Nintendo Switch 2 Gear Guide: Over 100 Third-Party Accessories In One Place

When the Nintendo Switch 2 launches this Thursday, it will be joined by a lineup of about 10 first-party accessories. While a few of those accessories, namely the Joy-Con 2 and Switch 2 Pro Controllers, have features you won't find in other gear, most of Nintendo's optional accessories have comparable, cheaper alternatives from third-party manufacturers. And there are categories of accessories, such as ergonomic grip cases, that are only available from third-party manufacturers. There's an almost overwhelming number of Nintendo Switch 2 carrying cases, screen protectors, grips, and more accessories up for grabs already. To help make shopping for Switch 2 gear easier, we dug through Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, GameStop, and more stores to collect all of the notable products we found in one place.Keep in mind that current Switch owners likely already own at least a few compatible accessories, as the Switch 2 is backward compatible with first-party and many third-party controllers, headsets, and more. If your accessory connects via Bluetooth or USB, it should work with Switch 2. That said, form-fitting carrying cases, screen protectors, grips--basically any accessory that touches the console besides thumbstick caps--will need to be replaced.While this guide focuses on third-party Switch 2 accessories, we also have a Switch 2 launch week restock guide for those in the market for the console and sold-out first-party accessories.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Jun 3, 2025 - 00:20

Nintendo Switch 2 Gear Guide: Over 100 Third-Party Accessories In One Place

When the Nintendo Switch 2 launches this Thursday, it will be joined by a lineup of about 10 first-party accessories. While a few of those accessories, namely the Joy-Con 2 and Switch 2 Pro Controllers, have features you won't find in other gear, most of Nintendo's optional accessories have comparable, cheaper alternatives from third-party manufacturers. And there are categories of accessories, such as ergonomic grip cases, that are only available from third-party manufacturers. There's an almost overwhelming number of Nintendo Switch 2 carrying cases, screen protectors, grips, and more accessories up for grabs already. To help make shopping for Switch 2 gear easier, we dug through Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, GameStop, and more stores to collect all of the notable products we found in one place.

Keep in mind that current Switch owners likely already own at least a few compatible accessories, as the Switch 2 is backward compatible with first-party and many third-party controllers, headsets, and more. If your accessory connects via Bluetooth or USB, it should work with Switch 2. That said, form-fitting carrying cases, screen protectors, grips--basically any accessory that touches the console besides thumbstick caps--will need to be replaced.

While this guide focuses on third-party Switch 2 accessories, we also have a Switch 2 launch week restock guide for those in the market for the console and sold-out first-party accessories.Continue Reading at GameSpot