This modded Nintendo Switch controller is a big win for accessibility TechRadar Skip to main content TechRadar is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. This modded Nintendo Switch controller is a big win for accessibility By Rhys Wood published 30 August 2022 Hand in hand (Image credit: Enrique Vidal Flores via Unsplash) Audio player loading… A modder has created a one-handed Nintendo Switch controller that should make its games accessible to a broader range of players. Hardware modder Akaki Kuumeri's bespoke Nintendo Switch controller looks unorthodox at first glance. But in practice, it'll allow gamers with physical disabilities the chance to play the console's games in a much more accessible way. The modded pad works in tandem with the Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con controllers, which are slotted in either side, not unlike the plastic charging grip that comes bundled with every console. The difference here is that you use just one Joy-Con, and an assortment of switches in the center of the pad are used to access the d-pad or face buttons depending on which suits your dominant hand, as demonstrated in the video below. The one-handed Joy-Con controller is available to buy on Akaki Kuumeri's Etsy store (opens in new tab) for $200 (around £175 / AU$288). The modder has a solid track record, too, with a near-perfect rating after 200 reviews from other modded adapters for the DualSense and Xbox Wireless Controller. Accessibility is the name of the game Kuumeri's modded pad, on further inspection, looks like it stands to help out disabled gamers who may have limited use of one hand. In doing so, such a device could help them play the best Nintendo Switch games that they wouldn't otherwise have easy access to. And while the price tag looks a little high, remember that Kuumeri's operation is relatively small when stood up against corporations like Nintendo or Microsoft. Similar pads like the Xbox Adaptive Controller have been criticized for being more expensive than traditional devices. But we're dealing with larger companies here who could stand to developer cheaper accessibility-minded controllers. It's impossible to say for sure, but Kuumeri's device might be similar to something Nintendo had once considered for its flagship console. According to former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé, the company was at one time developing an accessibility-focused controller of its own. Since Fils-Aimé's departure, however, progress on the device's development remains unknown.Soulslikes storm Gamescom as Lies Of P wins 3 awards, but no sign of Elden Ring DLC yet Rhys WoodHardware WriterRhys is Hardware Writer for TechRadar Gaming, and while relatively fresh to the role, he's been writing in a professional capacity for years. A Media, Writing and Production graduate, Rhys has prior experience creating written content for app developers, IT firms, toy sellers and the main TechRadar site. His true passions, though, lie in video games, TV, audio and home entertainment. When Rhys isn't on the clock, you'll usually find him logged into Final Fantasy 14, Halo Infinite or Sea of Thieves. See more Gaming news TechRadar Newsletter Sign up to get breaking news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more, plus the hottest tech deals! Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST POPULARMOST SHARED1The iPhone 14 Pro is made of the wrong stuff; the Pixel 7 proves that to me2Stop saying Mario doesn't have an accent in The Super Mario Bros. Movie3Google Pixel Tablet is what Apple should've done ages ago4RTX 4090 too expensive? Nvidia resurrects another old favorite5Nvidia RTX 4090 Ti reportedly canned due to sky-high power consumption1Logitech's latest webcam and headset want to relieve your work day frustrations2Best offers on Laptops for Education – this festive season3Apple October launches: the new devices we might see this month4Google's AI editing tricks are making Photoshop irrelevant for most people5Best laptops for designers and coders Technology Magazines (opens in new tab)● (opens in new tab)The best tech tutorials and in-depth reviewsFrom$12.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)