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Mar 27, 2025

25 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

For the game-loving jetsetter, the aesthetics-obsessed, and the techie chasing even better graphics.

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Promising review: "Total bang for your buck, excellent storage capacity, and with Nintendo-backed confidence! No issues whatsoever after one full month of use. Anyone who downloads lots of digital games or has a massive collection of physical games with DLC will totally benefit from this item, and gives peace of mind that you won’t run out of memory storage any time soon!" —Greg Burns

Get the 512GB card from Amazon for $59.99 (also available in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB sizes for cheaper).

Promising review: "Best choice for quality, performance, and durability. Holds a charge for a surprisingly long time. Perfect size for larger 'adult' hands and anyone used to a PS controller. Recommended by a friend who has had one for four years with zero problems. Very glad I purchased this controller over a cheaper alternative. Do yourself a favor and don’t mess around with the other junk and just get it." —BrianB

Get it from Best Buy for $69.99.

Promising review: "Bought it for my 5-year-old son, and now he and my 12-year-old fight for it. Great quality, no rumble or NFC reader (which really isn't that important), holds a great charge, buttons are tactile and responsive. My second favorite Power A controller after the Fusion. Very well built and doesn't feel like cheap plastic." —Gonell

Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in three styles).

Be sure to grab a spare Nintendo-licensed power adapter for this if you don't already have one, as some people reported issues when pairing this with a third-party adapter.

This portable dock also has USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports for connecting other devices like wired controllers!

Promising review: "Had a vacation planned at an Airbnb and didn't wanna miss out on gaming fun. This small unit fit the bill and worked flawlessly for many hours of gaming on our Nintendo Switch. It has also found a more permanent home in our main bedroom for when we want to game after hours without using the big living room TV where the dock is set up. When first connecting to our bedroom TV, it would not work, but I quickly diagnosed a faulty HDMI cable as the culprit. Swapping that with a better quality one fixed the issue." —Magnus

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "Like many — we have many Switch games but always ran into the issue of a controller losing charge. This charging dock completely solved that! It fits right onto the side of our docking station, looks great, and does the job well. Highly recommend!" —Logan Meacham

Get it from Amazon for $18.96+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I love that my Switch and my games all have their proper place now. There’s plenty of room for cartridges on top that just slide in and out so easily, and beneath are rows for games to go inside their cases if need be. (Or keep the empty cases below and keep cartridges on top for easy grabbing — I realize they probably aren’t called cartridges anymore. (Obviously, I am not ‘new’ to gaming, lol) But it’s perfect. The pieces snapped well together for me; the quality is pretty sturdy. As long as no one falls on it or is too rough with it, it should be a very long-lasting piece." —JunieDear

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in black and white).

Promising review: "Works great. I bought it to use on my Nintendo Switch. The mic works even when the console is docked. Most only work while the switch is not docked, which limits your playing option. The cord is a bit short but nothing an extension cord can't fix. Just make sure you buy the one with three rings on the connector end." —Nic

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in 11 colors).

Promising review: "Got these to play Mario Kart with my son, and they’ve been a blast! They fit the Nintendo controllers nice and snug, so you don’t gotta worry about them shifting on you or falling out, and they feel pretty solid and durable." —TiTi

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $22.91+ (also available in a four-pack).

Promising review: "Very comfortable design! The Joy-Cons were just too small to comfortably game for a while. These are a good size for my hands, and the addition of the two programmable buttons on the back is a nice touch." —Michael Stauffer

Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in black and red).

Promising review: "For years, I didn’t understand the hype about the Switch, then I got one. Playing games in bed, lying down with the screen an inch from your face? That’s luxury…but the Switch isn’t that great handheld. It’s a bit awkward and your hands can cramp or go numb. Not with this grip. I’ve basically forgotten that I can connect the switch to the TV because I only play handheld with this grip. It’s a must-have. You bought the OLED for the better screen and to play handheld right? Buy this grip, you dummy. It’s the best." —Chuck Savage

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "Expensive but worth it if you’re chasing the absolute best image quality on the Nintendo Switch. This adapter really cleans up the image and makes everything pop, especially if you are using it with a large and modern TV. It’s not as noticeable in some games, like Pokémon Diamond for example, but in others, like Tears of the Kingdom, the improved image quality makes quite a difference..." —Mr. Peanutbutter

Get it from Amazon for $87.72.

Promising review: "We live on the second story and have concrete stairs. My son dropped the case (with Switch), and my heart stopped. When he opened it, the games weren’t even moved, and not a single problem!! Worth the money!" —Ashley N Stewart

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 29 colors/styles).

