The buzz around the Nintendo Switch 2 has been exciting, heartbreaking, and chaotic all at the same time. First, we had an announcement, then a tariff delay, and then pandemonium during pre-orders. We also cried about the price ( $80 for Mario Kart World?

From cases and screen protectors to controllers and chargers, here’s everything you need for your brand-new Switch 2.

The Switch 2 is a great console out of the box, but you can make it even better with a few key accessories. These are the ones to buy first.

If you’re still on the hunt for a Nintendo Switch 2, follow these expert tips we’ve learned from years of tracking hard-to-find consoles.

Tomtoc delivers exactly what you’d want out of a slim-profile semi-hard case for the Switch 2 with the FancyCase-G05 and for a reasonable price.

Act now to get your new videogame system ASAP

It’s finally here – the Nintendo Switch 2 launches worldwide today and we've rounded up all the essential extras. From controllers to protective cases, here’s a list of must-have accessories for your new console.

You can't simply go to the My Nintendo Store and buy the Switch 2. To order the Switch 2, you need to log in with an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online account. Once you do that, you can choose either a Switch 2 standalone console or the Mario Kart World bundle and then hit the confirm button to "register your interest" in ordering a Switch 2.