Best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories (UK)
Nintendo's own Switch 2 Pro Controller, at around £63, is the upgrade most owners will notice first. On a budget, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C does the basics with drift-resistant sticks for around £25.
Published 13 Nov 2026 · Last updated 14 Nov 2026
Quick picks
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller EDIT'S PICK · Anyone who plays docked on the TV and wants a full-size pad with every Switch 2 feature, including HD Rumble 2, amiibo support and the GameChat button · around £63
- 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller BEST VALUE · A cheap second controller for guests or family, with Hall-effect sticks and triggers that shouldn't drift · around £25
- SanDisk microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 (256GB) · Most owners who've filled the console's 256GB of built-in storage and want an officially licensed card at a sensible price · around £45
- Lexar Play Pro microSD Express Card (1TB) BEST PREMIUM · Players with big digital libraries who never want to delete a game to make room · around £271
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector · New owners who want a simple, official case and a screen protector in one cheap box · around £18
- Belkin Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 · Long journeys and commutes, where you want protection and a spare charge in one bag · around £70
- Belkin TemperedGlass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2 · Anyone who plays handheld near windows or outdoors and wants to cut glare as well as scratches · around £15
No. 1 · EDIT'S PICK
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
around £63 (price checked 14 Nov 2026)
Nintendo's own controller for the Switch 2. It adds a C Button that opens GameChat, two rear GL and GR buttons you can map to any other button, and a 3.5mm audio jack for headsets, alongside HD Rumble 2, motion controls and built-in amiibo support. Nintendo quotes about 40 hours of battery and about three hours to charge, and a USB charging cable is in the box.
Why we picked it
GamesRadar+ names it the best Switch 2 controller, praising the comfort, HD Rumble 2 and the console wake feature, and Engadget calls it the best controller Nintendo has made. Both think it's expensive next to rivals, and GamesRadar+ points out the sticks aren't Hall effect or TMR. Several UK retailers sell it for around £63, below its £74.99 launch price.
Best for: Anyone who plays docked on the TV and wants a full-size pad with every Switch 2 feature, including HD Rumble 2, amiibo support and the GameChat button
Skip it if: You mostly play handheld, or you want Hall-effect or TMR sticks that resist drift.
| Extras | C Button for GameChat, mappable GL/GR rear buttons, 3.5mm audio jack |
|---|---|
| Features | HD Rumble 2, motion controls, amiibo (NFC) |
| Battery | About 40 hours, about 3 hours to charge (Nintendo) |
| Works with | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| In the box | USB charging cable |
Retailer links coming soon.
No. 2 · BEST VALUE
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller
around £25 (price checked 14 Nov 2026)
A low-cost Bluetooth pad with Hall-effect thumbsticks, Hall-effect triggers, six-axis motion control, rumble and an extra mappable button on each shoulder. 8BitDo says it works with Switch 2 on system version 20.1.1 or later once you update the controller's firmware, and quotes about 15 hours of play from a two-hour charge.
Why we picked it
Engadget's October 2026 review calls it a fabulous Switch 2 controller for a fraction of the Pro Controller's price, liking the Hall-effect sticks and extra bumpers. Its drawbacks are that there are no rear buttons and it can't wake the Switch 2. Lon.TV found that rumble on Switch 2 is the standard kind rather than HD Rumble, and has to be switched on in the console's settings.
Best for: A cheap second controller for guests or family, with Hall-effect sticks and triggers that shouldn't drift
Skip it if: You want HD Rumble, amiibo support or a headphone socket, or you want the controller to wake the console.
| Sticks and triggers | Hall effect |
|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth, wired USB-C |
| Switch 2 support | System 20.1.1 or later, after a firmware update (8BitDo) |
| Battery | About 15 hours (8BitDo) |
| Missing on Switch 2 | Console wake, HD Rumble, amiibo |
Retailer links coming soon.
No. 3
SanDisk microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 (256GB)
around £45 (price checked 14 Nov 2026)
A 256GB microSD Express card in Mario branding, made under licence for Nintendo. The Switch 2 can only play games stored on microSD Express cards, so ordinary microSD cards are no use for game storage. SanDisk quotes read speeds of up to 880MB/s.
