So, you’ve just bought a Nintendo Switch. Congratulations, you’ve made a fantastic purchase – Nintendo’s latest console is a brilliant platform to play, whether you’re at home or on the go. However, portability comes with risks: when your Switch isn’t sat snugly in its dock by your TV, you’ll want to keep it protected in a sturdy case.
As with any purchase, there are a few things to note, and some questions you’ll want to ask yourself. The first one is just how much you want to be carrying: some pouches let you take the kitchen sink with you, whereas others just protect the console itself so you can chuck it in a bag with little concern. After that, it’s really just a case of whether you want a soft or hard case, and how many game cards you’d like to carry around with you.
Thankfully, you don’t have to think too long and hard about buying the right case for you – because we’ve put together a list of our favourite Nintendo Switch cases available in the UK right now.
Before you dive right in, though, here are some things to consider when buying a Nintendo Switch case:
- Do you need to carry everything with you?
- Is it protection you want or just ease of portability?
- How many game cases do you really need to take with you?
- How much do you want to spend?
The best Nintendo Switch cases
1. Official Switch Accessory Set: The best all-round Switch case
Price: £17
You can’t go wrong with the official Switch carry case from Nintendo. Bundled as part of the Nintendo Switch Accessory Set, this soft-shell case comes with a built-in Switch stand, a soft fabric inner and a divider to keep your screen protected while transporting your console. It also has a mesh pouch, which can store a couple of Joy-Con straps, and space for up to five Switch game cartridges. It comes with a Hori screen protector too, ensuring your screen stays scratch-free.
2. Hori Switch Tough Pouch: The best slim hard case
Price: £15
If protection is your number one concern, the Hori Switch Tough Pouch could be the answer. It’s hardy enough to keep your Switch safe from bumps and knocks - yet also slimmer than most other hard cases on the market. This means you can’t store much more than you’d be able to in the Official Nintendo Switch carry case – a couple of Joy-Con straps and five games – but it’s a stylish and hardy case that ensures your console will remain safe.
3. Subsonic All in One Armour Case: The best Switch case for those who leave nothing behind
Price: £14
Subsonic’s All in One Armoured carry case is ideal for those who like to take it all with them. Capable of carrying your Switch, Joy-Cons, Joy-Con Grip, power pack, spare USB Type-C cable and five games, it’s the most capacious of the carry cases on our list. Inevitably, therefore, it’s also one of the bulkiest: if you’re happy to chuck your case in a bag and head out, it’s fine, but if you’re looking for something handheld, this might not be the case for you.
4. RDS Industries Traveller Deluxe Case: The best Switch case for the damage-conscious
Price: £19
RDS Industries’ case is slightly bulkier than the Hori Tough Pouch, but it offers even sturdier protection against bumps and drops. It also comes with two game-card storage cases, so you can carry up to eight game cards at once - plus two spare microSD cards for those who use multiple cards for their Switch.
5. PDP Nintendo Switch Premium Console Case: A premium soft-shell Switch case
Price: £21
Also available in Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Super Mario Odyssey livery, this stylish soft-shell Nintendo Switch carry case is perfect if you’re seeking a light console carrier, but aren’t won over by the official case. One notable advantage of this case is that it can carry up to 14 game cards, so you should never have to pick and choose what games to carry with you when travelling.
6. Powera Everywhere Nintendo Switch Messenger Bag: For those who want to take it all with them
Price: £25
Not strictly a carry case, Powera’s Nintendo Switch Messenger Bag is perfect for those who want to cart their entire Nintendo Switch system around. It comes with space for spare Joy-Cons, a Pro Controller and the Nintendo Switch Dock, as well as game cards or boxes - plus, of course, the console itself, and all the cables you’ll ever need. The middle is also reconfigurable, so if you’re just carrying your switch, it’ll still stay snug and secure - and you can use the remaining space as a normal messenger bag.
