock Covers
Brightens up that dull dock at the same time
It's amazing how fandom finds a way to solve the most pressing of issues with new Nintendo consoles. Amid reports that the Switch dock is actually scratching some screens, we've seen hordes of industrious individuals creating special covers and selling them on Etsy, which means you can how safeguard your...
Guide Essential Nintendo Switch Accessories
Switch it up with these lovely peripherals and accessories
Having now preordered your Nintendo Switch and possibly a carrying case, some games and possibly a micro SD card - you are all set, right? You get two Joy-Cons and a simple 'Grip' in the box, but there are a whole host of different ac
News Hori Range of Nintendo Switch Accessories, Including LAN Adapter, Arrives on Amazon UK
Case, stand and more also included
Slowly and surely third-parties are emerging with a range of Nintendo Switch accessories. Hori is prominent among these, even to the point that it has officially licensed micro SD cards on the way in Japan; that said, the range long available to pre-order in North America has been slow to come to the UK, for...
Hardware Review Putting The Retro Freak's Range Of Accessories To The Test
NES! Sega Mark III! Game Gear! Controller adapter!
Retro gamers have really been spoilt for choice when it comes to picking a clone console these days. Not only have we had machines like the Retro-USB AVS which uses FPGA tech to accurately replicate the performance of the NES, but we've also seen all-in-one solutions like the Hyperkin Retron-5 and...
News Yes, You Can Charge Your Nintendo Switch In Tabletop Mode
Worry not, there's an accessory for that
So you're on a long flight and want to get some quality time in with your Nintendo Switch in tabletop mode. The rather large gentleman in the seat next to you has fallen asleep, so you don't feel too self conscious; it's time to make some serious progress on the amazing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the...
News Hori Has A Wide Range Of Nintendo Switch Accessories On The Way
Charging stand! Controller! Compact playstand! Arcade stick!
With the full reveal of the Switch just days away it's perhaps unsurprising that we're seeing a number of peripheral and accessory manufacturers reveal their forthcoming wares, with Japanese firm Hori being the latest to join the list - albeit unwittingly, as all of the following info has...
News Nintendo Switch Accessories Outed By Finnish Retailer
Game card holder! Silicon case! Stand! Thumb grips!
The Nintendo Switch might be a few days away from its full reveal but we've already seen peripherals and accessories break cover online, and now we have some more to add to the list. Finnish retailer Konsolinet has listed
News Snakebyte Announces Range Of Nintendo Switch And NES Classic Mini Accessories
Cleaning cloth! Screen protector! Protective controller nubs!
Accessory and peripheral maker Snakebyte has announced a series of accessories for the Nintendo Switch and NES Classic Mini at this year's CES. Switch accessories include a foldable headset, carry bag, cleaning cloth, screen protector and caps for the system's analog sticks. In the case...
News Retailer Accessories for Nintendo Switch Include Lengthy Charging Cables and Portable Cases
Nintendo says it's a 'home gaming system', but plenty see a portable
The core purpose of the Nintendo Switch is in the eye of the beholder. Nintendo is pitching it as its next 'home gaming system', which it can be, but many see a portable with the added bonus of easy integration for TV gaming. Is it a handheld that happens to be playable on TV, or a...
News There Are More NES Classic Mini Accessories On The Way
All your control needs catered for
The NES Classic Mini comes out this week, and appears to be getting just as much third-party accessory support as as full-blown Nintendo console. We've already seen Nyko and EMiO's range of contr
Random Behold the NES Classic Edition Carrying Case
Now you're carrying with power!
The upcoming Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition is already about as retro as retro can be, but if you want to take things to the next level you'll need a carrying case. No self respecting gamer in the late '80s would have been caught transporting their beloved consoles without adequate protection...
News Luxury Watchmaker Romain Jerome Shows Off Super Mario Watch At Mitsukoshi's Annual Watch Fair
Time to move
Nihombashi Mitsukoshi's Annual Watch Fair offers a platform for the world's best timepiece makers to show off their most outlandish or eye-catching creations, and this year is no exception. Now in its 19th year, the fair started yesterday and is host to seriously impressive examples of watchmaking, but for Nintendo fans Romain Jerome's...
News Looks Like The Pokkén Tournament Pro Pad Was Supposed To Have LEDs And Force Feedback
Pokémon Rumble?
