After getting a case for my Nintendo Switch 2, I couldn’t imagine life without it. Here’s why every Switch 2 owner needs one.
I have a confession to make. For all of the years I’ve spent with my trusty Nintendo Switch (the Animal Crossing edition, I’ll have you know), I’ve never once bought a case for it. I know – I’m a fool.
See, I was just so reluctant to spend my hard-earned cash on something I’d long considered to be a boring purchase. Much of the time, I’d just wrap my console up in a sweater, cram it into my backpack, and take it on the go. I’m shocked it’s still going, honestly.
But after getting my hands on a Nintendo Switch 2, I decided things had to change. No more running. I was going to get a case and keep my shiny new console safe. And owning a case for my Switch 2 has been an absolute game-changer – it’s been a much-needed acquisition, and not only because of the protection it offers. Now, I’m convinced. Everyone should buy a case for their Nintendo Switch 2 – here’s why.Protection, portability, and play
So, let’s get the obvious stuff out of the way. Yes, a good case is necessary to keep your console safe. And given Nintendo’s latest hardware has a list price of $449.99 / £395.99 / AU$699.95, you’re gonna want to keep it protected against falls, impact, and scratching. And the case I use every day – Nacon Protection Case XL for Nintendo Switch 2 – has given me peace of mind, and then some.
But there’s so much more I love about my trusty Switch 2 case. Perhaps the best aspect is its ability to house not only my console, but also my Switch 2 dock and accessories.
Yes, this model, as well as Nintendo’s official all-in-one case, is spacious enough to house everything you’ll need to set up your Switch 2 in TV mode. And as someone who doesn’t really like playing in handheld mode that much, that’s a wonderful thing. Now, I can safely transport everything I need to play at a friend’s house – the console, dock, HDMI cable, and AC adapter – with no hassle or fear of scuffing.
I can even fit in my Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2, as well, which is handy if I want to play Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV’s additional minigames, for example.
Similarly, I really like the storage my case offers for game cartridges. Before, I’d just stash a bunch of cartridges into my Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game case. But now, I can keep my copies of Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza secure – and easy to distinguish – by sliding them into small pockets on my carry case. And that’s something that so many models offer too.Plenty of enticing options
So yes, I’m a big fan of the case I use, day in, day out. But I’m glad to report that there are a number of other strong options worth checking out.
One that scored well here at TechRadar was the Nacon Hard Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2. We were impressed with its robust construction, understated looks, and more than reasonable price. It doesn’t offer enough room to transport your dock, but if you’re looking to play in handheld mode on a train or plane, then it will certainly do the job.
Another one we’ve spoken highly of is the Belkin Charging Case for Nintendo Switch 2. We loved this model’s inclusion of a 10,000mAh power bank, which is a great inclusion given the console’s underwhelming battery life in handheld mode. It also comes in a range of chic colors, 12 game slots, and a kickstand groove for tabletop play. We found it to be plenty durable enough, too, so this one’s a massively attractive package.
We’ve not tried out the official Nintendo carry case or all-in-one case just yet, but they’re available now if you want to keep your beloved Switch 2 safe. We’re hoping to take a look at them shortly, so make sure you stay tuned!
So, there you have it. A case is a must-buy in my view – but what do you think? Have you got a case for your Switch 2 yet? Maybe you’ve been putting it off and been using the sweater wrap technique? Well, whatever the case (*nudge* *wink*), I’d be interested to hear from you, so make sure to get chatting in the comments!

Fief, the dark project.
On balance, it’s probably a good thing we have little cause to use the word ‚fief‘ anymore. But I do wish I had a few more excuses to deploy it, if only because it’s such an enjoyable word to say. Luckily, I’m able to postpone starting a degree in medieval history just so I can drop ‚fief‘ into conversation more often without coming off as a total weirdo, because feudal estates happen to be the focus of Wartales‘ newest DLC.
Wartales, for those unaware, is a low-fantasy RPG where you control a band of mercenaries. At a glance it looks ferociously boring, but as I discovered in my Wartales review, it proved a surprisingly capable story engine laced with gripping turn-based tactical combat. Wartales has received consistent updates—both free and paid—since it launched in 2023, but its latest expansion is apparently the one fans have been anticipating most heavily.
„Since the early days of Wartales‘ early access, one request has consistently stood out from the community: owning and managing a fief“, writes developer Shiro games in a recent Steam post. „With our upcoming DLC, Contract: The Fief, we’re finally bringing that vision to life.“
The Fief adds a more strategic layer to Wartales. WIth a ruined castle and a small patch of land, you can slowly build and expand it into a thriving fortified settlement. Your fief produces resources every time your party rests as it explores the world, namely food, defence, trade goods, and knowledge. These resources can be used to satisfy your settlement’s needs, which in turn determine the speed at which your fief grows.
As your fief expands, you can push it toward one of several specialisations, building up its security to transform it into an impregnable citadel, or converting it into a thriving trading port. You can also select a specific government type that will allow you to pursue mandates—strategic objectives that you have several rests to complete.
While the fief is structurally different from Wartales‘ broader experience, it sounds like it’s intended to deliver the same emergent moments. Shiro says that the buildings you construct will influence the types of population and the bonuses you receive, and that your mercenaries can „shape these systems directly through construction, upgrades, or audience events“.
Contract: The Fief isn’t out yet, but its arrival is imminent, looming out of Wartales‘ autumnal landscape on September 25. There’s no word on price yet, but since the other two Contract DLCs are $13 (£11), I imagine The Fief will cost around the same.

„I am a Kenyan, please don’t shoot me.“
With tears streaming down his face, Evans Kibet, a 36-year-old long-distance runner, pleads for his life in a video released by Ukraine’s 57th Separate Motorised Infantry Brigade.
Wearing a sports top beneath the brigade’s flag, he raises his hands and begs: „I am Kenyan. Don’t shoot me.“ Once an athlete from Kenya’s high-altitude training town of Iten, Kibet says he was duped by a sports agent who promised him a chance to race in Russia.
Instead, his passport was confiscated, and he was forced into signing documents he couldn’t read. Those papers, he claims, were his ticket straight into Vladimir Putin’s army. What followed was a chilling ultimatum: „I was told: ‚Either you go to fight or we’ll kill you.'“
Kibet insists he never fought a single battle. After a week of basic training, armed with an automatic rifle he barely knew how to use, he says he made a daring escape, ditching his weapon and wandering for days through a Ukrainian forest until he stumbled upon soldiers.
Terrified, he shouted his now-viral words: „I am a Kenyan, please don’t shoot me.“ But his fate is far from certain. Back home in Kenya, his family watches the footage in shock. „I am so traumatised. I didn’t sleep at night“, his cousin Edith Chesoi told reporters.
His younger brother calls him „a humble man, a runner, a pillar of the family“, while Ukraine says his case exposes how Russia preys on vulnerable foreigners from poorer nations, luring them with jobs and dreams, then shoving them onto the battlefield.
Many never survive long enough to tell their story. For Evans Kibet, the 36-year-old long-distance runner who once dreamt of winning marathons abroad, the only race now is for his life. His family is begging Kenya’s government to intervene before he is lost forever.