The best Nintendo Switch Accessories: Reddit reviews

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Get a tempered glass screen protector. The Switch screen wont shatter if dropped, but the flip side is it scratches and scuffs easily. These are pretty good.

>i can't afford to buy new controllers every year

Just an FYI, I actually just replaced a joystick in a joycon that my wife uses. She gets competitive and not only did the joystick have drift, she ended up ripping off the rubber top of the joycon. It only cost $7.50 to replace it (2 pack of new joysticks was $14.99 on Amazon and comes with all the tools you need). Works beautifully now. There's videos online to walk you through the steps to fix it too.

For anyone looking for a link to the ones I got, they were these ones.

Mine has been used docked only since launch and it's still flawless. More playtime than should be allowed by law.

That said, get a screen protector. $8 for two, easy to apply, and you get peace of mind knowing your switch's plastic screen is safe. I've have one on my switch since launch.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071YVC3NJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I took my Switch over to a friends once and immediately wanted another option for travelling with my dock.

This does require you to basically trash your original dock, but it's much more manageable for space and quite easy to do. Took me 30 minutes to do the swap and haven't had issue in any form in the month ive had it.

It's an easy enough fix no soldering needed.

https://www.amazon.com/Veanic-2-Pack-Replacement-Joystick-Controller/dp/B07MRJ12HX/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=nintendo+switch+replacement+joystick&qid=1562768080&s=gateway&sprefix=nintendo+switch+repl&sr=8-3

It’s being choked by the switch dock more than the dbrand skin. I gutted my dock and put it in a shell I bought from Amazon. Looks better, easier to travel with, and has an open back to the vents.

Here’s the Lunk https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YVC3NJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_c4lQCb1SKX4K9

Your dock has 3 or 4 different types of screws, all Phillips though. You’ll have to pretty much tear the whole thing apart.

Order a joycon repair kit off Amazon

Used this one myself, no complaints.

Veanic 2-Pack 3D Replacement Joystick Analog Thumb Stick for Switch Joy-Con Controller - Include Tri-Wing, Cross Screwdriver, Pry Tools + 4 Thumbstick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MRJ12HX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_WpJoiomk1UIcU

Direct Link to the 1.13 Firmware update

I just played some Rocket League to test it out and it seems to work flawlessly with no perceptible lag and rumble support. The buttons correspond to the button position on the Pro Controller, so the transition was seamless.

Only the newer Xbox One controllers are supported since the earlier ones didn't have Bluetooth. I am running on the latest firmware(5.0) for the Switch as well.

The adapter is available from Amazon for $20.

Edit - This usually gets asked everytime so let me preemptively say No,Third Party Controllers do not support Amiibo.

look into this. It's the shell for a smaller dock, but you have to DIY the thing by taking apart an official Nintendo dock.

https://www.amazon.com/BASSTOP-Portable-Nintendo-Replacement-original/dp/B071YVC3NJ

I ended up buying a used Dock for $70 on Amazon Marketplace

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B06ZZ6FGGL/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all

It's been worth it having it in two rooms of the house.

> I'm already searching for a third party dock without a front (that doesn't brick your system) so I can still play some games on my TV. Any suggestions?

i'd recommend getting one of those dock shells that are of that design and then you take out the contents of your dock and put it inside. should be cheap and uses all of nintendo's hardware (other than the plastic shell) so no bricking.

edit: afaik this one is popular on this sub so it must be decent: https://www.amazon.com/BASSTOP-Portable-Nintendo-Replacement-original/dp/B071YVC3NJ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1533556540&sr=8-3&keywords=nintendo+switch+dock+shell

The article does not go into detail. Seems like all he did is plugging it into an adapter. The adapter he used is the Mayflash MagicNS adapter. 8bitdo also offers such an adapter, however that is strictly wireless.

It's cool to see that he used an adapter for the adaptive controller on the Switch but at the end of the day it's all that he did. Nothing new in this regard.

Joystick drift?

I'll describe it like this: In Breath of the Wild when I am not holding the controller Link will subtly move forward. In the game I would be standing at the edge of a precipice and he would tip-toe off of the edge.

If you go into the calibration settings where you can see what the joycon's joystick is inputting you will see that the signal it is receiving is "dancing" around center just slightly (when it should be perfectly stationary).

This is a known issue. It's due to a design/engineering flaw. With use over time all joycons will eventually suffer from it. There was a guy here on reddit that finally broke it all down with pictures and showed exactly why it happens.

You can buy yourself some time by using Electronics cleaner underneath the joystick, but it's a band-aid at best. Thankfully there is a cheap kit that you can buy online (I purchased mine on Amazon) that allows you to replace the joystick, if you are not afraid to open it up yourself. It comes with all the tools you will need.

There's a few but this is the one I have.

Looking into it now the Steam Controller is apparently one of the only controllers that doesn't work with it - because the Steam Controller doesn't have Bluetooth + blocks it from working in wired mode apparently.

But the adapter works with:

• Wireless - DualShock 3, DualShock 4, Switch Pro, Joy-Con, Wii U Pro controller, and XB1
• Wired - DualShock 3, DualShock 4, Switch Pro, XB1 pad, Xbox 360 controllers and fight sticks, and standard wired USB controllers (with the Steam Controller being one of the few exceptions).

I have only really used it with the Switch, but it works with the PC + PS3 as well which is neat. I usually used an XB1 gamepad or DualShock 4 and it worked perfectly with both. I eventually bought a Switch Pro controller though.

