This Switch 2 sequel accessory was a few millimeters away from being good
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β’2026-10-25T13:00:00-04:00
π° What Happened
Crkd has released the Nitro Deck 2, a $99.99 case with built-in controls for the Switch and Switch 2. It wraps around the console and replaces the small Joy-Con controllers. It has extra buttons you can program.
The Verge reviewer says it is far from essential. The right stick sits too close to the A, B, X and Y buttons. His thumb keeps hitting the stick when he tries to press buttons fast.
He says the spacing is only a few millimetres off, but it makes games frustrating. He prefers the layout of the older, cheaper model.
π The Backstory
The first Nitro Deck cost $59.99 and fixed a real problem. It added drift-resistant Hall effect sticks to the original Switch without repairs. The new one uses different sticks, but the reviewer still rates them above Nintendo's.
The Deck 2 swapped the slide-on fit for a twisting clamp, so it can grip both consoles. The reviewer says that feels less secure on a $500 machine, though his did not wobble.
He does like the tighter stick tension and the comfier grip. Cheaper options exist, like a plain case plus a good wireless controller.
π― Why It Matters
A controller that hurts your thumbs or misses inputs ruins long gaming sessions. At $100, this one is a lot of money for a maybe.
Crkd has released the Nitro Deck 2, a $99.99 case with built-in controls for the Switch and Switch 2. It wraps around the console and replaces the small Joy-Con controllers. It has extra buttons you can program.
The Verge reviewer says it is far from essential. The right stick sits too close to the A, B, X and Y buttons. His thumb keeps hitting the stick when he tries to press buttons fast.
He says the spacing is only a few millimetres off, but it makes games frustrating. He prefers the layout of the older, cheaper model.
The first Nitro Deck cost $59.99 and fixed a real problem. It added drift-resistant Hall effect sticks to the original Switch without repairs. The new one uses different sticks, but the reviewer still rates them above Nintendo's.
The Deck 2 swapped the slide-on fit for a twisting clamp, so it can grip both consoles. The reviewer says that feels less secure on a $500 machine, though his did not wobble.
He does like the tighter stick tension and the comfier grip. Cheaper options exist, like a plain case plus a good wireless controller.
A controller that hurts your thumbs or misses inputs ruins long gaming sessions. At $100, this one is a lot of money for a maybe.