{
  "id": 16506316,
  "title": "This Switch 2 sequel accessory was a few millimeters away from being good",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/this-switch-2-sequel-accessory-was-a-few-millimeters-away-from-being",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-25T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/tech/1017508/crkd-nitro-deck-2-nintendo-switch-2-controller-case-hands-on"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Crkd Nitro Deck 2, a sequel accessory for Nintendo Switch, fell just a few millimeters short of being perfect. The accessory aimed to improve the console's drift-plagued controllers with Hall effect sticks, but the design sacrificed comfort for broader compatibility. The right stick interfered with the ABXY face buttons, creating unnecessary friction in gameplay. While the Deck 2 offered adjustable stick tension and a bulkier design that fit better in medium-sized hands, the twisting mechanism on the back felt less secure and could potentially loosen over time. Crkd's decision to deviate from the original Deck's slide-in design proved to be a compromise in security and comfort. Despite its flaws, the accessory provided some unique features, such as customizable buttons, and was a step up from other Joy-Con-replacing solutions available.",
  "summary": "The Crkd Nitro Deck was a saving grace for the original Nintendo Switch. The slide-on $59.99 accessory brought Hall effect sticks to drift-plagued consoles - no need to open up your Joy-Con for a complicated repair. The Nitro Deck 2, made for both the original Switch and the larger Switch 2, continues the tradition of […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}