CRKD Nitro Deck Review: A Tough Sell

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Plenty of third-party companies provide flashy new accessories for popular consoles, and CRKD has thrown its hat in the ring with the Nitro Deck, a new grip case for the Nintendo Switch. Providing customizable back buttons, replaceable thumbstick caps, and Hall Effect sensors to combat stick drift the is a decent alternative to the standard Joy-Con controllers. However, there are some issues with the design itself that hold it back from being a must-have Switch accessory.

Unlike many Joy-Con replacements that slide into the side of the Switch, the is an all-in-one handheld case that the screen itself is put in. The Switch connects through the USB-C connection, which is said to create a faster response time, but this was not at all noticeable during the review. After a bit of setup in the options menu prior to installation, the was ready for testing.

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Setting up and installing the was a breeze. There is a small option that needs changing in the systems menu to make the whole thing connect, but it's easily explained in the initial instructions. Once the Switch is nestled into it, the whole system feels very secure, and even with vigorous upside-down shaking there is no movement to the screen. When finished, a simple slide button on the back of the system unlocks the screen for easy removal.

Once the Switch is connected, the contour of the design and textured grips of the feel comfortable to hold, especially for those with larger hands. There is a decent weight to it and the inclusion of customizable back buttons is useful for some commonly-used button macros. The Hall Effect sensors used for the thumb sticks are said to completely eliminate stick drift,