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When there’s a new console, you can count on us to do a mega buyer’s guide, but what about after launch? At launch, a lot of accessories are rushed to market, perhaps even with the wrong dimensions, or they just plain suck. It’s not until months later that better things come along that are worth owning with your new Nintendo Switch 2.
The Switch 2 is an interesting console because it’s a hybrid one. You can keep it at home and never remove it from the dock, or play it every day on the train or in the car, and your need for accessories is going to be very different depending on how you use it.
So we’ve put together this guide featuring our most recommended accessories for the Switch 2, something you can pass on to a friend when they’re thinking of buying one, or maybe you haven’t got one yet and want one for Christmas. Depending on the category, it might be a little different, something might just be the best pick, or the value pick, but we’re only letting in the best in here.
This guide is designed to be updated over time, new things will slot in and others will be removed.
Controllers
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
What can be said about the Pro Controller that hasn’t been said already? It’s well made, has great triggers and sticks, a premium feel, a battery that lasts forever, and you can now even plug a headset into it.
It’s not perfect. The D-pad is still not to everyone’s taste, but it’s certainly the go-to for the best. Especially when you can find it on sale.
Would just love it in some more colours.
Nintendo Joy-Con 2 (various colours)
The default Switch 2 controller, and certainly at this stage still the default go-to for anything split on the Switch 2. You can put them in a grip to make an alright “Pro Controller”, use them for two people, or use them as a mouse.
Until the likes of Hori or someone else comes up with a better split controller, we’ve got these. And so far, we’re not seeing any Joy-Con drift.
8BitDo Ultimate 2
If Nintendo’s Pro Controller is the best, then this one isn’t that far behind. It goes on sale far more often and has a lot more colour options as well. You even get a little dock with it to keep it charged, and it works with things other than the Switch 2. One to give a test run.
8BitDo Pro 3
Like the controller above, this one isn’t far behind Nintendo’s own offerings, and if you need that PlayStation-style feeling of symmetrical sticks to game with, here’s an option for you. This controller is packed with tech, comes with a dock too, and even has some balls.
For a more classic look, and maybe one that’s more suited to retro stuff, we think the Pro 3 is right up there.
Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless RGB (various designs)
If you’re after a little pizzazz for your controller choice, then you can’t go past these. There are some trade-offs: there’s no rumble, and you can’t wake a Switch 2 with them, but everything else you need is here. Solid TMR sticks, quality build and nice buttons are all included. Plus, there are so many different designs coming out. Certainly worth a shot.
PowerA Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2
Another solid choice in controllers, and if you pick one up without a licensed design, it’s a fair bit cheaper than any other option here. It has Hall Effect sticks, built-in motion controls and a respectable 30-hour battery life as well. Like the official Pro Controller, you’ve even got extra buttons on the back.
Retro Controllers
GameCube Controller
Remember how nice opening a GameCube controller was back in the early 2000s? Fresh sticks, no scratches and that click of the triggers you haven’t had anywhere else since? Well, it’s back, and just as you remember it, just this time it’s wireless (without a dongle, you thought I forgot the WaveBird?).
These come just as you got your first set of frosted tips done. You’ll just need a Nintendo Switch Online sub to pick one up, and nothing brings you back to the modern age like a subscription.
Nintendo 64 Controller
When you boot up the Nintendo Classics: Nintendo 64 app and try to play a 64 game with a non-Nintendo 64 controller, it’s just weird. That thing had a layout that only worked with that controller. Plus, have you looked at any ancient Nintendo 64 controller out there? They’re all wonky, chalky and loose. There’s no winning.
If you want the real deal, here they are.
8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller
So you want to play a Nintendo 64 game on your Switch or Switch 2, but you don’t want to go back to the old Nintendo 64 controller? Like when you switch between two cars, it can be weird going back to how things were and then back to modern controls. So why not just merge it all into one?
The 8BitDo 64 Controller lets you play Nintendo 64 games with the muscle memory you already have, but in a more modern way. It’s built to 8BitDo’s high standards and works not only on the Switch, but also with other Bluetooth devices too, which is handy to know.
Cases and Carry Bags
Buying a case or pouch for your Switch 2 is a very personal thing, and everyone needs something different. Maybe you’re sneaking a Switch 2 into the office at lunch, or need something to take to a friend’s place along with some of your accoutrement.
Then there’s how they look, and that’s super personal. Whatever the case, there’s something out there for everyone. We like these ones, but you could easily find something on Amazon or in the bargain bin at JB that suits you.
Belkin Nintendo Switch 2 Charging Case Pro
Belkin came out of the gate hot with their first gaming accessories, a Switch 2 case with a battery, and then, just months later, they made this: the Pro version of that case with a bunch of improvements over the original. It has a faster battery, a better internal layout for the battery, and even a little stand built in to prop it up. There’s also a window to see the battery’s capacity.
