- Belkin launches two new accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2
- The charging handle aims to improve comfort and extend battery life
- That could help solve one of the Switch 2’s biggest handheld gaming challenges: shorter gaming sessions
Ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2’s first anniversary on June 5, Belkin is expanding its accessory lineup for the popular gaming handheld console hybrid with two new additions.
While you might think of Belkin as a maker of wall chargers, power banks, and screen protectors for your iPhone, the accessory brand has been offering some pretty amazing products for the Switch 2. I’ve already written about the Charging Case for the Nintendo Switch 2, which has been out for months, and we even rated Belkin’s screen protector for the console four and a half out of five stars.
It serves as a reminder that I may need to invest in one since I use the Switch 2 almost exclusively as a handheld. And that brings me to Belkin’s Charging Grip for Switch 2, which is available now for $99 / £69.99 / AU$149.
The general idea here is that it snaps around the Switch 2 for a more comfortable gaming experience, although it does add a bit more weight to the device. It also has magnets on the back so a power bank – which is included – can be easily clicked on.
And for me, that is the big win here. We’ve seen other power solutions, even from Belkin, but usually you try to hold the battery pack or let it dangle. Here it clicks on the back and the included cable easily connects to the Switch 2 to solve one of my biggest issues: battery life in handheld mode.
For longer gaming sessions – which the battery obviously helps enable – and to improve overall ergonomics, the grip also encloses the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons. Perhaps most importantly, the grips are non-slip and still allow you to remove the Joy-Cons while the charging handle remains attached to the Switch 2. It’s simply smart design, and there’s even a built-in kickstand. If you also like to use the Switch 2 dock on a larger screen, such as a TV, the grip does not affect compatibility.
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So for the price you get both the grip for the Switch 2 and a 10,000 mAh power bank with a cable for easy plug-and-play charging. Belkin says the power bank can recharge the Switch 2 up to 1.5 times, and you can monitor the battery level via a circular LED display on the device.
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Charging handle for Nintendo Switch 2
Less electronic, but no less useful, is the Nintendo Switch 2 Travel Case, which is not only a fashion-forward way to carry the console, but also offers dedicated storage for key accessories. It can hold the Switch 2, a Pro Controller and other accessories. Like Belkin’s other cases, it also includes slots for up to 10 playing cards. It’s worth noting that it’s designed to work with the Charging Grip, meaning these two products go hand in hand.
You’ll also have room inside for other accessories, and whether you swear by an AirTag, a Tile tracker or a MotoTag, there’s a dedicated space for one. Belkin’s Nintendo Switch 2 Travel Case is available now for $49.99 / £29.99 / AU$54.95 from the brand’s online store and Amazon.
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Travel bag for Nintendo Switch 2
Both the travel case and the charging handle come in three colours: black, purple and olive. While the latter two add some color, I’m still hoping Belkin will up the ante and introduce a few fun shades if these accessories prove popular.
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