Do you need to buy Nintendo Switch accessories? Pro Controller and Joy-Con Charging Grip explained

When the Nintendo Switch was unveiled at a special event in January, the major worry was its pricing. Not of the console itself, but all the extras you need to shell out around it.

The console is £280, which is par for the course for a new games machine these days, and games cost an extra £40 to £60 a pop – again, industry standard really. But the accessories seem very expensive for what they are, especially as some argue that one or two of them should have been included in the box.

Well, the good news is that, after using everything that does come with the Nintendo Switch initial purchase and a couple of the optional add-ons, those fears are allayed somewhat.

We detail the two most popular accessories below, both offering control options, alongside what you already get as part of the main package and reveal whether you really need them or not.

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