Have you just got a Nintendo Switch or Switch 2, or are you looking for a gift idea for a gamer? Some accessories really make a difference: they protect the console, improve gaming comfort, or save you from searching everywhere for the charger. Here is our selection, with Switch or Switch 2 compatibility clearly indicated each time, because not all accessories fit both.
Switch or Switch 2: pay attention to compatibility
The Switch 2 is larger than the original Switch, and its Joy-Cons attach magnetically instead of sliding onto a rail. As a result, cases, screen protectors, grips and docks are not interchangeable between the two consoles. Before ordering, always check that your console's name appears in the product title (Switch, Switch OLED, Switch Lite or Switch 2).
1. Protect the screen
This is the first accessory to buy: a scratched screen cannot be repaired, while tempered glass can be replaced for a few francs.
- Nintendo Switch tempered glass
- Switch OLED screen protector
- Switch Lite tempered glass (pack of 2)
- Switch 2 tempered glass (pack of 2 with alignment frame)
2. Carry the console
In a bag, the console can get scratched by keys or the charger. A hard case with game slots solves the problem:
- Nintendo Switch OLED case
- Case for Nintendo Switch 2, with padded lining and 10 game card slots
For storing cartridges at home, the 24-game storage box helps prevent losing these small cards.
3. More gaming comfort
- Pro Controller: for long sessions on the TV, a wireless Pro Controller is much more comfortable than the Joy-Cons.
- Joy-Con grips: the pack of 2 ergonomic grips turns each Joy-Con into a small controller, ideal for two-player gaming.
- Wheels: the pack of 2 Joy-Con wheels for racing games.
- Switch 2: the left and right grips improve handling in handheld mode. There is also a rechargeable version.
4. Joy-Con drift? Consider caps and replacement
Over time, the rubber on the joysticks wears out. Caps protect the sticks and improve grip: joystick caps (pack of 2). If your Joy-Cons already suffer from drift, the JOY-05 Joy-Cons use Hall effect joysticks, designed not to drift over time.
Are you switching to the Switch 2 and want to keep your old Joy-Cons? The Switch 1 to Switch 2 Joy-Con adapter allows you to attach them to the new console. They remain connected via Bluetooth and are not charged by the adapter.
5. Charge without searching
- Nintendo Switch charger for console and dock
- Charger for Nintendo Switch 2, compatible with TV dock
- Charging station for 4 Joy-Cons (Switch)
- 6-in-1 Joy-Con charging station (Switch 2)
For playing on a friend's TV or on holiday, the foldable dock with HDMI output replaces the original Switch and Switch OLED dock in a compact format. The Switch Lite, however, does not have a TV output.
6. More space for your games
On the Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite, a microSD card expands the memory: the SanDisk 128 GB microSDXC is a good choice. On the Switch 2, installing games requires a microSD Express card. Find more details in our microSD card guide.
In summary
To get off to a good start: a screen protector, a case and a spare charger. Then, depending on how you play, a Pro Controller, Joy-Con grips or a microSD card. Find everything in the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 collections, in stock in Switzerland and shipped by Swiss Post.