Nintendo Switch 2 accessories worth buying in the UK in 2026

Nintendo Switch 2 accessories are where the console’s real running costs reveal themselves, and several are worth buying immediately while others can safely wait or be skipped altogether. The Switch 2 launched in the UK on 5 June 2025 at £395.99 (or £429.99 bundled with Mario Kart World), and Nintendo has announced a price rise effective 1 September 2026, to $499.99 in the US and €499.99 across much of Europe, although a revised UK price has not been confirmed. The accessories range spans Pro Controller, Joy-Con 2 controllers, dock, camera, carrying cases, and microSD Express storage, with prices running from under £20 to nearly £93. This guide cuts through the line-up and tells you what is actually worth buying in the UK, with real retail prices checked at Currys, Argos, Amazon UK, John Lewis, Very, and GAME as of 13 June 2026.

Nintendo Switch 2 accessories worth buying: what each one does for UK buyers

The Switch 2 ships with one pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, one dock, one AC adapter, an HDMI cable, and two Joy-Con 2 straps. Everything else costs extra. Nintendo’s own accessory range is largely well-built and Switch 2-specific, but it is also priced at a premium that demands scrutiny before you spend. Below we cover every official accessory category with a clear buy or skip verdict, then the third-party storage market where genuine savings are available.

The Pro Controller 2: the first accessory to buy

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is the standout buy in the accessories range. At £74.99 MSRP it is not cheap, but the controller delivers a significant step up from using Joy-Con 2 for longer gaming sessions. It adds a proper audio jack for headphones (a first for a Nintendo Pro Controller), the new C button for GameChat, mappable GL and GR back buttons, HD rumble 2, motion controls, and NFC for amiibo. Battery life is rated at approximately 40 hours, and it charges via USB-C, per the Nintendo UK specification page.

For UK buyers comparing prices as of June 2026: Currys lists it at £74.99, Argos at £69.49, John Lewis at £69.49, and Amazon UK has fluctuated between £64.95 during promotional windows and £74.99 at full price. Very and GAME both carry it at the £74.99 MSRP. If you play at home on a TV for more than an hour at a time, the Pro Controller 2 is the first accessory to buy after a screen protector. The Joy-Con 2 controllers are genuinely versatile, but the Pro Controller’s ergonomics and audio jack add real comfort for extended play. If you are comparing the Switch 2 against rival handhelds, our best gaming handheld UK 2026 guide provides context on the broader market. Verdict: buy, ideally at Argos or John Lewis at £69.49.

Joy-Con 2 controllers: second pair or skip

A second pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers opens up four-player local play and covers you if one controller needs charging. Available in Light Blue and Light Red (launched June 2025) and Light Purple and Light Green (February 2026), they carry an MSRP of £74.99 per pair. The Joy-Con 2 bring the notable new mouse controls used in compatible titles, plus HD rumble 2 and the C button for GameChat access.

Amazon UK has run the Joy-Con 2 pair as low as £59.95 during promotional windows, and Argos has listed them at £62.99. At full MSRP they feel steep given you already have one pair with the console. Wait for a sale below £65 before buying a second set unless local multiplayer is an immediate priority. Joy-Con 2 controllers are also sold individually (left or right), which suits households replacing a single lost or damaged unit. Note that original Switch Joy-Con controllers can be used with Switch 2 but lack the new mouse sensor and HD rumble 2. Verdict: buy when on offer below £65; skip at full MSRP unless local multiplayer is a day-one priority.

Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: the budget controller alternative

The Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip lets you slot both Joy-Con 2 controllers into a grip body, turning them into a more traditional controller shape while simultaneously charging them via USB-C. It also adds the mappable GL and GR back buttons found on the Pro Controller. UK street price runs approximately £29 to £34 at Currys, Argos, and Amazon UK. It cannot be used with original Switch Joy-Con controllers.

