CRKD finally reveals the Nitro Deck 2 — a successor of the best Nintendo Switch accessories

• CRKD has officially announced the Nitro Deck 2
• Compatible with Switch 2, it features numerous upgrades over the original model
• It's set to release in Spring 2026, and can be pre-ordered today

Bored to tears by The Game Awards? Thankfully, some excellent hardware news has shone through with the official announcement of the Nitro Deck 2.

The successor to the Nitro Deck, one of the best Nintendo Switch accessories, the Nitro Deck 2 was revealed via an announcement trailer at IGN's post show for The Game Awards 2025.

Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 as well as the original Switch and its OLED variant, the Nitro Deck 2 - like the first - is essentially a controller for the Switch 2 handheld. Simply slot it into the Nitro Deck 2 and you're good to go.