TL;DR: Belkin’s new Switch 2 accessories feel like Apple-designed gear for Nintendo nerds—clean, solid, premium, and just a little over-engineered. Even without my Switch 2 in hand yet, I can already tell these accessories punch above their weight. Pricey? Yeah. But also… kind of worth it.

Prelude to a Console

So there I was: a man with no Switch 2 but 3 gleaming Belkin accessories staring at me from my desk like puppies waiting for walkies. It felt like owning a car seat, baby monitor, and stroller before your child is born. The anticipation. The absurdity. The weird comfort of being… ready.

And yet, I was already getting vibes from this new Belkin lineup that said, “We’re not playing around anymore.”

Belkin? In My Console Accessories?

You know that friend who never goes to parties and then randomly shows up wearing a killer outfit and takes over the playlist? That’s Belkin here. A company that’s spent decades quietly being the designated driver of the Apple accessories world—reliable, not flashy, but always there when you need a cable at 2AM.

Until now, Belkin hadn’t really played in Nintendo’s sandbox. But with the arrival of the Switch 2, it seems like they’ve finally RSVP’d to the console accessory party, showing up with not one but 3 items: two carrying cases (one of which moonlights as a power bank) and 1 tempered glass screen protectors. It’s a calculated entrance, and, dare I say, a stylish one.

They’re not trying to beat the third-party accessories flooding the market. No, Belkin is doing the Belkin thing—clean industrial design, soft-touch materials, and hardware that feels like it’s been through the same finishing school as the Apple Watch.

So I dove in.

Charge and Carry: The Power Bank Case

Jumping up to $70 (199 AED), the Belkin Charging Case is basically the Travel Case after a pre-workout smoothie. It’s thicker, heavier, and hiding a secret: a 10,000mAh battery embedded in a dedicated slot under the Switch.

Now, it’s a basic battery—20W USB-C charging, no digital readouts, no MagSafe magic. But it works. In my tests (using, alas, my iPhone 16 Pro Max as a surrogate), it charged like a champ and stayed cool. Belkin says it can juice up a Switch 2 about 1.5 times, which is legit given the 5,220mAh internal battery Nintendo stuffed into its sequel console.

Bonus points for modularity: you can remove the battery and use it independently to charge your phone, earbuds, or literally any USB-C device. It’s the Swiss Army Knife of Switch cases.

It still includes the game card slot system and the secret AirTag compartment, which I’m now convinced was designed by someone who owns both a Steam Deck and trust issues.

And here’s a nice touch for backward compatibility: the Charging Case also comes with two included foam brackets that let you snugly fit a Switch 1 inside, which is a thoughtful nod to folks upgrading at their own pace.

It’s a little pricey, sure, but compared to cobbling together a separate case, cable, and decent power bank, this all-in-one approach actually feels like value—especially if you’re the kind of gamer who travels a lot or just likes to play dockless.

Case Study: Travel Edition

Let’s start with the $30 (99 AED) Belkin Travel Case. It comes in three surprisingly refined shades: charcoal (for dads and serious humans), sand (for aesthetic Instagram gamers), and green (a muted olive that’s probably the best of the bunch).

It’s compact but deceptively roomy. You get the usual elastic strap to hold your console in place, but here’s the kicker: there’s a slot system that stores 10 game cards and a hidden AirTag pocket that feels designed by someone who’s lost luggage in an airport nightmare at least once.

The outer material is water-resistant fabric that leans more Patagonia than plastic lunchbox. The carrying handle detaches and doubles as a wristlet strap, which feels oddly chic. It’s 285.5 grams empty and 821.5 grams with your Switch 2 inside, which I measured with a kitchen scale because I’m that guy now.

What Belkin nailed here is proportion. It doesn’t feel bulky. It feels intentional. This case wouldn’t look out of place next to an iPad Pro in a tote bag. It’s the case for people who’d like to pretend they don’t own a Switch 2, until they whip it out on a flight and start playing.

Screen Test: Tempered and Tested

Let’s talk glass. Belkin’s tempered screen protectors are, well, exactly what you’d expect from a company that Apple trusts to install screen protectors in its stores. This ain’t your gas-station cling film.

They’re actual glass, with proper rigidity and a clean, oleophobic coating that wipes smudges off like a dream. I didn’t try dropping my phone with one on—I’m not that committed to the bit—but you can tell this is the good stuff.

They’re also cut perfectly to the Switch 2’s new screen, which I still hadn’t seen in person but could deduce based on the protector dimensions. It’s like trying on a tux before your body finishes puberty, but hey, the tailoring is sharp.

A little overpriced? Sure. But when you compare it to the frustration of misaligned edges and bubbles from cheapo kits, the convenience and precision feel worth the markup.

In Conclusion: The Belkin Vibe

You know what this all feels like? It feels like Belkin has taken everything it’s learned from a decade of being Apple’s quiet accessory partner and applied it to gaming. And I’m here for it.

None of this is flashy. None of it screams “limited edition” or “RGB enabled.” What it does scream is thoughtful, tactile, and ready. These accessories feel like they’re not trying to sell you on the fantasy of gaming, but on the reality of living with your console. That’s rarer than it should be.

Sure, my Switch 2 arrives in few days. But if these accessories are any indication, I think it’s walking into a pretty sweet setup.

Final Verdict: 

Belkin’s first foray into Nintendo Switch 2 accessories is impressively mature, smartly designed, and subtly premium. If you want something that doesn’t look like a prop from an eSports commercial but actually fits your life, start here. Pricey, yes, but not wasteful—these are tools, not toys.