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Video Get A Sneak Peek At The Upcoming WaterField Arcade Gaming Case For The Switch
Arcade on the go
When it comes to premium cases for things, WaterField Design has got the market cornered as far as portable Nintendo consoles go. We recently checked out their premium cases for Nintendo Switch and they were blooming lovely. The talented folks over at WaterField are nothing less than perfectionists of course and to celebrate the...
News Pimp Out Your Super Mario Odyssey Experience With This Light-Up Switch Dock Shield
Zelda version also available
Accessories maker PDP is releasing a light-up dock protector for the Switch which provides the perfect way to play TV mode on Mario's upcoming adventure. Available on November 10th, this officially licensed Super Mario Odyssey "dock shield" clips onto your existing dock and supplies a "custom LED light show". Two...
Random Here's The 'Switch Visor' - For The Lazy Players
Just strap it to your face and play...
While innovations such as Google Cardboard have made it easy to plonk a smartphone directly in front of your eyes for a cheap VR experience, we haven't really seen any third party accessory makers attempt to offer the same thing for the Switch yet; no doubt because there's no actual VR software. In...
News Bandai Set To Release Stunning New Set Of Physical PokéBalls
Gotta buy them all!
Pokémon fans rejoice! Bandai has announced its 'Pokemon: Ball Collection Ultra' series, a stunningly beautiful collection of real, physical PokéBalls that are set to be available in January next year. The collection includes the more common ball types: Poké, Great, Ultra, and Master, as well as a Luxury Ball and a Beast Ball...
News Cyber Gadget Reveals The Retro Freak Basic, For All Your SNES And Super Famicom Needs
Arcade stick also on the way
Cyber Gadget - the company behind the Retro Freak console - has revealed the Retro Freak Basic, a new model which only plays SNES and Super Famicom cartridges out of the box. The Retro Freak Basic comes in two packs - the Economy set (10,778 Yen, around $96) is just the unit itself with no controller or HDMI...
News Nyko's Miniboss Gets Upgraded For The SNES Classic Mini
Say hello to the Super Miniboss
Nyko is releasing a new version of its Miniboss wireless controller for the SNES Classic Mini. The pad uses "Super RF wireless tech" to offer a cable-free range of up to 20 feet and has a built-in rechargeable battery and turbo functions. There's even a dedicated power button on the pad so you don't need to keep...
Video The Game Devil PRO-S Is A Cheap Alternative to the Official Switch Pro Controller
Perfect for the player two in your life
Hello there lovely people! Our video producer extraordinaire Alex is off on his holidays, but he's found time to check out the Game Devil Pro-S wireless Switch controller for you lucky people before he jetted off. At £37.99 this is quite reasonably priced for a wireless controller for use with the Switch;...
News 8Bitdo SN30 And SF30 Pro Controllers Are Available For Pre-Order Now
The ultimate retro controller?
Pre-orders for 8Bitdo's SN30 and SF30 Pro controllers have gone live today. The pads - modelled on the North American SNES and Super Famicom designs respectively - boast a full button set with clickable analogue joysticks, cross-shaped D-pad, rumble, motion controls, bluetooth, rechargeable battery, home and...
News PowerA Is Making A Rather Lovely Super Mario Odyssey Joy-Con Grip
Red or dead
Accessory maker PowerA is producing an official Super Mario Odyssey Joy-Con grip to coincide with the launch of the Switch game. The grip will cost $19.99 and comes emblazoned with official artwork showing Mario and Cappy. Described by the manufacturer as boasting a "lightweight, ergonomic design for comfortable gameplay anywhere", the...
News 8Bitdo Releases Firmware Update To Combat Controller Lag On Switch
Lag, begone!
Peripheral maker 8Bitdo has released a new firmware update for its range of controllers which eliminates input lag when playing on Switch. 8Bitdo produces a range of retro-themed pads which mimic the look and feel of classic controllers from the NES and SNES era. The firmware update which provides Switch support
News Mario And Link Themed Micro SD Cards Are On The Way For Your Switch
64 GB and 128 GB cards hit stores in October
SanDisk are one of the most popular and reliable brands of memory so it makes perfect sense for Nintendo to team up with them to sell officially licensed memory cards to expand the internal memory of the Switch. While we're sure they won't end up being as cheap as some of the options in our...
News This 400GB Micro SD Card Looks Perfect For Switch Owners
It's a big 'un!
With so many tempting downloadable delights on show in the recent Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase, we did wonder how long the measly Micro SD card in our Switch could keep up. After all, who wants to be switching SD cards over to play all your games, or worse still having to delete some games? For those who have made the...