Promising review: "It is lightweight and holds everything. It can be carried like a purse or has a strap and can be carried over the shoulder or like a cross-over bag. Even holds a regular controller. Great buy for the price and would be a good present!" —E. Groller

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors).

3D Filament Fun is a Utah-based Etsy shop making 3D-printed goods inspired by video games.

Promising review: "Keeps my joysticks on my Switch safe from damage or drift when I carry it around in my backpack! Doesn’t work with a case or with joystick grips, but still very worth it! I’ve had a lot of friends ask where I got them and recommended them :)" —Madalyn Haase

Get two from 3D Filament Fun on Etsy for $11.99 (available in 20 colors).

Promising review: "Fits nicely on the back of the Switch and is easy to use. It charges the Switch faster than it can discharge, which is a huge plus. Didn't notice it get really hot while charging either, so that's really good. The only thing I can say is that it makes the Switch about twice as heavy, so you may need to rest your arms on a table or counter during extended play." —Brent Heinzinger

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

Promising review: "This affordable little guy makes the stock Joy-Con grip bearable to hold. I wanted nothing to do with the thing until I picked this up, and it's more comfortable to hold than my Switch Pro controller now. Love it for on-the-go play, and the added protective effect of the silicone is a nice plus. Great texture to the hand grips, as well." —Lucas Black

Get it from Amazon for $13.99.

Promising review: "I have larger hands and the grips help make playing with a single Joy-con significantly more comfortable compared to the original black cap that Nintendo provides. Easy to pop on and off, and the shoulder buttons work nicely. I have not yet tried the thumb caps, I'm not sure if I will, but they were included. Arrived swiftly and I believe a great price." —Amazon Customer

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 11 color combos).

Sakura Skinsx is a UK-based Etsy shop selling a wide range of tech skins for a wide range of devices. There's a ton of additional color options for Joy-cons, if neutrals aren't your thing!

Promising review: "The skin is great!! Shipping made me a little anxious as there was no tracking. Besides that, everything came safe and sound! Application has a slight learning curve, but with a hair dryer, everything stuck on smoothly and beautifully. The color is gorgeous, too! Exactly what I was looking for. :)" —Natalie Gallant

Get two from Sakura Skinsx on Etsy for $13.40 (available in eight colors).

Promising review: "I purchased two of these for my sons so they could play their Nintendo Switches in the car on road trips. It's been a game changer for long car rides! These are super easy to install and because they're installed at headrest height, my motion-sickness-prone kids can look straight ahead to play games instead of looking down, thus avoiding car sickness and making our long car rides infinitely more enjoyable!" —Amazon123

Get it from Amazon for $19.55+ (available in two styles).

Happy Print Accessory is a small business crafting 3D-printed gaming accessories.

Promising review: "It took a while to get to me, but I love it! I like everything in my apartment to be cohesive, and this is very aesthetic. The controllers, wrist straps, and games fit perfectly in the compartment!!" —Landrie

Get it from Happy Print Accessory on Etsy for $29.99 (available for Original or OLED devices, in two styles, and in five colors).

3G3DPrinting is a family-owned small biz based in Auburn, Alabama.

The stand won't charge the Joy-con "leaves" but will charge the console if you pick up one of these extension cables.

Promising review: "Quality was better than expected. It was exactly as described and is the perfect item for my mancave." —Cory Sowers

Get it from 3G3DPrinting on Etsy for $89.99.

Promising review: "This accessory is awesome and enhances Switch games for a better experience. I definitely recommend this, not only for personal use, but for gatherings and getting everybody engaged." —Bella

Get it from Amazon for $39.98.

GripsPro is a small biz based in Staten Island selling loads of Nintendo Switch accessories, including sooo many more unique thumb grips. A few of my favorites are these Coca-Cola bottle caps, cutesy skulls, and One Piece Jolly Rogers.

Promising review: "These are super cute and fit nicely. I have not noticed any rotation while playing my Switch." —Abby McDuff

Get it from GripsPro on Etsy for $4.99 (available in three styles).

Promising review: "I am so happy with this!! Sometimes, I like to be able to prop my switch up on my desk while I have YouTube going on my computer while I play, and this holds it perfectly. Plus you can plug it in and still play it!! This is actually huge!! It also matches all my other Zelda stuff!" —Brandon A

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three styles).

this model is for the original 2017 Switch, but there is a version for the Nintendo Switch OLED, too.

Promising review: "After a year, it happened. Cracked. No biggie. Replace and we start over...the screen protector saved his device." —Mr Clean

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $8.49.

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.