Nintendo’s first-party gear costs more than some games. Turtle Beach’s new officially licensed Switch 2 lineup splits the difference with controllers, cases, and screen protection that won’t destroy your budget or your gaming session.
Controllers That Actually Compete
Three distinct controller families target different gaming preferences with official Nintendo backing.
The company’s three-pronged controller assault launches between November 2025 and January 2026, targeting different gaming tribes. The Rematch series offers the basics—wired at $29.99, wireless at $64.99—with programmable back buttons for competitive players who need edge without emptying wallets.
Afterglow Wave controllers add RGB lighting zones to the mix, because apparently your controller needs to match your streaming setup’s aesthetic. These launch December 15 for wireless ($64.99) and January 2026 for wired ($29.99), available in multiple colorways that scream “I take my gaming seriously but not too seriously.”
The transparent Afterglow models complete the trinity with illuminated shells that turn your controller into a nightclub prop. All three families share official Nintendo licensing, meaning they’ll work properly with guaranteed compatibility.
Protection That Travels
PlayTrek cases and screen protection cover every portable gaming scenario.
The PlayTrek case lineup acknowledges that Switch 2 owners actually leave their houses. The flagship 2-in-1 case ($49.99) features a detachable travel compartment for the console plus molded storage for dock, adapter, and spare controllers. EVA shell construction with TPU coating delivers durability for backpacks and airport security.
Budget-conscious gamers get PlayTrek Travel and Slim cases starting at $19.99, while collectors can snag Mario Bricks and Donkey Kong lenticular versions for $29.99. The $11.99 screen protector kit rounds out the essentials—because nothing ruins portable gaming like discovering spider-web cracks after one bad drop.
This launch timing positions quality alternatives at Switch 2’s debut rather than months later. Your Switch 2 deserves better than generic alternatives, but it doesn’t need premium pricing to prove it.