News These Pokémon Gold & Silver Joy-Cons Are Legendary
You've got to be Johto
Many owners of Nintendo's newest console have taken to the recent trend of customising their joy cons to show off some of their favourite gaming franchises. Alexander Blake - who goes by his Instagram name of cptnalex - has previously created custom Sonic Mania Joy-Cons depicting the blue blur and his fox friend...
News This Replacement Shell For The Switch Is Clearly The Best
Switch it up
Do you have fond memories of the N64 era of gaming, where limited edition translucent consoles were all the rage? It's mind-boggling why this isn't so much of a thing these days - who wouldn't want to see the internal gubbins of their electronics as they play their favourite game? Step in AliExpress seller MYRIANN, who have...
News Pelda Pro Switch Case Aims To Make Your Dock Redundant
Already funded on Kickstarter
Remember the SwitchCharge case we covered a while back? It has a challenger which offers something even more unique - the ability to connect to your TV via HDMI. The Pelda battery case adds a 8000mAh battery (that's around 6 hours of play time) to boost your play time, has a kick-stand and storage for game cards,...
News Spot The Difference Between Hori's Pokkén Tournament DX Switch Controller And The Wii U One
Refinement repackaged?
Pokkén Tournament DX hits the Switch soon and peripheral maker Hori is producing a special controller for it - and you'd be forgiven for thinking it looks somewhat familiar. That's right, the shiny new Pokkén Tournament DX Controller is in fact the exact same pad that the company released alongside the Wii U version of...
News Now You Can Play The Nintendo Switch With Only One Hand
A 3D printed wonder
While Nintendo designed Super Mario Run to be easily played with only one hand, and laboured this point repeatedly, it was a reminder of a genuine need to make games more accessible to those who only have the use of one hand. Thankfully for those gamers Thingyiverse user Vexelius has created a seriously useful
News NES30 Arcade Stick For Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders Open Now, Ships Later This Month
Costs 80 bucks, also works on Android, Mac and PC
Pre-orders for 8Bitdo's NES30 Arcade Stick have gone live today, and the controller will ship on August 20th with a retail price of $79.99. The controller - which is fully compatible with the Nintendo Switch - has turbo functionality, an 18 hour play time and is customisable. It comes with...
Feature Just How Bad Is Hori's Wired 'Solution' For Switch Voice Chat?
Wired for sound, for better or worse
You've all seen (and no doubt poked fun at) the official diagram for Hori's Switch voice chat headset, and you may well have tried out the rather irksome, smartphone-based voice chat system Nintendo has created for its leading console. For the full experience you really need one of Hori's headsets, which come...
News Game Genie Controller Adapter Lets You Use Your PlayStation Or Xbox Pad On Your Switch
Choose your weapon
Peripheral maker NEXiLUX is about to release an adapter which allows you to use a wide range of alternative controllers on the Switch. The Game Genie (no relation to the cheat cartridge from the early '90s) plugs into the USB port of the Switch's dock and works with The Wii U Pro Controller, Xbox One S pad, PlayStation 3...
News Get Namco Museum For Free With This Lovely WaterField Pro Switch Case
Retro games in the bag
We're big fans of WaterField Designs premium Nintendo Switch cases, as demonstrated by Alex in the video below. The lovely folks over at WaterField Designs have teamed up with Bandai Namco offer a complimentary eShop download of Namco Museum with the purchase of a WaterField Designs MultiPlayer Pro Switch Case which retails...
News Nyko's Clip Grip Power Is The Perfect Partner For The Nintendo Switch Online App
Now you're playing with power: Clip Grip Power!
The Nintendo Switch Online app is now available for download and will prove invaluable to anyone who wants to communicate with other players in games such as Splatoon 2, which hits stores in a couple of days. But we hear you cry, where will you put your smartphone so you can reach it easily during...
News Luggage Company LeSportsac Has All Your Nintendo Travel Needs Sorted
New line of bags coming to Japan
If you like everything in your life to have a Nintendo theme, then you'll be pleased to learn that American luggage company LeSportsac has teamed up with the Japanese video game veteran to release a trendy new line of themed travel accessories in Japan. The line is split into three main categories. 'Super...
News Anker Is Releasing A Range Of Pokémon Mobile Accessories
Cases! Batteries! Speakers!
Mobile phone accessory maker Anker is already famous with Nintendo fans thanks to its excellent range of portable batteries, but the company is now staking its claim for further glory with a line of officially licensed Pokémon gear for your blower. Included in the range are iPhone 7 cases, portable batteries...
Hardware Review Hyperkin SmartBoy Turns Your Smartphone Into A Real Live Game Boy
Gaming on the go, revitalised
"Many a true word is spoken in jest." That age-old saying is very true of Hyperkin's SmartBoy device; originally pitched as an April Fool's prank it gradually evolved into something more tangible thanks to online reaction which keenly illustrated a demand in the marketplace for something that allowed you to play old...
