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News Hand Cramps Won't Be A Problem With This New Switch Lite Grip Case
Grip this
As brilliant as the Switch Joy-Con is, it's flat on both sides, overly small when paired up with certain hands and can result in some serious cramps after prolonged sessions on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (trust us, we know). Much more comfortable options include the Pro Controller and even the GameCube pad. Although we...
News Carry Your Nintendo Switch Lite In This Fetching Pokémon Sword And Shield Bag
Looking groovy with Grookey
We know exactly what it's like to look fresh, hip, and down with the cool kids of today (we really don't), so you may or may not want to trust us when we say that this new Pokémon Switch Lite accessory is a must-have. Jokes aside, this new product will, of course, be a great pick for any Pokémon fans who like its...
Hardware Review Exlene GameCube Controllers For Nintendo Switch
What makes them so special?
People love to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with GameCube-style controllers, and that's a fact that hasn't been lost on third-party peripheral makers. Exlene is one such manufacturer, and it has come up with two GameCube-style pads for Switch that aim to scratch that itch for people who are in the market for a decent...
News DreamGlass Air Will Let You Play Your Nintendo Switch In Private Augmented Reality
Forget VR, it's all about AR
There's always talk of playing Nintendo Switch in virtual reality - a new Switch VR patent was discovered very recently, and Nintendo Labo VR already exists, of course - but you don't tend to hear about the possibilities of augmented reality. This upcoming product from Dreamworld might be about to change all that,...
Talking Point So, What's This New Nintendo Switch 'Ring' Thing All About?
Another Wii Fit hoop-la, or something different?
Last night Nintendo dropped a mysterious trailer for some new software and bit of kit that has the internet buzzing. A Nintendo Direct presentation was broadcast less than 48 hours ago, but there's more?! The fact that this 'new experience for Nintendo Switch' wasn't included in the Direct is...
News Nintendo's New Ring Controller May Have Been Revealed Years Ago, We Just Didn't Know It
Hiding in plain patents
In a recently released trailer, Nintendo has teased what it calls 'a new experience for Nintendo Switch'. It appears to be a flexible 'ring' controller which you click your right Joy-Con into for all sorts of stretchy, bendy activity. There's obvious speculation that it's some new form of Wii Fit, although the software itself...
News An Overwatch Switch Carry Case Exists, No Prizes For Guessing What Comes Next
Putting the cart before the horse
Overwatch may be getting a bit long in the tooth but it's a game that continues to draw a big audience thanks to its enjoyable online play and cast of colourful characters. The topic of a Switch port has been floated several times before, but it now seems we have confirmation that it's coming from a fairly unlikely...
News Get Your Grubby Mitts On The Tweaked SwitchGrip Pro In Late September
Now welcoming the small-handed, too
Last year Satisfye's successfully Kickstarted Switch grip, the the cumbersomely named Satisfye Pro Gaming Grip for Nintendo Switch, launched to cries of relief from a certain group of Switch gamers. If you've got average-to-large sized hands, or if you simply play your Switch a lot, you may suffer a little from...
News Nintendo Switch Lite Accessories Ready For Launch From HORI
Pimp your Switch (Lite)
HORI has announced its initial line of officially licensed accessories for the upcoming Nintendo Switch Lite. From cases to screen protectors, it's all here, and it's all accessory-y: Screen Protective Filter for Nintendo Switch Lite - $7.99 USD MSRPDuraFlexi Protector for Nintendo Switch Lite - $12.99 USD MSRPHybrid System...
News Take A Look At Hori's Officially Licensed Accessories For Switch Lite
Playing it safe
Not long after Nintendo's Yoshiaki Koizumi revealed the Switch Lite to the world, the prolific peripheral maker HORI announced it was officially partnering with the company to produce a line of accessories for the new system. In its original press release, HORI said it would offer a range of storage and screen protection accessories...
News New Purple/Orange And Blue/Yellow Joy-Con Now Available To Pre-Order In The UK
Must. Resist. Purple. Joy-Con.
On 4th October, the fancy new Purple/Orange and Blue/Yellow Joy-Con are launching for Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders for both sets have finally appeared in the UK, so if you're after a new pair of controllers for your console, here's where to go. We've stumbled across several options in the UK - GAME, Smyths and the...
