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The Best Nintendo Switch Accessories To Buy In 2020

February 23, 2020

Nintendo’s Switch comes with everything you need to play right out of the box, but if you’re looking to upgrade your gaming experience, consider these accessories.

Cases

RDS Industries Deluxe Travel Case for Nintendo Switch

A case not only keeps your Switch secure when traveling, but it can advertise your favorite color, game, or character. Most cases include room for carrying accessories and games, too.

This case by RDS Industries protects your Switch inside and out thanks to its hard shell and interior pouch that protects the screen.

Included are cases for games or SD cards, and there’s room for batteries or cables to boot.

Orzly Portable Travel Case for Nintendo Switch Lite

You’ll never be more organized than when you use this case for the Switch Lite.

It contains an open pocket, a zipper mesh pouch, and a central division that serves to carry games and protect the screen of the Switch, which sits securely on the other side of the case thanks to elastic straps.

The Orzly case comes in 12 bold colors and can act as a viewing stand for your Switch.

Controllers

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

The official Pro Controller for the Switch is a subtly patterned black with textured grips that provides a truer gaming experience than the Joy-Cons that come with the console.

The larger designer is easier on the hands than the flat Joy-Cons, too. Nintendo’s Pro Controller for the Switch has offset thumbsticks (like the Joy-Cons) that are shorter and give more prominence to the buttons than the Wii U Pro Controller, which many people disliked.

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Switch Controller

For a lower price, you can purchase these Switch controllers from PowerA that come in a variety of designs based on Nintendo games.

So if you’re a fan of Pokemon, Zelda, Mario, or Spyro, you can play in style.

These controllers lack the rumble and NFC features of the official controllers, however, and they’re powered by 2 AAs rather than an internal, rechargeable battery.

8Bitdo SN30 Pro Plus Controller

If you love your Switch but like a retro aesthetic, look no further than this controller that takes inspiration from the SNES controller.

This controller differs from others on the list in one crucial way: it places both sticks toward the bottom of the unit.

However, the extensive button mapping makes up for it and enables you to customize your controllers like crazy, including macros.

Hori D-Pad Joy-Con

There are plenty of alternatives to the Joy-Cons, and the Hori D-Pad Joy-Con is just one!

Like the PowerA controller listed above, it comes in various designs that pay homage to classic Nintendo properties including Mario, Pokemon, and Zelda.

The main draw, however, is the actual D-Pad, the lack of which on official Joy-Cons has frustrated many gamers since the console first became available.

This makes it possible to play classic games such as Super Metroid and more than makes up for the lack of rumble or motion controls. Hori only makes the left Joy-Con.

Grip Cases

Satisfye Nintendo Switch Grip Case

Not everyone enjoys the feeling of playing the Switch with attached Joy-Cons. The shape can be painful and tiring for use for more than a short stint.

Plus, the whole thing feels rather flimsy. Grip cases add comforting and offer protection for the console, including this one that provides those functions with a simple design.

Skull & Co. Nintendo Switch Grip Case

If you want a grip case that matches your Switch, look no further than this one, which comes in blue and red.

Plus, there are swappable handles to ensure you are as comfortable as possible.

Orzly Nintendo Switch Lite Grip Case

Orzly makes this list of Switch accessories again, this time with a grip case for the Switch Lite. It includes a kickstand for watching hands-free video.

Plus, you can choose from three different sizes of thumb grips: 6mm, 9mm, and 14mm. Choose from shock-absorbent material in five different colors.

Flip Grip

You can download a number of arcade games to your Switch, so it’s no surprise that one company was smart enough to make a grip that allows for vertical playing.

The Flip Grip is that product!

Docks and Accessories

PDP Nintendo Switch Light-Up Dock Shield

It’s hard to argue that anyone needs a lighted dock shield, but they sure do add personality to your Switch dock.

Choose from the 17 different light patterns and designs that light up acrylic panels that sit on either side of your dock.

Joy-Con Charging Station

There’s no waiting for your Joy-Cons to charge when you use this charging station, which can hold up to two additional sets of controllers while you continue to play.

Hori Dual USB Playstand for Nintendo Switch Lite

Players who own the Switch Lite can simultaneously play games and charge their controllers via USB thanks to this charging stand by Hori. It works with the Switch, too!