Kitting out a Switch 2

The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessory is a microSD Express card, and the Switch 2 Pro Controller is the next best buy. The microSD Express card comes first because the Nintendo Switch 2 cannot store games on the standard microSD cards most people already own. The SanDisk microSD Express 256GBcosts £49.99 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026) and doubles the console's storage. After that, the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is the best upgrade for TV play, the official carrying case protects the console on the move, the Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W) extends the Switch 2's 2 to 6.5 hour rated battery, and the Turtle Beach Stealth 500 for Nintendo Switch 2 is the headset pick.

Picks rest on manufacturer specifications, Nintendo's own compatibility guidance and Amazon UK prices checked in September 2026. Compare Electronic has not tested these accessories itself. Still choosing a handheld? Read our best gaming handheld UK 2026 guide first.

How much does a complete Switch 2 setup really cost?

A complete Nintendo Switch 2 setup costs £680.75, which is 62% more than the console alone. The Nintendo Switch 2 costs £419.99 after Nintendo's 1 September 2026 price rise, and the six accessories in this guide add £260.76 at Amazon UK prices at the time of writing (September 2026).

The Nintendo Switch 2 console listing on Amazon UK showed no live price at the time of writing, so the table uses Nintendo's UK list price of £419.99. Every accessory price is the Amazon UK figure on the day of writing.

1. Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - best controller

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is the best controller for the Nintendo Switch 2 and costs £62.95 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). Nintendo rates the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller at 40 hours of battery life, and it weighs 235 g, 11 g less than the original Switch Pro Controller.

Three additions justify the upgrade over the original model. The GL and GR buttons on the back can be mapped to any face button, the C button opens GameChat, and a 3.5 mm jack on the bottom edge takes wired headphones. For TV play and longer sessions, the full-size grip is more comfortable than two Joy-Con 2 controllers in the included grip.

2. SanDisk microSD Express 256GB - best storage

The SanDisk microSD Express 256GB is the best storage upgrade for the Nintendo Switch 2 and costs £49.99 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). SanDisk rates the SanDisk microSD Express 256GB at up to 880 MB/s read and 650 MB/s write over a PCIe Gen 3 NVMe interface, which is the speed class Nintendo requires.

The 256 GB size doubles the Nintendo Switch 2's 256 GB of internal storage and is the cheapest per gigabyte among the microSD Express cards Compare Electronic checked on Amazon UK.

3. Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector - best case

The Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector is the best case for most owners and costs £17.99 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). Nintendo's own case holds the Nintendo Switch 2 with the Joy-Con 2 attached, stores up to 6 game cards and 2 Joy-Con 2 straps, and ships with a screen protector and a cleaning cloth, which makes it the cheapest way to cover two essentials in one purchase.

The case is a slim travel case, so it has no room for the dock, cables or a Pro Controller. Owners who travel with the dock should look at a larger all-in-one bag instead.

4. Spigen EZ Fit glass - best screen protector

The Spigen EZ Fit two-pack is the best screen protector for the Nintendo Switch 2 and costs £20.85 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). The Spigen EZ Fit uses tempered glass and an alignment tray that sits over the console, which removes most of the guesswork from fitting a protector to a 7.9-inch screen.

A glass protector matters more on the Nintendo Switch 2 than on most devices. Nintendo fits the Switch 2 screen with an anti-scatter film and warns owners not to remove it, so any scratch in that factory layer is permanent. A replaceable glass protector on top takes the damage instead. The second protector in the pack is a spare, or a replacement for the protector in Nintendo's case bundle.

5. Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W) - best power bank

The Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W) is the best power bank for the Nintendo Switch 2 and costs £28.99 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). The Anker Zolo Power Bank holds 20,000 mAh and delivers up to 30 W over USB Power Delivery, enough to charge the Nintendo Switch 2 while it plays.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has a 5,220 mAh battery. After typical voltage conversion losses, the Anker Zolo Power Bank should refill the Nintendo Switch 2 roughly twice, which turns Nintendo's 2 to 6.5 hour rating into a full day of travel. The built-in USB-C cable means one less cable to pack, and a 20,000 mAh power bank sits under the 100 Wh cabin limit UK airlines apply.

6. Turtle Beach Stealth 500 for Nintendo Switch 2 - best headset

The Turtle Beach Stealth 500 for Nintendo Switch 2 is the best headset for the console and costs £79.99 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). Turtle Beach rates the Stealth 500 for Nintendo Switch 2 at 40 hours of battery, and it weighs 233 g with 40 mm drivers.

The Stealth 500 for Nintendo Switch 2 connects through a USB-C transmitter that plugs into the console, which gives lower latency than the Switch 2's built-in Bluetooth audio, and a button switches it to Bluetooth for a phone. For wider headset options across consoles and PC, see our best gaming headset UK 2026 guide.

Don't own the console yet? The Nintendo Switch 2costs £419.99 at Nintendo's UK list price.

