Best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories to buy at launch

The best launch purchases are the ones that prevent avoidable damage or remove a real bottleneck. Nintendo’s Switch 2 accessory lineup is broad enough to tempt overspending, but the smart order is clear: protection first, storage second, then charging and comfort, with multiplayer and entertainment extras lower on the list.

1. Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector

This is the closest thing to a day-one essential. Nintendo lists the bundle for a June 5, 2025 release and says it helps protect the system while also giving you space for up to six game cards and two Joy-Con 2 straps, which makes it the best all-purpose travel buy for new owners.

2. Samsung microSD Express Card - 256GB for Nintendo Switch 2

Storage is the other launch priority, especially if you plan to download games instead of relying only on cartridges. Nintendo’s official lineup includes a Samsung microSD Express Card - 256GB for Switch 2, and that is the kind of purchase that matters early if you expect a growing library and want to avoid running out of room fast.

3. Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip

If you expect long sessions with a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, this is a practical buy rather than a luxury one. Nintendo says the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip is designed for use with Nintendo Switch 2 and lets you charge and play at the same time, which matters most if the console will be shared or used heavily on the couch.

4. Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

This is the first true comfort upgrade on the list, not a basic requirement. Nintendo’s U.S. store lists the Switch 2 Pro Controller at $89.99, which is a serious premium compared with other accessories, but it is the most straightforward option if you want a traditional controller feel for long play sessions or competitive games.

5. Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set

Buy this only if you already know you need a second TV setup. Nintendo lists the Dock Set at $124.99 and describes it as a way to add an extra Nintendo Switch 2 dock so you can easily set up a second TV in the house for big-screen gaming action, which makes it useful for households that actually need more than one living-room arrangement.

6. Nintendo Switch 2 Camera

The camera is an interesting launch accessory, but it sits firmly in the optional column for most buyers. Nintendo’s U.S. store lists it at $54.99, and while it fits the broader Switch 2 accessory ecosystem, it only becomes a priority if you already know you want video features or are buying for a specific social play setup.

7. Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case

This is the more spacious travel option, but it is not the first carrying case most people need. Nintendo also sells an All-In-One Carrying Case, which makes sense if you want a single storage solution for the console and more of its gear, yet the bundle with the screen protector is the more urgent protection buy for launch.

The bigger picture is that Nintendo is clearly treating accessories as part of the Switch 2 launch, not a side market. Its official pages describe the system’s ecosystem as including controllers, cameras, carrying cases, and more made specifically for Switch 2, and that breadth is exactly why launch buyers need a hierarchy instead of a shopping spree.

The most defensible early spending is simple: protect the hardware, expand storage if you need it, and then add comfort or multiplayer gear based on how you actually plan to play. Everything else can wait until the console proves which gaps are real and which are just retail noise.