Now, you probably won’t get much out of the battery on these if you play the Switch 2 with it on, but after a session, it’s great to just top that Switch back up to 100%. It’s a really well-made case, and it has the price to match the luxurious look and feel.
Belkin Nintendo Switch 2 Protective Travel Case
If you’re after the classiness of the Belkin case but aren’t interested in the integrated battery and just want a solid case without the fuss, Belkin makes that too.
Available in the same classy colours and with the same solid build quality, the Protective Travel Case from Belkin is under $30 and a good choice in the budget range.
RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case (multiple designs)
This trusty design of case has been around for a while, and for good reason – it’s among the best out there. They were solid for the original Switch, and they’re solid now for the Switch 2. They also, from time to time, make them in different designs. If you’re not one to obsess over your storage, this is the best go-to case. Find one you like and be happy.
Powerwave Premium Carry Case for Nintendo Switch 2 (multiple colours)
Powerwave is another company that’s been around for yonks, and they’re local – and they have some really great colours in their Premium Carry Case for the Switch 2. It’s not just about the design, either. This is another solid hard case with a bunch of space for extra storage, and it’s around that magic $30 price as well.
HORI Adventure Pack – Nintendo Switch 2 (multiple designs)
Hori’s cases are elite, and this one is no different – well, it is different, as it’s not just a case but an Adventure Pack. Instead of just carrying it around, you can sling this one over your shoulder. Here in Australia, there’s multiple different designs from different retails, the cool Pokémon one on the left or a puffy one from Nintendo.
HORI Pokemon Ditto Compact Carry All Case for Switch 2
You know, sometimes you want a case to look classy, understated, and fly under the radar. Then sometimes you just need a honking big Ditto case to carry all your Switch 2 gear around in – and Hori has the case for you.
This carry-all travel bag will hold a Switch 2, the dock, cables, controllers and everything else. It’ll even work with the older Switch because of its size.
Grips
The Nintendo Switch 2 is just a tablet slapped between two controllers. It’s not the most ergonomic thing in the world, so luckily for you, many companies feel your wrist pain too and have made grips to wrap around the console. Like a case, this’ll be a combination of style and what works best for you.
There’s also the dockability of the console to consider (or not consider) as well. We looked it up, that’s actually a word.
SPIGEN for Nintendo Switch 2 Rugged Armor
This was one I actually bought before the Switch 2 even released. If you’ve not heard of Spigen, they make great phone and tablet cases. Pretty much every time I get a new phone, bam, it’s a Spigen case. So, a new Nintendo Switch comes out and Spigen has a case? I’m in.
I’m not usually one for using a grip, but this one is super comfy, well-built and covers the system in all the right places.
Docks
With the original Nintendo Switch, you took your console and your house into your own hands with third-party docks. Things are a little bit different here on the Nintendo Switch 2, but the rules are the same really. Are you going to plug your $700 console into something you saw in an Instagram Reel advert?
Aside from the official dock, which is pricey, there’s not a whole lot we’d be comfortable recommending. Those little adapter docks on Amazon and eBay still need a decent enough power adapter, and when you add that together with a cable, you’ve got a Frankenstein of a dock that’ll work – but do you really trust it all?
The one other dock we were going to include here was the Genki Covert Dock 3. By all accounts, it’s a great dock, but funnily enough, they wouldn’t ship the power adapter needed to use it here, so it’s missing from the list.
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Official
It’ll never go on sale, and it’s still kinda made out of cheap-feeling plastic – but the official Nintendo Switch 2 dock won’t ever let you down. Coming with the right power adapter and HDMI cable, this has everything you need in the box – but you’ll pay for that official price.
Genki Covert Dock 3
This one is a little different. It’s a tiny little AC adapter-looking thing that just happens to have a Nintendo Switch 2 dock inside it. However, unlike the second-generation version of this dock (which also doesn’t work with the Switch 2), it’s not yet widely available in Australia. You can order it from the Genki website, but the adapters to use it in Australia won’t ship here, so it’s good if you can get it.
Screen Protectors
amFilm Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2
The amFilm screen protectors are the GOAT screen protectors and have been for the entire length of the Switch, and now on the Switch 2. If they ever change them, I’ll be most upset. I’ve applied more screen protectors to my Switch for science than anyone, and I always go back to these.
They’re cheap, you get a couple of shots at it if you mess it up, but you won’t because they’re that simple to install. They’re clear, thin, and just get out of the way.
There are other screen protectors out there that might be better, and even easier to install, but these are the go-to every time. Should you buy a Nintendo branded Switch 2 case, we’d buy one of these despite them coming with one – we’ve heard nothing great about them.