If you have already bought the Pro Controller 2, this accessory is redundant. If you are trying to keep costs down but still want a more comfortable grip for extended solo play, the Charging Grip offers reasonable value at roughly half the price of the Pro Controller. The key difference is that the Charging Grip has no audio jack and relies on the Joy-Con 2 speakers rather than adding its own. Verdict: buy only if not getting the Pro Controller; skip if you already own the Pro Controller 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: second-TV purchase only

The Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set is for buyers who want to set up the console at a second TV or who need a replacement dock. At £92.99 from the My Nintendo Store, it includes the dock itself, an AC adapter, a USB-C charging cable, and an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. The dock provides two USB 2.0 ports on the side, a LAN port, and HDMI output. The console already comes with one dock, so this only makes sense for households with multiple TVs where moving the unit between rooms is a genuine daily friction.

The LAN port is a genuine addition over many third-party dock alternatives and matters for competitive online play where a wired connection reduces latency versus Wi-Fi. At £92.99 it is expensive for what is primarily a passive hub, but if you genuinely use two TVs the dock removes a real daily inconvenience. Verify stock at the My Nintendo Store before visiting high street retailers; availability has been inconsistent since launch, and the dock set is a My Nintendo Store exclusive in the UK. Verdict: buy for genuine second-TV households; skip if you have a single TV setup.

Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: skip for most buyers

The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is a USB-C wide-angle camera designed specifically for the console. It plugs into the USB-C port on top of the console in any play mode and supports GameChat video calls with other Switch 2 players. The wide-angle lens offers approximately 110 degrees diagonal field of view, auto-brightness adjustment, and a built-in privacy shutter. It is priced at £49.99 across UK retailers including Currys, Argos, and Amazon UK.

The honest case for the Camera is narrow. GameChat functions fully for voice without the camera. Nintendo has not released a game in the Switch 2 launch window that requires the camera. At £49.99 for a single-platform USB-C accessory, the use case must be compelling to justify the spend. If your household plays Nintendo Switch Sports together and wants the face-sharing element, it has a place. For most Switch 2 owners, particularly those playing primarily solo, it is a skip for 2026. The privacy shutter is a thoughtful design detail given the camera is typically used in a living room pointed at the TV sofa. Verdict: skip unless GameChat video is a specific household priority.

Carrying cases and screen protection: buy first

The Switch 2’s larger display, 7.9 inches compared with the original Switch’s 6.2 inch OLED screen, makes screen protection a sensible early purchase. Nintendo offers two official carrying options. The standard Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector costs around £20.99 at Currys and Argos. It includes a hardshell case, glass screen protector, cleaning cloth, and slots for six game cards plus two Joy-Con 2 straps. It is not padded enough to absorb a significant fall but keeps the screen scratch-free during commuting and travel.

The Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case costs £66.99 and fits the entire TV-mode setup: console, dock, Joy-Con 2 controllers, all cables, and up to six game cards. It was initially a My Nintendo Store exclusive but has been available at general retailers since July 2025. Third-party cases from Satisfye and Tomtoc offer competitive protection at lower prices, but Nintendo’s official standard case fits the console precisely and includes the glass screen protector in the box, making the £20.99 combined spend very reasonable. For anyone who regularly carries the full TV kit to friends’ homes, the All-In-One Case at £66.99 is justified. For handheld-only transport, the standard case is sufficient. Verdict: buy the standard Carrying Case and Screen Protector immediately; consider the All-In-One Case only if you regularly transport TV mode.

MicroSD Express storage: the UK buyer’s most important gotcha

This is the single most important technical note for UK buyers upgrading from an original Nintendo Switch: the Switch 2 uses microSD Express cards only. Standard microSD cards, including any card you used in your original Switch, cannot store or run Switch 2 games and cannot save new screenshots or videos, though they can still be used to load screenshots and videos captured on your original Switch. This incompatibility is not a minor footnote. MicroSD Express is a fundamentally faster interface, supporting read speeds up to approximately 880MB/s versus roughly 100MB/s for standard microSD, which matters because Switch 2 game files are substantially larger, with some titles exceeding 30GB.

