You’d suppose an equipment firm like Belkin would have already made some gaming equipment, however till now it hasn’t. That is altering because it’s launched 4 new equipment for the brand new Switch 2 sport console, which Nintendo just started shipping to shoppers. I am nonetheless ready for my Swap 2 to reach, however I did get evaluate samples of all four Belkin Switch 2 accessories, together with two circumstances — one with a bundled battery — and two glass display protectors.
Learn extra: CNET’s Switch 2 accessories round-up
The $30 Belkin Travel Case for Switch 2, obtainable in three colour choices (charcoal, sand and inexperienced), is a compact, elegant case that appears sturdy (the material is waterproof). On the within, you will discover a slot system to retailer 10 sport playing cards and a hidden AirTag compartment. What’s sort of cool is you can detach the carrying deal with, turning it right into a wristlet strap. In accordance with Belkin, the comparatively compact case weighs 285.5 grams (0.63-pound) by itself, or 821.5 grams (1.81 kilos) with the Swap 2 saved in it.
The Journey case is available in three colour choices.
The $70 Belkin Charging Case has the identical footprint because the Journey Case however is a few third thicker because it features a 10K energy financial institution that sits in a little bit effectively within the backside of the case underneath your Swap 2. You possibly can cost the console within the case or take away the battery and use it to cost the Swap 2 outdoors the case — or to cost different units.
It is a fairly basic-looking 10K moveable battery that provides quick 20W charging and has two USB-C charge-out ports. (The Swap 2 has a 5,220-mAh battery; Belkin says its energy financial institution will cost the Swap 1.5 instances.) In my checks with an iPhone 16 Professional Max, the facility financial institution would not warmth up an excessive amount of whereas charging. The Charging Case additionally consists of the identical slot system to retailer 10 sport playing cards together with a hidden AirTag compartment.
The Belkin Charging Case for Swap 2 features a 10K energy financial institution.
The display protectors are stable glass display protectors, which is good (these aren’t these low cost, skinny plastic ones you generally see). Belkin has a historical past of creating display protectors for iPhones — it has a partnership with Apple to use display protectors in Apple Shops — so in addition they appear good, although a little bit dear.
Learn extra: Hands-on with Nintendo’s Switch 2 on launch day
I am already seeing a slew of Switch 2 cases and accessories displaying up on Amazon from no-name brands, with circumstances beginning at rather less than $20. We’ll be placing collectively a listing of the most effective Swap equipment as quickly as we take a look at extra gadgets, however I like what I’ve seen to this point with these Belkin equipment. I will add any further feedback ought to I encounter any points as soon as I truly use them with my Swap 2, which is scheduled to reach tomorrow.
Belkin’s antireflective display protector for the Swap 2.
