You might know Belkin from such product categories as USB cables, power banks and phone cases, but did you know it’s now entered the world of gaming? Launching today, the brand is joining just about every other accessories manufacturer right now and vying for a slice of that sweet Nintendo Switch 2 launch pie with a range of accessories designed for the just-released new console.
And while typically that’s not something I’d be excited enough about to spend time on a news post, this particular range holds at least one genuinely cool bit of kit that I can see quickly becoming a favourite for those who plan on travelling or commuting with their Switch 2 – the Belkin Switch 2 Gaming Charging Case.
This carry case for the Switch 2 seems like it’s getting a lot right out of the gate. It looks slick, it’s made with nice materials, holds your game cards, it has special grooves to accommodate the Switch 2’s kickstand for quick tabletop play and even has a hidden AirTag compartment (AirTag not included) should you want some extra security for your new $700 investment. But its neatest trick is an included 10K/20W power bank that comes nestled inside its own slot in the case to keep your Switch 2 juiced up as you go.
Now, sticking a power bank in a portable console case might not sound revolutionary, but given the overall quality of the case and Belkin’s experience in the field (please, people, don’t buy your batteries on Temu!) I feel like it’s a pretty compelling offer. A 10K bank should theoretically get you 1.5-2 full charges of the Switch 2’s 5220mAh internal battery, so it’s a decent bit of backup – and importantly shouldn’t cause you any issues at the airport.
Having already scoped out what some of the other locally-available third parties and Nintendo itself are offering in terms of travel cases for the Switch 2, I reckon this is going to be one of the best options out there – albeit the most expensive that I’ve seen so far at AUD $99.95. It’s not the slimmest either, so it sits in a kind of middle ground between a standard handheld carry case and one of the much bigger bags that also fits a plethora of extra controllers, the dock and so on, which this one doesn’t.
The Gaming Charging Case isn’t the only new Switch 2 accessory that Belkin has launched today, it’s got a more compact travel case, some screen protectors, cables and even a bigger power bank debuting as well, but at the risk of this post reading even more like an advertorial I’m going to let you research the rest on your own. It’ll be interesting to see whether Belkin has success with this first step into the world of gaming or if it should stick to selling me yet another USB-C cable after I’ve lost my fifth in a row.
Are you picking up a Switch 2 today? What other accessories have you gotten or are planning to get? Let us know in the comments or over on social media.
