Fans of the Nintendo Switch likely know about Nitro Deck, the innovative handheld accessory from CRKD that enhances the Switch experience without requiring DIY modifications. Now, one of the best Nintendo Switch accessories has improved with Nitro Deck+, which leverages the versatility of the Nintendo Switch is known for.
As part of IGN Fan Fest, the Nitro Deck+ looks similar to its predecessor at first glance. Still, the most significant addition to this product is the included HDMI output, allowing owners of this accessory to connect the device with the Switch connected to a display using a USB-C to HDMI adapter.
The addition of this product leverages the Nintendo Switch’s signature feature of versatility. It allows users to switch between handheld and Docked mode without taking the Switch out of the Nitro Deck+, whether they’re at home or traveling and forgot to pack their docking station.
And like its predecessor, the Nitro Deck+ includes swappable Hall Effect thumbsticks, programmable buttons, pass-through charging, and a low-latency connection via USB-C, and you can use the accessory as a controller on a PC.
In our review of the original Nitro Deck, we said: “The CRKD Nitro Deck is the full-body makeover the Nintendo Switch has desperately needed. It eliminates stick drift with upgraded thumbsticks, adds four customizable back buttons, and improves the ergonomics in handheld mode to effectively make your Switch feel like a new console.”
For more on Nitro Deck+, check out our interview with Nitro Deck co-creator Jack Guinchard.
Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.