The Nintendo-licensed SanDisk 256GB microSD Express card carries an MSRP of £49.99 in the UK, with Amazon UK often listing it around £44.99. The SanDisk 128GB variant is available for approximately £41. The Switch 2 has 256GB of internal storage, so a 256GB card effectively doubles your available space. For players who download games rather than buying physical cards, this is a day-one purchase. Nintendo’s official microSD Express page for UK buyers confirms compatibility requirements. Lexar and Samsung also produce licensed microSD Express cards for Switch 2 at comparable prices from Currys and Amazon UK. Do not buy an unlicensed or standard microSD card expecting it to work. Verdict: essential if you download games; buy the 256GB variant for future-proofing.

AC Adapter and charging options

The Switch 2 AC Adapter is a replacement or second-dock charger, priced at approximately £29 to £34 at UK retailers. It outputs USB Power Delivery at up to 20V and 3.0A, enough to charge the console fully while playing in docked mode. The adapter and cable are separable for tidier storage. Third-party USB-C PD chargers that meet a 60W PD specification will charge the Switch 2 in handheld mode, though Nintendo recommends the official adapter for docked use to guarantee full performance.

The console’s internal battery gives approximately three to four hours of intensive gaming under demanding titles, longer for lighter games. A quality USB-C PD charger handles handheld top-ups adequately. For docked use, the official adapter is the safe choice. If your home has multiple play locations, a second official AC adapter removes the need to move cables between rooms. Verdict: buy a second official AC adapter for multi-location households; a reputable USB-C PD charger is adequate for handheld top-ups.

Joy-Con 2 Wheel and Strap: the situational extras

The Joy-Con 2 Wheel set of two is a plastic steering wheel accessory designed primarily for Mario Kart World and compatible racing titles. The magnetic connection holds the Joy-Con 2 securely during play. At approximately £16.99 from Smyths, it is one of the cheapest accessories in the range. For younger players who enjoy the physicality of a steering wheel in Mario Kart, it is a low-cost addition. For experienced players, the Pro Controller’s analogue stick offers more precise control. The Joy-Con 2 Strap is already included in the box (two straps with the console), so additional straps are only necessary if running four-player setups with additional Joy-Con 2 pairs. Per Nintendo’s UK specification, neither the Wheel nor the Strap can be used with original Switch Joy-Con controllers. Verdict: buy the Wheel at around £16.99 if you play Mario Kart with children; skip if you primarily play competitively with the Pro Controller.

UK price comparison: what each item costs at major retailers

The table below shows verified UK prices across major retailers, checked on 13 June 2026. Some prices reflect promotional periods and may have returned to MSRP. Always confirm the current price at the retailer’s site before purchasing, as prices change frequently and discounts are not permanent.

Accessory	Official MSRP	Argos	Currys	Amazon UK	John Lewis	My Nintendo Store
Pro Controller 2	£74.99	£69.49	£74.99	~£69-74.99	£69.49	£74.99
Joy-Con 2 Pair (Blue/Red)	£74.99	£62.99	£74.99	~£59.95-74.99	£74.99	£74.99
Joy-Con 2 Pair (Purple/Green)	£74.99	£74.99	£74.99	~£74.99	£74.99	£74.99
Joy-Con 2 Wheel (set of 2)	~£16.99	~£16.99	~£16.99	~£16.99	~£16.99	~£16.99
Dock Set	£92.99	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£92.99
Camera	£49.99	£49.99	£49.99	~£49.99	£49.99	£49.99
Carrying Case + Screen Protector	~£20.99	£20.99	£20.99	~£20.99	£20.99	£20.99
All-In-One Carrying Case	£66.99	£66.99	£66.99	~£66.99	£66.99	£66.99
AC Adapter	~£29-34	~£29-34	~£29-34	~£29-34	~£29-34	~£29-34
SanDisk 256GB microSD Express	£49.99	N/A	£49.99	~£44.99	N/A	N/A
SanDisk 128GB microSD Express	~£41	N/A	N/A	~£41	N/A	N/A

Where to buy in the UK: retailer by retailer breakdown

The Switch 2 accessory range is widely stocked. Here is a breakdown by retailer, with what to expect from each.

My Nintendo Store (store.nintendo.com/en-gb) is the only UK source for the Dock Set at £92.99. Stock has been intermittent; check regularly if the dock is your priority. The full official accessory range is available at MSRP with standard delivery.

