GameStop's Switch 2 accessories are a frugal alternative to the ones offered by Nintendo

GameStop Is Releasing Budget-Friendly Switch 2 Accessories

GameStop's Switch 2 accessories are a frugal alternative to the ones offered by Nintendo

The Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5, and it’s shaping up to be a worthy successor to the original handheld console. A slew of first-party Nintendo accessories arrive the same day (including controllers, a camera, and carrying cases), but a recent price hike for these accessories has made them a bit more expensive than anticipated. GameStop has you covered, however, as the retailer is launching its own lineup of branded Switch 2 gear--giving you a chance to pick up a bunch of accessories for cheap. Preorders are now open ahead of their June 5 release.

For more Switch 2 gear and games, be sure to check out our comprehensive Switch 2 preorder guide.

GameStop Switch 2 Accessories

Deluxe All-in-One Carry Case -- $30
Carry Case -- $20
USB-C Dongle with 720p Video Out -- $25
Joy-Con 2 - 6-in-1 Charging Station -- $25
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip -- $20
Joy-Con 2 Grip (2-Pack) -- $17
Joy-Con 2 Racing Wheels (2-Pack) -- $17
Joy-Con 2 Thumbstick Grip Bundle (6-Pack) -- $10
24-Game Cartridge Case -- $10
Tempered Glass Screen Protector -- $15
AC Adapter -- $30
GameStop 1TB microSD Express Card -- $190
GameStop 512GB microSD Express Card -- $100
GameStop 256GB microSD Express Card -- $70

Joy-Con 2 6-in-1 Charging Station and All-in-One Carrying Case

There are a lot of great accessories in the GameStop lineup, but it’s the carrying cases that are the most enticing. Nintendo recently raised the prices of the Carrying Case and All-In-One Carrying Case to $40 and $85. However, GameStop is offering similar products for $25 and $35, making them wonderful alternatives for frugal shoppers. The standard Carrying Case provides your handheld with a durable, hardshell exterior, and inside you’ll find slots to hold 10 cartridges. The All-In-One Case, meanwhile, is large enough to lug around your console, dock, charging cables, and other gear.

If you’re planning on adding Mario Kart World to your gaming library, take a look at the Joy-Con 2 Racing Wheels (2-Pack). These cost just $17 (compared to Nintendo’s $25), and they look like a decent way for you and a friend to enjoy the chaotic multiplayer action. As a bonus, they’re backward compatible with the original Joy-Con.

Other notable items include a 24-Game Cartridge Case for $10, a versatile Joy-Con 2 Charging Station for $25, and a Thumbstick Grip Bundle for $10. GameSpot also launched a few microSD Express Cards, but these don’t seem like the best value when compared to other options on the market. Prices for these have risen by as much as $40, and you’ll find a Samsung microSD Express Card 256GB for $60 compared to the $70 offered by GameStop.

All of these Switch 2 GameStop accessories are now available to preorder, with a release date scheduled for June 5 (the same day as the console). So if the tariff-induced price hikes of Nintendo’s first-party gear are a bit much to stomach, the GameStop lineup is worth a closer look.

That said, if you're looking to pick up official accessories for the Switch 2 alongside your preorder for the new console, we've compiled all the Switch 2 Accessories available to preorder below. All of the products listed below launch on June 5, the same day as the new console.

Nintendo Switch 2 Official Accessory Preorders

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller -- $85
Samsung 256GB microSD Express Card -- $60
Switch 2 Camera -- $55
Joy-Con 2 Controllers (2-Pack) -- $95
Carrying Case & Screen Protector -- $40
All-In-One Carrying Case -- $85
AC Adapter -- $35
Joy-Con 2 (Right, Red Strap) -- $55
Joy-Con 2 (Left, Blue Strap) -- $55
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip -- $40
Joy-Con 2 Straps (2-Pack) -- $14
Joy-Con 2 Racing Wheels (2-Pack) -- $25

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Preorders

Switch 2 Exclusives:

Mario Kart World -- $80 (June 5)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition -- $70 (June 5)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition -- $80 (June 5)
Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster -- $40 (June 5)
Donkey Kong Bananza -- $70 (July 17)
Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV Switch 2 Edition -- $80 (July 24)
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Switch 2 Edition -- $80 (August 28)

More Switch 2 Games:

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma -- $70 (June 5)
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Earth Dancer Edition -- $110 (with Switch 2 upgrade)
Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition -- $60 (June 5)
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files -- $50 (July 25)
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar -- $60 (August 27)
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Premium Edition -- $80 (August 27)
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion -- $70 (September 5)
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Limited Edition -- $100 (September 5)