Perfect Pokemon-patterened protection
Let's get this out of the way: you NEED this color scheme. Trust me, you (or your kids) are gonna look like a total badass with your Pokemon themed case with matching zippers. Moving on, I've owned this case for a month and it has been doing its job really well. It's surprisingly light and I've carried it in-hand commuting to work (in NYC via bus and subway), and also in bags while traveling. It's thicker than I thought it would be, but not obscenely so. I've knocked the thing into metal and walls without even batting an eye and feels sturdy enough to resist dropping on concrete (not tested). The material is water-resistant, but I haven't tried how much it stains. Note - one of the downsides of this color scheme is the white side. So far I haven't experienced any obvious staining or discoloration, but we'll see how it goes. There are two zippers and they feel quite sturdy and very easy to zip without a lot of resistance. At the same time, they're not sensitive to start unzipping at the slightest movement. I find them very easy to operate while commuting on the subway where I have to pack up my Switch in just a few seconds. So far, the carrying handle has held up to the test (no pun intended). There is a tiny loop at one end so you can hook the case to your bag. The grooved rubber strip that covers the middle part of the strap is the perfect thickness and comfortable to hold. I do wish it were slightly longer, perhaps a quarter of an inch on either side. I am an adult male with average-sized hands and I otherwise have no complaints about the handle. You may run into a bit of trouble if you have big hands. The handle itself is certainly big enough, but the shorter grip which I mentioned means that some of your fingers would be holding onto different materials, which might feel awkward. YMMV. Inside, the compartment for the Switch makes for a perfect fit with no imperfections. It is also not inlaid so deep that you need to claw at the darn thing to remove the Switch. There are two thin straps you can use to keep it in place, though I find them extraneous. Finally, there's a protective flap (felt?) that rests on the screen when you close the case so you can rest assured that the glass will stay pristine. Note that this will not rest completely flat on the screen if you use thumb grips to cover the analog sticks like I do. I haven't found this to be a real problem. On the other side are plenty of slots to hold cartridges, a storage compartment against the (felt?) backing of the case, and a zipped compartment in front of it separated by mesh. I don't carry many accessories--just a microfiber cloth (get one if you don't have one), and my bluetooth adapter. However, there's plenty of easily-accessible space for you to fit in some headphones, memory cards, USB drives,, mini amiibo NFC cards, etc. Unfortunately, the stock Switch charger doesn't fit well into this case, so you'll have to pack that separately. This is a great case that balances bulk and reliability. It gets the job done and gets the little things right, like the carrying handle and zippers. Easy buy. Read more
