Snakebyte Switch 2 Cases and Accessories Are Standard Starter Options

New consoles mean new accessories and peripherals. One of the first to the market for the Switch 2 launch is Snakebyte, which went with some basic launch cases, accessories, and peripherals. They’re all generally fine. If you own a Switch and bought a fabric, zippered case or some extra chargers along the way, you won’t see any earth-shattering revelations in design. I did find that some of the more practical launch items ended up being really handy to have in these early weeks with the system.

My favorite items in the Snakebyte Switch 2 launch item are the least flashy. I really appreciate the $20 Power Adapter and $10 100w charging cable. The cord with the actual Switch 2 system is slightly shorter at just about six and plain plastic, while this is over six and a half feet and braided nylon. It’s only a minor difference, but since I do often play in Handheld mode and travel quite a bit, I appreciate the extra durability. The Power Adapter is handy for travel purposes as well. It comes with three different plugs for the brick. So you have the regular one for US outlets and three adapters. If you are going to travel, it’s convenient in a way I appreciate. I’m fine with an extra cord if it means I have dedicated items available for a device I know will need frequent charging.  

The most basic option is the Snakebyte Switch 2 Starter Kit. Considering this is a $20 option, it’s fine for quickly getting some rudimentary protection for the new console while perhaps waiting for a more custom cosmetic option tied to one of the later launch titles or eventual “big name” games. You get a fabric carrying case with padding and pockets that can hold the system, up to 10 cartridges, and the included earbud headphones and microfiber cleaning cloth. A tempered glass screen protector is included, as are some silicone sleeve grips for the Joy-Con 2 controllers. The case is honestly fine for a budget holder, though I do prefer a harder case for cartridges and felt the elastic bands that went across the face of the console to hold it in place were flimsy. The headphones are fine in a pinch and struck me as typical Five Below kind of quality earbuds. The only element that is a real letdown are the silicone Joy-Con sleeves, as they don’t fit really well. They’re a bit loose on the controllers, and I didn’t like the feel of the grip with them on. 

So if you wanted a case and were only going to pick one for the Switch 2, I’d suggest the $20 Snakebyte Travel Case 2. While the case in the fabric case in the Starter Kit is fine, this is a more substantial option. There’s a firmer shell on the exterior, which is better at maintaining its shape when pressed or tossed into a larger bag. The interior design is nearly identical to the one for the Starter Kit case as well, with the same straps I’m not a fan of across the top, pocket on top for miscellaneous items or a cord, and a sleeve with spots for 10 cartridges.

What could end up being the most handy item is the Twin Charge S2, and I found it was useful when visiting with folks and having multiple sets of Joy-Con 2 controllers around at once. It’s a $20 charging dock where you can drop in two Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 controllers and let them charge. It’s a very solid base that holds each one easily at the same time. There are no mounts, and it’s easy to insert and remove them. Small lights at the front turn green when a controller is fully-charged for an immediately recognizable “tell.” I ended up being horrible at keeping track of exactly how long it would take to charge. Usually I’d come back around two to three hours later and everything would be fine. The only downside here is it only comes with a USB cable and doesn’t feature an adapter for plugging it into an ordinary socket. Still, it’s fine for what it is.

While none of the Snakebyte Switch 2 accessories or cases are revolutionary, they’re handy items available at launch that seem pretty capable at filling an early need. The Power Adapter and charging card are both quite handy, especially if you think you’ll be traveling a bit. The Twin Charge S2 is nice to have around if you do own two sets of Joy-Con 2 controllers right away. The cases are fine, if a bit barebones. The Starter Kit is much like any one, with the sum of its parts basically making the $20 price seem feasible. I’d say they’re good options if you need something for your console at the very start.

The Snakebyte Switch 2 cases and accessories are available now.