Dbrand unveils Killswitch case for Nintendo Switch 2, launches in June
The company's popular case for portable gaming consoles is coming to Switch 2
🎮 Dbrand has announced its new Killswitch case for Nintendo Switch 2
🪨 The case protects the console itself and the Joy-Cons
🕹️ It also allows you to remove the Joy-Cons, so you won’t have to take it off first
💰 There’s no word on pricing, but you can reserve a Killswitch case for $3
📅 Killswitch for Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June
On the same day that we learned the Nintendo Switch 2 price and release date, Dbrand entered the spotlight with its new Killswitch case for the console. It’s a nearly identical take on the case that Dbrand cooked up for the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, ROG Ally X, and Legion Go S in the past, except optimized for the Switch 2 and its unique hardware. It’s one of the first premium third-party accessories we’ve seen for the Switch 2 thus far. There’s no word on pricing yet, but you can reserve one now for $3 on Dbrand’s website.
The case offers a super-slim design that’s only a couple of millimeters thick, while still offering military-grade drop protection. It has precise cut-outs for the speakers, USB-C ports, and buttons on the Switch 2, and you can remove the magnetic Joy-Cons with ease while still protecting them.
The portion of the Killswitch case that protects the Joy-Con controllers adds a more ergonomic grip so that they feel more comfortable in your hand during gameplay. Dbrand also includes Stick Grips for enhanced grip and precision while using the thumbsticks, which is a clever addition.
Of course, the case is perfectly compatible with the Switch 2’s kickstand so you can still prop it up for hands-free viewing. When it’s time to pack things up, there’s a special semi-transparent travel cover that works with Dbrand’s new Game Card Holder, allowing you to show off your Switch 2 game collection in a stylish, mysterious way.
Finally, the case comes with a custom-built dock adapter so that you can keep the Killswitch on your Switch 2 and still dock it for enjoying 4K gameplay on your TV.
Dbrand hasn’t mentioned how much the new Killswitch case will cost, but let’s hope it’s not that much money; the Switch 2 alone is priced at $449.99. We should know more about pricing closer to the case’s June launch timeframe.
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