Danis Saur
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Just this and my bag
I'm so late to the party, but where did you get this?
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What is your Switch travel case solution (if any)?
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I'm so late to the party, but where did you get this?
I haven't found any folios like that.
The closest in terms of style/quality is the Waterfield CitySlicker.
Had time with the Sheikah Slate Case, Hori Touch Pouch, and official Nintendo case.
The Sheikah Case was a very surprising case. I was turned off by the design but that began to change as I kept playing BOTW and now I have a new appreciation for it.
In terms of case essentials, it provides a ton of what anyone would want in a case:
- Protection (very sturdy with it's rubbery solid feeling exterior shell)
- 15 game slots
- Velcro strap to hold the Switch secure
- Mini Pouch on the other side of the case that can hold your powerbanks, hori kick stands, ac adapter, wrist straps, and other accessories (of course not all at once)
This will be my go to for any long distance travelling I'm doing.
Between the HORI touch pouch and the official case. I really wish I could merge the two.
I love the exterior shell of the Hori pouch. It's pretty solid and would definitely protect the switch from compression when stored in a bag full of other stuff. My only gripe is that it fits a little loose when you store in the Switch which of course isn't a great thing. The thickness also is better than the Sheikah Slate but was still a bit bulky for my liking.
This is where the Official Nintendo Case comes into play. This is the slimmest case you can get that actually protects the whole unit, including joycons. It barely fits in my coat/jacket pockets so it's super mobile. The shell isn't as hard as the Hori as it's a different material but still provides enough protection for my liking. It fits pretty snug into the case without making it feel too tight. I wish it came with something else to secure it in.
Ultimately, I decided to keep the Official Case over the HORI pouch because of the slimness of the case. My advice is if you are trying to decide between these two, ask yourself if you care about protection and bulk or having a slim case.
The Sheikah Case was a very surprising case. I was turned off by the design but that began to change as I kept playing BOTW and now I have a new appreciation for it.
In terms of case essentials, it provides a ton of what anyone would want in a case:
- Protection (very sturdy with it's rubbery solid feeling exterior shell)
- 15 game slots
- Velcro strap to hold the Switch secure
- Mini Pouch on the other side of the case that can hold your powerbanks, hori kick stands, ac adapter, wrist straps, and other accessories (of course not all at once)
This will be my go to for any long distance travelling I'm doing.
Between the HORI touch pouch and the official case. I really wish I could merge the two.
I love the exterior shell of the Hori pouch. It's pretty solid and would definitely protect the switch from compression when stored in a bag full of other stuff. My only gripe is that it fits a little loose when you store in the Switch which of course isn't a great thing. The thickness also is better than the Sheikah Slate but was still a bit bulky for my liking.
This is where the Official Nintendo Case comes into play. This is the slimmest case you can get that actually protects the whole unit, including joycons. It barely fits in my coat/jacket pockets so it's super mobile. The shell isn't as hard as the Hori as it's a different material but still provides enough protection for my liking. It fits pretty snug into the case without making it feel too tight. I wish it came with something else to secure it in.
Ultimately, I decided to keep the Official Case over the HORI pouch because of the slimness of the case. My advice is if you are trying to decide between these two, ask yourself if you care about protection and bulk or having a slim case.
MikeyKlump
Member
Where can I buy the official Nintendo case? Is it in stock anywhere?
Aztechnology
Member
This is the one, but I don't recommend it. Not really conducive to the purpose of the Switch and didn't exactly feel like great quality.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N22YBVY/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/power-a...tendo-switch-charcoal/5729902.p?skuId=5729902
Aztechnology
Member
Got my ButterFox case today. It's nice. First like a glove, almost too tight though for my tastes personally, the braiding around the case rubs against it as I put it in, have to push a bit to get it to insert. I don't like when things fit too snugly with a harder material like that as it can wear away at the edges.
I love the look, and it has everything I wanted inside. May cut the straps/bands off though, it already doesn't move at all inside the case, it really doesn't need those.
I love the look, and it has everything I wanted inside. May cut the straps/bands off though, it already doesn't move at all inside the case, it really doesn't need those.
Forearm Star
Member
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Went with the same charger adapter. Fits bulkier than i'd hoped but still a good suggestion.