Why we picked it
TechRadar names it the best microSD Express card for Switch 2, measuring around 894MB/s reads and 674MB/s writes and calling it officially endorsed by Nintendo. Its only real complaint is that it's 256GB only. Samsung's licensed 256GB Switch 2 card costs about the same (around £45 at John Lewis) if this one is out of stock.
Best for: Most owners who've filled the console's 256GB of built-in storage and want an officially licensed card at a sensible price
Skip it if: You buy lots of big downloads and would rather pay once for 1TB.
| Capacity | 256GB |
|---|---|
| Format | microSD Express |
| Read speed | Up to 880MB/s (SanDisk); about 894MB/s in TechRadar's benchmark |
| Licensing | Official Nintendo licensed product |
Retailer links coming soon.
No. 4 · BEST PREMIUM
Lexar Play Pro microSD Express Card (1TB)
around £271 (price checked 14 Nov 2026)
The first 1TB microSD Express card, launched in April 2025 for the Switch 2. Lexar quotes read speeds of up to 900MB/s and writes of up to 600MB/s, and backs it with a limited lifetime warranty. It also works in older UHS-I and UHS-II devices at UHS-I speeds.
Why we picked it
TechRadar picks it as the best high-capacity card for Switch 2, praising the 1TB option and strong read speeds. Its benchmark measured reads of around 832MB/s but writes of only around 310MB/s, so large downloads won't be as quick as Lexar's figure suggests. Tom's Hardware also lists it among its 1TB choices. At around £271 it's a big outlay, so check the price per gigabyte against two smaller cards.
Best for: Players with big digital libraries who never want to delete a game to make room
Skip it if: You only keep a handful of games installed, since a 256GB card costs a sixth of the price.
| Capacity | 1TB |
|---|---|
| Format | microSD Express |
| Speeds | Up to 900MB/s read, 600MB/s write (Lexar) |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
Retailer links coming soon.
No. 5
Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector
around £18 (price checked 14 Nov 2026)
Nintendo's own hard carrying case for the Switch 2, sold with a screen protector and a cleaning cloth. It has space for six game cards and two Joy-Con 2 straps.
Why we picked it
It covers two of the first things most people buy, a case and screen protection, for less than £20. Being Nintendo's own, it's made for the Switch 2's size, so fit isn't a worry. Reviewers haven't given it the attention third-party cases get, so we're relying on Nintendo's specifications here rather than expert verdicts.
Best for: New owners who want a simple, official case and a screen protector in one cheap box
Skip it if: You want room for lots of game cards, or a case that charges the console.
| Includes | Carrying case, screen protector, cleaning cloth |
|---|---|
| Storage | Six game cards, two Joy-Con 2 straps |
| Works with | Nintendo Switch 2 |
Retailer links coming soon.
No. 6
Belkin Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2
around £70 (price checked 14 Nov 2026)
A zipped protective case with a removable 10,000mAh power bank that charges the console at up to 30W. The power bank has an LCD battery display, can be charged without opening the case, and hinges out to act as a tabletop stand. There's a flap for game cards and a hidden pocket for an AirTag or Tile tracker.
Why we picked it
Nintendo Life gives it 8/10 and calls it one of the best options available, liking the redesigned power bank and being able to play in tabletop mode while charging. GamesRadar+ ranks it second in its Switch 2 accessories list, behind only the Pro Controller. The downsides are weight (Nintendo Life measured about 815g for the case alone) and that no charging cable comes in the box.
Best for: Long journeys and commutes, where you want protection and a spare charge in one bag
Skip it if: You want a light case, or you already carry a power bank.
| Battery | 10,000mAh removable power bank, up to 30W |
|---|---|
| Extras | LCD battery display, built-in stand, tracker pocket |
| Weight | About 815g without console (Nintendo Life) |
| Works with | Nintendo Switch 2 |
Retailer links coming soon.
No. 7
Belkin TemperedGlass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2
around £15 (price checked 14 Nov 2026)
A 0.33mm tempered-glass screen protector cut for the Switch 2, with an anti-reflective finish, an anti-fingerprint coating and a 9H hardness rating. An alignment frame comes in the box to help you fit it without bubbles, along with a microfibre cloth.
