Here’s the hardware I have reviewed so far on the Nintendo Switch 2, from best to worst. Note: If multiple games have the same score, they will be sorted alphabetically.
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Controllers/Grips
| Name | Type | Grade |
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| EasySMX S10 Controller | Controller | A- |
tl;drThe EasySMX S10 Controller is a Pro-style controller for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that’s feature-rich, with very few flaws, and yet is still $25 cheaper than Nintendo’s own Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. It may not boast all the features Nintendo’s controller has, but it has plenty of features Nintendo’s controller doesn’t, and overall I think this is a much better “bang for your buck”. If you’re looking to buy a controller for Nintendo Switch 2 (or the original Nintendo Switch), the EasySMX S10 Controller needs to be a part of that conversation. | ||
| Fosmon Mouse Grip Pad (Set of 2) | Grips | B- |
tl;drThe Fosmon Mouse Grip Pad is a pair of Grips for your Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons that make them more comfortable to use in mouse mode. I think the price of these is a bit high, but overall I think they do a good job making mouse controls on Nintendo Switch 2 more comfortable. | ||
| Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller | Controller | B- |
tl;drThe Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is a pro-style controller that is similar in many ways to the original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, with a similar list of features and flaws, though this controller has a few nice extras too, like HD rumble 2, a headphone jack, and customizable GL and GR buttons. However, it’s also susceptible to stick drift, lacks many features common in modern third-party controllers, and costs a whopping $85. While this is a solid controller, I think you’re better off waiting until a controller that’s a better value comes along. | ||
| Mumba PlayGrips (Set of 2) | Grips | C+ |
tl;drThe Mumba PlayGrips are a pair of Grips to fit onto the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con 2 Controllers to make them feel closer to standard Pro-style controllers. They actually do a pretty good job of this, or at least as good as I think you could hope for given the issues and limitations of the Joy-Con 2 controllers. The problem is, for not much more than the $19 price to get a pair of these, you could get an actual good third-party Nintendo Switch controller. I think that in most cases, that’s going to be the better way to go. | ||
| Fundiary Fitness Boxing Hand Grips (Set of 2) | Grips | C |
tl;drThe Fundiary Fitness Boxing Hand Grips are a pair of Grips for your Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons that make them more comfortable to hold in an upright position for games like Fitness Boxing, ARMS, and Nintendo Switch Sports. While they do make the Joy-Con 2 controllers marginally more comfortable to hold, they are largely a novelty, and more amusing and interesting than they are practical and useful. If they still strike your fancy though, don’t let me stop you. | ||
| Nintendo Joy-Con 2 Controllers (L/R) | Controller | C |
tl;drThe Joy-Con 2 controllers do for the Nintendo Switch 2 much the same thing that the original Joy-Con 2 controllers did for the original Nintendo Switch, but with some nice upgrades like HD Rumble 2, magnetic latches, improved SL and SR buttons, and the promising new mouse mode. But for every great feature, there’s a massive disappointment, such as once again using sticks capable of stick drift, and once again refusing to use analog triggers. As a result, while this is an improvement, it is in many ways also a massive disappointment. | ||
| JDDWin Switch 2 Joy Con Charging Grip | Grip | C- |
tl;drThe JDDWin Switch 2 Joy Con Charging Grip is a Grip to slide the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con 2 Controllers into to make them feel closer to a standard gamepad. It succeeds in this about as well as Nintendo’s standard Joy-Con Grip does (which is to say, not very well), but with the addition of a USB-C charging port for the Joy-Cons. It’s cheaper than Nintendo’s Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip, but lacks that Grip’s customizable GL and GR buttons, and while it’s $15 cheaper than Nintendo’s, that still makes it the same price as numerous third-party controllers that are going to be far better options. | ||
| Weotoo Charging Grip | Grip | C- |
tl;drThe Weotoo Charging Grip is a Grip for your Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons that allows you to charge them while playing. This isn’t a terrible low-cost alternative to Nintendo’s overpriced charging grip, but it’s feature poor and its unique form factor doesn’t result in a grip that’s more comfortable to hold. I suggest getting a different third-party grip instead. | ||
| Gorixer Mouse Controller (Set of 2) | Grips | D+ |
tl;drThe Gorixer Mouse Controllers are a pair of Grips to fit onto the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con 2 Controllers to make them feel closer to standard computer mice for use in mouse mode. While these grips do help to stabilize movement, their symmetrical design makes them uncomfortable, and this combined with the multiple other inconveniences caused by having to pop the Joy-Cons into and out of the grips make these more trouble than they’re worth. | ||
| Nintendo GameCube Controller | Controller | D+ |
tl;drThe Nintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a way to play games on the new GameCube app as they were originally intended, even including analog triggers. Unfortunately, outside of this use, this controller has some pretty severe problems, including missing buttons, bizarre design choices, and a rumble that won’t work outside of the GameCube app. Unless you absolutely need a GameCube controller specifically for that app, skip this. | ||
| Huijutchen Gaming Controller Mouse (L/R) | Grips | D |
tl;drThe Huijutchen Gaming Controller Mouse are a L/R pair of Grips to slide Nintendo Switch Joy-Con 2 Controllers into to make them feel closer to standard computer mice for use in mouse mode. While these grips do help to stabilize movement and make them more comfortable, the way they cover half of the controllers’ face buttons makes this unusable with numerous mouse mode games, defeating the purpose of using them. Find different mouse-style grips to use instead of this. | ||
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Hardware (Docks)
(Note: A recent Nintendo Switch 2 update has interfered with the use of third-party Nintendo Switch 2 docks, making them unusable with Nintendo Switch 2. These docks now have (N/A) next to their prior grade.)