Overall i'm loving the Slate Case
TheSkullPrince
Member
Sucks that I won't be getting my WaterField one until after April 7th. Until then I'm keeping it my shirt drawer when not in use (I don't like keeping it docked).
Mr_Kuschels
Member
This one looks really nice. The reviews on Amazon all say that it's too tight. Do you think it might cause problems in the long run?
I also wonder why the case manufacturers seem to have problems nailing the "snugness" of the switch cases - the Hori's too wide and this one's too tight.
RandomExpletive
Member
So far so good, no scuffs or marks on the switch after a day in my bag. The only issue is the elastic bands that hold the device down, but I'm getting used to working with them, so that problem will probably subside soon.
I don't yet have a power bank, but I'll try and remember to measure the upper pouch (which fits the joycon grips just fine)
Also remembered someone testing their case's outer shell, so I decided to do that for the surge case:
After leaving it like this for about half a minute there was a small indentation on the shell, but that went away a few minutes later. And of course the switch was fine
Sword Of Doom
Member
That's nice. The neon pink joycons look really nice. I skipped on the neon joycons because of the mismatched colors but if I ever buy extra joycons I'll go this route and have them match.
I'm getting the Zelda special edition and it comes with the case. I haven't looked through all 12 pages of the thread so I probably missed pictures of the inside of it but I hope it's good and has room for games. I might get another case though cause as much as i love the art style of the game, the case is a bit too much for me to carry around
Nvm, saw pics of it. Looks good inside. I guess I'll stick with the slate case
this is the one I have ordered. is the snugness an issue? I saw that some reviews were saying that it's so snug the shoulder buttons get pressed while inside. it's pretty much perfect for me otherwise.
Too bad about the tightness. Looks like the RDS is still overall the best fit and design from what I've seen.
ladyluthien
Member
The RDS deluxe travel case is in stock and showing available to ship on Target
RDS Deluxe Travel Case
I placed an order, we shall see if it ships!
EDIT: it's out of stock at the moment.
RDS Deluxe Travel Case
I placed an order, we shall see if it ships!
EDIT: it's out of stock at the moment.
theaffection
Member
Gonna use an old laptop case I have for the Switch. Worked great for the Wii U
Same here. The inner flap is confusing. The way it naturally falls on the screen is with the net side down (over the screen) that will eventually scratch the system when you load it with games and accessories.
So for you guys with the official case, how are you using it?
Aztechnology
Member
Yea I've noticed that is happening. I love the case design but that shouldn't be happening. I can't say if will become an issue or not. It bothers me a little though.
outunderthestars
Banned
I have this PDP Zelda branded Switch case:
It seems alright but I definitely wish I could have tried it out before purchasing. The Switch goes into a mesh pouch, which is soft enough, but I always snag the analog sticks when I'm putting it in and out of the pouch. The case itself has little to no padding, but it does offer a lot of slots for Switch carts. I kinda wish I had one that was a little more protective than this thing but it works for the time being.
specifically the reason i didn't go for that case. Also the fact that the mesh doesn't protect the screen against the tiny USB cable you wanna throw into that bag.
After 3 days of carrying my Switch with me in my bag, I'm really happy with my Hori touch pouch. Well worth the money.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
I wound up preordering a Zelda RDS case off Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MY9JB2U/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I would've preferred a plain case, but didn't want to wait. As of yesterday when I preordered this it stated it was releasing on 3/20. Now I see it says it ships within 1-2 months.
Now I'm wondering if I'm going to be part of the initial shipment of units arriving 3/20 or am I going to be left waiting?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MY9JB2U/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I would've preferred a plain case, but didn't want to wait. As of yesterday when I preordered this it stated it was releasing on 3/20. Now I see it says it ships within 1-2 months.
Now I'm wondering if I'm going to be part of the initial shipment of units arriving 3/20 or am I going to be left waiting?
The official case is good enough for me. It only needs to protect the screen when I carry it around or put it in a rucksack.
Also, having a screen protector thrown in made me actually attempt to put it on after all the scare stories with people scratching their screens on the dock, and as it was included anyway, I had nothing to lose. Went on okay, but had a couple of bubbles. I decided I would live with it for now.
Fast forward to the following day and the bubbles were magically gone. I think it's the first time I've ever had a perfectly applied screen protector. I usually don't bother because I can't get them applied properly!