If you've had the good fortune to have played Pokkén Tournament in its arcade guise then you'll be aware that its controller is festooned with cool-looking LED lights. LED lights make everything look better - it's a fact. If you've also played the Wii U version with the exclusive Pokkén Pro Pad, then you'll know that this feature...
Video Watch Us Put The Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader Through Its Paces
amiibo and amiibo cards both tested
While New Nintendo 3DS owners have been happily plonking amiibo figures onto the lower screens of their consoles for months now, people who are saddled with older 3DS models have had to watch on in envy - until now. Nintendo has finally gotten around to releasing the promised 3DS NFC Reader, a device which links...
News 3DS Software Is Getting Patched To Work With The New NFC Reader/Writer Accessory
Amiibo at the ready
Nintendo is launching its NFC Reader/Writer accessory for the non-New models of the 3DS family this Thursday in Japan, and as a result many NFC-compatible games are getting updated so that they support the amiibo-granting dongle. Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., Fire Emblem If (or Fates, if you prefer), Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy...
News EVO Players Loved Hyperkin's New GameCube-Inspired ProCube Pad
"Every single person loved how comfortable the controller is"
We recently reported that Hyperkin was demoing a new GameCube-inspired Wii U controller at this year's EVO event. Aimed at Super Smash Bros. for Wii U players, the wireless pad has the added benefit of working with all Pro Controller games. According to Hyperkin's Chris Gallizzi, the...
News Razer "Definitely Considering" Making Controllers For Wii U
Owing to the popularity of Smash on the fighting game circuit
Peripheral maker Razer is famed for its PC and console controllers, but it hasn't supported the Wii U so far. However, that all looks set to change as CEO Ming-Liang Tan has confirmed via Twitter that the company is "definitely considering" supporting Nintendo's console in the future...
News The SmartBoy Is Real, Will Let You Play Original Game Boy Carts On Your Smartphone
Hyperkin's April Fool's joke turns out to be true
Back in April, hardware maker Hyperkin posted what many people thought was an elaborate April Fool's joke. The "SmartBoy" was pitched as a bolt-on controller which allowed you to play your original Game Boy carts on your smartphone. A fantastic idea, but surely too bonkers to actually be true, right?...
News Hyperkin Is Working On The Ultimate Wii U Pro Controller
Meet the ProCube
Peripheral and hardware maker Hyperkin is working on what it hopes will be the ultimate Wii U controller option. The ProCube aims to fuse together the best bits of the Wii U Pro Controller and the GameCube pad. It works with all Pro Controller titles on the Wii U and is totally wireless - something that other Wii U GameCube clone...
Gallery Sometimes a Silly Dino 3DS Case Can Brighten Your Day
For small versions of adults
Life can be a serious business sometimes; even gaming can be rather intense. We should perhaps embrace opportunities to be silly, irreverent or cute, and today brought us a gift on all three scores with a press release for 2DS and 3DS XL Dino cases. These are from accessories company iMP Gaming, which is clearly timing...
News This Is The Ultimate Way To Display Your Treasured amiibo
Aim for the flagpole
When you've got a massive collection of hard-to-find amiibo, you want to show them off as much as possible. Simply standing them on a shelf will do the job, but if you desire something with a little more flair, then may we politely suggest the Power A End Level Display? It's a replication of the famous flag jump from Super...
News This 3DS Carry Case Has A StreetPass Window, Because Those Puzzle Pieces Won't Find Themselves
Say hello to the Signal Pouch
Is there a better feeling in life than pulling your beloved 3DS out of your bag and seeing that reassuring green glow which indicates that StreetPasses await within? No, no there is not. And now thanks to the industrious guys and gals at Keys Factory, you can protect your console yet still see quite clearly when there's...
Surgical strike
Grendel Games has confirmed that its Wii U title Underground will be hitting the North American eShop on April 2nd, following on from the title's European launch in January. In addition to this news, Grendel Games has also confirmed that it will be releasing a special controller for the game. As we mentioned in our 8/10 review,...
Video Here's How Long Mugen Power's New Nintendo 3DS Extended Batteries Last
Power to the people
We recently reviewed Mugen Power's New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL extended batteries, and gave them a thumbs up to anyone who is willing to sacrifice form for longevity. Thanks to their massive capacity the batteries dramatically increase the stamina of your New Nintendo 3DS system, but you don't need to just take our...
