Notice anything different about the screen? It’s perfectly fitted with amFilm’s tempered glass screen protector, and thanks to the incredibly easy to use kit included, your Switch’s screen can be safe from scratches while retaining its natural appearance. The Switch sadly comes equipped with a plastic screen, meaning that it is prone to scratches. You should purchase a screen protector as soon as possible, and we highly recommend going for the tempered glass option. Plastic screen protectors will accumulate scratches, while tempered glass remains crisp and clear. Cut perfectly to fit the Switch’s screen, the amFilm screen protector should be the first and only screen protector you look into.

The Switch comes with 32GB of internal storage, but some of that is taken up by the console’s operating system. You’re going to use the paltry memory allowance in a hurry with digital games, game saves, and DLC downloads. The good news is that you can expand your Switch’s memory with with both MicroSDXC and MicroSDHC memory cards.

The essential thing to remember when it comes to MicroSDXC and MicroSDHC cards is that you want them to be fast. A good yardstick is to make sure cards are Class 10, which ensures a high read speeds. This translates to better load speeds when accessing data on the card, including downloaded games. You’ll also want a high-capacity card, although the bigger the card, the more expensive it will be. One last tip: Shop around. Cards are often marked down or on sale at one retailer or another, so you can avoid paying full price.

If we had to pick just one card, here’s the card we’d recommend.

This SanDisk 128GB microSDXC card will likely be enough for most Switch owners. With class 10 speed from one of the respected manufacturers in storage, you can’t go wrong here. Sure, some users may fill the 128GB card, but with 256GB prices approaching roughly three times the price of this card, we can’t recommend purchasing a larger capacity card at this time.

Want to take your Switch to a friend’s house and use it in tabletop mode? You can easily do so with the system’s internal stand or an inexpensive plastic accessory, but you won’t be able to use the USB ports on the Switch dock this way. With the HORI Multiport USB Playstand, you get a stand with an adjustable viewing angle and a small profile, as well as four USB ports. This allows you to plug in compatible controllers and use them like you would the standard dock, and it supports the official AC adapter, so you can keep it charged and running indefinitely.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is one of the most popular games on Nintendo Switch, but playing it with the Joy-Con feels downright wrong. You can use an adapter to plug in official GameCube controllers, but PDP has created an alternative that provides great performance in Smash as well as other games. The Wired Fight Pad Pro has a shape and stick layout almost identical to the GameCube controller, with an option for a c-stick in place of the standard right analog stick. It also keeps the Switch’s capture and home buttons as well as a left shoulder button, so you can actually use it for most Switch games.

This charging dock comes in handy if you have additional Joy-Cons, as you can hang up to four inactive controllers, allowing for a constant rotation of gaming goodness. Obviously, such a device only becomes necessary once you have an extra set of Joy-Cons, but it’s essential once you’ve taken that step.

A step up from the grip that comes bundled with the Switch, this charging grip holsters your Joy Cons for controller-style gaming, while keeping your Joy-Cons from dying. Your Joy-Cons charge while attached to the Switch, but players who leave the Switch at home will need something to keep their controllers charged, this allows you to do so while maximizing your play time.

If you plan on taking your Switch on the go, battery life will likely become an issue. We recommend picking up an external battery pack to charge your portable beast away from an outlet. In terms of which battery pack to pick, during our testing, we latched onto this RAVPower pack. It has enough juice to charge the Switch approximately four times in one charge. To sweeten the deal, the included USB-C wall adapter means that you’ll get an additional charge supply to use around the house as well.

Your Nintendo Switch stays snug and safe inside the dock when at home, but what about when you want to travel with it? You’ll absolutely want to invest in a case. A myriad of options have become available since the Switch launched, and the sheer number of choices may make it hard to figure out what’s right for you. We’ve compiled some of our favorite carrying options to make your decision easier.

You don’t always need to carry around your Nintendo Switch with all of its accessories. Occasionally, all you’ll need is the system  itself and a few Joy-Con controllers, and that’s where the AmazonBasics Vault Case comes in handy. The case uses a rugged hard-shell design on the outside which has enough room to hold the console and controllers, and it comes with an extra game storage flap that can hold eight Switch cartridges. Don’t let the exterior make you think it’s unsafe for your Switch inside, either, as it has a foam insert with cutouts specifically for the Joy-Con’s analog sticks and face buttons. If you’re going to be traveling on a bus or plane, there are few more worth options.

When your Switch needs the protection of the nuclear football, this is the case to grab. It’s a hard-shell briefcase that has organized slips for everything Switch-related. It can house all the necessary Switch components, and includes dust-proof cases for both games and microSD cards. This deluxe case works well for those wishing to take their Switch consoles to a friend’s house, or for when you take your Switch through airport security. We love this case, but we also think that if you buy it, consider it a secondary case.