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Mechanism’s first Switch 2 case is as awesome as I hoped it would be
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A $49 case that protects your console and offers customization via modularity.
A $49 case that protects your console and offers customization via modularity.
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Most companies have slowed down releasing new Switch 2 cases, but one of my favorite accessory makers recently debuted its first, after a few delays. The $49 Basecase from Mechanism is a snap-on shell for the console that taps into the company’s modular lineup of mounts. You could already mount the Switch 2 in numerous ways with its $19 Basegrip (to your wall, to its Gaming Pillow, to a monitor arm, etc.). The difference is that this new product protects your console, makes its Joy-Con more comfortable to use, and has some interesting modularity.
The console shell allows for the full range of the Switch 2’s kickstand, and access to all of the ports, buttons, and fan vents. Notably, it fits more snugly than others I’ve tried because it clamps on near the console’s bottom USB-C port. This is a good thing. You can unlock its rear plate and replace it with a custom 3D-printed version for more fun and/or more utility. Mechanism sent over a couple of printed examples that hint at the possibilities — one that has Lego pegs on it for sticking on some minifigures, and another that has crannies for game cartridges.