Accessory Review WaterField New Nintendo 3DS and XL Cases
Carry your shiny new portable in style
Whether you're a commuter, a student, or you just happen to have to travel a lot, you're going to want to invest in something to keep your New Nintendo 3DS safe from the elements; you could do an awful lot worse than these cases from San Francisco based manufacturer WaterField. They kindly sent us some samples,...
News These GameCube-Style Mario Bros. Controllers Offer An Edge In Super Smash Bros.
Rocking a turbo button like it's 1989
Hori has produced some of the more attractive licensed Nintendo peripherals, and it's now confirmed two Super Mario Bros.-themed GameCube-style controllers — they're only confirmed for Japan so far, each retailing for 2,980 yen. While looking almost identical to Smash players’ beloved GameCube controller,...
Gallery It's OK, We Want Each And Every One Of These Gorgeous New 3DS Cover Plates Too
Nintendo has it covered
We don't know about you, but we're pretty hyped about the forthcoming release of the New 3DS — there's just something about fresh Nintendo hardware that excites the places other companies simply cannot reach. However, out excitement levels have been pushed to the limit by the news that the standard "New" 3DS system will...
News Cyber Gadget Unveils Gigantic Joystick Peripheral for 3DS XL
Is your D-pad not measuring up?
There have been all manner of unusual peripherals on Nintendo consoles. The Hyper Boy is the first that springs to mind, but the 3DS hasn't had as much attention lavished on it from the realm of the peculiar and cumbersome – until now. Introducing the Cyber Arcade Stick for the 3DS XL – an enormous grip for the...
News NES30 GamePad Brings Old School Control To iOS, Android, Mac, Windows And Wii
Let's party like it's 1985
If you're fed up of using the Wiimote for games like New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Donkey Kong Country Returns, then you might want to take a look at 8Bitdo's new NES30 GamePad controller. A near-perfect replication of the original 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System joypad, this controller brings the concept up to date by...
News PS Vita Owners Can Now Give Their Handheld That Vital Nintendo Feel
Super Famicom case available in Japan
As much as we adore the 3DS, we're not too proud to admit that the PS Vita is a seriously great handheld, despite what its relatively dismal western sales figures suggest. It's home to some amazing big-name releases and indie titles, and if you already own one but don't feel it's Nintendo enough, we've got the...
News Treasure Your 3DS Game Saves Forever With This Handy Accessory
Elves not included
Save data doesn't last forever — for example, every time you write to a 3DS cart, you're shortening the lifespan of the cart's save memory. Of course, it's possible to write to a 3DS cart thousands of times over, but for some, the worrying prospect of losing months of progress in Pokémon X & Y is the kind of thing that will...
News Handle Stand Adds Steering Wheelosity to Your Wii U GamePad
Hands at 10 and 2
When Mario Kart Wii introduced motion-controlled steering, an accessory in which to slap one's Wii Remote was a natural addition. Now that Mario Kart 8 allows the same type of control with the much bulkier, rectangular GamePad, at least one company has taken it upon themselves to reinvent the wheel. The Handle Stand for Wii U,...
News PDP Confirms the GameCube-Inspired Wired Fight Pad For Wii and Wii U
Arriving "this Holiday season"
Controller accessories were everywhere in the Wii era, with various companies fighting over a piece of the sizeable, tasty pie of the system's sales. We can expect that trend to continue to some degree with the Wii U, though the uptake has been slower due to its smaller fan-base to date. Fear not, third-party...
News The Awesome Hori Mario Kart 8 Accessories Seem To Hit The Final Straight For North America
Happy times
Not so long ago we had the happy news that Hori's rather attractive Mario Kart 8-themed GamePad skins and wheels to Europe. It seems that the accessory company — likely with distribution assistance from Nintendo — is also bringing its goodies to North America, too. The Mario and Luigi themed Wii wheels and GamePad skins have popped...
Weirdness Now You Can Transform Your GamePad Into A Racing Wheel
Well, why not?
With Mario Kart 8 on the way, it should come as no great surprise to see peripheral makers attempt to capitalize on the renewed interest in racing titles, but Japanese firm CyberGadget has come up with the most unusual idea yet. Its Handle Stand fixes to your desk and allows you to clamp the GamePad in place, effectively turning it...
