By Aurora 
The Nintendo Switch is still killing it in 2025, letting you play on the go or hooked up to your TV with ease. To make your time with it even better—whether you’re roaming Hyrule, throwing down in Smash, or chilling on your Animal Crossing island—you’ll want some solid accessories. From controllers that don’t wreck your hands to storage that holds all your games, these five picks are the best out there as of April 10, 2025, no matter how you play.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- Why it’s good: This is the controller to beat. It feels great, lasts up to 40 hours, and has motion controls, rumble, and Amiibo support. Joy-Cons are okay, but for long TV sessions, the Pro’s bigger size and sharp controls are way better.
- Best for: Playing on your TV or anyone who finds Joy-Cons too small. Perfect for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
- Note: Costs more than off-brand ones, but it’s built to last.
SanDisk microSDXC Card
- Why it’s good: The Switch’s built-in storage—32GB for original and Lite, 64GB for OLED—gets full fast with digital games. This card gives you tons of space, loads quick (up to 100MB/s), and has cool Nintendo designs like Mario or Animal Crossing.
- Best for: Anyone grabbing games or DLC online—Breath of the Wild eats 14GB, and Tears of the Kingdom takes more.
- Note: 256GB works for most people; 512GB if you download a lot. Double-check for the Switch 2, since it might need a different card type.
Hori Split Pad Pro
- Why it’s good: Swaps out Joy-Cons for handheld mode with a bigger, comfier controller vibe—nicer grips, better sticks, and a turbo button. It’s a game-changer if Joy-Con drift bugs you or small controls hurt your hands.
- Best for: Handheld players, especially for fast-paced stuff like Monster Hunter Rise.
- Note: No wireless or rumble, and it won’t work on your TV, but it’s worth it for the comfort.
Anker 521 Charger (40W)
- Why it’s good: Small, dependable USB-C charger with two ports that juices up your Switch fast, even when you’re playing. The default charger’s a brick; this one’s easy to toss in a bag.
- Best for: People on the move or needing an extra charger without dragging the dock around.
- Note: Grab a decent USB-C cable—5 feet or longer—for convenience.
Satisfye ZenGrip Pro
- Why it’s good: This grip clips onto your Switch, making handheld mode way easier on your hands with a smart angled shape. It’s sturdy, looks sharp, and works with original and OLED Switches (check for Lite).
- Best for: Long handheld stretches—like Animal Crossing binges or Pokémon hunts.
- Note: You’ll need to take it off to dock the Switch for TV play.