The Nintendo Switch is an amazing hybrid on its own, but as the years have gone by, several companies have spun up various different peripherals for enhancing the handheld aspect of the console’s functionality. Omelet Gaming’s Super Deck is one such peripheral, and its efforts are notable.
While the build quality isn’t exactly what I would call premium, the Super Deck does at least excel at its target goal: making handheld play a comfortable experience.
It’s all in the grip
The Nintendo Switch’s design is clearly made with portability in mind. Its dimensions are small, and its structure is mostly flat, from the console itself to the dual Joy-Con flanking its sides. This concept is fine, especially for being able to easily store away and carry around, but it comes at the expense of ergonomics.
Complaints surrounding the cramped nature of the Joy-Con have never really stopped, despite the Switch’s long life. Nintendo includes the Joy-Con Grip accessory in the box for a reason. It’s great in TV mode, but that’s the only time it’s useable. This is where accessories like the Super Deck come in.
The Omelet Super Deck allows the Switch console to slot into a shell that features two very beefy controller-like grips on each side.
Its design closely follows the pattern of the Joy-Con and Switch Pro Controller, with asymmetrical thumb sticks and an XYBA layout for its face buttons.
That said, everything is far bigger—bigger grips, bigger buttons, and bigger sticks. This helps a lot for user comfort, especially over longer gameplay sessions.
Player proportions
Every pair of hands are different, but the Super Deck does a good job at striking a balance between offering a much larger surface area than a typical Joy-Con setup, while still not being as large as some other peripherals (think: the Hori Split Pad).
Flipping the device around, the true extent of its larger dimensions become even more apparent. The handle area of the grips are very robust and offer a comfortable surface for the palms to rest.
The shoulder buttons and triggers are also far larger than on the Joy-Con, and even a lot larger than most controllers in general. They’re very reminiscent to that of the Wii U Gamepad in terms of size and design.
That controller may not have garnered the greatest reputation, but one highlight that was echoed a lot from some users was that of the comfort it offered. Thus, the Omelet Super Deck being similar in this regard is a positive.
The back panel also has a nice texture to it, further enhancing its tactility. A big, sturdy kickstand is right at the centre of it all, offering substantially more support than the built-in kickstand of the OG Switch console.
Of course, the primary action is at the front of the device. The aforementioned face buttons have a nice click to them, albeit just a little stiff. The same is true for the shoulder buttons and triggers; they’re reasonably clicky, but not exactly as smooth-feeling as the Joy-Con. In a way, they feel a little cheap.
This feeling extends to the overall build of the Super Deck. You can tell its plastic mould is not the greatest quality. It seems sturdy enough, but is still a step-down in the level of refinement from Nintendo’s official controllers.
While the quality of the mould is not a huge downside, nor does it impede the Super Deck’s usability, once you notice it, it’s hard not to be just a tad let down in the difference.
That said, I wonder how the Super Deck would hold up if dropped. I’m not overly confident it can survive a dramatic fall, but it seems like it’s at least capable of withstanding most of the usual wear and tear.
My biggest gripe with its design would have to be carrying it around. Its larger size makes it incompatible with a typical Switch carrying case, and Omelet doesn’t even offer a carrying case for the Deck. It’s been doing just fine nestled in a slot of my backpack, but this still isn’t my preferred way of transporting the accessory.
Looking the part
The Super Deck’s sole colourway hearkens back to the days of the signature looks of the Gamecube and Game Boy Advance. The combo of a yellow left thumb stick and grey used on the other buttons neatly ties the knot with this entire retro colour scheme. Cheekily, Omelet has dubbed this colourway “Advanced Purple.”
This was a wild look even back in the odd world that was the early 2000s. Here in (almost) 2025, it’s even more visually obtuse, given that most devices today seem to be afraid of sporting too much colour.
While I wouldn’t have picked this particular colour myself, it has a distinct retro touch that connects to the Switch’s console heritage.