News Neon Green Joy-Con Set Revealed On Best Buy Website, Pre-Orders Now Available
Arriving this October for $79.99
Switch owners located in North America can now pre-order a neon green Joy-Con set from Best Buy. Both Joy-Con are apparently the same colour as ones featured in the Splatoon 2 themed sets. The only way to previously acquire a full neon green Joy-Con set was to buy the right one in North America or Europe and then...
News This Tiny Nintendo Switch Dock Has Just Obliterated Its Kickstarter Goal
Now your dock is portable, too!
Product developer Human Things has started up a Kickstarter campaign for its latest gizmo, the Genki Covert Dock. It's only been live for a day at the time of writing, but the campaign has already raised more than £300,000. Following in the footsteps of the company's popular Bluetooth audio adapter - which lets you...
Hardware 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ Review - The Best Third-Party Switch Controller Just Got Better
Evolution, baby
Accessory maker 8BitDo isn't a company that's content to sit back and relax. It has been iterating and improving on its range of wireless controllers for many years now, releasing new variants (as well as welcome firmware updates) to ensure they meet the needs of the widest range of players. The 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ is the latest and...
News This New Device Lets You Use Airpods And Other Bluetooth Headphones With Your Switch
For use with wireless headphones and speakers
Accessory maker Bionik has revealed the BT Audio Sync, a new device which allows players to use Bluetooth headphones with their Nintendo Switch. The device plugs directly into your Switch console if you're playing in handheld, or uses a little adaptor (which comes included) if you'd prefer to play in...
News Yet Another Wave Of Pokémon Apple Accessories Launches This Month
Join the waiting list
Tech accessory maker CASETiFY is back for a third and final time, once again offering a selection of Pokémon accessories which can keep your trusty devices safe and smart. Wave one and wave two both sold out pretty quickly, so if you're liking the look of any of these designs, you'll probably want to sign up to the
News HORI Strikes Back With Limited Edition Street Fighter Arcade Sticks For Your Switch
Hadouken in style
The Nintendo Switch has amassed a great selection of fighting games in its short lifespan, including the wonderful Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, which will bring a smile to any retrogaming brawlers face. Of course, if you want to be a fighting champion, then trying to win battles online with Joy-Con is a fool's...
News The Grip Clip Hopes To Make Your Switch More Comfortable However You Like To Play
It detaches just like the Joy-Con
Everyone and their Undodog seems to be launching their own Switch accessories at the moment, but this new project stands out from the rest thanks to its nifty, detachable design. The Grip Clip is a new accessory now funding on Kickstarter. It comes in three parts - two chunky controller grips that attach to each of...
News Venom Announces New Range Of Accessories For Nintendo Switch Lite
Carry cases and more
We're less than two months away from the launch of Nintendo Switch Lite, the newest addition to the Nintendo Switch family, and gaming accessory maker Venom has revealed its first products to support the new release. Arriving in time for the console's September launch, the new range is said to offer "the essential accessories...
Guide Where To Pre-Order The New Joy-Con: Purple/Orange And Blue/Neon Yellow
We *need* that purple one
On 4th October, fancy new Joy-Con controllers for your Nintendo Switch will be released into the wild. If you're hoping to pick up a pair for yourself, here's where you'll find them. At the time of writing, the new pairs have appeared on both Amazon and Play-Asia; we'll make sure to update this guide with more stores (such...
News This Switch Carry Case Includes A Portable Battery For Storing And Charging On The Go
An ideal portable solution?
Gaming accessory maker Bionik is just days away from launching its latest storage solution for Nintendo Switch, the 'Power Commuter'. The carry case includes a removable, rechargeable 10,000 mAh battery pack, as well Type-C and USB A outputs that aim to make the product an ideal solution for Switch players who take their...
News Hori Announces New Line Of Officially Licensed Accessories For Switch Lite
Launching alongside the system
The prolific peripheral maker Hori has announced it has been selected as an officially licensed launch partner for the Nintendo Switch Lite. As a result, it will be working closely with Nintendo from an "early stage" to produce "a robust line" of accessories, which will be available alongside the launch of the system...
News There Are Now More Than 100 Switch Joy-Con Colour Combinations
Mix and match
Yesterday, Nintendo surprised everyone when it revealed two new sets of Joy-Con would be arriving on 4th October. There's blue and neon yellow or neon purple and neon orange to select from. If you've gone to great lengths to collect every single coloured Joy-Con so far and are wondering how many combinations there now are if you mix...