Please note that the official Nintendo Switch LAN uses the ASIX AX88179 chipset, which is basically the best one for the Switch to use and the one you should recommend. I would completely ignore the first LAN adapter you linked to, and primarily suggest the second one you linked to, or this one which is a few cents cheaper.

amFilm has great tempered glass screen protectors that you can get pretty cheap on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switch-Protector-amFilm-2017/dp/B01N3ASPNV/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536095679&sr=8-3&keywords=amfilm+switch

You'll definitely want to apply it yourself though, as it's very tricky (I've even screwed it up a few times myself).

My recommendation would be to purchase a Ethernet Cable adapter for your switch. When I play on wifi, smash is literally unplayable. However with a wired connection I’ve had zero issues yet.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MYT481C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_14XeCbT0XQRPN

^ this is the one I have

However, there are third party cases to hold the proprietary guts in the dock. BASSTOP's Switch dock shell comes with the tools you need, takes about 30 minutes to transfer. It fits in the palm of your hand & fits in a lot of carry cases.

Why are people acting like the Switch not having a dedicated ethernet port is the reason for its online downfall? I figure a majority of players on any console nowadays are using WiFi connections because it's way easier for them - the only people talking about ethernet and ping are us loser fighting game enthusiasts on /r/games. Most people rely on WiFi for everything nowadays.

You want this

This one works on all consoles and all controllers and is wireless and quite awesome

I would not trust something that comes with mods. That sounds like you would be banned instantly

Not to knock on your post, but the amFilm I have has been great for much less, and it's a 2-pack. I'm still using my first application. $7.99 right now:

amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2017 (2-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3ASPNV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yq2xBbDA003A4

I had two different pairs of left joycons drift on me.

Finally said fuck it and bought a $20 adaptor that lets me use my PS4 DualShock controller on my Switch. I’ve had that thing since the PS4 launched and have had zero issues with it. Switch just sees it as a Switch Pro controller. Works brilliantly, even wireless, rumble, and gyro.

https://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Magic-NS-Wireless-Controller-Nintendo/dp/B079B5KHWQ/

> [a huge amount of features in an impossibly small package]!"

The actual circuit board is tiny. Hell you can buy 3rd party enclosures that just hold the circuit board.

All that people want is one of those from Nintendo. I don't know about you but I don't want to put my dock into a bag where the open part will just get bent. Which would be useful for a 1-2 week vacation for TV setup in a hotel/house rental/etc. Even more so for people with travel based jobs where they spend a lot of time in hotel rooms at the end of the day.

For less than $20 you can get one of these, all you have to do is take the circuit board, USB c connector, and a small spring out of the stock dock. I myself have done it on two of my own docks and it works like a charm. Makes the dock WAY more portable, and you no longer have to worry about the whole bending problem.

I got the $12 official stand by Hori shortly after launch and it has served me incredibly well. Gets it up off the table a bit so you can charge while you play, and collapses when not in use so it takes almost no space on a desk or in a bag. My favorite Switch accessory by far.

https://www.amazon.com/Compact-Playstand-Nintendo-Switch-Officially-Licensed/dp/B01N9RTMWS

Wiimote - grab this and you are good to go: https://smile.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Adapter-Nintendo-Switch-Raspberry/dp/B0786JC6VW/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1540860048&sr=8-15&keywords=8Bitdo+Nintendo+Switch

Please, don't do that. That's the dumbest plan I've ever heard.

At least buy a used one (so that you can give a little less money to the company that sells you faulty hardware) and just fix the controllers yourself. It's CRIMINALLY easy. If you're good with your hands (even being able to use chop sticks is good enough) it'll take 30 minutes MOST. if you're a clumsy person, I'm going to say 4 hours for two controllers is the peak time.

Please please please don't give them 100 extra dollars, plus 80 Everytime they sell you a faulty product. Just think about how that sounds.

If you want I'll even PERSONALLY walk you through the entire repair process for free through twitch or YouTube live. Just anything but your first plan.

15 dollars for parts and tools

Edit: to be clear that's enough to replace 2 controllers thumbsticks.

Its amazing, how ignorant people are as to what this dock actually is, what it does, and what is included with it. Made painfully obvious when they refer to it as "a piece of plastic".

THIS is a piece of plastic.

If you are too dumb to know what the switch dock is, then shut up, dont buy one and move on with your life.

You can buy it on Amazon JPN (if you make an account). I placed a pre-order when they were announced (back in Sep). Literally just came in 10 mins ago. Shipping is faster than Amazon US, for me at least.

Even with shipping this was cheaper than me going to a store and buying it for retail.

I use the RDS Industries Nintendo Switch Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case. It's $20 at Walmart and Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switch-Game-Traveler-Deluxe-Travel/dp/B01MY9JB2U/

It has room for cartridges under the system in little removable plastic boxes. I removed them. The pouch in the middle makes for nice padding. The case is fairly rigid, so I know I could drop my system and not fear it's safety.

Personally, this is what I plan to use forever when traveling with my switch. If I need more than this... like extra controllers and the dock... I'll use a second bag and load it up with all the extras and then use this case for the system and put that in the same bag.

EDIT: Forgot to mention the handle is great and makes carrying the system extra easy.

https://www.amazon.com/amFilm-Tempered-Screen-Protector-Nintendo/dp/B01N3ASPNV/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1515176883&sr=8-2&keywords=amfilm

Best glass protector out there, IMO. Had it on since launch and I haven't worried about it since.