| Name | Type | Grade |
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| La Nreucets USB C to HDMI Adapter | Dock | A- (N/A) |
tl;drThe La Nreucets USB C to HDMI Adapter is a Dock for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that’s very small and inexpensive. And while it lacks a necessary AC adapter (depending on the device you’re using), and only supports up to 60FPS, it more than makes up for this with its extremely portable size and low price. If you’re looking for an alternative to Nintendo’s own docks, this is absolutely one worth considering. | ||
| Antank S3 Max TV Dock Station | Dock | B+ |
tl;drThe Antank S3 Max TV Dock Station is a Dock for Nintendo Switch 2 that’s better than Nintendo’s own dock in just about every way, it’s less expensive, smaller and more portable, and does everything Nintendo’s dock does and just as well (if not better). It doesn’t have any fancy features and it doesn’t come with the necessary AC adapter and HDMI cable, but otherwise this is an excellent dock that’s well worth getting if you’re looking for a replacement for Nintendo’s own dock, or a second dock (particularly for travel). | ||
| Ejgame Portable TV Docking Station | Dock | B+ (N/A) |
tl;drThe Ejgame Portable TV Docking Station is a Dock for Nintendo Switch 2 that’s better than Nintendo’s own dock in just about every way, it’s less expensive, smaller and more portable, and does everything Nintendo’s dock does and just as well (if not better). It doesn’t have any fancy features and it doesn’t come with the necessary AC adapter and HDMI cable, but otherwise this is an excellent dock that’s well worth getting if you’re looking for a replacement for Nintendo’s own dock, or a second dock (particularly for travel). | ||
| Fliresy Switch 2 Dock | Dock | B+ (N/A) |
tl;drThe Fliresy Switch 2 Dock is a Dock for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that’s very small, versatile, and inexpensive. And while it lacks a necessary HDMI cable and AC adapter (depending on the device you’re using), has a small number of ports, and a frustratingly short device cable, I think the pros here well outweigh the cons. Especially if you’re looking for a dock to bring with you for travel, this is well worth a look. | ||
| Yoxxzus Switch2 Portable Dock | Dock | B (N/A) |
tl;drThe Yoxxzus Switch2 Portable Dock is a Dock for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that’s very small and inexpensive. And while it lacks a necessary AC adapter (depending on the device you’re using), and has no additional ports beyond what’s needed to plug in your game console and power the device, I think this is a good choice for players looking to save space and money, particularly for a docking solution they can bring with them. | ||
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Hardware (Cameras)
| Name | Type | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Cokoyy Camera | Camera | C |
tl;drThe Cokoyy Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 costs half the price of both Nintendo and Hori’s cameras, but absolutely blows Hori’s camera out of the water, and while Nintendo’s camera does edge out Cokoyy’s, it isn’t worth the extra expense. This still isn’t an especially great camera, but at the very least it’s priced much more reasonably for what you’re getting. | ||
| Nintendo Switch 2 Camera | Camera | D |
tl;drThe Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is a 1080p USB-C camera that players can use when playing with Game Chat, and not much else, with only a few games confirmed to make use of it in any other capacity. What’s more, the image quality and framerate is abysmal, and the $55 price tag is absolutely absurd. You probably don’t even need a camera for your Nintendo Switch 2, but if you want one, you can easily find less expensive USB-C cameras that offer much the same at a far better price. | ||
| Hori Piranha Plant Camera | Camera | D- |
tl;drHori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 boasts a good number of features and an adorable look, but this hardly matters when the image quality and framerate is absolute garbage. Do not waste $60 on this complete rip-off of a camera. | ||
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Hardware (Cases / Case Grips)
| Name | Type | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Waxity Travel Case | Carrying Case | A- |
tl;drThe Waxity Travel Case is a large-size storage case for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that has some issues with storing smaller objects on the inside, but otherwise this is an excellent, sturdy, versatile case with room to snugly store a lot of accessories and seemingly tough enough to offer some good protection. If you want a large case, I think this is absolutely worth picking up. | ||