News Wii Classic Controllers No Longer Being Manufactured By Nintendo
Both Pro & original models have stopped production
Eagle-eyed Twitter user @kitroplious has spotted an interesting tidbit about Nintendo's Wii Classic Controller and Classic Controller Pro. The following message was discovered on Club Nintendo while the user attempted to order a Wii game using his reward credit: Perhaps this is an indication that...
Because we all need more plastic accessories, right?
Remember the Wii Wheel? It’s a plastic peripheral that some would rather forget, and others will have fonder memories of. Despite mixed reactions, the wheel was ultimately an integral part of the Mario Kart experience on the Wii. Nintendo strongly marketed the product offering a new way to play,...
Weirdness It's Finally Here, a Labrador Retriever-Themed 2DS Case
Paws for thought
When the 2DS launched Nintendo also weighed in with official colour-matching cases, a necessity due to the tablet form stripping away the screen protection of the original clamshell design. It's only natural that third-party companies join in with their own versions, and one that's been confirmed for the UK market is the pictured...
Weirdness Hori Creates Strange, Antibacterial Funnel For Wii U Microphone
Probably won't make Christmas-party warblings sound much better, though
Horicorp — which manufactures a variety of licensed accessories for pretty much every console out there — has finally delivered what we've all been waiting for; a sound-reducing, antibacterial guard for the Wii U microphone. Well somebody out there wanted it anyway...
News iPhone Gaming Controller Could Mean "The End Of Nintendo", Claims Investment Site
"Apple is already more important than Nintendo"
The Motley Fool — a site which aims to provide investors with advice, analysis and news — has claimed that the release of Logitech's PowerShell iPhone gaming control
News Nintendo of America Selling Wii Remote Rapid Charging Cradle and Rechargeable Battery Set
No more scrambling for batteries
Earlier this year, Nintendo stated in an online customer survey it was exploring the possibility of releasing an official Wii Remote Plus fast battery charger to give gamers a bit more juice when playing for prolonged periods. The company has now decided to release one and Nintendo of America has started selling the...
News The Power Of Glove Charts The History Of Nintendo's Most Questionable Controller
More power to your glove
Before the Wii revolutionised motion-controlled gaming, there was the Power Glove. Developed by Abrams Gentile Entertainment, this unique controller would find fame in Hollywood movie The Wizard, but in reality was something of a critical and commercial bomb — it was awkward to use and, according to its creators, was...
News You Can Now Use Your GameCube Pad On Your Wii U
Isn't modern technology just wonderful?
One of the hidden talents of the original Wii console was support for GameCube controllers, but sadly this functionality was removed from the Wii U — along with the ability to play GameCube discs. For those of you who simply can't let go of that beloved Wavebird, help is at hand. Mayflash — a company...
News Limited Super Mario Accessory Box Reward On Club Nintendo Has Sold Out Already
Gone in less than a week
Nintendo updated its Club Nintendo catalogue in North America this week with a neat Super Mario canvas accessory box, which allowed you to keep your games, controllers and other bits and pieces safe in style. A limited quantity was made available, and Nintendo was true to its word. The item was made available to purchase at...
Poll Wii U Hardware Revisions and Accessories, There's No Escape
Tell us what you'd like to come West
So, who had between 6-7 months for the first Wii U hardware revision announcement? If you did, "A Winner is You!!" We're not talking about bundles, here, as we've had a few of those, but actual changes to the hardware at a manufacturing level; these can involve new colours or, as confirmed today, tweaks to...
News 32GB White Wii U, Rechargeable Wii Remote Battery And 2550mAh GamePad Battery Announced
I love the smell of new hardware in the morning
Nintendo has confirmed a new Premium SKU for its Wii U console. The system will be released in white with 32GB of internal memory — a configuration which was previously only available in black. It launches in Japan on July 13th for 31,500 Yen (that's about $312 / £206). New accessories have also...
Video See How Mugen's "20 Hour" 3DS XL Battery Fares Against Other Nintendo Handhelds
Also, there's a chance to win a free battery
At $100, the Mugen 3DS XL battery is a bit steep for many Nintendo gamers. Keen to remove any skeptisim regarding its worth, we put the Mugen battery to the test and see how well it stood up to claims of long life and whether or not it justified its high price. We ran a large set of Nintendo handhelds
