Buy Samsung EVO Select 256GB at Amazon – $ 35
Buy Samsung EVO Select 512GB at Amazon – $ 85
It may be tempting to pick up a third-party dock for your Switch. Do not do. There have been reports of Switches being bricked by non-Nintendo docks, meaning you are sitting with the official $ 100 model. However, if all you are looking for is a change in appearance, you can buy a skin for your dock (and also the Joy-Cons) that will keep things alive. Dbrand offers a range of bold, vibrant colors, and the skins will not damage your Switch if removed. If you want to have a design, Slickwraps offers marble and camo patterns as well as some attractive skins from Super Nintendo and Super Famicom.
Buy dbrand Nintendo Switch Skins from $ 5
Buy slickwraps wraps and skins starting at $ 35
If your Switch gets a lot of use, chances are you might have picked up some extra Joy-Cons and a Pro Controller. It’s a real pain to charge multiple pairs of Joy-Cons on one Switch, however, so a charging dock can be a great purchase. The charging dock of PowerA’s Pro Controller has room for one pair of Joy-Cons and a Pro Controller, allowing them to stay neat and tidy. If you do not need space to place your Pro Controller, the regular charging dock can accommodate two sets of Joy-Cons. You can also use them for other controllers that slide on the rails of your Switch, such as the official NES-style controllers or Hori’s Split Pad Pro.
Buy PowerA Joy-Con Charging Dock at Amazon – $ 25
Buy PowerA Pro Controller charging dock at Amazon – $ 25
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I was not a big fan of last year’s Labo VR kit, mostly because of its price and lack of game support. But if you are interested in the mode of virtual reality try in games like Super Mario Odyssey en Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, the VR starter kit is a good buy. It comes with the base headset and the blaster, which was easily the most fun of all the various Labo VR projects. It usually runs around $ 40, but Best Buy often puts it on sale for half that amount, make sure you keep an eye out.
Buy Labo VR Kit Starter Set at Amazon – $ 36
For Switches who travel frequently
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You’ll need a case, that’s for sure. It does not have to be fancy, just enough to protect your Switch from slipping into your bag. The AmazonBasics model is inexpensive, has 10 slots to hold extra Switch cards and a mesh pocket to store an extra charging cable as a set of Joy-Cons. If you plan on taking your entire setup, dock and everything, Amazon also makes a larger storage case that can fit all your strings and controller accessories. If you need something smaller for your Switch Lite, Nintendo’s official case is incredibly sleek and even comes with a screen protector. But it’s not made for carrying a lot of games – for that we recommend TomToc’s line of Switch Lite cases, which are waterproof and come in a wide range of colors to match your handheld for under $ 20.
Buy AmazonBasics Carrying Case at Amazon – $ 12
Buy AmazonBasics HardShell Case at Amazon – $ 34
Buy TomToc Slim Carry Case at Amazon – $ 19
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Whether you hate the speakers on your Switch or just do not like the people around you, you will need headphones to listen to your games. Ideally you want something that does not cost too much and can survive a clog in your bag, so if you do not mind wire, we are still big fans of Turtle Beach’s Recon 70, which offers great sound in an affordable, lightweight form factor. However, if you can’t stand cables and don’t mind leaving extra cash, check out the SteelSeries Arctis 1. It comes with a USB-C receiver that you can plug directly into your console for a solid wireless connection , and the sound quality is one of the best you’ll find in any gaming headset, especially for less than $ 150.
Buy Turtle Beach Recon 70 at Amazon – $ 40
Buy SteelSeries Arctis 1 from Amazon – $ 100
If you already have a pair of wireless headphones that you are particularly fond of, you can use them with your Switch or Switch Lite by plugging HomeSpot’s 5.0 Audio Transmitter Adapter into the USB-C port. It is rather reduced and can easily slip into your case, and very affordable at only $ 35.
Buy HomeSpot’s 5.0 Audio Adapter at Amazon – $ 35
One thing you absolutely have to worry about when you often play along the way is the battery life, and in those cases you will want to carry an extra power bank. For your Switch, there are two features that you need to concentrate on, and that is the ability to use a USB-C cable to connect, and a slim profile so that it fits in your Switch case. The RavPower 26.800mAh power bank fits both of these criteria perfectly, is rather affordable at $ 60, and can charge your device even as you play.
Buy RavPower 26,800mAh power bank from Amazon – $ 46
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Sometimes you might want to use the kickstand of the Switch and play with a standard gamepad. The official Pro Controller is generally accepted as the best to get, but it is also kind of envelope to pull in your bag. If you are trying to travel a little lighter and you do not mind a slightly smaller version, the PowerA Enhanced Nano controller can do the job. In my tests, I found that it is sensitive to electrical interference, but if you are sitting directly in front of the Switch on a table, it should handle the task just fine. It even comes with a little cloth bag to protect the controller from things and scratches.
Buy Enhanced Nano Controller at PowerA – $ 50
You probably already have a bag on which to carry all your belongings, but if you were looking for a bag made specifically for your Switch, how about this OIVO backpack? It’s specifically designed to hold a Nintendo Switch and all its accessories, and it’s similar to Pokémon Let’s Go’s backpacks. The company also makes less overtly nerdy bags, but where’s the fun in that?
Buy OIVO backpack at Amazon – $ 29