| Diocall Waterproof Hard Case | Carrying Case | B+ |
tl;drThe Diocall Waterproof Hard Case is a large-size storage case for Nintendo Switch 2 that is as of this writing the biggest, bulkiest storage case for Nintendo Switch 2. This fact, plus a lack of versatility when it comes to storage for smaller items and the original Nintendo Switch, means that this won’t be the ideal case for everyone. But if you’re looking for a Nintendo Switch 2 case with maximum storage, this may be worth a look. | ||
| Fanpl Slim Travel Case | Carrying Case | B+ |
tl;drThe Fanpl Slim Travel Case is a small-size storage case for Nintendo Switch 2 that is enough to keep your console safe, but without room for anything else. The materials used here seem fairly high-quality, and this mostly does a good job with what it’s aiming to accomplish, though the thick padding makes this a bit bigger than one may be looking for in a slim case. Still, as slim cases go, this one is hard to beat. | ||
| Fintie Storage Case | Carrying Case | B+ |
tl;drThe Fintie Storage Case is a large-size storage case for Nintendo Switch 2 that is an excellent, sturdy, versatile case with room to snugly store a lot of accessories and seemingly tough enough to offer some decent protection. I do have a few nitpicks but overall, if you want a large case, I think this is absolutely worth picking up. | ||
| Mumba Mini Carrying Bag | Carrying Case | B+ |
tl;drMumba Mini Carrying Bag, or as it’s more accurately called the Mumba Carrying Case (Slim Version) is a small-size storage case for Nintendo Switch 2 that’s just big enough to carry your Nintendo Switch 2 and 12 game cartridges and provide a moderate level of protection, and that’s about it. There are no frills or fancy features here, but for those who want a smaller case, it’s hard to find any complaints about this one. | ||
| ProCase Slim Soft Carrying Case | Carrying Case | B+ |
tl;drThe ProCase Slim Soft Carrying Case is a small-size storage case for Nintendo Switch 2 that’s just big enough to carry your Nintendo Switch 2 and 12 game cartridges and provide a moderate level of protection, and that’s about it. This case has a little extra space for a bit of added protection, and while this makes this not quite as slim as some other smaller cases, some might feel the added buffer to protect the screen is worth the trade-off. All in all, this is a pretty good smaller-sized carrying case. | ||
| TanReginal Hard Carrying Case | Carrying Case | B+ |
tl;drThe TanReginal Hard Carrying Case is a large-size storage case for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that looks pretty childish and ugly on the outside, and has some issues with storing smaller objects on the inside, but otherwise this is an excellent, sturdy, versatile case with room to snugly store a lot of accessories and seemingly tough enough to offer some good protection. If you want a large case and can get past the way this thing looks, I think you’ll find it to be well worth picking up. | ||
| Axybcool Dockable Case | Case / Grip | B |
tl;drThe Axybcool Dockable Case is a case for Nintendo Switch 2 that is NOT dockable. Despite the device’s misleading name, it’s a pretty good grip and protector case, though it blocks access to too many of the Nintendo Switch 2’s features, and users will likely have to keep taking the case off to use these features. If not for these problems, this would be an outstanding case. With these problems, it’s merely a good one. | ||
| GaneTronic Hand Grip | Grip | B |
tl;drThe GaneTronic Hand Grip is a Grip for Nintendo Switch 2 that succeeds in making the Nintendo Switch 2 more comfortable to hold, and it has a few other nice features too. Unfortunately, it’s not dockable, and it restricts players from removing Joy-Con controllers. However, if you’re looking for a inexpensive, minimal Grip for your Nintendo Switch 2, this is a good choice. | ||
| Genki Attack Vector | Case / Grip | B |
tl;drThe Genki Attack Vector is a dockable Grip Case for Nintendo Switch 2 that includes interchangeable grips to enable users to find the option that best fits their own preferences, as well as a solid list of other features. Unfortunately, it suffers from two glaring flaws. First – the way the Joy-Con 2 grips can slip off in some cases could lead to dropping the Nintendo Switch 2 and damaging it. And second, the $50-$60 price tag is pretty steep. This is one of the best Grip-style cases on Nintendo Switch, but these major issues really keep it from being a product I can wholeheartedly recommend. | ||
| Hosanwell Switch 2 Grip | Case / Grip | B- |
