10 best Nintendo Switch travel solutions

Avid Nintendo Switch gamer with a little bit of class will love this case. The Waterfield Pouch is a Gucci-looking carry case lavished with premium full-grain leather, ballistic nylon and waxed canvasing. Heck, even the zipper is fancy, thanks to its YKK self-locking design. But you’ll only fit in the basics — like your console, a USB-c, a handful of games and some headphones – but you’ll look fabulous doing it.

This hard, rubbery case with embossed Mario detailing provides a decent amount of protection and offers some great storage, too. While you’ve got 12 slots for games cards, there’s no divider — so your Switch screen could get scratched by loose accessories. On the bright side, this case comes with a bonus screen protector and applicator, plus some soft silicone grips for your Joy-Cons.

As the name suggests, the Butterfox looks smooth and is smartly designed to be your all-in-one carry solution. It’s a little on the pricier side, but this is an incredibly well-designed hard case. It’ll hold your Switch, a USB-A-to-C cable, a pocket wall charger, two extra Joy-Cons and four wrist straps in a compact and stylish fashion. You also get 19 little snug and safe slots for game cards and two micro SD cards.

It also comes with the soft central dividers that many officially-licensed cases lack, which means fewer chances of jiggled accessories causing unpleasant scratches.

Built to exceed Nintendo’s demanding standards, this puppy’s main advantage over the Super Mario variant mentioned above is that it doesn’t force you to pay for accessories you don’t need, and it’s less bulky. As an added bonus, you get the beautifully embossed Zelda Breath of the Wild artwork.

For carrying, you’re looking at a felt-lined case to protect your sensitive Joy-Con sticks, plus there’s a dedicated padded screen panel that holds the console in place. But don’t expect to carry much else beyond a power cable, earphones and about eight games.

This is a downright adorable case, though it’ll win no prizes in durability stress tests. This is ideal for gamers who likely already own a solid backpack they trust and are after a bit of secondary protection. The Mario overalls motif is eye-catching and comes in a bunch of other designs, including a Luigi’s overalls motif.

Still, this carry case can be used to protect your screen from any scratches from Nintendo’s ill-designed console dock. Just flip it upside down and snug it over the front of the dock before you slide the Switch in.

This beast of a messenger bag is compact, protective and portable, thanks to a ton of padded compartments that complement the main storage area – specifically, two sewn-in compartments designed to hold your Switch and dock respectively. You also get a back zipper pocket that provides additional storage space for accessories, extra cabling or a power bank. It can also be used to hold a 10″ tablet – score!

This is a premium, clear hybrid protective case, complete with scratch-resistant, skid-proof material to prevent sun discoloration. Featuring an exact-cut design, this case sleeves itself around your precious Switch and allows you full access to all ports, functions and buttons.

Its large shock-resistant TPU bumper on the back of the console provides rugged defense against dropping and makes the Switch a bit more ergonomic to use. The only two downsides: you’ll want to buy a tempered-glass screen protector to protect the front, and this is not dock-friendly.

Eurpmask protects your console on the go, and it’ll transform to augment the Switch’s existing flip-out stand. Better yet, when folded into a 45-degree stand mode, this case lets you slide the Switch console upwards to allow access to the Switch’s underslung A/C charge port. While not offering complete, encapsulating protection, it provides decent protection against accidental bumps, moisture and scratches.

That said, little consideration is given to your Joy-Cons — they’re left to overhang out on either side of the case.

The Hermitshell Hard EVA case has been custom built to fit a Nintendo Switch and all the accessories you can throw at it — charging cradle, AC adaptor with power cord, Joy-Con Grip or Switch Pro Controller, HDMI cable. Despite its bulkiness, it has a smooth, polyester-like EVA material that does not flex or give when pushed or punched.

The downsides? There’s a lack of foam inserts in certain compartments, which can make for some excess jiggling of accessories. It’s a minor problem, though. On the whole, this is a hardy case that’s modestly priced for what it is.

If you’re into the protection offered by the EVA material but don’t want to be lugging around something so bulky, this Orzly Travel case is a good middle ground. Its comfy, micro-fiber belly will fit a Switch tablet with both Joy-Cons attached, and the upper section features a separate inner pocket that can accommodate more Joy-Cons or cabling.

It’s also worth mentioning that this is probably the most inconspicuous case solution on this list. If you know you’re going to be in a dodgy environment, having something as nondescript and without a logo might be a good idea.