4 Nintendo Switch accessories you'll want to get right away
Buying a new video game console is almost never an all-in-one proposition. There are always "optional" accessories that aren't in any way optional, for one reason or another.
This is doubly true for Nintendo's Switch, which is a living room console you can play on the go (or a portable console you can beam to your TV, if you prefer). That means you're accessorizing for two kinds of hardware.
SEE ALSO:Switch and 'Zelda' were Nintendo's biggest U.S. launches everThe question is: what should you buy? We've got you covered. If you're thinking about picking up a Switch, or you've bought one already and aren't sure what else you might need, here's a rundown of recommended extras that any Switch owner should own.
1. The case
Credit: NintendoYou're definitely going to want some kind of carrying case for your Switch unless you plan to leave it docked in your living room at all times.
Nintendo has an official one that comes with a plastic screen protector. It's a perfectly functional soft case with a slim design, making it easy to pack the Switch away in your briefcase or backpack. The screen protector isn't recommended (more on that below), but the case is great.
If you're looking for a little more protection than the Nintendo case can offer, check out the Hori Tough Pouch. It's got a semi-hard shell and offers a snug fit for your Switch, provided you also pack in the Joy-Con straps and Joy-Con Grip.
Unfortunately, both of these items are difficult to find in the immediate aftermath of the Switch launch. If you're looking for a more immediate solution, check out this hard shell case from Orzly. It's a lower-priced alternative to the Hori and it seems to be more readily available.
2. The screen protector
The official Nintendo Switch case includes a plastic screen protector, but you're much better off skipping that and going straight for a tempered glass cover.
The Switch screen itself is made of plastic, but you'll get an easier to clean surface and a bit more protection with a glass cover. They're also not very pricey compared to their plastic counterparts.
This two-pack from amFilm is a great, affordable option. There's also a slightly cheaper option -- still a two-pack -- from iVapo. There isn't really a "best" option for Switch screen protectors -- just look for one with a good price and solid user reviews and you'll be fine.
3. The memory card
Credit: Seeweb / FlickrEvery Switch comes with 32GB of built-in storage. That's preposterously tiny. There's at least one launch window game that you won't even be able to buy as an eShop download unless you expand your storage capacity.
This leaves every Switch owner with a choice to make. You can either buy all your games except smaller indies and Virtual Console releases on cartridges, or you can expand your Switch storage with a microSD card.
The latter is probably smarter. Nintendo doesn't yet allow users to store Switch game saves anywhere other than internal memory, but once that changes -- it should change eventually -- you'll want to keep your saves on the microSD to better protect your data in the case of a hardware failure.
Switch supports microSD cards with up to 2TB of storage, but that size doesn't actually exist yet. If you're looking at microSD options right now, your best option for keeping things affordable -- from a size-to-price ratio -- is a 128GB card.
I got this one. It's great. SanDisk is an established brand and $40 -- hopefully that's the pricing you see -- is a bargain for that amount of storage. There are higher capacity cards available, but expect to spend $100+ for any of those.
4. The backup battery
Credit: AnkerNintendo smartly did away with proprietary charging ports on the Switch in favor of USB-C charging. That, in turn, means you can use an external battery pack to extend how long you can play on the go -- with no external battery, you can get roughly two and a half hours of Zeldain before the Switch shuts down.
There's a catch, though: while the Switch can accept charge from most external USB power sources, you'll still drain the battery -- albeit more slowly -- if you just use standard phone and tablet battery packs. They don't put out enough juice.
The Switch needs a battery pack that plays nice with laptops. I've personally been able to test Anker's PowerCore+ 20100 portable charger, and it works great. I've also seen some recommendations for the Jackery Titan S.
Just make sure you check the product specifications closely before you buy one of these. Anker, for example, also has a PowerCore 20000 that looks similar to the PowerCore+, but it won't keep up with the battery drain on the Switch.
Featured Video For You
Neil Degrasse Tyson answers our silliest Snapchat questions | Mashable
(责任编辑:资讯)
- The AI stock bubble has burst. Here's how we know.
- Diamond nanothreads could store thrice the energy of Li
- 从化岭丰糯荔枝,全国银奖!
- 四川成雅工业园区管委会官方网站建成开通!
- From Prairie Grasslands to Man
- 50 Places to Eat and Drink Before You Die
- 8月 我市列入省重点工业及技改项目完成投资13亿余元
- Donald Trump is killing Meals on Wheels and it's a serious problem
- 粤宝堂:专做精品,打造百年陈香
- 尝“鲜”盛宴,等你来探!2024年清远西牛麻竹笋尝鲜季即将启幕
- JCS chief warns NK regime cannot survive in case of nuclear use attempt
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Trump remarks will have long
- Maisie Williams was alone in her final 'Game of Thrones' scene
-
21 College and University Museums
University campuses have no shortage of knowledge—from eclectic libraries filled to the brim with ra ...[详细] -
Tech leaders tell Congress exactly how they feel about Planned Parenthood
Republicans are dreaming of the moment they can deny Planned Parenthood federal funding to offer rou ...[详细] -
雅安日报讯13日,记者从市发展和改革委员会基础产业科获悉,近日,国家发展和改革委员会安排我市农村电网改造升级工程新增投资37184万元,其中中央预算内资金7436.8万元,银行贷款29747.2万元。 ...[详细]
-
College students can now get both Spotify and Hulu for just $5 a month
College students that love binging TV shows and new music, rejoice: Spotify and Hulu are teaming up ...[详细] -
Keurig K Mini deal — get $30 off at Target
GET $30 OFF:As of Aug 28, you can snag a Keurig K Mini single-serve coffee maker for just $59.99, do ...[详细] -
Chrissy Teigen's 9 best viral moments
Chrissy Teigen has proved countless times over that she's a social media genius. She's become known ...[详细] -
Apple could use a different set of names for the next iPhones
Apple is expected to reveal its newest generation of iPhones on Sept. 12 at a special fall media eve ...[详细] -
Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, passed away Monday. He was 65.His death was confirmed by a ...[详细]
-
Ford can make your Mustang Mach
One of the first big tricks Tesla pulled from its sleeve was when it started offering over-the-air u ...[详细] -
10月26日,毛毛细雨中,穿行在天全县大坪乡徐家村村道上,随处可见徐家村人辛勤劳作的田园图景。蜿蜒的村道在山间穿行,两旁一片片绿中发黄的生姜地里,徐家村的男女老少正忙着手中的活——“起姜”,一双双勤劳 ...[详细]
Who is the Dark Wizard in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2?
Activitiy at N. Korea's Punggye
- The Analog Embrace: How Some Experiences Are Surviving the Digital Age
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Trump remarks will have long
- Rachel Maddow promises Trump tax returns, and the internet goes wild with reaction GIFs
- Alexa and Cortana will now be able to talk to each other to control your smart home
- CrowdStrike outage is still causing hundreds of flight cancellations daily
- S. Korea, US condemn NK missile launch in joint statement with several UNSC members
- “银发族经济”有待开发