Best Switch 2 Accessories in 2026: 10 Picks Worth Buying

Nintendo's own pad is the only wireless Switch 2 controller with a 3.5mm headphone jack, and it supports HD Rumble 2, motion controls, amiibo and the C button for GameChat. The GL and GR back buttons are native to the console, so you can map them in system settings without an app. The trade-off is the potentiometer sticks, which can wear and drift the way older Nintendo sticks did. Our Switch 2 controllers guide compares it with eight alternatives.

You play most of your Switch 2 docked, and you want a pad that behaves exactly like the console expects, with no compatibility surprises. If drift-resistant sticks matter more than the official badge, a Hall effect controller for Switch 2 is the next step, and brand fans can start with our 8BitDo controller for Switch 2 picks.

The removable 10,000mAh bank delivers up to 30W and can recharge the console about one and a half times, and a small LCD shows how much power is left. Because you can plug the console in while it sits in the case, long flights and road trips stop being a battery problem. It also keeps the 12 game slots and the AirTag pocket that Belkin's regular case has. If you would rather compare slimmer options, the full Switch 2 carrying case list covers twelve of them.

You commute, fly or road trip with the Switch 2 and refuse to hunt for a wall outlet halfway through a long level. You are fine with a thicker case in your bag in exchange for hours of extra play, and you want the console, cartridges and battery packed in one place.

Most grip cases make you give something up, and this one gives up the least. The thickened grips curve into your palms, the split design lets you take the Joy-Con 2 off with the case still on, and the console still slides into the official dock. The hard front cover protects the screen in a bag and holds 10 game cards, which may save you buying a separate case. Our Switch 2 grip case guide has eleven more.

You play in every mode, handheld on the couch, propped up on a table and docked at the TV, and want one case that stays out of the way. Hands that cramp after an hour with the bare console are the clearest sign you need one.

Installation is where most screen protectors go wrong, and the rigid tray here holds the glass in the right spot while you press it down, usually leaving no bubbles to chase. The glossy glass keeps colors and sharpness intact, and the spare protector covers you if dust sneaks in on the first try. Keep the console's factory film on, since it is part of the screen. See the Switch 2 screen protector roundup for matte and anti-glare options.

You carry the console in a bag or backpack, you have struggled with a crooked protector before, and you want clear glass without a fiddly install. Anyone who plays handheld often benefits most.

This is the card Nintendo sells alongside the console, made by Samsung and rated at up to 800MB/s read speeds. In real use its speed is in line with other Samsung cards, so you are mostly paying for the official branding and the certainty it brings. For other capacities and brands, our microSD Express card for Switch 2 guide ranks fifteen options.

You buy digital games, your internal storage is nearly full, and you want a card that works the first time with no research. It is also an easy gift for a new Switch 2 owner.

The built-in cable puts the Switch 2 one plug away, and a single device can pull up to 65W while the total across three devices is 87W. The 20,000mAh battery is roughly four times the console's 5,220mAh cell, which covers a long trip. Browse the power bank for Nintendo Switch 2 list for lighter and cheaper models.

You travel with the console and want a single pouch item that charges the Switch 2, a phone and earbuds. You do not mind the weight in a backpack in return for several full charges.

Chargers rated at 54W or more can run the Switch 2 in any play mode, and this one is built by the console's maker to meet that requirement. The cable separates from the brick, so you can swap in a longer one later. Wanting extra ports or a smaller brick is a different job, covered in our Switch 2 charger picks.

You want a charger that behaves exactly like the one in the box, one that lives at the TV while the other travels. You would rather pay for certainty than compare wattage and protocols.

The Nova 3P brings SteelSeries comfort and features at a lower cost, and the USB-C dongle plugs straight into the console while Bluetooth handles phones and tablets. At 260 g it stays comfortable on long sessions, and the 40-hour battery lasts for days between charges. Our headset for Nintendo Switch 2 guide explains Nintendo's Bluetooth audio rules and lists eleven others.

You play on the go or in a busy home and want wireless audio that does not weigh on your head. It suits younger players and anyone on a budget who still wants a dongle for low latency.

The S10 is nearly as capable and comfortable as the official pad, and its TMR sticks are built to resist drift. It supports wake, amiibo and motion controls, and the grippier body with softer, shorter button presses suits some hands better than Nintendo's. The swappable eight-way D-pad also helps with diagonal moves in platformers.

You want most of the official features, drift-resistant sticks and a controller that also works with PC, Steam Deck and mobile. Cramped system buttons and clicky face buttons are the price of the lower cost.

Many capture cards predate the Switch 2 and ask you to lower the console's output. The 4K S takes the dock's top modes as they are, and it runs on Mac and iPad as well as Windows. Our capture card for Nintendo Switch 2 guide covers four more.

You post clips, stream on Twitch or YouTube, or record gameplay for friends. If you only want occasional screenshots, the console's built-in capture button is enough and this is money you can keep.