The best Nintendo Switch accessories
The Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED consoles come with everything that most people need to have a good time. For all models except the Switch Lite, you get two detachable Joy-Cons in the box for up to two-player gaming as well as a dock to play the console on your TV instead of in portable mode. But the experience of owning a Switch can improve with the right accessories, and we know which ones to recommend. I’ve thoroughly tested everything listed below during my tenure as a reviewer at The Verge, and I’m on the hunt for more great accessories to add to keep this page fresh.
Some of our picks are practical and affordable, so perhaps it won’t eat into your gaming budget. However, others veer into splurge territory. Ultimately, these picks enhance all aspects of using a Switch, whether you need a more comfortable controller, more microSD card storage, a headset for private listening, or a smaller TV dock that you can easily bring on trips.
Whether you own a standard $299.99 Switch, a $199.99 Switch Lite, or a $349.99 Switch OLED, Polygon’s Nintendo Switch accessories buying guide will set you up with our favorite add-ons. To make it easier to shop, we’ve split this guide into multiple categories, and you can click through the sections in the table of contents below.
In case you aren’t smitten with the tiny Joy-Con controllers that come bundled with the Switch and Switch OLED (or in case you’re looking for a less drift-prone alternative), there are some controllers that we recommend. I’m injecting my hands-on knowledge below with some of my favorite picks in addition to older options that we still love.
If you’re looking to upgrade your controller experience on the Nintendo Switch, you might want to consider the
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