Memory
For the original Switch and most other devices, the advice was usually the opposite of what we’re about to tell you, and that was not to bother buying branded MicroSD cards. The ones with Mario, Link and friends on the packaging might look good, but pretty much any other decent MicroSD card would have done the job.
Now, on the Switch 2, using the MicroSD Express format, and with the problems surrounding memory pricing, it’s pretty much Nintendo’s official options or paying out the arse for it.
Aside from Nintendo’s own options, there’s either EB Games’ branded Atrix cards, which a lot of the team use and haven’t had a problem with yet, or Lexar’s options. Basically, our advice here is to figure out how much you need or want, then wait for an opportunity for it to go on sale. Your Nanna slips you a $50 for Christmas, put it toward a card.
SanDisk microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 – 256GB
Take a look at the price of regular, non-Express MicroSD cards, and now look at this. Even if you can’t snag this on sale, it’s actually cheaper than some standard MicroSD cards going around. People are even buying these for regular, non-Switch 2 devices.
Power and Batteries
With great power comes the need for great power and battery requirements. Pretty sure that’s how it goes. The Switch 2, while efficient, still chews through its battery pretty quickly, and it also needs a hefty amount of wattage to recharge (or you’ll be waiting around for a while, or at worst, just barely keeping the console alive). Nintendo does sell its own power adapter for the Switch 2, and that’s fine, we’re sure it works right, but you might as well get something that can power a leaf blower as well.
The Switch 2 features a USB-C port (two, actually), so anything is fair game really. Maybe just don’t go ordering things off Temu for anything power-related.
UGREEN Nexode 200W Power Bank 25000mAh
You can plug your Switch 2 into the little battery bank your Mum got from Coles Express and get maybe 15 more minutes out of your Switch 2, or you can plug it into one of these and not only keep on playing, but not have to stop playing to charge it either. You can then also charge your phone and start your car if you need to (no guarantees on that one). Wait for a sale, as these are discounted regularly.
Anker 737 Power Bank, 24,000mAh
Almost as big as the plane it’s named after (it’s probably not named after the plane), but like the UGREEN above, it’ll charge everything you need and then some. This one goes cheaper on sale as well.
Monitors and Displays
Let’s be real, we’re not experts on monitors, but we like what we can see, and we can see that these are two of the best options out there right now for a Switch 2 user. Are there others out there that are a lot cheaper? Are there 1,000 different TVs out there too? Sure, but we can’t review them all. We’ve used these and can vouch for them.
Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor – AW2725Q
When we reviewed this one, it was over $1,000 AUD and that was a “bit much”. But now it’s going a little cheaper as it gets older, this one ticks all the boxes. 4K, OLED and a 240Hz refresh rate (not that the Switch 2 will ever hit that). If you don’t need an OLED, you can step down to an IPS in the same range. We’re sad we had to send this one back.
Game Storage
Is it wise to carry around all your games in one case? Probably not, but where else you going to put them?
Anything Hori
Look, we’re big fans of Hori because they make awesome stuff. It’s that simple. While there’s not a whole lot of choice when it comes to Hori’s game storage options on the local market, they’re still worth checking out. We’ve got game storage cases from the Nintendo DS and 3DS that are still going strong, haven’t faded and make it easy to get your games out.
Powerwave Game Card Case for Nintendo Switch 2
If the bigger, bulkier and more obvious Hori cases aren’t for you, then try Powerwave’s offering. It’s sleek, has a metal case, holds your games perfectly and comes at a good price.
Headsets and Cameras
Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless Gaming Headset Black for Nintendo Switch 2
Turtle Beach have a whole whack of headsets out there, and there’s even a few called the Stealth 500. But if you pick up the ones with the Switch 2 colours, you get an updated USB-C dongle that means it can work lag-free out of the box with the Switch 2. You’ll need a USB-C-to-A adapter to use it docked, but that’s far better than having a dongle hanging out of your system when playing handheld.
Steelseries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless
Not only do these punch above their weight for the price, they look great doing it, with a bunch of different bright colours available. There’s also the standard “I’m not talking to you, Mum” black option as well.
The jump up to the next range of headphones is quite steep, so picking something in the middle works well too.
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds
These ones are a couple of years old, but nothing has come along so far to replace them. They’ve got ANC, there’s a dongle included so you can use them with the Switch or Switch 2 without any lag, and they also work with your phoneyears old, they’re usually found a lot cheaper than the retail price
What else?
If you have a favourite accessory that you think everyone should have let us know in the comments. If you’re an accessory maker or distributor and think you’ve got something good – drop us a line and we’ll check it out. It might make our list, and we’d still love to check it out.
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