PowerA has designed a slim, well-constructed case that retails for nearly the same price as many of the no-name cases that are all over Amazon. While you could spend a bit more to buy an upgrade pick like the Belkin Travel Case (detailed below), we found the extra cost of other picks difficult to justify.

The PowerA Slim Case features a semi-firm heather gray fabric that’s hard enough to protect your Switch 2 and maintain its shape while still providing good grip. Red-accented zippers open easily into a basic but functional interior with a flap that doubles as a 10-game holder and a built-in stand. We found the stand was unnecessary since the Switch 2 has a built-in kickstand but it didn’t get in the way.

As the slimmest of our top picks, the PowerA leaves no room for accessories. Several similarly sized cases include pouches for cables or other small accessories. The PowerA Slim has no such pouch, but you’d be hard-pressed to fit anything inside the case lid even if it did.

The finishing details are a little wanting. The case only comes in heather gray which doesn’t appeal to everyone and the “Nintendo Switch 2” logo on the front may be equally divisive. The red-accented zippers are fun but we wish they properly aligned with the case’s edge instead of running slightly askew.

If you travel with everything you need to hook your Switch 2 up to a TV and play with friends or family, the Nintendo All-in-One Carrying Case is the only viable option we tested. The case is made from a durable, semisoft black material with only a subtle Switch 2 logo for branding. The large square case contains numerous pockets which are thoughtfully labeled for specific accessories.

Thanks to that tailored organization, the case feels secure even when fully loaded. Other large cases were either oversized or under-protected which left our accessories banging against each other, or worse, the ground. The All-in-One Carrying Case handled all our abuse extremely well.

At $85 MSRP, the All-in-One Carrying Case is one of the most expensive cases we’re recommending even if we believe you’re getting good value for that price. This was the only case that required us to remove the Joy-Cons before storing the Switch 2, although this design choice allows this case to maintain a compact, secure square shape. With such a large case we would have preferred more than just six game cards; most other cases store 8 - 10.

The RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case (hereafter just the Deluxe Travel Case because that’s a real mouthful) is a rugged case that stores a Switch 2 and a few accessories at a modest price point. Made from durable material, it holds the console securely while leaving slight gaps between the case & device. This makes it the toughest and most secure option we tested, great for anyone who is rough on their cases or may not always handle them carefully.

Inside, the case features impressive storage capacity. The Deluxe Travel Case features built-in storage beneath the Switch 2 that accommodates your Joy-Con straps or cables, but not quite a spare pair of Joy-Cons. The console is secured by a padded layer that doubles as a 12-game storage as well as a semi-adjustable stand. The high-quality zippers were the easiest to use among all cases we tested.

All this storage makes the case somewhat bulky and awkward to throw in a backpack. Some of the padding and storage areas are complicated which makes it difficult to fully load the case or get the Switch 2 out quickly. These drawbacks make it a poor choice for commuting or daily carry.

Currently the Deluxe Travel Case is only available in black or a Mario Kart World cover, but historically RDS has released many different designs for their cases so we expect to see more.

Waterfield Designs produced some of the best premium cases for the original Switch and their two new cases for Switch 2 are worthy successors. The Magnetic Case is the less expensive of the pair and features a unique closure mechanism with built-in magnetic ribs instead of zippers. Inside is a plush soft fabric liner that provides additional protection along with two pockets for modest storage. The Magnetic Case comes in durable ballistic nylon and waxed canvas options, as well as more expensive leather options.

The CitySlicker Case, available in waxed canvas or ballistic nylon, resembles a miniature messenger bag with a leather flap that closes via two magnetic snaps. In addition to two internal pockets, it includes an external zippered pocket that stretches to accommodate the official AC adapter and USB cable. The area just beneath the leather flap stores up to five game cards. Unlike the Magnetic Case, the CitySlicker is compatible with a couple of Waterfield accessories like a String Strap or carabiner if you are looking to further customize your case.

These are the most expensive cases we tested. Furthermore, while the interior padding of the case is generous, the soft materials throughout the case provide only a modest level of protection on-par with some of our cheaper picks. If you need a rugged case to withstand rough conditions, these aren’t the right choice for you.

We’ve thoroughly enjoyed JSAUX’s Split Protective Case as a grip that doesn’t get in the way of what makes the Switch 2 so great, and the front cover included in the Full Protective Set makes this bundle a very compelling replacement for a traditional case. While it doesn't offer as much protection as the other cases we recommend, we think buyers looking for a simple solution for commuting or light travel will be pleased.

Read more about the JSAUX Split Protective Case in our Switch 2 Grips Buying Guide.