Reddit mentions of AmazonBasics Hard Shell Travel and Storage Case for Nintendo Switch - 12 x 4.8 x 9 Inches, Black

I was Xbox forever, started a new job on the road and decided to go for the switch as well for portability. Good choice.

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Must Buys Accessories:

Screen protector - there is a 2 pack on amazon:

amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2017 (2-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3ASPNV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XMpaCbKXMWRXR


SD card (if going digital with games) - maybe go 256gb, amazon has a sale on them, you only need U1 speeds for the switch:

SanDisk 256GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter - 100MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, Micro SD Card - SDSQUAR-256G-GN6MA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0758NHWS8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GOpaCbW67RGST

Carrying cases - I have two, one for the whole collection (switch, joycons, dock, charger, hdmi):

AmazonBasics Travel and Storage Case for Nintendo Switch - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072C9BVTW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ePpaCbSBT7C1S

And one for the switch in handheld mode. I use both quite frequently:

Orzly Carry Case Compatible With Nintendo Switch - RED Protective Hard Portable Travel Carry Case Shell Pouch for Nintendo Switch Console & Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y6DYRXF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dQpaCbHY3E5B4

Pro controller - easier to play games in docked mode than the joycons.

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Smash is out next Friday, but it looks like the best game of the year material.

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Pokémon Let’s Go is a spin off, remake of yellow version, but it is a great game. Maybe not $60 great for gameplay, but for nostalgia. I’d say a fair price is around $40.

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Games suggested:

Must Play Exclusives:

Zelda: BOTW (10/10) little bit of a learning curve, but open world game with 100+ hours of content

Super Mario Odyssey (9.5/10) very laid back and at times almost too easy, but overall very fun and creative. 30 hours of content

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Exclusives W/ Friends or Online:

Mario Kart 8 (9/10)

Super Mario Party Switch (8.5/10)

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Other Top Tier Exclusives:

Splatoon (8.5/10) (may be stressful online, but awesome game for both online play and “salmon runs”)

Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze (8.5/10) (tough game but such awesome level design, music; this game can become frustrating)

Mario Rabbids (8.5/10) (fun game, again, can become frustrating as it is a strategy, turn based game with Nintendo characters)

Pokémon Let’s Go (8.5/10) (fun game, super nostalgic trip back to the past of Pokémon origins but now in 3D with alolan forms)

We still don’t know about Super Smash Bros Ulitmate, but I can’t imagine it won’t be a 9 or 9.5 out of 10.

Golf story is the next exclusive game I’ll be getting some time down the road, very hit or miss with people however.

Disclaimer: I don’t really get non exclusives on switch, as I can get them on PC for cheap 9/10 times (except red dead). Also, I do not care for JRPG’s, so I can’t comment on Xenoblade, Octopath, Fire Emblem, Monster Hunter etc.

As others have pointed out, indies are great for the Switch, not too demanding to require further CPU or GPU Power to hinder gameplay, but you will pay the “Nintendo tax”. This is that Nintendo hardly has sales on games. But the point of the Switch is gaming on the go, so it’s a good trade off. If that’s not your reasoning, then stick with indies on stronger consoles or PC.

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Joycons are not too small, I would pair them with these if you want to use them single player (like Mario kart or Mario party):

FASTSNAIL Grips for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, Wear-resistant Handle Kit for Switch Joy Cons Controller, 2 Pack (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZ1PCKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JQpaCbHVQ6NMH

When attached to the switch in handheld mode, you can use this to help:

Orzly Comfort Grip Case for Nintendo Switch - Protective Back Cover for use on The Nintendo Switch Console in Handheld Gamepad Mode with Built in Comfort Padded Hand Grips - Smokey Slate https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077V57CVV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xRpaCbJQ25TFS

It’s definitely bulky but not at all heavy! I enjoy it a lot! Definitely recommend if you dock your switch different places.

AmazonBasics Travel and Storage Case for Nintendo Switch - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072C9BVTW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.ij9BbCFW8AX2

Amazon Basics has theirs for 25$, but it doesnt have the game cartridge compartment at the top.

Link to Amazon Basics case, for comparison

Here's a case for your second dock: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Travel-Storage-Case-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B072C9BVTW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517862129&sr=8-1&keywords=switch+dock+case

FYI, the link in the OP is to a website that uses a referral link to send you to Amazon.

Fuck this guy's referral link, here's the direct Amazon link.

Are you talking about travel cases? I have this ine, I haven’t used it that much but they are hard case and well made. I rarely buy anything amazonbasics but this one was way over ny expectation. Bought it $10 during thanksgiving sale.

AmazonBasics Travel and Storage Case for Nintendo Switch - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072C9BVTW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Nw2.BbJG2ES2K

AmazonBasics Travel and Storage Case for Nintendo Switch - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072C9BVTW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-Z2gAb25RGM5B


It is quite big, but solid.

This is an expensive case that fits a dock with great reviews. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Travel-Storage-Case-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B072C9BVTW?th=1

This is what I got. It even holds the dock.
AmazonBasics Travel and Storage Case for Nintendo Switch - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072C9BVTW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tpWQAbJ50S74X

No problem, bought it at target but here’s a link for amazon, AmazonBasics Travel and Storage Case for Nintendo Switch - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072C9BVTW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_i1h8CbP3THH5V, cutting out the controller and system holders was pretty simple and easy.

I suggest buying a case for the switch and dock bundle. you can buy the branded switch case but amazon has cheaper ones that work just as well. (i own one). This case can hold the switch, dock, hdmi, ac adapter, pro controller or extra joycons in grip.

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Amazon Basics Switch Case

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Nintendo Brand Switch Case

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Not sure if you can have these by the time you head home, but you definitely buy one and use in the future.

here

https://www.amazon.com/Orzly-Carry-Case-Compatible-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B01NAUKS62

This is what I use personally for travel but if you wanted something that you can fit everything in.....

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Shell-Travel-Storage-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B072C9BVTW

Link to AmazonBasics Case

Here's one that holds only the dock and accessories

i need help deciding which is better:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Shell-Travel-Storage-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B072C9BVTW/ref=zg_bs_16227129011_73?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=TTBXTGF5NCJ4BTFNND5G&th=1

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https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Carrying-All-Protective-Controller-Accessories-3DS/dp/B076GYVWRY/ref=zg_bs_16227129011_26?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1WSF762DTSEKSRNB0DGF

Or this for $16.