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16 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories & Games for 2022

16 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories & Games for 2022

You've joined the masses in buying a Nintendo Switch — the ultimate device 

Nintendo Switch Console with retro skin

for  enjoying the best of Nintendo's past consoles, as well as the hottest new games. Now that you're equipped with this console, you're ready to start investing in a variety of games and accessories. The only problem? Narrowing down the huge selection can be difficult. No worries! We're here to help you select a few must-have Nintendo Switch games and accessories to make your gaming experience that much more enjoyable.

Gear Up With These Essential Accessories

The best Nintendo Switch accessories can make all the difference when you're playing your favorite games. From controllers to screen protectors, these essentials will take your gaming sessions to the next level:

Memory Card

A high-capacity memory card is arguably the most crucial accessory for any Switch owner. After all, the more games you can fit onto your memory card, the more options you'll have while playing in undocked mode. Thankfully, a good MicroSD card won't break the bank. A sizable 256 GB MicroSDXC card should be more than enough to store your favorite games. Keep in mind that there are minimum specs required for micro SD cards to work on the Switch, which Nintendo explains here, but if you want to be sure that you buy something that you know will work, check out the officially Nintendo-licensed SanDisk MicroSDXC cards

Nintendo Switch Controllers

While the Switch features an intuitive control setup right out of the box, certain gamers may desire a more enthusiast-level of performance than the kind offered up by the Joy-Con controllers.

A Nintendo Switch Pro Controller puts everything you need right at your 

fingertips, with motion controls, HD rumble, built-in amiibo functionality, and a more traditional button and sticks layout that will feel familiar the first time you pick it up. The Pro Controller can be used in both docked and undocked modes, giving you a level of flexibility that ensures a great gameplay experience anywhere you go.

8Bitdo’s Sn30 Pro Bluetooth Gamepad is another great wireless controller. It offers that retro d-pad controller experience but with all the bells and whistles: clickable joysticks, rumble vibration, motion controls, wireless Bluetooth, rechargeable battery, home & screenshot buttons, and a USB-C connector!

Also, consider getting some extra run-of-the-mill Joy-Con controllers. The Switch comes packaged with only one full controller, which can be separated to allow two players to play multiplayer games. But when split into two, the controllers are small and can be hard to hold. If you buy an extra Joy-Con, you can have an extra full-size controller, or you can split it up and now have the option to play 4-player games on the Switch!

Travel Carrying Cases & Grip Cases

Cool Nintendo Switch accessories can protect your console while making a statement. Perfect for keeping your Switch safe, the Game Traveler Nintendo Switch Case features fitted compartments for every Switch component, ensuring the console and controllers won't be jostled around when you're catching a bus, chasing after a cab, or otherwise on the run. The stylish design will make you the envy of every commuter. Best of all, it comfortably fits your old Switch console or newer Nintendo Switch OLED model and game cards!

Other favorites include:

Make sure you have a firm grasp on your Switch! A grip case is a helpful and ergonomic way to go when it comes to handling your device with care and gameplay precision. Some great grip case options include:

Screen Protector

A new video game console is a big investment, so keep it safe by applying an officially licensed screen protector. The charm of the Switch is in its portability, but the nature of being hauled around everywhere you go makes your screen vulnerable to dust and scratches. These popular, easy-to-apply filters will prevent smudges, scratches, and dust from scarring your Switch screen:

Portable Charger 

From cars to phones and even video game consoles, dead batteries can wreak havoc. Fortunately, a charger and electrical outlet are no longer needed to power your Switch. The Anker PowerCore+ 26,800 PD is lightweight with a sleek design — and it can charge your switch at blazing-fast speeds. It will extend battery life and get you back in the game in no time.

Gaming Headset

The SteelSeries Arctis 1 offers gaming-grade wireless sound on the go using the compact and portable USB-C dongle on your Nintendo Switch. It has a noise-canceling microphone with natural-sounding clarity and high-performance speaker drivers to boot. Not to mention, the Arctis 1 is compatible with other consoles, like the Playstation 4 and 5. It’s one of the most versatile gaming headsets for your Switch. 

Nintendo Switch Online

No modern gaming experience is complete without the ability to play online with your friends. Be sure to pick up a subscription to Nintendo Switch Online for all the competitive and cooperative multiplayer action found in games like Splatoon 2, Mario Tennis Aces, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. With Nintendo Switch Online, you can also take a trip down memory lane with online-enabled play in NES and Super Nintendo classics like River City Ransom and F-ZERO.