Hardware Review Elgato Game Capture HD60
Still the best pocket-sized game capture device
When we first started taking video capture seriously here at Nintendo Life during the Wii U era the hardware required cost wasn't astronomically steep, but it certainly high enough to give the average gamer pause for thought. However, as time as gone on we've seen the barrier to entry drop...
News Hori's Fresh-Looking Splatoon 2 Headset Is Heading To The West
And it's bringing wires with it
It has been confirmed that Hori's cool-looking Splatoon 2 headset is coming to the west, joining a whole host of other lovely related merchandise and products. The device - which has to be connected to both your Switch and your smartphone to enable voice chat via a special application - is d
Gallery Colorware's Custom Joy-Con Are Just Lovely
Bursting with colour
Some time ago, Colorware - purveyors of all things colourfully customised - sent over a few sets of Joy-Con they had painted for us to review. Not content to simply fawn over the admittedly gorgeous paint job they applied, we wanted to thoroughly test them, not only to make sure the paint job stood up well to wear and tear, but...
News Fresh Wave Of Super-Portable Switch Docks Are Actually Designed For Samsung Smartphones
They retail for around $30 in China
Yesterday, we reviewed the SFANS Adapter, a super-portable dongle-like device which connects to your Switch and allows it to run in docked mode. In our review, we considered the SFANS to be an excellent bit of kit which is ideal for those who like to take their Switch on the road, or don't have room in their...
Hardware Review SFANS Adapter For Switch: The World's First Truly Portable Dock
Small enough to fit in your pocket
Update: Since this review went live it has been brought to our attention that the tech inside the SFANS is actually taken from a Chinese-made dongle intended for Samsung smartphones. This in no way changes our opinion of the SFANS Adapter. Original Story: The portability concept of the Switch is something which...
News Mario Paint Lovers Rejoice, Hyperkin Is Making A New SNES Mouse
Coming next month for $20
The SNES mouse never really gets the attention it probably deserves. Despite shipping with Mario Paint - which was as close to being a "killer app" for the device as you were likely to get - and offering compatibility with more games that you might expect, the mouse has been largely forgotten as time as gone on - but not by...
News 8Bitdo Announces Switch-Compatible SNES30 Pro Controller And NES30 Arcade Stick
TwinCube speakers also on the way
Accessory maker 8Bitdo has unveiled three new products at E3 this year, primarily aimed at Switch gamers. First up is the SNES30 Pro, which is billed as "the ultimate retro gaming controller." It showcases bluetooth, USB-C, rumble vibration, motion controls and player indicator LED’s, and is expected...
News Nyko's Portable Docking Kit For Switch Could Be The Answer To Your Prayers
And it won't scratch the screen, either!
Nintendo is asking quite a bit for the official Switch dock when you consider that there's not exactly a lot of tech contained inside. However, before you lay down your cash to obtain a second dock - either for another room in the house or for when you're on the road - you might want to check out Nyko's...
News Snakebyte Wants To Boost Your Nintendo Switch Battery
Nintendo Switch Power: Pack to be shown at E3
Third party accessory maker Snakebyte will be at E3 this year with a range of carry cases, a car seat mount and various charging cables for the Nintendo Switch. However it's the 'Nintendo Switch Power: Pack' which really caught our eye. Here's the blurb from Snakebye: Adding an estimated four hours of...
News Bionik Reveals Its Range Of Nintendo Switch Accessories
Power Plates! Cables! Giganet adapter!
Accessory maker Bionik has lifted the lid on its new range of Nintendo Switch accessories, which includes backup batteries, cables and adapters. The company is planning to display its wares at E3 this year. Here's what Crystal Dugan, Bionik's Marketing Manager, had to say: The Nintendo Switch is primed and...
News Hori's Nintendo Switch Voice Chat Headset Looks Like A Wired Nightmare
Try not to strangle yourself
Not including some form of wireless audio support in the Switch was one of Nintendo's main failings with the console; not only does it mean that you can't use Bluetooth cans when gaming on the telly, it has forced peripheral makers to cook up crazy solutions for in-game voice chat. The official Japanese Splatoon...
News You Can Grab The HORI Real Arcade Pro V And A Cheap Switch Pro Controller Alternative In July
Gotta love that pop out D-pad
We recently did a quick article on the upcoming HORI Real Arcade Pro V Fight Stick for Switch which of course looks perfect for playing Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers with. It's now been given a release date of 31st July in Japan priced at ¥16,178 ($145) in case you wanted to try...
