Topic: Tomtoc Switch 2 slim case strangely oversized?

EDIT: A marketing photo answers why there's the gap & soft pad. The gap & pad are for shock absorption so the shoulder buttons don't get damaged in a drop. So, marketing says.

Tomtoc's switch 1 case was just right, no unnecessary bulk. But for the switch 2, Tomtoc's case almost looks like they made this case based on the wrong dimensions and shoved a pad in there as a fix to salvage production. The pad does it's job & keeps the console snug, but this just looks odd in comparison to the switch 1 case. This may be a dumb nitpick. I get it. I'm just slightly disappointed, it's seems like tomtoc may have flubbed it a bit dimension-wise.

Did anyone else notice?

If anyone bought a Tomtoc case for switch 2 before they got the console, and thought, "wow, this case is bigger than I expected. Is the switch 2 this big?". It kinda isn't.😆 But I don't think it warrants returning the case. But I am confused, because for the switch, it was just right, no unnecessary bulk, and seemed like an easy formula to reproduce for switch 2. Is there maybe a reason for the extra width I'm not aware of?

Could be to protect the shoulder buttons from being pressed accidentally, or to prevent overheating in case the device somehow turns on.

Hiya @Eel!
Switch shoulder buttons aren't really different than switch 2's, I don't think, and that pad blocks the vents on the top, which is the opposite of helping it cool😆. I'll look at the buttons again later to see if there's anything to your point though.

@WoomyNNYes maybe it’s to prevent shaken switch syndrome

@Eel Just discovered this marketing pic. Guess I need to update the original post.😆

The gap & pad are for shock absoption so the shoulder buttons don't get damaged in a drop. So, marketing says.

@WoomyNNYes see my first option was right after all 😎

Absolutely no sizing mistakes, totally intended. 100%. 👀

@Eel was right!🌈
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