A Total Handheld Overhaul CRKD Nitro Deck The Nitro Deck is unlike any Switch accessory I've tested. It might best be described as a combination dock and controller. The body of the Nintendo Switch (either the original or OLED model) can slot directly into it, turning it into a device that feels pretty similar to a Steam Deck.
On the sides are controller buttons and control sticks that are a little bit bigger than the standard Joy-Con controllers, and more comfortable for adult hands. On the rear, though, is where it gets interesting. Four paddle-style buttons sit underneath your middle and ring fingers, all of which can be remapped to any other Switch button.
If you have trouble reaching that one spot on the D-Pad, or prefer to pull back your bowstring with a different finger, then these buttons can give you much better control over your game. A small but sturdy kickstand sits in the middle of the device, and it holds up firmly at whatever angle you position it. At the top, there's a small lip with two USB-C ports labeled Input and Output.
The input port can be used to charge the Switch while it's in the Nitro Deck, but more interestingly, the Output port lets you use the Nitro Deck as a wired controller while your Switch is in the TV dock. Put it all together and the Nitro Deck makes the Switch feel like it's competing with more modern gaming handhelds. It's sturdy, comfortable, and has the customizability that die-hard gamers would want from an upgraded controller.
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