Taking your Nintendo Switch out and about can be a dangerous business if you haven't got it safely tucked away inside a case of some sort and, luckily for us, we've seen numerous offerings from various companies to suit our portable gaming needs. While budget-priced cases are also available, San Fransisco-based WaterField is a specialist in the premium side of the carry case world, and a brand new product for the Switch has recently been revealed.
Responding to customer requests, WaterField's new product - called the SwitchPack - has been designed in such a way so that players need not worry about losing power while on their travels; you'll find enough space inside the case to hold a power charger and a thin battery pack, as well as space for extra controllers and cables to ensure you have enough juice for your trip.
The SwitchPack's dual waterproof zippers provide quick access to interior pockets that are soft and adjustable, allowing gamers the flexibility to pack for various play set-ups. These padded pockets hold the Nintendo Switch console with Joy-Cons attached, a Pro Controller or Joy-Con Grip, Joy-Con Straps and a power adapter. The main compartment accommodates extra Joy-Cons or a game card holder and a thin battery. The Switch console pocket is fronted by an extra-slim, Ultrasuede®-lined pocket that can store a few extra games, and actually helps clean the Switch screen.
Available in black ballistic nylon or rugged tan waxed canvas, each with premium leather details, the SwitchPack is undoubtedly an attractive option for your Switch-carrying needs. Of course, quality does come at a price, as the SwitchPack will set you back a handsome $129USD. For comparison's sake, this sits towards the higher end of the company's product range with other options - such as the Arcade Gaming Case - costing a little less.
It's definitely a hefty amount of money to be handing over just to carry your Switch around, but does the quality of the product tempt you? Let us know in the comments.
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It seems a bit bulky (although everything that's supposed to carry so much will be), but I really like the premium, "adult" leather design. Very elegant. Definitely more than I can afford
These cases are nice but they're also very expensive. They've loads of Switch cases and this is just advertising by Waterfield piggybacking on the Switch's 1st anniversary.
I like my blue leatherish BotW case better. This is nice tho, but mine holds all that minus the controller and was only $18. Durable, cheap, and good looking.
@SmaggTheSmug They do have a smaller City Slicker case which I have and fits the console, some spare joycon, games and a cable or two. Won’t fit a power pack but. Worth a look if size is a concern...I love mine.
I own one of these cases, I believe it was the Retro Cityslicker bag, which will be discontinued at the end of the month. The quality is high, real leather and the liner does not scratch your screen. If you have the extra funding, their products are worth the investment.
If something happens with my case, I may jump to this one later on.
@Smigit Those also look very nice; I'm happy with my PDP case though. If I ever take the console out of the house I usually throw it into my shoulder bag, so a flatter carrying case is better for me (as it takes up less space). I'd rather not walk around with a bulky case advertising to everyone that I have expensive electronics on me.
I ordered a Switch Pack case a few days ago.
Started with a hard sided case but quickly found I always had extra stuff with me. Got a second case that claims to be designed for the Switch but was never happy with it but made it work.
That lead me to realize having something like this was useful for me beyond just the Switch.
More recently I ended up getting a hard sided pro controller case which had a clip and it became a side addition to the strap clip on the previous bag.
Ever since Alex reviewed the original Waterfield Design cases I have had my eye on them. The Multiplayer seemed to hold most of what I wanted but I didn't need space for a dock and it seemed too big. The Arcade seemed close but the idea of having to detach JoyCons was leaving me unconvinced.
The Switch Pack seems to address my concerns. To further add to this I noticed the large case I am currently using has started to show slight signs of wear on the bottom, enough to make me concerned about how secure the contents might be.
These cases are fine, though from what I've seen through reviews the Waterfield cases don't provide much more protection than a good quality £20 case.
Personally I've ordered a new Younik case for my Switch to replace the garbage I bought from GAME just after picking up the console. Since when did GAME start cable-tying their cases shut so you had no idea how AWFUL their tat was?
Another overpriced case!!!! No thank you. I'll stick with my $20 Splatoon 2 case. If I want something like this, I'll track down a leather camcorder case for a fraction of the price.
I'm still trying to rationalize buying their cheapest, $50 case even though I already have a case and know I don't really need another.
Wish they’d do a harder soft clamshell case, that would hold 24 or more games. I wanna have most of my carts with me, protected.
Looks super nice. But it doesn't seem to prevent the Switch from shaking around. Plus, does it have a hard shell to protect it? Doesn't seem like it (but I can't watch the video with sound, so maybe the video talks about this).
It surely looks premium, but I can hardly justify the high price+import fees to Italy. I think my Smatree N120 (https://www.amazon.com/Smatree-N120-Carrying-Case-Nintendo-Switch/) will be good enough for a long, long time
It looks nice. But I am appalled at the idea of spending 130 dollars on a case that I cannot even check out in person before buying.
I have a case to protect my Switch console, and carry that, and separate accessories in my backpack when I go out. It is good enough.
@Heavyarms55 If you can't afford, you can make one yourself. Shoot a cow and skinned it, dried the hide for 2 weeks and ask your mom to sew it. Or make one with cardboard (it's the trend these days...).
@Nincompoop I can afford it. That doesn't mean spending the money is a good choice, or that this product is worth the cost. It seems like a nice case and I am honestly tempted, but it just seems like overkill.
I'd love to get one but UK shipping is astronomical
These aren't made in a Chinese labour sweatshop. Ordered!
I got one case from them for my PSVITA since the beginning, and the quality is astonishing. Yes, it is pricy. But that quality, man. Sends a message to people at work : "yes I'm playing videogames but hey, check this case I'm a full grown up boy."
Love it. Joke aside, I wanted a quality case, I did get one of those.
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