The Nintendo Switch is one of the newest major consoles in contemporary gaming.
And it’s dope as hell.
If you own one or have had the chance to test one out, it’s an incredibly innovative and
user friendly system that fulfills your gaming addiction whether you’re at home or on the
go.
How could you not love it!
As with any console, the Switch also has its fair share of accessories to enhance your
gaming experience, so today we’re taking a closer look at the ones you need to get
your mitts on with our list of the top 10 Nintendo Switch Accessories you should get.
10 Fast snail Joy-Con Grips Love the Switch but missing the feel of a
regular console controller in your hands when you play?
Fear not, there’s a solution for that!
Multiple actually.
But this one is the FastSnail Joy-Con grips!
These little bad boys allow you to slide your joy-con controllers into them, giving you
the sensation of actually holding console controller designed for enhanced confort.
While it doesn’t change up the placement of your buttons in any way (its literally
just putting the Joy-Cons in a larger grip), for some, it may make the experience of playing
on a Switch feel a little more familiar, enhancing their performance.
Smaller than a regular controller you’d get on a PS4 or Xobx One, the FastSnail still
fits adequately in your hands, but might be a tad awkward for those with bigger mitts.
9 Screen Protector Got a screen protector on your phone?
Then you should probably get one for your Switch.
Sure it won’t take nearly as much wear and tear as a smart phone will, but it’s better
to be safe than sorry.
There’s a handful of different screen protectors you can pick up or order online for your Switch,
with one of the highest recommended being the amFilm tempered glass screen protector
that comes in a 2 pack, in case you really eff up putting on the first one, or over time
need to replace it with a second.
And the best part is, once they’re on, you won’t even notice it’s there, so it won’t
hinder your gameplay experience in the slightest.
Yay for safety!
8 Carry Case Taking your Switch with you on the go?
Better get yourself a carrying case!
There’s a large variation of Switch carrying cases out there that provide you with enough
room to take it on the go, but other ones, like this Orzly case, go above and beyond.
The case, which has a little handle, has enough room for your Switch, two sets of Joy-Con
controllers, extra games and even your cables, all in one compact portable package.
And it’s small, too!
Aside from its practicality, it also acts as one hell of a way to protect your Switch;
it had a hard EVA shell that is designed to protect your device, made from materials that
will provide maximum shock absorption, so you bet your ass it’ll survive the uneasy
turbulence of a death defying airplane flight when you’re on your way out to that unfortunately
expensive vacation spot in Cuba that you now regret booking.
Or wherever else you’re travelling.
7 Travel and Storage Case Take your carrying case game TO THE NEXT LEVEL
with this one!
So say you’re moving.
And you’ve got a few consoles, including your Switch that you want to safely transport
to your new home.
Don’t have the original box it came in?
Well, lucky for you, you can drop between 30 to 40 dollars and get yourself a case that
will protect the crap out of the entire system, worry free.
This one, from AmazonBasics, is like a tiny suitcase for your Switch, and fits the entire
console and dock, along with your cables, and Joy-Con Controllers.
It even comes in a yellowish green colour or red, if you’re not feeling the black.
Oh the variety!
I feel like such a salesperson today.
Also, this video ain’t sponsored in anyway, in case y’all were wondering.
6 Light Up Dock Shield Want to decorate your Switch console?
Light up dock shields are a great way to fancy it up!
Officially licensed by Nintendo, these bad boys are protective shields for the Switch
that dock that are interchangeable edge-lit art panels that feature various light effects
and colour settings.
It recalls your previous setting, too, which is pretty neat, so no needs to readjust it
to whatever setting you prefer the most every time you use it.
These light up dock shields are a great way to play around with the aesthetic of your
console and proudly boast your favourite Nintendo titles for all your friends to see.
You can typically order packs of these off of Aamzon for fairly cheap, under 30 dollars.
5 Extra Joy-Cons This one is pretty obvious.
There’s multiple games on the switch that offer a great time with multiplayer modes,
so getting yourself Extra Joy-Con controllers allow you to have that couch co-op experience
wherever you go.
From Mario Kart to Arms to the upcoming Super smash Bros, playing with a pal with your extra
joy-cons maximizes your joy.
Yup, went there, so sorry.
Get yourself a pair that comes with the wrist straps so you don’t have to worry about
your pals dropping your controllers, too.
4 8Bitdo This one is super cool.
Ever get nostalgic for the SNES?
Used to have one growing up but it died a long time ago?
Or you’re a younger gamer who wants to see what it would be like using one of the SNES
controllers?
Well, there’s a controller you can get that replicates the SNES controller for your Switch.
Super lightweight, with buttons that are super responsive and accurate, it’s a pretty cool
accessory, and can even connect via Bluetooth to other devices, like your computer or your
phone.
The only downside for Switch users is that it can’t connect with Amiibo figurines,
but really, not the end of the world there, is it?
Note that it’s a tad more expensive that some of the other accessories on this list,
but definitely worth it.
3 Nintendo Labo Now, sure, Nintendo Labo is kind of a thing
on its own.
But really, whichever cardboard set you purchase, its kind of one giant cool Switch accessory
in spirit.
So if you’re unfamiliar with what the Nintendo Labo is, it was released in April of 2018,
and is a gaming and construction toy platform that acts as an extension to your switch that
uses cardboard cut outs, along with other supporting materials, that can be assembled
into something called a Toy-Con; a combination of the constructed cardboard piece and the
joy-con controllers, all to bring a different kind of game to life.
From fishing rods to pianos, Labo offers up a lot of different and new ways to play, and
is definitely worthwhile if you don’t have an issue with the time it takes to construct
one of these Toy-Cons.
Plus, there has been a discussion online about the durability of these cardboard extensions,
and all in all, great for people who can maintain them, but not so great when young kids trash
them up over time.
Regardless, its still one of Nintendo’s most recent neat ideas, and definitely worth
dabbling with if you own a Switch.
2 On the Go Charger In the age of mobile technology, having a
charger while on the go is crucial to keeping up with your gaming.
So a Battery Case is a brilliant means of ensuring you never run low on juice.
The Antank Portable Switch Battery gives you that extra charging power, doubling the battery
power you normally have.
It’s also not super bulky, so it won’t mess with your gameplay or feel inconvenient.
Plus it’s pretty durable too, which can come in handy if you don’t have any of the
other protective cases or measures we mentioned in our previous numbers.
There’s other variations of this product too aside from the Antank, so we suggest browsing
through amazon and reading reviews before you buy it, with its cost generally being
around 50 dollars Canadian.
1 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller If the fast snail controllers just don’t
do it for you, and you REALLY want that familiar gaming experience with a console the likes
of a Ps4 or Xbox One controller, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller satisfies that need.
One of the most popular accessories for the Switch, this controller, created by Nintendo
themselves, gives you an alternate way it play, and can be used with the Switch whether
its docked or not.
If you prefer to play with your Switch when its docked, this controller is definitely
an accessory you want to invest in; it provides all the same functionality you get with the
Joy-con controllers, and even works with Amiibo figurines, too.
Aside from the Labo accessories, it’s the most expensive accessory on this list, but
really, costs just a little bit more than the cost of buying a second DualShock wireless
controller for your Ps4, which makes sense, all things considered.
There we have it friends!
So for those of you who have the Nintendo Switch, have you ever tried out any of these
accessories?
Do you think they make your gameplay more engaging or fluid?
Or are they just kinda meh?
Give us a shout in those comments below and share all of your thoughts!
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