If you, I mean your kids, just got a Nintendo Switch for Christmas or if you are currently in the market for one, this is the guide for you. All that is left is to customize and accessorize your gaming experience. I decided to make this Nintendo Switch Ultimate Guide after months of searching for the perfect games and accessories for my family. There are so many!
What is Nintendo Switch?
The Nintendo Switch is a gaming system that is similar to the Wii. However, there are many things Nintendo has done to make the Switch awesome.
The Switch came out in 2017 and was just in time for Nintendo after taking a huge hit financially in 2014 due to the decline of Wii U sales and other mobile gaming competition.
The Nintendo Switch was designed as a way to rebrand Nintendo and targeted as a way to play one game in a few different modes. Because of this, “it is the only gaming system that lets you play the games you want, wherever you are, however you like.” These modes include tabletop mode, TV mode, and handheld mode.
Nintendo Switch is designed to transform from a home gaming console to a portable system in seconds.
When Nintendo Switch first launched, they expected to do 2 million in the first month but they actually sold 3 million in the first month after they launched the Switch! Needless to say, it was “on and poppin” after that!
The Switch itself comes with a few goodies in the box but if you want extra, you have to know what to get. Nintendo makes some really cool accessories but third-party add-ons have added a whole new gaming experience and the best part is most of them are super cheap!
We have put together the top 7 best Nintendo Switch accessories you must try to Optimize your gaming experience.
All The Accessories!
Glass Screen Protector
Trust me when I say, you NEED a screen protector. Try glass screen protectors. They offer clear, bubble-free and scratch-resistant protection for your Switch. They come with two just in case you need a spare and you eventually will.
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Samsung 128 microSD card for storage
If you are planning on downloading games for your Switch so you don’t have to have a physical copy of the games, you need a card for storage. 128 is a sweet spot when it comes to how many gigs you need and its less than 20 bucks.
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Joy-Con Charging Grip with Power Bank Battery
With this grip, you can play while keeping your joy-con charged while turning it into a full-size controller. When the charging grip is not charging or if the Joy-Cons are fully charged, the grip will cut off automatically after about 30 seconds of not being used.
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Compact Playstand for Nintendo Switch
Perfect for tabletop mode. This stand will hold your Nintendo Switch and charge it at the same time.
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Extra Joy-Cons
You will need more Joy-Cons to add to your collection so you can play with up to 4 people. This pack comes with two Joy-Con that can be used independently (2 different people), or together as 1 game Controller when attached to the Joy-Con grip.
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Game Storage Tower for Nintendo Switch
This all-in-one storage is perfect for keeping everything in one place. It includes storage stand and drawer, organizers for the controllers, and a tower that holds up to 10 games.
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Switch Accessories Bundle
This bundle contains a travel case, compact game cartridge case that holds four games, comfort grip case, USB charging cable, portable headphones, 2 glass screen protectors, stylus pen, and a microfiber cleaning cloth.
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Nintendo Switch Game Console
If you don’t have one yet, here you go!
Game Time!
Best Adventure Game
Rated Best Overall Game
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Best Interactive Game
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Top Game For Kids
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Best Workout Game
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4 Comments
Thank you for writing this! My kids have been asking about them and I have had no clue on what the heck they are! This is super informative and helps parents understand exactly what they’re getting.
Thank you for such a great review of the nintendo switch. It’s so crazy to think about how far these games have come and how nintendo started out as duck hunt in the 80s lol. Any way the switch seems really cool!
“The Nintendo Switch was designed as a way to rebrand Nintendo and targeted as a way to play one game in a few different modes.”
I had no clue! 🙂 I am going to share this info and the history with my game-loving family…I am the only anti-gamer over here! Ha ha!
Okay, so I am so behind on the video games! My nieces and nephew were playing this on Christmas, thanks for list I’ll probably end up buying some games for them.