tl;drThe Hosanwell Switch 2 Grip is a dockable case for Nintendo Switch 2 that includes interchangeable grips to enable users to find the option that best fits their own preferences, and it doesn’t block off most of the Nintendo Switch 2’s ports and features like some cases do. Unfortunately, you still need to remove it to take off the Joy-Con 2 controllers, it offers minimal protection, and the swappable grips are a pain to remove once installed. While it has its issues, players wanting a better grip for their Nintendo Switch 2 may still find this worth a look. | ||
| Mumba Clear Case | Dockable Case / Grip | B- |
tl;drMumba Clear Case is a dockable case for Nintendo Switch 2 that works as advertised, docks well, and is surprisingly comfortable. That said, it makes the kickstand inaccessible, and makes it difficult to remove the Joy-Con 2 controller. This is still mostly a decent case, but it’s far from ideal. | ||
| Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro Gaming Case | Dockable Case / Grip | C+ |
tl;drThe Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro Gaming Case is a dockable case for Nintendo Switch 2 that works as advertised, but it’s uncomfortable, makes it more difficult to use some Nintendo Switch 2 features, and just overall seems inconvenient. It’s not a terrible case, and I think it’s slightly better than Mumba’s similar case, but with all of the frustrations is brings with it, I can’t give it a glowing recommendation. | ||
| TZGZT Travel Carrying Case | Carrying Case | C+ |
tl;drThe TZGZT Travel Carrying Case is a mid-size carrying case for Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s mostly a decent case, but it’s a little bit overly-large in a way that causes the Nintendo Switch 2 to jostle around inside it, and some of the claims the manufacturer makes about what you can store inside it are outright falsehoods. However, as long as you’re aware of this case’s shortcomings, I do still think it’s a decent case. | ||
| Mumba Blade Series Case | Dockable Case / Grip | C |
tl;drMumba Blade Series Case is a dockable case for Nintendo Switch 2 that works as advertised, but it’s uncomfortable, makes it more difficult to use some Nintendo Switch 2 features, and just overall seems inconvenient. It’s not a terrible case, but with all of the frustrations is brings with it, I can’t very well recommend it. | ||
| Mumba Titan Dockable | Dockable Case / Grip | C |
tl;drThe Mumba Titan Dockable is a dockable case for Nintendo Switch 2 that tries to replace the Nintendo Switch 2’s kickstand that it covers with its own kickstand flap. It’s a clever solution, but one that creates as many problems as it solves. The result is a case that’s interesting, but not one I’d be likely to recommend. | ||
| Puummpru Carrying Case | Carrying Case | C |
tl;drThe Puummpru Carrying Case is a small-size storage case for Nintendo Switch 2 that’s just big enough to carry your Nintendo Switch 2, 5 game cartridges, and maybe a few cables. While this is functional, the cheap construction is far from impressive, and doesn’t seem worth the price. Plus, the game card slots are poorly-designed. Overall this isn’t a bad case, but it’s far from a great one. | ||
| Fundiary Carrying Case and Accessories Bundle | Accessories Bundle / Case / Grip | C- |
tl;drThe Fundiary Carrying Case and Accessories Bundle is a bundle containing the Fundiary Dockable Case, Fundiary Carrying Travel Case, a screen protector, and 8 silicone analog stick caps. While nothing here is outright terrible, and the components of this package are a decent value and compliment each other well, every piece of this package has some pretty significant problems that make them less than ideal. You could do worse than this accessories bundle, but you can also do much better. | ||
| Fundiary Carrying Travel Case | Carrying Case | C- |
tl;drThe Fundiary Carrying Travel Case is a mid-size storage case for Nintendo Switch 2 that’s just big enough to carry your Nintendo Switch 2, 10 game cartridges, and a few accessories. While not a terrible case, it gives the console too much space to jostle around and the elastic straps keeping it in place make it too inconvenient to get your console out. I think you can do better than this. | ||
| Fundiary Dockable Case | Dockable Case / Grip | C- |
tl;drThe Fundiary Dockable Case is a dockable case for Nintendo Switch 2 that has slots for the Nintendo Switch 2 kickstand, and its power and volume buttons. Unfortunately, this case doesn’t do anything especially well, and causes a few issues like preventing detachment of the Joy-Con 2 controllers. It’s not a terrible case, but it’s not a very good one either. | ||
| Genki Sleeper Case | Carrying Case | C- |
tl;drThe Genki Sleeper Case is a mid-size storage case for Nintendo Switch 2 that’s just big enough to carry your Nintendo Switch 2 and 18 game cartridges. While it’s mostly a decent case, it has a terrible recessed zipper, and an absurd price tag that’s twice as much as other comparable cases. As a result, I can’t recommend this. | ||