News Nintendo Announces New Joy-Con Colours Coming In October
Captain Rainbow
Nintendo of America has tweeted announcing that a selection of new mixed-hue Joy-Con pairs are releasing on 4th October. One set will come in a fetching Blue and Neon Yellow combo (for the left and right Joy-Con respectively), but the one we're really excited for is the Neon Purple and Neon Orange pair. As you can see above, they're...
News Use Fortnite Chat In Docked Mode With This Officially Licensed Switch Pad
Meet the Faceoff Deluxe+ with its beautiful 3.5mm audio jack
There are many ways in which Nintendo has absolutely hit it out of the ballpark with Switch, but there are a couple of areas which could undeniably use a little more attention. Even the staunchest Nintendo devotees would be hard-pressed to defend the company's convoluted voice chat...
News Pre-Orders Open For 8BitDo's "Most Advanced Controller" Ever
Includes the Ultimate Software
Pre-orders are now available on Amazon for the 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ controller. It's touted as "the most advanced controller" from 8BitDo ever and comes with Ultimate Software, allowing you to customise every single aspect of the controller. In terms of functionality, it is compatible with the Nintendo Switch and multiple...
Feature The Legacy Of Nintendo 64's Transfer Pak
Marrying console and handheld hardware long before Switch
Following the 16-bit glories of the Super Nintendo, its successor often gets short shrift from gamers these days. Of course, it’s adored by Nintendo fans of a certain age who doubled down on it during the PlayStation generation, but it’s a wilfully ‘odd’ system and arguably tough to...
News Nyko To Release New Colours Of Its Large 'Dualies' Joy-Con Range
Pre-orders now live
Towards the end of last year, accessory maker Nyko released the Nyko Dualies - larger, cheaper alternatives to the official Nintendo Switch Joy-Con which are said to improve grip and customisation. Now, the design is back with more colours and options for potential buyers. As you can see, Blue/White, Purple/White and the Switch...
News A Sonic GameCube Controller For Nintendo Switch Is On The Way This Summer
With swappable C-stick
A retailer listing has revealed that the next GameCube-inspired Switch controller from gaming accessory maker PDP will feature a design based on none other than Sonic the Hedgehog. The controller looks set to join PDP's Wired Fight Pad Pro Controller collection, which already has designs featuring Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon,...
News All 151 Original Pokémon Star In This New Smartphone Case Collection
Plus reimagined designs
Tech accessory brand CASETiFY is back again with more Pokémon smartphone cases, and this time each of the original 151 Pokémon has received its very own design. You may remember that last month, we shared news of the company's first partnership with the Pokémon brand which saw an initial batch of phone case designs be...
Random Did Nintendo Just Show Off A New Switch Dock?
On a Treehouse livestream? Probably not, no
If you've been watching Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 2019, you'll have probably caught a few glimpses 'behind-the-scenes' on the livestream. A power outage in the hall gave us all a look at Nintendo's error screen, for example. While demoing a new level in New Super Lucky's Tale during Day Two, the d
News This Dragon Quest Hori Slime Controller For Switch Is Hella Cute
You can even dress it up
Yesterday, Nintendo gave us a solid release date for Dragon Quest XI S, which arrives on Switch on September 27th. It was also revealed that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is getting a
News We're In Awe Of Hori's Massive DAEMON X MACHINA-Themed Switch Joy-Con
Absolute units
The Switch Joy-Con are marvellously tiny, right? Dinky, even. Small and perfectly formed. However, Japanese accessory maker Hori think we might occasionally want something a little bigger, so it is releasing a special set of HUGE Joy-Con to tie-in with mech shooter DAEMON X MACHINA. The controllers – which launch in September and...
News These Pikachu And Eevee Pokémon Protector Sets Are Must-Haves For Your Switch
Coming at the end of July
Remember those rather fetching officially-licenced Switch protector sets Keys Factory released in Japan last year? Well, the company is back with two more designs, this time based on the famous Pokémon Pikachu And Eevee – you know, the cover stars of last year's Let's Go title on Switch. Each set comes with a front...
News Check Out These Officially-Licensed Nintendo Switch Protectors
No scratches or dust in sight
Accessory maker Keys Factory has released 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 five separate designs set to be available featuring some of the biggest names in Nintendo's gaming library - Mario, Yoshi,...
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...
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