Let The Games Begin with These New Classics

Some classic titles never disappoint, no matter how often they're updated. Such is the case with these fun options, which provide new challenges while providing a return to the characters and concepts you've come to love. The following are some of the must-have Nintendo Switch games!

Super Mario Maker 2

The possibilities are endless in Super Mario Maker 2, where aspiring-level designers can craft the perfect stages to share with their friends. From relaxing jaunts through the Mushroom Kingdom to death-defying races through Bowser's castle, it's up to you to decide how harmless or harmful you want each stage to be.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Life on a deserted island has never been more relaxing, as Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers the chance to deck out tropical pads with all sorts of knick-knacks and collectibles. Likewise, it's possible to deck out a variety of real-world objects with Animal Crossing decals.

Thanks to the non-linear, real-time gameplay, you can go at your own pace and explore the island in a leisurely way. Be sure to sign up for Nintendo Switch Online so you can invite all your friends to hang out on your island.

Luigi's Mansion 3

Mario's taller brother Luigi is once again the star of his own game in Luigi’s Mansion 3, in which the cowardly plumber is tasked with cleaning up ghosts and saving his friends trapped in a haunted house. This time he's got help from a very familiar-looking face: Gooigi, a green doppelganger that can be controlled cooperatively by a second player. A great option for family-friendly fun, Luigi's Mansion 3 is a must-have for parents looking to introduce their little ones to the Super Mario universe.

Nintendo's Most Beloved Franchises On the Switch

There's a lot to be said for exploring new games on the Switch, but comfort-gaming with the classics can be just as fun. These options will give you an instant sense of nostalgia:

Super Mario Odyssey

What better way to start your Switch experience than with the newest Mario adventure? Super Mario Odyssey takes the world's most famous plumber to spectacular new locations. It features an innovative new gameplay system in the form of Mario's sentient hat Cappy. Toss Cappy onto the heads of friends and foes alike, and Mario will be transformed into them! Stomp around as a dinosaur, hop around as a frog, or roll around as a tank in dozens of exotic and colorful stages. It's Mario like you've never seen him before.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The fifth installment in the wildly successful Super Smash Bros. series has players fighting it out as all of their favorite Nintendo characters. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate also includes a bevy of brawlers from other beloved franchises, such as Pokémon, Solid Snake, Mega Man, and Sonic the Hedgehog. Enjoy all your favorites with help from Nintendo Switch Online, which allows you to duke it out with friends across the country.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The open world of Hyrule awaits players in Breath of the Wild, Link's biggest adventure to date. Forage the wilderness for supplies and materials to craft into the weapons you'll need to take on the dangerous creatures lurking throughout the world. Visually stunning and featuring an unforgettable soundtrack, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may be the most gorgeous game on the Switch system.

The Best Downloadable eShop Games

On the hunt for a new game that you can conveniently download straight to your console? Be sure to add these options to your list.

Dead Cells

Unlock new weapons, skills, and levels while avoiding a costly death in Dead Cells. This innovative action-platformer will leave you repeating the phrase "just one more run." Every trip into the dungeon will earn you cells that you can use to gain new weapons and abilities. If you die, however, the cells go with you. Each run is a balancing act of pressing forward to obtain new items while also staying alive long enough to ensure that all your cells are put to good use.

Fortnite

The most popular multiplayer game in the world, Fortnite on the Switch is a blast to play whether you're at home or on the go. Free to download, Fortnite's battle royale mode remains as competitive and chaotic as ever. You'll be addicted as you fight to survive in an arena with up to 99 other players.

Untitled Goose Game

Horse around as a mischievous goose in Untitled Goose Game — the 2019 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Family Game of the Year. Everyone in your family will be quacking up after witnessing a goose play the harmonica, steal packages, and generally antagonize an entire village.

Level Up Your Nintendo Switch With MightySkins

Playing the Nintendo Switch may be a blast, but the console also requires care 

Nintendo Switch Console with space skin

to ensure that it remains in pristine condition for years of fun. Look to MightySkins for Nintendo Switch skins and wraps that serve the added function of setting your device apart. We also offer skins for the Switch Lite or Switch OLED. Don’t hesitate to get started designing the perfect skin for your Switch!

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