You have a new Switch and a game or two. Now you’re looking to see what Nintendo Switch accessories you need. There are a lot of options out there. Many of them good at solving particular issues. But no one needs them all. In fact, every Switch owner only needs a few key accessories.
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Nintendo Switch Accessories You Actually Need
For any model of the Nintendo Switch there are three accessories most everyone needs to get.
Screen Protector
The Switch’s screen is it most vulnerable part. You can keep it safe with a cheap screen protector. Once installed you won’t notice it. And you can keep using touch controls.
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Carrying Case
The Switch is made to travel as well as stay at home. So you’ll want a protective case to carry it around in. Or to safely toss into your backpack.
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microSD Card
The Switch has 32GB of internal storage. That has to hold any digital games you buy, DLC, game updates, your game saves, and screenshots. That’s not enough for a lot of players. A microSD card allows you to move the larger digital game data to a larger format. Game load times will increase by 2-3 seconds vs internal storage.
- SanDisk’s Ultra series is usually the best value.
- The Switch limits how fast it can read a microSD card. So getting a fast, more expensive card doesn’t provide any benefit.
- When selecting a card compare the cost per GB. Take the price and divide it by how many GB you get. This will tell you which are a better value.
- You can always upgrade to a larger card later. But you’ll need to re-download your digital games and updates.
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Nintendo Switch Accessories You May Also Want
As with any popular electronic device there is no shortage of available accessories for the Nintendo Switch. Check out these extra options you may want or hadn’t thought about.
Audio Accessories
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For listening to game audio only the wired version, available in black or white, works great.
To voice chat in Fortnite, or another non-Nintendo game, the same wired version works.
For voice chat in a Nintendo game, such as Splatoon 2, you have to use the Nintendo Switch Online app. Which runs on your phone, not the Switch. Here you want to get the Bluetooth version. Connect via Bluetooth to your phone. And connect via 3.5mm (also supported on the Bluetooth headset) to your Switch. That will allow you to hear both chat and game audio.
The Switch has a 3.5mm headphone jack. So any headphones or earbuds with the same connection will work for audio.
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Power Bank
To charge your Switch while on a plane or otherwise away from a power outlet you’ll need a power bank. The right one can keep up with your game play. And it doesn’t take a big, expensive model to double your play time.
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Requires a USB-C to USB-C cable, sold separately.
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Check out my power bank buying guide for the Nintendo Switch for more options.
Extra Wall Charger
The Switch includes a Nintendo Switch AC Adapter. But it isn’t a travel friendly design. And it won’t work well with most of your other small devices. Depending on your play and travel habits you may want one or more more charges. And a third party option can give you more options for a lower price.
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Requires a USB-C to USB-C cable, sold separately.
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Review of the ZMI PowerPlug Turbo
Check out my charger buying guide for the Nintendo Switch for more options.
Car Charger
If you only need a car charger on occasion. And your road trips are 8 hours or less. Then consider getting a power bank instead. Those work in the car, plus on planes, camping, everywhere. But you if you need charge a Switch in the car often you can get a car charger, which you don’t have to worry about recharging.
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Controllers
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Stands
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