'I bought a Nintendo Switch 2 - and this case is on my shopping list'
I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 on its launch day, and it's certainly one of my best buys to date. Without delving into an extensive review of the console, it offers the ultimate Switch experience, and I'm eager to see what lies ahead for it.
However, one item I've yet to acquire is a carry case or some form of protection for my console, as well as a place to store games if I choose to take the console out and about.
There are numerous options available, including the official Nintendo Switch 2 case, which is widely available. But there was something that really deterred me from the case - and that's why I didn't go for it, and opted for this £30 Amazon alternative instead.
The official case only provides six slots for Switch or Switch 2 cartridges, which was a real deal-breaker for me as I have far more than six games that I'd like to keep, which isn't great for the price. Plus it didn't compare with the brand I've used for my old Switch model.
Enter the £30 Orzly Nintendo Switch 2 case - the same brand I chose for my original Switch and it has more than triple the amount of game slots. For £30 shoppers can secure a robust case for their Nintendo Switch 2, accommodating up to 20 (yes, 20) game cartridges for an additional £10 compared to buying Nintendo's official case.
Granted, it may not be the most aesthetically pleasing, but having used the Orzly brand before, my old Switch has survived significant drops without a scratch.
This Orzly carrying case also comes in a vast array of colours and has garnered nearly flawless reviews from other Amazon reviewers.
One shopper, who seems to share my experience, commented: "I've had an Orzly case for my Switch 1 and I've loved it, so when it came to getting a case for my Switch 2, I didn't even look at the other brands.
"I bought this and it's as good, if not better than their Switch 1 case. Of course, it's bigger to fit the new Switch, but it holds a lot more games, velcro holds the flap in place, the netting has a zip so nothing falls out, and the inside actually feels softer. Even better, the price is very competitive against the official versions".
However, the Orzly is one of the pricier cases available, and there are more affordable options, such as the official Nintendo case for £21 or the £10 Nacon case from Argos. Nevertheless, I highly recommend the Orzly case, and I believe you should consider it as well.
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