Best Nintendo Switch Accessories 2021

This alternative adapter for your Nintendo Switch allows you to play your Switch on a TV without having the original Dock around. It outputs video through HDMI, has a USB-C port for power, and has hole vents for heat dissipation. It's great for travel and vacations.

Waterfield's SwitchPack case is a beautiful designer bag made of full-grain leather with a soft plush lining. It's big enough to fit your Switch tablet (Joy-Cons detached), a Hori Compact PlayStand, your Joy-Cons, necessary cables, and more, making it one of the best Nintendo Switch accessories.

The Switch Pro Controller offers a more comfortable grip for your gaming sessions, a bigger battery than the Joy-Cons, and has built-in NFC support for Amiibo. Don't forget that HD rumble!

If you have a Pro Controller, you should get Nyko's charging dock. The Pro Controller normally charges over USB-C, but this dock has magnetic pins instead. Just drop the Controller in the dock when not in use and charge it up!

This battery case attaches to your Switch and lets you charge it up cable-free with the 10000mAh built-in battery. It even allows you to charge up while playing via the USB-C or full-size USB port. It's a little bulky, but that extra power is a good trade-off. And you get full access to ports and buttons.

There are plenty of multiplayer games on the Switch, so you should invest in some extra Joy-Cons for guests at gatherings. One set of Joy-Cons means two more controllers for less! And they come in so many different colors!

This PowerA Joy-Con charger can charge up to four Joy-Cons at once and it matches the Nintendo Switch Dock perfectly.

This charging station lets you charge all of your controllers together (Pro and Joy-Cons), so it's less to keep track of. There are even Nintendo-themed designs, like Mario or Zelda, for slightly more.

These Dock Socks are simple cloth covers with many different and unique designs. It's perfect for keeping your Switch display scratch-free while also adding some flair.

A screen protector is a smart move to keep your Switch screen scratch-free and make it smudge-resistant. This one is reasonably priced.

This MoKo Controller Grip turns each half of a Joy-Con pair into its own mini pseudo-Pro controller. The Joy-Cons are much more comfortable to hold with the ergonomic grip, and you get full SL and SR buttons on the top. It comes in a few colors to match Joy-Con color options.

This snap-on folio covers the display when not-in-use and lets you view the console from more angles, thanks to the convenient kickstand mode. It's great for protecting your Switch while still giving you full access to the buttons and ports.

The official Nintendo Switch case stores your Switch with one pair of Joy-Cons. The padded pockets protect the analog sticks, and a hard plastic game case keeps your physical games safe.

This minimal case is enough for just the basics. Store your Switch with attached Joy-Cons, and carry along a few games in the protective and padded card sleeve. It comes in a few color options to fit whatever mood you're in. It's one of our favorite protective cases for the Nintendo Switch.

This game card case stores up to 24 physical games, keeping them safe from dirt and debris. There are even slots for a few memory cards.

Dock your Switch or Switch Lite and adjust the angle in one of six viewing positions. The raised position allows you to charge your device while you're playing, and the sturdy rubber bottom will keep it steady. The dock folds up so it won't take up much space in your bag and also stores two game cards.

This adapter provides you with an Ethernet port for a wired connection. Keep your internet fast and stable to avoid missing a second of your next intense Super Smash Bros. Ultimate online matches.

The RAVPower can take your Switch from totally drained to fully charged about five times. It can also charge up your Switch while you play and will power other devices like your MacBook or iPhone.

An affordable little case that can store up to 24 game cartridges. Perfect if you're looking to keep all your games in your pocket.

While the Switch always comes with built-in storage, it's such a small amount that it will fill up quickly. Pick up a microSD card with a lot of storage for all of those digital downloads and get your game on!

These silicone caps go on top of your Joy-Con's joysticks to give them a bit more grip. They also add some nice flair to your Switch, and there are a few designs and colors to choose from.

Capturing and streaming game footage is all the rage right now, but the Nintendo Switch doesn't handle any of that natively. However, there's a great alternative available. Compact and easy to set up, the Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro is the perfect card for streaming your Nintendo Switch. It's able to capture footage at 1080 and at 60 FPS, as well as instantly stream your video to Youtube or Twitch with Instant Gameview.

There are so many great arcade games available for the Nintendo Switch, but as any fan of old-school games will tell you, nothing is as satisfying as playing an arcade game in an arcade cabinet. The PowerA Wireless Arcade Stick is the closest thing we have to replicate that feeling. Featuring 30 hours of wireless play, a sleek, compact design, and the ability to customize your own faceplate, this is the perfect arcade stick for fans looking for a more authentic way to play.

The Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless Headset one of the best headsets you can buy for any system, but they work especially well when paired with the Nintendo Switch. Comfortable design, excellent audio, 20-hour battery life, and a solid price tag makes the Steelseries Arctis 1 an easy headset to recommend. It's a truly wireless headset that is great for any system but perfect for the Switch.

The OIVO 5-in-1 charger allows you to charge four Joy-Cons and one Pro Controller. This is perfect for people who have many controllers they need to charge ASAP. You can even monitor power levels on the LED screen.

The Joy-Cons are one of the Nintendo Switch's selling points and come in a variety of great colors, but they're also pretty expensive. Instead, try a cheaper alternative with these affordable Nintendo Switch Joy-Con covers.

The Pro Controller might be the way to go if you're looking for a great controller for your Switch, but it is expensive. A cheaper alternative to the Pro Controller is the Horipad Wired Controller. It's wired and lacks amiibo support and HD rumble, but it makes up for it in comfort and a very affordable price tag.

Remember the cool see-through cases from the 90s? Tap into some of that radical energy with the ExtremeRate Nintendo Switch Back Plate and Joy-Con Shells, an excellent high-quality shell for both your Switch and your Joy-Cons.

I love playing my Switch in handheld mode, but if you find yourself wishing you had a better grip on your system, look no further than the Satisfye ZenGrip Pro.

Another essential piece of gear for the Switch. If you plan on using wireless headphones while playing in handheld mode or docked, you'll want the Homespot Bluetooth Transmitter to capture all of your game's audio.