Nintendo Switch Accessories
Nintendo Switch Accessories
Over 570 accessories: Joy-Con and Pro Controllers, carry cases, memory cards, screen protection and charging docks. Everything a console that travels with you needs.
- Controllers first: Joy-Con for two players, a Pro Controller for long sessions.
- A memory card: internal storage fills quickly — a microSD solves it.
- A case: the screen is the most vulnerable part in handheld use.
- Switch, OLED, Lite: check compatibility — cases differ by model.
What are you after?
Controllers
This is the first accessory every Switch owner buys. Joy-Con are the detachable controllers: one extra pair immediately gives you a second player, and they come in many colours.
The Pro Controller is a conventional pad with full grips. For long sessions or action titles it makes a real difference in comfort and precision. You will also find grips that join Joy-Con into one body, and racing wheels.
The other essentials
- microSD card — Switch internal storage is small. A 128 GB card comfortably covers digital games and updates.
- Carry case — essential if the console leaves the house. Check the model — Lite cases are smaller.
- Screen protection — the Switch screen scratches easily, especially going in and out of the dock.
- Charging — Joy-Con docks and a power bank for travel — the Switch charges over USB-C.
- Headphones — useful in handheld mode; wired always works, Bluetooth is supported after a system update.
See also
Switch Games Switch 2 Accessories Consoles Gaming Furniture All Accessories
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between a Pro Controller and Joy-Con?
- The Pro Controller is a single pad with full grips, more comfortable over long sessions. Joy-Con detach from the console and allow a second player without a further purchase.
- What memory card do I need?
- microSD. A 128 GB card comfortably covers digital games, updates and screenshots. For a large digital library, 256 GB or more is worth it.
- Do accessories fit the Switch OLED and Lite?
- Controllers and cards yes. Cases and screen protectors differ by model — the Lite is smaller and the OLED has a larger screen. Check compatibility on the product.
- Do wireless headphones work?
- The Switch supports Bluetooth audio after a system update, with some limits on voice chat. Wired headphones always work.
- How many controllers can connect?
- Up to eight at once, depending on the game. Most local multiplayer titles support two to four players.
- Do I need official accessories?
- Not necessarily. For controllers an official or recognised brand is worth it, since responsiveness matters. On cases and screen protectors the difference is small.
- Can I collect my order from the shop?
- Yes, choose collection at checkout, with no shipping cost.
A second pair of Joy-Con and a memory card. The first turns it into a party console, the second solves the storage problem before it appears.