It is no secret the Nintendo Switch is quite bare straight out of the box, with it only coming with a dock, two Joy-Cons, and all of the necessary wires. However, now that you have most likely picked up some of Nintendo’s hottest titles such as Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ll probably be looking to get your hands on some of Nintendo’s more premium accessories.

Despite the console being a year old, there is quite the number of top quality add-on's that are currently available to help enhance your overall gaming experience – and oh boy, what a difference some of these accessories can make!

From carry cases, controllers, modified shell cases, and even portable battery packs, here are 7 Nintendo Switch accessories that every owner needs over $50.

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Let’s face it, although the Joy-Cons are a great addition to the Nintendo Switch – especially when attached to the side of the console – they are simply far too small when it comes to gaming on the big screen.

Rivaling the quality from the likes of the PS4 and Xbox One controllers, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller comes complete with larger analog sticks, bigger and more responsive buttons, motion controls, HD rumble, and also built in amiibo support, there is no denying that the Pro Controller will completely change the way that you game on your Switch.

Despite the rather hefty price tag of $69.99, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is the perfect addition to your Nintendo Switch and should definitely be among one of the first accessories that you purchase.

SanDisk 128GB microSDXC

It’s no secret that the Nintendo Switch has a very lackluster storage space, as the portable console only has a measly 32GB’s of storage. While that may appear to be a lot, it quickly becomes an issue when adding titles such as L.A. Noire to your collection as the game is almost 30GB in size.

Leaving you with just a few GB’s to spare.

Coming in at only $41.67 for the SanDisk Ultracard 128GB MicroSDXC card or $69.99 for the 200GB, it is clear that these class 10 cards will provide more than enough power to store your Switch’s games on.

With your memory issues solved, you no longer need to worry about deleting Breath of the Wild so you can make room for the next big Switch title as you won’t be running out of space anytime soon.

Nintendo Joy-Con (L/R)

There is no denying that almost every Nintendo game is better played with friends and family – namely Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and even the likes of Super Mario Odyssey – however, for those party mode games you’re going to need extra controllers.

While the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is always an option, Joy-Cons are by far the best option when looking for extra controllers for friends to use.

Joy-Cons are also the perfect way to represent your Switch, as the controllers can be purchased in a multitude of different colors such as: Red and Blue, Pink and Green, Neon Yellow, and even straight Gray. For those brave enough, the Joy-Cons can even be modified with clear cases for a reasonable price.

With a retail value of $79.99, the Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons are the perfect accessory for those that are looking to play multiplayer with their friends and family.

Anker PowerCore+ 26800 Portable Charger

If you’re planning on taking your Switch on the go, you’ll quickly come to realize that the battery life will soon become a burden, as you’ll only get a few hours at best when using a fully charged Switch. Obviously though, when it comes to portability, this isn’t going to cut it for those long travelling periods.

Thankfully though, you’re in luck as Anker currently has one of the best portable battery packs available on the market.

With the ability to fully charge your Switch up to six times or even most mobile phones up to seven times, it is quite clear that the PowerCore+ packs quite punch. Better yet, the battery pack recharges two times faster than most other portable power packs, making it ideal for those that live a busy lifestyle

Despite coming in at $82.99, the Anker PowerCore+ 26800 has proven to be one of the most reliable and worthwhile battery packs to date.

FastSnail Portable Docking Kit

I think we can all agree that the worst part about the Nintendo Switch is easily its docking system, as it is not only an inconvenience and hassle to use, but it has also caused quite a few problems.

If your Switch is anything like mine, you’ll be all too familiar with the dread of docking your console, as once placed inside the dock the Switch quickly begins to heat up excessively.

In some cases, it has even caused bubbles to appear in my screen protector.

This unfortunately seems to be the nature of the console, as it has been a rather common occurrence between other users. Fortunately, the people at Fast Snail have been able to create a much more viable docking option for the Switch.

The FastSnail Portable Docking Kit comes in at $54.95 and includes a replacement dock, a HDMI Cable, and a AC Adapter, making this much slimmer and portable dock the perfect option for those that frequently use their Nintendo Switch on the big screen.

HORI Nintendo Switch Real Arcade Pro V Hayabusa Fight Stick

Sick and tired of playing fighting games on your Joy-Cons?  Thankfully, the HORI Nintendo Switch Real Arcade Pro V Hayabusa Fight Stick has come to the rescue as authentic fighting stick has been considered among fighting game enthusiasts as the ideal controller for dominating the playing field.

Complete with original Hayabusa joysticks and buttons, along with compatibility support for both the Nintendo Switch and PC, there is no denying that this first tournament-grade fighting stick – which is modeled after authentic arcade cabinets in Japan- is the real deal.

Despite its rather hefty $149.99 price tag, this fighting stick is well praised amongst the Nintendo community as one of the best fighting sticks currently available.

RLSOCO Deluxe Nintendo Switch System Carrying Case

Now that you’ve got all of these brand-new fancy accessories, where are you going to store them when on the go?

Despite being under the $50 price tag, the RLSOCO Carrying Case is arguably one of the best cases on the market.

When it comes to carry cases, there is no denying that the RLSOCO Deluxe Nintendo Switch Carry Case offers the most bang for your buck, as its simplistic – yet sturdy – design can perfectly fit all of your Nintendo Switch accessories. The case comes complete with a custom foam layout that can fit your Nintendo Switch Console, Switch Dock, Power Adapter, Joy-Con Grip, Pro Controller, 21 Game Cartridges, along with additional space for several other accessories.

Coming in at only $38.99, this well-designed carry case is not only under budget, but it is also a must have accessory for anyone looking to store their console or to simply keep it safe when on the go.