Why we picked it
The Switch 2's larger screen is easy to scratch and reflective in daylight, and Belkin's version tackles both for around £15. The alignment frame makes fitting easier than a bare sheet of glass, and owners rate it highly on Belkin's UK shop. Belkin lists it for Switch 2 only, so it won't fit an original Switch.
Best for: Anyone who plays handheld near windows or outdoors and wants to cut glare as well as scratches
Skip it if: You've already got the screen protector that comes with Nintendo's own case.
| Material | Tempered glass, 0.33mm, 9H hardness |
|---|---|
| Finish | Anti-reflective, anti-fingerprint |
| In the box | Easy Align frame, microfibre cloth |
| Works with | Nintendo Switch 2 only |
Retailer links coming soon.
How we chose
The Switch 2 arrives with a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, and the accessory aisle has filled up quickly since launch. We focused on the four things most owners end up buying: a better controller, more storage, a case and screen protection. Every product here is made for the Switch 2 or confirmed by its maker to work with it, and we checked UK prices on 14 November 2026.
Compatibility mattered most. The Switch 2 only runs games from microSD Express cards, so we ruled out ordinary microSD cards entirely. For controllers, we only included models whose makers state Switch 2 support, and we’ve noted which Switch 2 features, such as HD Rumble 2, amiibo and waking the console, a third-party pad leaves out.
We started from expert round-ups by GamesRadar+, Engadget, TechRadar and Tom’s Hardware, then read individual reviews from Nintendo Life, Engadget and others. For specifications we went to Nintendo, Belkin, Lexar and 8BitDo. We haven’t handled any of these products ourselves; where we mention speeds or weights, they come from the maker or the reviewer we name.
We left out products we couldn’t confirm are on sale in the UK at a sensible price. SanDisk’s newer 1TB card looked promising, but we couldn’t find a reliable UK price for it, and TechRadar notes PNY’s larger cards are hard to find outside the US. We also skipped headsets and power banks, which deserve guides of their own.
Sources
- GamesRadar+: The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories 2026
- Engadget: The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories for 2026
- Nintendo UK: Nintendo Switch 2 accessories
- VGC: Nintendo Switch 2 accessory prices announced
- John Lewis: Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, Black
- Scan: Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
- PriceSpy UK: Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
- 8BitDo: Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller
- Engadget: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C review
- Lon.TV: 8BitDo controller compatibility with the Switch 2
- Scan: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller for Switch
- TechRadar: Best microSD Express cards for Nintendo Switch 2
- Tom's Hardware: Best microSD Express cards for Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Life: Best microSD Express cards for Nintendo Switch 2
- PriceSpy UK: SanDisk microSD Express for Nintendo Switch 2 256GB
- John Lewis: Samsung microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2, 256GB
- Lexar: Lexar ships the world's first 1TB microSD Express card for use with Nintendo Switch 2
- PriceSpy UK: Lexar Play Pro microSD Express 1TB
- John Lewis: Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector, Black
- Belkin: Unveils next-generation chargers, gaming power accessories and more at CES 2026
- Belkin UK: Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Life: Belkin Charging Case Pro for Switch 2 review
- GamesRadar+: Belkin just upgraded our favorite Nintendo Switch 2 case at CES
- Nintendo Life: SanDisk is now selling a 1TB microSD Express card for Switch 2
- Belkin UK: TemperedGlass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2
FAQs
Do normal microSD cards work in the Switch 2?
Not for games. The Switch 2 can only play games stored on microSD Express cards. Tom's Hardware and Nintendo Life both note that an ordinary microSD card can still be used to move screenshots and videos, but not to install or run games.
Do original Switch controllers work with the Switch 2?
Not always out of the box. 8BitDo, for example, says the Ultimate 2C works with Switch 2 only once its firmware is updated, but it won't wake the console and doesn't support HD Rumble or amiibo. Nintendo's Switch 2 Pro Controller supports all of those.
How much storage does the Switch 2 have?
The console has 256GB built in, according to Nintendo Life, and supports microSD Express cards of up to 2TB. The largest cards on sale are currently 1TB.
Is a screen protector worth it on the Switch 2?
If you play handheld a lot, it's cheap insurance. A tempered-glass protector such as Belkin's costs around £15, and Nintendo's own carrying case comes with one, so you don't need to buy both.
Last updated 14 Nov 2026.