Thankfully, there are third-party accessories that drastically improve the Nintendo Switch’s ergonomics.
We’ve rounded up a handful of the best Nintendo Switch grips available in 2023.
Nintendo Switch grips come in all shapes and sizes.
Check out all of the best Switch grips below.
The back of the handles have a textured grip that feels wonderful to hold throughout lengthy gaming sessions.
This clear grip is great for those who want better ergonomics without hiding the look of the Joy-Con controllers.
This is especially good if you think (like we do) that the white Joy-Cons look awesome.
JETech’s Switch OLED grip is made of a soft plastic that easily wraps around the console.
It’s a great grip for those who don’t want their Switch to become bulky.
After all, the Switch is a portable console.
Better yet, this grip is available at an extremely reasonable price.
Keep in mind it needs to be removed to dock the console.
We’d also recommend the original version of the JETech grip for the regular Switch.
We’ve also tested that one, and it’s pretty much on par with the JETech grip.
Skull & Co’s NeoGrip is a lightweight attachment for Switch and Switch OLED.
It comes with three different handle sets that can be swapped on the fly.
The Snap Grip is the smallest of the three and has a unique ridged design.
The rounded Plus Grip is aimed at those who want some added bulk.
Additionally, the NeoGrip’s sleek design allows it to be dockable.
And like other premium controllers, the Hori Split Pad Pro features programmable back paddles.
The only caveat here is that it can only be used with a wired connection.
The Split Pad Pro is available in a variety of colors, including themes centered around Pokemon and Sonic.
The Split Pad Compact has the same features as its older sibling, just in a smaller form factor.
From the front, the attachments look like wider Joy-Con controllers.
The Split Pad Compact is somewhat similar to the JETech and Orzly grips in terms of feel.
The Split Pad Compact comes in gray/yellow, Apricot Red, and two different Pokemon themes.
This Switch grip offers a feature the others on this list don’t: extended battery life.
It’s only compatible with the regular Nintendo Switch, though.
Since the grip has a power bank inside, it is heavier than the other grips on this list.
The bulkiness that it adds works in its favor when it comes to ergonomics, though.
The increased depth combined with rounded handles makes the Switch more comfortable to hold for longer play sessions.
As the main draw here is extended playtime, that’s certainly a good thing.
Underneath the kickstand, there are slots to store two game cartridges, which is a nice little bonus.
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