Button mashing
One feature the Super Deck promotes is that of its hall-effect analog sticks. In short, hall-effect sticks are more durable than traditional analog sticks due to relying on magnets to smooth glide into their inputs.
The magnets then snap the stick quickly back to a perfect centre. Ideally, they’re supposed to be drift-proof, which is the exact opposite of the drift-prone analog sticks that the Joy-Con are built with.
Pushing the Super Deck’s sticks around, I did notice a tad more resistance and tension compared to the Joy-Con. It’s not enough to be jarring, but it might take some quick getting used to.
Nevertheless, the alleged added durability is appreciated. I only say “alleged” because nothing is ever perfect. Still, after using it for the last few weeks, I can’t say I feel any degradation in their performance at all.
An added party trick of the Super Deck’s analog sticks is that they sport RGB rings. There are two dedicated buttons: one for controlling the colour being displayed, and the other for adjusting intensity of the light or just shutting it off entirely.
Each ring cannot be customised individually, so they’ll have the same settings at all times. That said, the brightest settings are reasonably bright, so the added dimmer comes in clutch when playing in low-light environments. The face buttons also have a static backlight; it cannot be adjusted, but there are no issues as it is.
The RGB settings are not retained after shutting the Super Deck off, however. It doesn’t take long to make adjustments, though it would’ve been helpful if it remembered previous selections.
Another button on the Super Deck is a ‘Turbo’ button. This is supposed to be useful for rapid-fire inputs, without the need for mashing the button yourself. I personally have no use for the feature so never actually bothered trying it.
Perhaps the truly most useless button is the ‘Vibrate’ button, which simply triggers the rumble motors that are located in each of the Super Deck’s grips for a few seconds.
On the one hand (or, rather, in both hands,) the rumble intensity is pretty decent. It’s not as nearly articulate as the HD Rumble feature of the Joy-Con, but it gets the job done. Still, I don’t quite get the need for having a dedicated ‘Vibrate’ button on the controller itself.
All the other expected Switch controller buttons are present; “HOME”, “+”, “-” and “Capture.” That said, when hooked up to the Super Deck, the console cannot be awoken any other way than tapping its own “Power” button. It’s just one extra step than pressing the Deck’s “HOME” button, but it would’ve been better if the controller could wake the system on its own.
Curiously, the Super Deck also features motion sensors, for gyro control, though I didn’t get to test this feature.
Creature comfort
The Omelet Super Deck really does get the job done when it comes to offering a more ergonomic experience for the Switch. The flashiness of the purple SKU may take some getting used to for some, but honestly, that’s not much of a concern when the device itself is fulfilling its assignment.
I do enjoy the added touch of the RGB lights, and the kickstand to the back is exceptionally well-built. I didn’t even mention before that there’s a USB-C pass-through port at the bottom that will allow you to continue charging the console, even when it’s connected to the Super Deck.
There was clearly a lot of good thought put into the overall design of this accessory; I really can’t get over the comfort it offers.
While its overall build quality still lags behind that of Nintendo’s offerings, considering it’s only a $30 (USD) product and Nintendo doesn’t quite offer a matching accessory of its own, the Super Deck’s value is notable.
Similar accessories from other manufacturers, such as the CRKD Nitro Deck, are more than twice the price of the Super Deck, making it an even more attractive option for budget-conscious consumers.
The Omelet Super Deck isn’t the flashiest nor the fanciest handheld enhancement for the Switch, but it does what it says on the tin without breaking the bank. The fact that it’s competent enough makes it a worthy choice for taking a look at.
Omelet Super Deck: The Omelet Super Deck is a decent budget-option for Switch owners who want to step up their handheld experience. Its rigid kickstand and Hall Effect thumb sticks surrounded by RGB rings add some premium flare, though the quality of the overall package is still fairly rudimentary. Even so, it gets the job done and excels at its primary purpose: being extremely comfortable for long gameplay sessions. – A.K Rahming
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