The ultimate Nintendo Switch 2 starter pack

Nintendo Switch 2 sitting on Jsaux case next to Kirby controller and screen protector kit.
(Image credit: Phil Hayton)

The 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and the entire GamesRadar+ hardware crew is hard at work testing heaps of accessories. We've got years of experience picking out the top add-ons for consoles and 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:gaming handhelds, so to help you grab the right gadgets on d🦹ay one, we've put together a handy Switch ꦑ2 starter kit.

Some of you new Nintendo Switch 2 owners will simply be looking to protect Ninty's portable device with cases and screen protectors, whereas others will be🅷nefit from grabbing controllers and cameras for GameChat. No matter how deep down the accessories rabbit hole you're looking to goꦏ, we've got you covered with the specific gizmos you should look at first.

We'll be continually sharing plenty of Nintendo Switch 2 accessory reviews, and all those hours spent testing help us separate t🤡he wheat from the chaff. Below, I've rounded up all the add-ons the team and I would pick for our personal setups, and the starter pack should save you endlessly scrolling online for the right gear.

Protect your Switch 2

Protecting your new portable pal should be a priority, and the Switch 2 is pretty prone to scratches and scuffs. So, ౠyour first port of call should be a screen protector paired with either a case or shell, as even basic coverage will keep the hanꦏdheld happy and shiny.

Grab extra Switch 2 peripherals

Yes, you can just use the handheld straight out of the box with zero add-ons, but peripherals like 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Switch controllers and cameras are going to supercharge the sequel handheld. I mean, you'll need a few gamepads for those big Mario Kart World multiplayer sessions, and a 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Switch 2 Camera or compatible webc♌am will help you ful🍃ly use GameChat.

Stock up on Switch 2 cables

Before you start yawning, grabbing the right Switch 2 cables is going to spare you a handheld hybrid headache. Some of you with specific TV setups will benefit from angled 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:HDMI cables, and if you sit further away from your screen, a longer USB ca🃏ble for your controller will save you from acciden𝄹tally pulling the dock off your unit. Plus, using an Ethernet connection is going to provide nice, stable internet connectivity.

Improve your Switch 2 audio

Using one of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best gaming headsets with a good mic is a must if you don't want to sound like a garbled mess over GameChat. The Switch 2 comes with a 3.5mm port, Bluetooth audio support, and its new extra USB-C port is perfect for those wireless 2.4GHz dongles, so there's a never-ending supply of compatible cups out there - just make sure whatever you pick has the battery life to support your portable Ninty endeavour♏s.

For a more discreet and portable experience, a pair of gaming earbudꦐs is your best bet, and choosing a wired Switch 2 headset inside will help keep costs low.

Keep your Switch 2 charged

The Switch 2 comes with an AC adapter, but grabbing a second charger or a power bank will help you keep the handheld juiced up at all times. Picking up a spare brick is going to save you from ripping up your 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:gaming TV mode setup, and there are even charging docks out there that'll hoꦓld your handheld in o💎ther rooms.

Expand your Switch 2 storage

It might take you a while to fill the handheld's built-in storage, but if you're planning on downloading plenty of games, you'll want a 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Switch 2 micro SD Express card ASAP. At the moment, 256G🎉B and 512GB are the most common options, and the latter will effectively triple your capacity.

Phil Hayton
Hardware Editor

Phil is the Hardware Editor at GamesRadar and joined the team in 2023. In the past, they've also contributed to the likes of TechRadar, The Daily Star, the BBC, and PCGamesN, but these days, they specialize in testing the late🍷st gaming handhelds, monitors, TVs, and PC components. They're also extremely nerdy about retro consoles and playing the classics on both new and old systems.

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