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CNET
2 days ago
- CNET
11 Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Protector Options to Help Keep Your Shiny New Console Scratch-Free
For those who've managed to get their hands on a Nintendo Switch 2, there are few larger worries than accidentally scratching the screen of your shiny new toy. With the console being so hard to get in the first place, the last thing anyone wants is to scuff it up during their first few days of ownership -- and it's easy to cause screen scratches if you're not careful. Note that the Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a preinstalled screen film that is designed to remain in place. It doesn't provide particularly great scratch resistance, though, and is more designed to protect against splinters of glass should you crack your screen. Fortunately, even at this very early stage, plenty of accessory makers have released Nintendo Switch 2 screen protectors to keep things in tip-top shape for as long as possible. We've not had a chance to test all of these yet, but we've rounded up plenty of options that are in stock, easy to install and cover a variety of prices. Best Nintendo Switch 2 screen protectors Official Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector The official option here is likely your safest bet. It's $40, which is more than some others, but it also comes with a hard carrying case to make it easier to transport your Nintendo Switch 2. It's currently out of stock online at the major third-party retailers, but you may find local stock if you're lucky. Alternatively, you can order via Nintendo if you have an active invitation to shop there. Details Check local stock $40 at Nintendo $40 at Best Buy $40 at Target Close Dbrand Prism 2.0 Screen Protector Dbrand's Prism 2.0 set comes with two screen protectors and promises to be idiot-proof in terms of installation. That's a bit over-the-top, but we've all applied a screen protector wrong at least once, and these bad boys aim to avoid that issue. Plus, you get two screen protectors in the box if you want a spare or if you were lucky enough to get ahold of two Switch 2s in your household. Details Easy installation $35 at Dbrand Close GameStop Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2 GameStop is offering its own branded Switch 2 screen protector. It's $15 for one tempered glass screen protector that promises to "maintain pristine clarity and touch responsiveness with Anti-Scratch resistant for a clear and epic gaming experience." We haven't tested it out yet, but at least you can grab one of these in store and go back there to complain if it doesn't live up to the billing. Details GameStop own-brand $15 at GameStop Close Spigen GlasTR EZ Fit for Nintendo Switch 2 A lot of the early accessories on offer come from brands that may be unfamiliar to you, but Spigen is a reputable name in the tech space. It is offering two tempered glass Nintendo Switch 2 screen protectors for $25 and includes its auto-alignment installation kit for "effortless" application. Details Reputable brand $25 at Amazon Close Onn Glass Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2 Walmart's budget Onn brand has released a Switch 2 screen protector and it's an affordable option at under $13. It's made with glass from Corning, the same company that makes iPhone screens, and should be easy to align correctly with the included application tray. Details Walmart own-brand $13 at Walmart Close Jsaux tempered glass screen protector, 3-pack It's always a good idea to have an extra screen protector on hand. This affordable pack of three ensures you'll have backups. The Jsaux screen protectors are made with tempered glass and come with a guiding frame for easy installation. Be sure to click the on-page coupon to save an extra 10%. Details Budget pick $8 at Amazon Close More Nintendo Switch 2 screen protectors: How we choose the best Nintendo Switch 2 screen protectors We've not had a chance to test all of the options yet, as the Nintendo Switch 2 is still so new, so we're looking at reviews and the general quality of the brands making each screen protector. It's because of this that the official option is currently our top pick, but that could change as we get a chance to test every option.
Gizmodo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Unboxing Your Brand-New Switch 2? Don't Remove This Piece of Plastic
Whatever you do, don't do this! Don't be so excited for that new Nintendo Switch 2 landing on your doorstep June 5 that you tear into that big red box like a rabid kid on Christmas morning. Nintendo's new handheld has one caveat that you should look out for on launch, namely the screen protector. If you're used to taking the thin plastic film off your new devices' screens, Nintendo suggests you ignore your first impulse and leave that layer right where it is. Nintendo published its instruction manual for the Switch 2 on Sunday. Those who merely scanned over the document may not have spotted a small note under the 'Careful Usage' section about the display. 'The screen is covered with a film layer designed to prevent fragments scattering in the event of damage. Do not peel it off,' reads the manual. This layer likely won't prevent scratching or chipping. It simply keeps the screen from busting apart and scattering glass shards everywhere. This is likely similar to the same preinstalled plastic layer found on the Nintendo Switch OLED. It's attached with a kind of adhesive, so removing it with any haste can damage or mar the glass screen underneath. You may be able to remove it with ginger hands so you can install your own screen protector, but your better option is to apply a separate layer of screen protection on top of what's already there. Nintendo sells its own Switch 2 carrying case and screen protector bundle, but if you want to save money on launch day, you can find other protectors from brands like Hori, NEXT, and PowerA. You can also look at companies like Dbrand which sells a 2-pack Prism 2.0 screen protector for $35 alongside the new Switch 2 Killswitch case. We won't have to wait long to find a laundry list of screen protectors on Amazon or elsewhere, so there will be no lack of choice. Considering how the Switch OLED tended to pick up blemishes, we suggest you treat your new handheld with care until you can find a protector. The Switch 2's use of magnetically attached Joy-Con 2 controllers has some concerned about wear and tear, especially from the exposed pins on the handheld's main unit once both controllers are removed. Nintendo says not to swing or dangle the console from each controller. The Mario maker also mentions you shouldn't 'affix stickers to the part of the Joy-Con 2 where the SL/SR buttons are located.' The company also advises that small metal objects can stick to the magnetic areas of the console and that not removing them could result in damage over time as it weakens the magnetic connection. Don't treat your Switch 2 as your new frisbee or dog toy, and you should be alright. We'll see how well the handheld lasts over time after release. Despite the legacy of Joy-Con stick drift on the original Switch, the Switch 2 still won't use drift-resistant Hall effect joysticks. Instead, Nintendo is likely relying on a cover surrounding each stick to keep out dust and preserve the stick mechanism for longer. Gulikit—the company that first launched Hall effect Joy-Con stick replacements for the original Switch—previously told Gizmodo it's working on new modules for the Switch 2.