Also, having a screen protector thrown in made me actually attempt to put it on after all the scare stories with people scratching their screens on the dock, and as it was included anyway, I had nothing to lose. Went on okay, but had a couple of bubbles. I decided I would live with it for now.
Fast forward to the following day and the bubbles were magically gone. I think it's the first time I've ever had a perfectly applied screen protector. I usually don't bother because I can't get them applied properly!
Try checking your order page? It usually says what's the estimated date of arrival.
ladyluthien
Member
RDS Deluxe Travel case back in stock on Target. Available for shipping!
http://www.target.com/p/nintendo-switch-game-traveler-deluxe-travel-case/-/A-52014888
http://www.target.com/p/nintendo-switch-game-traveler-deluxe-travel-case/-/A-52014888
cool thanks. man, I hope it's not an issue. I love everything about that case.
Resistance100
Member
Shopto had them at launch
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
There's nothing right now because it's not out. Meanwhile Target by me has the RDS I really wanted in stock so I put in for a cancellation on Amazon.
All Target's by me each had 1 in stock this morning. Did a store pickup. Thanks!
I have the Surge case and it's fine, but I may pick up the RDS one today if it's still in stock by the time I'm off work. That's the one I wanted the most but I needed a case on release day, so I went with the Surge for that reason originally. I do sort of like that the Surge case is just an unbranded grey though. Matches my Switch nicely!
I found them labeled under Bigben in The Netherlands.
Kudo
Member
Ah, damn I'm blind!
They're labeled as "Nintendo Deluxe" cases in my country, same exact case.
Thanks.
billmcdougal
Member
Was picking up a pro controller at target this morning and they had an rds case.
Mine is arriving tomorrow, but I got a good look at it and it's not as huge and bulky asi expected from discussions here.
I'll probably start wearing a backpack to work and throw the rds and my tablet in the bag.
Mine is arriving tomorrow, but I got a good look at it and it's not as huge and bulky asi expected from discussions here.
I'll probably start wearing a backpack to work and throw the rds and my tablet in the bag.
DarkChronic
Member
Rocking the plain PDP case and honestly, it's great. It does exactly what I need it to do.
The Switch fits in a mesh pocket (admittedly it's a bit tight) but the case is thin, compact, and fits in my bag perfectly. There are slots for game cards, but nothing else. Which is fine for me - I have a 40 minute train ride to and back to work for my commute, so the Switch battery life is A-OK. And I'll bring my charger on planes in a separate bag when I need it.
If you're looking for a simple, no frills case that does the job - this one will do it for ya.
The Switch fits in a mesh pocket (admittedly it's a bit tight) but the case is thin, compact, and fits in my bag perfectly. There are slots for game cards, but nothing else. Which is fine for me - I have a 40 minute train ride to and back to work for my commute, so the Switch battery life is A-OK. And I'll bring my charger on planes in a separate bag when I need it.
If you're looking for a simple, no frills case that does the job - this one will do it for ya.
Koutsoubas
Member
What case do you guys propose for Switch + Power bank?
It depends on your budget. How far your money can go.
Koutsoubas
Member
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvDJs7Um_Hw
this was just uploaded, It looks quite good !
My main goal is to be 100% portable with all accessories ( sans dock ) It looks like with this case I can easily get a charger in there as well. Maybe even the grip?
this was just uploaded, It looks quite good !
My main goal is to be 100% portable with all accessories ( sans dock ) It looks like with this case I can easily get a charger in there as well. Maybe even the grip?
Tempted to go for that myself. Even adding in a USB cable to my official case makes it bulge out.
ManUtdRedDevils
Member
Waterfield CitySlicker shipped today. My Switch will be going places soon!
Koutsoubas
Member
It looks beautiful but not very sturdy. I think i would like something bulkier
ManUtdRedDevils
Member
I am not worried about it being crushed. I am pretty careful. I just want something that will protect it from scratches and look nice. Most the cases I have seen look childish to me.
Just this and my bag
Is there a link to this kind of cover? I had something similar for my Vita and i prefer this as its more practical to take out of my bag and play, rather than mess with a case.
EDIT: oh wow... this top one has pretty bad reviews overall. Its too bad no solution for this would also make the switch dock nicely.
wow... this one is super nice.
https://www.sfbags.com/collections/nintendo-3ds-cases/products/nintendo-switch-cityslicker-case