Video Let's Discover the Very Best in Sideways Joy-Con Grips
What makes sideways the best way?
It's no secret that one of the biggest joys of Nintendo's latest console is the ability to slide off each side of it to turn one controller into two, but it's also no secret that it's not the most comfortable way to game. As such, many companies including Nintendo themselves have attempted to create little plastic...
News 8Bitdo Pads Updated With Nintendo Switch Support, Just In Time For Ultra Street Fighter II
Even more control options
Peripheral maker 8Bitdo has released a new firmware update for its controllers which enables support for the Nintendo Switch. The range of pads - which includes the NES30 and SNES30 controllers - are based on classic Nintendo products and boast an exceptional build quality. While there are obvious
News New Splatoon 2 Switch Accessories And Hardware Bundle Announced
Pro controller, case and Joy-Con - we'll take the lot, please
Update: Nintendo of America replied to our question regarding availability of the accessories featured in this article, simply saying "we have nothing to announce on this topic." If Nintendo should announce availability for these at a later update, we'll make a new post. ...
News Unofficial Go-tcha Accessory Aims To Take The Effort Out Of Playing Pokémon GO
Auto-capture, auto-Pokéstop raiding, rechargeable battery
Step aside, Pokémon GO Plus - there's a new must-have Pokémon GO accessory in town. The Go-tcha - created by UK company Code Junkies - is a wearable accessory which allows you to capture Pokémon and pillage Pokéstops without having to do anything at all. Unlike...
Gallery This Super Famicom Switch Skin Will Give You The Retro Feels
Love the skin you're in
The allure of retro hardware is pretty strong, and Nintendo knows it - hence the fact that it has produced vintage-themed variants of the Game Boy Micro and 3DS XL in the past. It has yet to pull the same trick with the Switch (hardly surprising given how new the console is) but if you really want to give your system that...
News The Official Standalone Switch Dock Arrives In Europe Next Month
Docking sequence initiated
Standalone Nintendo Switch docks will be available for sale in Europe on June 23rd, Nintendo has revealed. The dock comes with a HDMI cable and power supply, and will be of particular interest to those households which own a Switch but want to use it on more than one television set. The pricing hasn't been revealed as...
Video Listen Up, We've Reviewed LucidSound's LS20 Gaming Headset
The first one "designed" for the Nintendo Switch
Online play is pretty big these days and with the rise of social gaming we've seen an flood of headsets appear on the market which allow you to better hear the action around you and communicate with your teammates - and enemies. While the Switch sadly lacks any kind of Bluetooth connectivity, it's...
Video The Problem with the Joy-Con Steering Wheels and How to Fix It
Triggered
We've been trying out the newest addition to the Switch's line up of accessories, the appropriately named Joy-Con Wheel Pair made by Nintendo themselves. As comfortable as they are and for all the advantages of having something chunkier to wrap the tiny controllers in for those with bigger hands, there's a big problem with them. As soon...
News These Splatoon 2 Switch Accessories Certainly Are Quite Fresh
Gotta love that front cover
Japanese firm Keys Factory is releasing a range of Splatoon 2 accessories alongside the game later this year. These include Joy-Con covers in both soft-touch silicon and hard-feel plastic, neoprene pouches and - perhaps most exciting of all - flip-down screen covers very much like the ones seen on tablets like the iPad...
Random This Nintendo Switch Case Looks Like It Could Withstand Pretty Much Anything
Love that automatic pressure equalization valve
We've covered some of the best cases to protect your Nintendo Switch and only yesterday we took a look at WaterField's premium offerings. They may be lovely cases, but they might not be tough enough for everyone. This is where Pelican's affectionat
Accessory Review Waterfield Design Cases for Nintendo Switch
A pouch, a CitySlicker, a Multiplayer Pro, oh my!
When it comes to premium cases for things, WaterField Design have got the market cornered as far as portable Nintendo consoles go. A few years ago we reviewed the handmade cases for the Nintendo 3DS and now it's time to turn to those on offer for the Nintendo Switch. Just as before the cases on...
News Behold The Bulky Joy-Con AA Battery Pack
Now you'll never be out of charge
In the rush to cover all the Nintendo Direct news coming out last night, we only briefly touched on this. In addition to the Neon Yellow Joy-Con, which will be released alongside ARMS, and the possibility of buying a standalone Switch dock, Nintendo also sneaked in the unveiling of the Joy-Con AA battery pack into...
News Standalone Nintendo Switch Dock Set Available From May 19th
Time to Switch docks
It's previously been announced by Nintendo that the company will start selling the Nintendo Switch dock as a standalone item, however further information on stock and supply has been thin to say the least. Until today you're only option was to buy just the dock unit itself from the Official Store, listed for $59.99, which is...