Nintendo Created a Peripheral Monster With the Switch

The Nintendo Switch is quickly becoming one of my favorite consoles (besides the Sega Game Gear, duh). But the Switch stands apart from any other console because of how many accessories the consumer can buy for it. It’s crazy, let’s take a look.

The Switch can go portable on the fly, so a screen protector and a solid case are a must-buy. Oh, don’t forget to grab an extra charger for on-the-go moments in your life. Plus, if you want an all-digital games library a micro SD card will be in your Amazon cart before you can say Shigeru Miyamoto. Those are 4 required purchases for the system. There are others that I’m probably forgetting, forgive me.

Then, the not-so-necessary accessories include Joy‑Con charging grips, game card cases, light up dock shields, controller armor guards, compact playstands, car chargers and Labo interactive pieces–just to name a handful. Buying all that would cost a pretty penny.

The Switch peripherals reflect the fact the system can be both portable and stationary. It truly is a double whammy. Nintendo isn’t complaining, they are for sure laughing to the bank.