Stuff We Want: Game Traveler Hylian Shield Switch 2 Case, Because Your Console Deserves Better Than a Hoodie Pocket
"zelda switch 2" is climbing on Google Trends as the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 lands. Give it a shield to hide behind.
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Google Trends has zelda switch 2 climbing this morning, and the timing isn't a mystery. Nintendo's Nintendo Switch 2 – The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition launches today, October 29, with Triforce details on the system, the dock and the green Joy-Con 2 controllers. The Ocarina of Time remake follows on November 5.
So a lot of people are about to own a very pretty console. And a lot of those people carry their console the way they carry their keys: loose, in a hoodie pocket, next to a granola bar.
Link doesn't walk into a dungeon without a shield. Your Switch shouldn't ride the bus without one either. The Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case in the Zelda Hylian Shield design is officially licensed by Nintendo, and the whole front is the shield. Green, with the crest. Carrying it feels like a side quest.
It's a hard shell case that fits the Nintendo Switch 2, the Switch OLED and the original Switch. A recessed bottom insert holds the console in place.
Inside, a "Protection Library" holds 12 game cards and covers the screen and the analog sticks. It also comes with two microSD card cases that hold two cards each, a soft cleaning cloth, and a carrying handle. The listing says it comes with a 2-year limited warranty.
Nintendo also made its own anniversary carrying case for this launch. This is the other road: the shield itself, so everyone on the train knows exactly who they're sitting next to.
Who it's for
- Zelda fans picking up the 40th Anniversary Switch 2 (or just loyal to the original).
- Commuters and travelers who play on the go and keep losing game cards.
- Gift shoppers who want something Zelda that isn't another T-shirt.
Who should skip it
- You want the smallest case possible. A 12-card hard case with a handle isn't a pocket sleeve.
- Your Switch never leaves the dock. The dock is the case.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Officially licensed Hylian Shield design.
- Fits Switch 2, Switch OLED and Switch.
- Holds 12 game cards plus two microSD card cases.
- Screen and analog stick protection, plus a carrying handle.
Cons
- Bulkier than a slim sleeve.
- The shield look is the point. If you want low-key, look elsewhere.
Pros and cons are our read of the features on the listing, not a hands-on test.
How it compares
Vs. the OcarinaWind maple ocarina: the ocarina is for playing songs at your Switch 2 in the Ocarina of Time remake. The case is for getting the Switch 2 there in one piece.
On the Xbox side? The 8BitDo Ultimate Mini controller is the pocket-sized pick.
FAQ
Does the Game Traveler Hylian Shield case fit the Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. The listing says it fits the Nintendo Switch 2, the Switch OLED and the original Switch.
How many game cards does it hold?
12, in the built-in Protection Library, plus two microSD card cases that hold two cards each.
Is it officially licensed?
Yes. The listing says it's officially licensed by Nintendo.
What else is in the box?
A soft cleaning cloth. The case also has a carrying handle.
The verdict
The verdict: hand-picked for launch day. It's dangerous to go alone, so bring a shield for the console.
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