PowerA Unveils Accessories for Nintendo Switch 2

Whoa, so PowerA is jumping right into the mix with some snazzy gear for the mythical Nintendo Switch 2. Yep, they’re bringing out stuff from day one. Not just any stuff, mind you—these are hardcore, stamped-with-approval-from-Nintendo accessories. It’s like they’re saying, “We mean business.”

Get this: Hall Effect sensors. Yeah, science! No-touch magnetic voodoo in the controllers’ thumbsticks. Not sure why that’s fascinating, but it feels like the future. Or some sci-fi flick I’ve forgotten the name of. Anyway, these things supposedly give you a buttery-smooth feel while gaming. Who doesn’t want that?

So, and I might be bouncing around here, but they’re putting this lineup out in June. You can snag them at PowerA’s site, Amazon, or wherever else you usually do your impulse shopping. Here’s what caught my eye:

First up, the Advantage Wired Controller. Price tag? $39.99. It’s got pro-gamer vibes written all over it. Wired, because we all know batteries have a knack for dying mid-boss battle. Hall Effect thumbsticks, which they say reduces drift. Drift sounds cool, but apparently not in this world. Bonus buttons you can tinker with, plus a dedicated button for chat—because who doesn’t love a good argument while gaming? And it comes with a 10-foot USB-C cable. You could do some serious gaming with that kind of reach. It’s available in classic black, some Mario nostalgia trip, and a vibrant something-or-other with Mushroom Kingdom characters doing what they do.

Then there’s the Slim Case. Set you back $19.99. It comes in this dark heather gray color that probably says, “I’m stylish but I’m not trying too hard.” Low-profile, they say, for those on-the-go folks who want protection without the bulk. Includes a lot of fancy stuff inside: screen protector, storage for a whole stack of game cards—the works.

And hey, not to leave out the Screen Protector deal. Two for $12.99. They throw in all sorts of goodies so that when you stick it on, it doesn’t look like you did it blindfolded.

Did I cover it all? Maybe. Maybe not. But there ya go!