🔗 The Killswitch for Nintendo Switch 2 is shipping now
I’ve had the Killswitch case for the Switch 2 for a while now, and yeah, it’s as good as they say.
We've got great news: our first mass-production run of ~50,000 Switch 2 Killswitch cases has passed QC and is ready to ship starting today. That means we're about three days ahead of schedule - we'd previously committed to starting shipments for reservation-holders on the 16th.
I’ve had the Killswitch for Switch 2 for a while now, and I’m convinced it’s the best case out there. I’m heading out next week, and you can bet the Switch 2 is coming with me, securely packed in the Killswitch.
There are many reasons to like this case, but dbrand themselves best explained in a 3,000-word post why I think it's a great case. Some highlights:
As you've probably learned by now, the OEM dock is a pretty tight fit. To ensure proper alignment and reliable USB-C registration, Nintendo added a series of internal “skates” that guide the console into position. That’s great for a stock NS2. For any company trying to make a dockable case, it’s a nightmare.
This tight fit is one of the reasons I keep telling people to install a screen protector.
Of course, our choice to move forward with a Dock Adapter carried its own set of R&D risks - namely related to USB-C pass-through and ensuring proper registration when inserting the adapter into the dock. Needless to say, our product design team had to learn a lot about USB standards in a very short span of time.
Still, that homework paid off: we've tested a few thousand mass-production units across 10 different Switch 2 units on 10 different TVs… and encountered no issues with Dock Adapter fitment or pass-through. We won’t be doing this magnitude of testing forever, but this immersive initial QC check was necessary to gain 100.0% confidence in our Dock Adapter. We’re now certain that it passes through all OEM Dock functions (dock fan, USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet, and 4K60 + audio signal) with zero asterisks.
I tried and can confirm this. The dock adapter works as if it didn't exist. To put this into perspective: I own a bunch of right-angled USB-C adapters, which are supposed to relieve strain on my cables when I play handhelds connected to power. These adapters are good for charging, but they often cut transfer speed tremendously, forget using any kind of video output.
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That said, there seems to be a consensus across the internet - not just with in-market NS2 cases, but with cases in general: flexible lips make the product feel flimsy. This is the same conclusion we reached during development of the Killswitch, which is why we ship each order with two strips of low-tack adhesive pre-applied to the inside of the front lip.
The key word here is “low-tack.” Most people hear “adhesive” and assume it’s going to make removal annoying or permanently bond the case to your device. It won’t. It’s a specific 3M formulation, designed to provide just enough bonding strength to stop the lip from flexing, but not enough to make it stick when you’re pulling the case off.
It’s rated for 1,000+ application cycles and holds up extremely well over time. The more common failure point will be if you remove your case and leave it somewhere dusty. Under those conditions, the "low-tack" can turn into "no-tack." This is why we include spares in the package (4 extras, to be precise).
I originally refused to use this "low-tack" adhesive as I pull cases off when I am at home, no matter what device. Looks like I didn't need to worry. Also, this explains why there were so many extras in the box.
You can buy the Killswitch for Nintendo Switch 2 for a starting price of $59.95, but I suggest you at least get the travel bundle for around $80 with that extra travel cover. I have the Ultimate version, because screen protectors.
If you’re picking up a Switch 2, this is the case to beat.