Best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories UK spec sheet

Do you need a microSD Express card for the Switch 2?

Yes, the Nintendo Switch 2 needs a microSD Express card for any storage beyond its 256 GB of internal memory. Nintendo states that standard microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards work on the Switch 2 only to import screenshots and videos from an original Switch. They cannot hold games, updates or DLC.

The price gap is smaller than it used to be. A SanDisk microSD Express 256GB at £49.99 costs £11.00 more than a standard SanDisk Ultra 256GB at £38.99 on Amazon UK at the time of writing, and only the Express card stores Switch 2 games.

Is the Switch 2 Pro Controller worth it?

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is worth it for owners who play mostly on a TV, and optional for those who play mostly in handheld mode. At £62.95, the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is the second most expensive accessory here, but its 40-hour rated battery and full-size grip suit long docked sessions better than the Joy-Con 2 pair. A second player at home is the other reason to buy one.

Which power bank can charge a Switch 2?

Any USB-C power bank with USB Power Delivery can charge the Nintendo Switch 2, and 30 W or more keeps it charging during demanding games. Nintendo supplies a 60 W AC adapter for the dock, but handheld charging draws far less, so a 30 W power bank such as the Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W) is enough on the move. Power banks limited to 18 W or 20 W still work, but charge slowly while the console is in use. Check that a power bank lists USB PD rather than only a proprietary fast-charge standard.

Which headset works with the Switch 2?

Every common headset type works with the Nintendo Switch 2: wired headsets plug into the console's 3.5 mm jack or the Pro Controller's jack, USB-C headsets use the console's USB-C port, and Bluetooth headphones pair through the system settings. A 2.4 GHz wireless headset such as the Turtle Beach Stealth 500 for Nintendo Switch 2 is the best of both, because it removes the cable without the audio delay Bluetooth adds. Buyers on a tight budget can use any wired 3.5 mm gaming headset, and our best budget gaming headset UK 2026 guide ranks picks under £50, £100 and £150.

What should UK buyers check before ordering Switch 2 accessories?

• The EX logo:Amazon UK search results mix microSD Express cards with standard cards labelled "for Switch". Only cards with the microSD Express EX logo store Switch 2 games.
• Screen size: the Nintendo Switch 2 screen is 7.9 inches, so protectors and cases for the original 6.2-inch Switch or 7-inch Switch OLED do not fit.
• Power bank standard: choose USB Power Delivery at 30 W or more, and keep it in hand luggage when flying.
• Returns: the Consumer Rights Act 2015 gives 30 days to reject a faulty accessory for a full refund.

Which Switch 2 case should you buy?

The official Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector is the Switch 2 case to buy for everyday travel, at £17.99 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). The Switch 2 case fits the console with the Joy-Con 2 attached, holds 6 game cards and 2 Joy-Con 2 straps, and adds a screen protector, which works out at under £18 for two of the essentials.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has a 7.9-inch screen, against 6.2 inches on the original Switch, so original Switch cases do not fit. The official case is slim and has no space for the dock, cables or a Pro Controller. Owners who carry the full TV kit between homes need a larger all-in-one bag with a compartment for the dock and the 60 W AC adapter.

Do you need to buy a Switch 2 dock?

No, most owners never need to buy a Switch 2 dock, because Nintendo includes one in the box with every Nintendo Switch 2, along with an HDMI cable and a 60 W AC adapter. The Switch 2 dock outputs to a TV at up to 4K and charges the console while it sits in TV mode.

A second Switch 2 dock only earns its place for a second TV, such as a bedroom or a holiday home, where moving the dock, HDMI cable and adapter each time becomes a chore. Nintendo recommends the Switch 2 AC adapter for the dock. A power bank such as the Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W) charges the console in handheld mode but cannot power the Switch 2 dock for TV play.

Do original Switch accessories work on the Switch 2?

Some original Switch accessories work on the Nintendo Switch 2 and some do not. The original Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Con pair with the Switch 2, but they lack the GL, GR and C buttons, and the original Joy-Con cannot attach to the Switch 2's sides. Original microSD cards cannot hold Switch 2 games, and original cases and screen protectors do not fit the 7.9-inch Switch 2. Nintendo recommends the Switch 2 AC adapter for the Switch 2 dock.

• Keep: the original Pro Controller, USB-C headsets, Bluetooth headphones and USB-C PD power banks.
• Replace: microSD cards, cases, screen protectors and Joy-Con used as attached controllers.

Verdict

The SanDisk microSD Express 256GB and the official Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector are the two accessories every Switch 2 owner needs, and together they add £67.98 to the console's £419.99 price. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is the best upgrade for TV play, the Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W) fixes the Switch 2's short rated battery for £28.99, and the Turtle Beach Stealth 500 for Nintendo Switch 2 is the headset pick. The complete kit comes to £680.75. To see how the Switch 2 compares with the Steam Deck OLED and ROG Xbox Ally, read our best gaming handheld UK 2026 guide.