CRKD Nitro Deck Review
thesixthaxis.comNintendo’s Switch is a wonderful device, and one that’s practically a permanent companion both at home and on the move. However, despite the amazing software and ground-breaking hybrid design, it’s not all that comfortable in the adult hand. I’ve gone through a number of options while searching for a solution, with Hori’s Split Pad Pro the one that I settled on, albeit with the caveat that it destroyed the console’s portability when they were attached and felt worryingly unstable the longer I used it. The CRKD Nitro Deck is an alternative to those seeking the ultimate in Nintendo Switch comfort, and though it adds a fair bit of girth to your plucky console, this is a product that, in my opinion at least, comes close to perfecting Nintendo’s design.
The Nitro Deck fundamentally bulks your Nintendo Switch into a Steam Deck. Someone at CRKD clearly thought that Valve’s design was a big improvement over the big N’s – it certainly is in terms of comfort – and decided to slap the two together, creating a glorious colossus that stands as a testament to human engineering. Oh, and as proof that sometimes you can out-Nintendo Nintendo.
Our review version came in GameCube purple, with colour accurate buttons and sticks; if you’re a Nintendo fan this is likely to be your first choice, though it also comes in black, mint green, and a Super Famicom-styled grey colour scheme with purple buttons. The brighter colours are certainly true to the Nintendo’s legacy, but they look more toy-like than the subdued black number, and they cost a few dollars more too. Still, if you want to prove that you have an iota of childlike wonder left, definitely go for the purple one.
Adding not just bulkier hand grips, but also plastic around the back and
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