Over 7 years since its launch and with a new console on the horizon, Nintendo is finally releasing a Switch accessory that you'd think would have been available from the start

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The accessory will be out later this year on October 17.

That’s what Twitter’s response to the announcement is also wondering.

“Bit late don’t you think?!

at the end of the Switch’s life!”

That final comment makes a really good point.

Read up on our guide to thebest Nintendo Switch controllersif you’re thinking of picking up a new pad.