Argos consistently offers the Pro Controller 2 at £69.49 and Joy-Con 2 pair at £62.99, making it the best starting point for controllers. Same-day click-and-collect is available at thousands of UK locations. Returns fall under the standard 30-day Argos policy, and the Consumer Rights Act applies to faulty goods for up to six years.

John Lewis matches Argos on the Pro Controller 2 at £69.49 and extends its standard two-year guarantee to most Nintendo accessories, longer than the statutory one-year minimum. For a high-spend accessory like the Pro Controller, that extended warranty is a genuine differentiator.

Currys carries the full hardware range including the SanDisk 256GB microSD Express card at £49.99 with same-day in-store collection available. Currys also offers price-match options and credit plans for multi-accessory purchases.

Amazon UK is the best source for microSD Express cards, with the SanDisk 256GB regularly around £44.99. It has also seen the lowest Joy-Con 2 pair prices during promotional windows around £59.95. Check that the listing is fulfilled by Amazon directly rather than a third-party seller if you need reliable delivery times.

GAME stocks most accessories and offers trade-in credit that can offset costs if you are trading original Switch games. GAME also runs bundle deals pairing accessories with Switch 2 game purchases from time to time.

Very carries accessories at MSRP with buy-now-pay-later options via Very Pay. Any outstanding balance accrues interest, so this is sensible only if you clear the balance within the interest-free window. Very’s return policy allows 28 days for most items.

Accessories to skip in 2026

Not every item in Nintendo’s line-up deserves your money right now. The Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip at around £29 to £34 is redundant if you own or plan to buy the Pro Controller. The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera at £49.99 has a very narrow use case with no camera-required games in the current library. The Nintendo-branded AC Adapter at £29 to £34 is justified only for docked mode; a reputable third-party 60W USB-C PD charger covers handheld charging adequately and at lower cost.

The Switch 2 also carries broad compatibility with original Nintendo Switch accessories. The original Pro Controller, PowerA and Hori wired controllers, and many existing cases work with the new hardware in some capacity. The Nintendo UK compatibility page details which original Switch accessories carry forward before you buy new versions of items you already own.

Verdict: Nintendo Switch 2 UK accessories ranked by priority

Worth buying	Skip or wait
Carrying Case and Screen Protector (~£20.99): protect the screen from day one, includes glass protector	Nintendo Switch 2 Camera (£49.99): niche use case, no camera-required games in 2026
256GB microSD Express card (~£44-50): essential for digital game buyers, standard microSD cannot store Switch 2 games	Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip (~£29-34): redundant if you own the Pro Controller
Pro Controller 2 (£69.49-74.99): best Nintendo controller to date, audio jack and 40h battery	Joy-Con 2 second pair at £74.99 MSRP: wait for below-£65 sale
Dock Set (£92.99): justified for genuine second-TV households, includes LAN port	Nintendo-branded AC Adapter: third-party 60W USB-C PD covers handheld charging

If your budget is limited, the priority order is: screen protector and case first, microSD Express second, Pro Controller third. Those three purchases cover protection, storage, and comfort for the vast majority of Switch 2 use cases. Everything else is situational. For a broader view of where Switch 2 fits in the handheld gaming market, our best gaming handheld UK 2026 guide covers the Steam Deck OLED and other rivals. If you are still deciding whether the console itself is worth buying, read our Nintendo Switch 2 UK review and worth-buying verdict. A Switch 2 console price rise takes effect on 1 September 2026, though Nintendo has not confirmed a revised UK price, and it has not announced accessory price increases, so current accessory pricing stands.

Gamers looking at the Switch 2 software library can check our Nintendo Switch 2 games June 2026 roundup and our best Switch 2 games UK list to match accessories to the titles you plan to play. Players with multiple gaming platforms can also consider Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in June 2026, and PlayStation fans wanting a separate VR setup should check our PSVR2 on PC guide. UK Nintendo sales figures, confirming the Switch 2 sold one million units faster than the original Switch, are covered in our Nintendo Switch 2 UK sales report.