1: Best Nintendo Switch Controllers
2: Best Nintendo Switch Cases
3: Best Nintendo Switch Headsets
4: Best Nintendo Switch Adapters and Cables
The best Nintendo Switch accessories can take your entire hybrid gaming experience to the next level. If you already own a Switch, then you already know the impressive versatility of Nintendo's current flagship system, whether you’re playing at home in docked mode or taking it on the go in handheld mode. But the console doesn’t really include everything it needs right out of the box. We strongly recommend upgrading your Switch with some accessories if you really want to get the most out of it.
Our list of the best Nintendo Switch accessories covers everything from controllers, to cases, to portable chargers. The list also covers headsets to improve the system’s audio experience, as well as a variety of other adapters to make the Switch more amenable to your unique at-home setup. Whether you need to connect to the Internet via an ethernet cable, or you need a better D-pad on your Joy-Con, there’s something on this page to suit your needs, and take your Switch gaming further.
Just be aware that while most of the gear on this page works fine for both the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch Lite, we’ve rounded up the best Nintendo Switch Lite accessories on a separate page. You might also want to check out our Nintendo Switch OLED starter guide for more tips on how to get the most from the deluxe version of the console.
The best Nintendo Switch accessories you can buy today
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Best Nintendo Switch controllers
Best Nintendo Switch cases
Best Nintendo Switch headsets
Best Nintendo Switch adapters and cables
How to choose the best Nintendo Switch accessories for you
Choosing the best Nintendo Switch accessories boils down almost entirely to what you need. Obviously, an Ethernet adapter isn’t going to do you much good if you need a controller, and vice versa. Instead, focus on the problem you’re currently having with your Nintendo Switch, then figure out which product can address it.
For example: If you feel that your Joy-Cons are not giving you the level of precision you need in a game, consider the Pro Controller or the Hori D-Pad. If your wireless Internet connection isn’t stable, the Hori LAN Adapter is probably the way to go. If you’re concerned about your screen getting scratched, them amFilm screen protector could help assuage some of your worries.
There is no single indispensable Switch accessory, for better or for worse. My one big recommendation for everyone would be a travel case — but even that’s negotiable, if you don’t take your Switch outside of the house much.
