Just like Ditto, these Switch 2 accessories will transform my time with Pokemon Pokopia

Photo of the pink EasySMX S10 Lite controller sitting on a Switch 2 running Pokemon Pokopia. — (Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)

Pokemon Pokopia is incoming on March 5, 2026, and I've already gathered some of the best Switch 2 accessories to transform my time with the game. I could have had just as nice an experience with my bare bones handheld, but I want to make sure I'm as comfortable as possible when it comes to playing the first major Pokemon game release of 2026 - if you exclude Fire Red and Leaf Green.

With the game being an Animal Crossing-like take on the Pokemon world, I'm bound to spend hundreds of hours on it, so comfort is key. The pink EasySMX S10 Lite Switch 2 controller is going to be my go-to pad for this, as it not only looks the part with its Ditto-pink colorway, but its buttons feel soft and satisfying to touch. With one of the best Switch 2 controller contenders aside, I want to ensure I have the Samsung 256GB microSD Express Card in my corner next. Pokémon Pokopia is a game-key card-only release, so having storage space to accommodate its 10GB install size and more is a must.

EasySMX S10 Lite Controller for Switch 2

Photo of the EasySMX S10 Lite controller in pink sitting on a pink starry blanket. — (Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)

I'm typically a handheld-mode only kind of girl, but the EasySMX S10 Lite Switch 2 controller is so comfortable that it's convinced me to play Pokopia on the big screeen at launch. The cute pink gamepad slides perfectly in the palms of my hands, and its textured ergonomic handles make it a far more comfortable experience than holding the flat-backs of the Switch 2 official controllers.

The most satisfying thing about the S10 Lite is undoubtedly its clicky buttons. The ABXY and trigger buttons give off a ear pleasing tone when pressed that feels far more responsive than the Switch 2 Joy-Cons. Not only that, but the hall-effect sticks glide like butter when playing titles like Pokemon Legends Z-A, which only has me more hyped for Pokopia than ever before.

I only wish that it were an officially licensed pad, as it comes with a magnetically attached faceplate, which you can remove as you see fit. Part of me is tempted to remove it and paint a Ditto-themed piece of art, but at least its pink colorway gives off a Ditto-like aesthetic with or without any modifications.

EasySMX S10 Lite Switch 2 controller | $29.99 at EasySMX

Samsung 256G microSD Express card

Photo of the Samsung 256GB microSD Express Card sitting on the left Joy-Con 2 controller of a Nintendo Switch 2. — (Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)

10GB isn't a lot to make room for, especially as the Switch 2 comes with 256GB onboard storage. Yet, if your handheld is already full to the brim with your favorite games, having one of the best Switch 2 microSD Express cards like the official Samsung version in your corner is a good plan, and it's my plan.

I don't play any of the best gaming handhelds without some form of extra storage in my setup, Switch 2 included. That's because I like to ensure plenty of games, from Fortnite to Pokemon Unite, are installed at all times so I can play whenever the mood strikes me. That's definitely going to be the case when Pokemon Pokopia launches too. I can already foresee needing a few breaks from rebuilding the ruins of a Pokemon Center or two, and ensuring there's plenty else downloaded on my Switch 2 will mean I can spend my breaks wisely.

Nintendo hasn't shared any future DLC plans for Pokopia, but having the Samsung 256GB Switch 2 card inserted will mean I'm prepared for all its future updates ahead, and any other new Pokemon games that Nintendo throws my way during its 30th anniversary.

256GB Samsung Switch 2 microSD Express Card | $59 at Amazon

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless headset

Photos of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless gaming headset in Lavender on a white desk. — (Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)

If the game is as fun as Catherine's Pokemon Pokopia preview alludes it to be, having a comfortable headset is going to be the best tool in my setup. Nothing is worse than spending hours upon hours getting immersed in the world of Pokemon only to spend the next few days after dealing with a Psyduck-level sore head, but the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless will put a stop to that.

Not only is it super lightweight, but never in the months I've used it, or any Arctis Nova pair, has it felt grating on the head. Better yet, as the ClearCast Gen 2.X microphone on the pair is detachable, you can make it even lighter than normal and store it away for the next time you want to use GameChat with your friends.

It's not just its lightweight form factor that's got me ensuring I have the 3 Wireless by my side once Pokopia arrives, but that it's also equipped with fast charging. I like to game on the go, and I can give the headset juice for 15 minutes and get up to 9 hours worth of playback. Having the ability to charge up the headset in just 15 minutes will make it ideal for portable Pokopia fun. The cherry on top of the cake? The fact that the headset's lovely Lavender hue takes after the classic pastel purple Ditto coloring. If purple isn't your thing, you can always grab the Aqua colorway and make your headset take after a Shiny Ditto instead.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Wireless - Lavender | ~~$109.99~~ $99.99 at Amazon

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We've also rounded up the best Nintendo Switch 2 cases if you're after a new way to carry your Switch 2. The best gaming headsets guide is also full of even more cups that will pair nicely with Pokemon Pokopia, and anything else you throw its way.