| JDDWin Full Protective Case | Case / Grip | C- |
tl;drThe JDDWin Full Protective Case is a case for Nintendo Switch 2 that works both as a shell to protect the hybrid console while it’s in use, or by attaching a front face plate it can act as a carrying case to keep the console safe in transit. This case has a lot going for it, and it feels really sturdy and protective, but it’s a huge pain to put on, prevents the Switch 2 from docking, won’t let you remove the Joy-Con 2 controllers, and doesn’t have any other storage for games and accessories. I can see a very select target audience for this case absolutely loving it, but I believe that most players will want to stay far away from this. | ||
| Fuimllar Switch Case | Carrying Case | D |
tl;drFuimllar Switch Case is a larger storage case for Nintendo Switch 2 designed to fit the Nintendo Switch 2, a Nintendo Switch 2 Dock, a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, additional accessories, and 20 game cartridges, all while providing a moderate level of protection. While it does indeed fit all of those, the way the lid rests against the top edge of the Nintendo Switch 2 makes me worry that a moderate impact could damage the console. As a result, I cannot recommend this case. | ||
| Bovke Protective Clear Case | Dockable Case / Grip | F |
tl;drThe Bovke Protective Clear Case is a dockable case for Nintendo Switch 2 that has slots for the Nintendo Switch 2 kickstand, and its power and volume buttons, and detachable covers for the Joy-Con 2 controllers. Unfortunately, this case doesn’t seem like it will add much protection, and it causes multiple problems. I don’t see any reason anyone would want to use it, and I do not at all recommend buying it. | ||
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Hardware (Misc.)
| Name | Type | Grade |
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| Kunsluck Switch 2 Wall Mount | Wall Mount | B |
tl;drThe Kunsluck Switch 2 Wall Mount is a Wall Mount for the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock that holds a pair of Pro-style controllers, 8 games, and multiple Joy-Con wrist straps. All of it seems pretty well done too, and the only major complaint I have is that the rear air vent of the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock is blocked, and I’m not sure if that could pose a problem. Other than that, I found this to be a great Wall Mount, and my favorite one so far for the Nintendo Switch 2. | ||
| Turtle Beach Airlite Fit Wired Gaming Headset | Wired 3.5mm Headset | B- |
tl;drThe Turtle Beach Airlite Fit Wired Gaming Headset, compatible with both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 (as well as various other platforms), is a wired 3.5mm stereo headset with an adjustable microphone with good sound quality, a comfortable fit, and a convenient flip-to-mute mic function. Unfortunately, for this price, I feel like you have better options on the market, particularly options that support surround sound, which this headset doesn’t have. | ||
| Hosanwell Switch 2 Wall Mount | Wall Mount / Controller Charger | C+ |
tl;drThe Hosanwell Switch 2 Wall Mount is a Wall Mount for the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock with a built-in Joy-Con 2 charger for four Joy-Con 2 controllers. Overall this is a decent wall mount/charger combo, but it’s not without its problems – it blocks the Nintendo Switch 2 dock’s rear air intake, it doesn’t sync Joy-Cons while charging, and it juts out from the wall quite a bit. As long as those things don’t concern you too much, I think you’ll be happy with this. | ||
| Ejgame Wall Mount Bracket | Wall Mount | D+ |
tl;drThe Ejgame Wall Mount Bracket is a Wall Mount for the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock that may not have ideal air flow, and is in fact too big for the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock, leading to it jostling around and potentially falling off. Find another alternative, this one isn’t safe for your expensive equipment. | ||
| Heatfun Switch 2 Controller Charging Dock | Charger | D- |
tl;drThe Heatfun Switch 2 Controller Charging Dock is a Charger to power up two pairs of Joy-Con 2 controllers in addition to the pair charging on your Nintendo Switch 2. It does that well enough, but it is otherwise a nightmare, with garish bright lights and loud annoying beeping noises seemingly designed to drive you crazy, and it doesn’t even sync the controllers with your Nintendo Switch 2. On top of that, the asking price for this thing is ridiculous. Surely you have better options for Joy-Con 2 Chargers than this. Trust me, you want to go with any other option. | ||
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