aNew NY TIME consoles are now on sale. Needless to say, the actual hardware itself and the games they release are always a top priority for early adopters, but it’s also high on the list for many people who are on the immediate pickup of accessories early on. The Nintendo Switch 2 release is round the corner. As expected, when released, a variety of accessories will be available, allowing players to optimize, customize and complement the Nintendo Switch 2 experience in a variety of ways. As the console releases are round the corner, here we will explain some of the Switch 2 accessories available along with the release, and everything you need to know about them.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller – $84.99
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Just like Switch 1 (and Wii and Wii U), Nintendo also offers a Pro Controller for Switch 2. This is an option that many people will likely use. In most cases, the Switch 2 Pro controller is expected to be similar to the Switch 1 Pro controller, but Nintendo offers some upgrades and extensions with the newer version of the controller. Similar to the jump from Switch 1 to Switch 2 itself, you can expect iterative changes between the two controllers. Let’s talk about them…
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller – New Features
In addition to everything you’d expect from previous versions, the Switch 2 controller comes with a unique set of features that allow you to directly plug in your headset to a GL and GR buttons that can map a variety of actions and inputs, an improved HD Rumble 2, GameChat-Tied C button, and a unique set of features that allow you to plug in your headset directly into a 3.5mm audio jack.
Joycon 2 Controller and Strap – $13.99
If you want to have an additional Joycon 2 pair for multiplayer gameplay (or as a backup if the main pair stops working, even if Nintendo promises a sturdy Joycons this time). They will be able to be picked up. For now, Nintendo has only one color combo available to use the Joycon 2 controller. Straps are also available for purchase separately, but will be sold as straps.
Joycon 2 Charging Grip – $39.99
Just like the original switch, you can also purchase another Joycon charging grip for the Joycon 2 controller. It also features additional GL and GR paddle buttons that allow players to map buttons or actions and store profiles per game, similar to the regular non-chargeable Joycon 2 grip that comes with out-of-box Switch 2 consoles.
Joycon 2 Wheels – $24.99
Nintendo has a tradition of offering steering wheel controllers with consoles. It continues with Switch 2. A Joycon2 steering wheel is also available, and each purchase comes with two sets. Same as the Joycon2 controller. and Mario Kart World As it’s a Big Switch 2 release title, many will probably pick up steering wheel accessories (and of course it works in other racing games too).
Nintendo Switch 2 Camera – $54.99
From at least Nintendo’s perspective, one of the major signature features of the Switch 2 is Gaming Chat, a built-in audio and video chat platform offered to switch between two owners as part of a Nintendo Switch online subscription. Obviously, that whole video chat side only makes sense with the camera, and Switch 2 doesn’t have a built-in camera, so you can buy it separately if this is something that appeals to you. The good thing is, at least at first, it seems like Nintendo will support this accessory in quite a few games. Mario Kart World We will support it when it is released Super Mario Party Jamboree We have also obtained an updated Native Switch 2 release for support. So, once you get it, you should be able to do some good from it.
Hori Piranha Plant Camera 2 for Nintendo Switch – $59.99
If you want another whackier version of the Switch 2 camera, the officially licensed third-party options are available thanks to Hori, which sells Piranha plant cameras for consoles. As the name suggests, the accessory is a switch 2 camera in the shape of Super Mario Iconic piranha plant.
GameCube Controller – $64.99
The Nintendo Switch Online subscription will provide Switch 2 with a brand new library of retro games, with GameCube titles eventually being added. Fan favorite consoles are being called for on what now feels like retro compatibility on Nintendo consoles forever, so it’s great to see what’s happening here in the end. Just like with other home consoles added online to the Nintendo Switch, Nintendoo offers a genuine recreation of GameCube controllers that subscribers can purchase and use if they want to actually kick Nostalgia into their next gear. This controller, like all other Switch 2 controllers, includes the C button. Confusingly, this GameCube controller is completely different from the GameCube controller Nintendo has been selling for Smash players for the past decade. These are probably available in these GameCube games, but they don’t have the wireless feature or C button on this controller.
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock – $119.99
The Switch 2 clearly comes with a dock in the box right away, but if you want an additional or spare (or a worst-case scenario replacement), you can buy an individual switch dock just like Switch 1.
Carrying case
Carrying cases are what you need for a portable console for so many people, and yes, the official first-party option is also available on the Switch 2. First-party carry cases and screen protectors are sold by Nintendo. It is sold as well as the larger all-in-one carrying case, which can carry dock cables, controllers and cards all together. Of course, many third-party carry cases and screen protector options are also available.
Samsung MicroSD Express Card – 256 GB for Nintendo Switch 2 – $59.99
Like all other generations of machines on the market, the Switch 2 has an SSD built in for internal storage to help speed up game storage and load times. But like any other system, this presents a unique dilemma when it comes to expanding available storage space. In fact, as a hybrid console, the problem is more pronounced on Switch 2, as you can’t really rely on a large SSD enclosure. The answer is in MicroSD Express Card Support. The “Express” part of the name is important. This is because these cards read and write data at extremely fast speeds at comparable speeds to solid state drives. These cards are the only microSD cards that run on Switch 2. Regular cards can be used to transfer or save screenshots and videos, but other than that, you will need a microSD Express card. Currently, these are quite expensive, but since this is a market standard format, we hope that prices will drop very quickly over time.
Nintendo Switch Accessories Compatible
The most important point of the Switch 2 accessories is probably that this is compatible with one switch accessory and all switch accessories and controllers you already own, and is supported by Switch 2. There are some exceptions that require these. You must use certain features that were not available on Switch1. So, for example, the old Switch 1 Joycons work on Switch 2, but you cannot use C button related features. Similarly, you can continue using the Switch 1 Pro controller on the Switch 2, but you cannot power on the console. So, if you don’t feel like spending a lot of money on getting these accessories, then face it. Most of the existing ones work well with a few caveats.
