This third-party charging case is my favorite Nintendo Switch 2 accessory

A few weeks ago, I finally got my hands on a Nintendo Switch 2. I absolutely love it so far, but up until now, I hadn't been able to use one of its key features: The ability to take the handheld anywhere.

Of course, that's not entirely true. I technically could've taken the console on the go with me for the whole time I've had it, but I personally couldn't. In other words, there's no way in hell that my paranoid self was going to bring my new Nintendo Switch out into the world without a carrying case. (In my opinion, every Switch should come with a case, but making us buy everything separately is on-brand for Nintendo.)

The days of my Nintendo Switch 2 being a homebody are over, though, because Belkin's new charging case is just the thing I needed to feel comfortable traveling with my precious console. I never know what to expect when it comes to third-party accessories — they can be hit or miss — but this one is a home run.

First off, the case itself looks great. The durable, hardshell exterior is sleek and not overcrowded with graphics and branding, which I tend to like a lot more than a maximalist approach. It comes in three different color options — I got the one in sand, but I think the charcoal and pistachio green variants are really cool, too. The real star of the show is inside the case, though.

Once you open it up, you'll find an integrated rechargeable power bank nested in the center, secured by a small velcro strap. The Switch console fits over it perfectly, and doesn't scratch against anything when placed in the case. When you're in need of some extra juice, you can thread the included USB-C cord out from under the handheld and start charging either while you play or while it's sitting in the case. It's super convenient, and being able to safely charge my Switch while I'm out and about means I get to spend more time actually using the console and less time waiting for it to fuel up. The battery even has a small LCD display that tells you exactly how much power it has left, which has already saved me from accidentally leaving my apartment with a dead power bank.

The case also has a nice amount of extra storage, including a mesh pocket that can hold cords, accessories, and more. I personally use mine to store the battery cord, a charging block for when I need to plug the power bank in, and my Joy-Con covers that are meant to be used for the Switch's mouse mode. There's also an extra flap in front of the pocket that can hold up to 12 Nintendo Switch game cards. While the only games I have at the moment are digital copies, I'm excited to start filling up those card slots with new titles soon.

It's not like Belkin's case is totally revolutionary — we've seen charging cases before — but it is well-made, convenient, and the best one you're going to find at the start of the Switch 2 era.