TechGamingGaming ConsolesI’m not buying Nintendo Switch OLED, I’m upgrading my Switch with G-Case insteadG-Case looks to me like the perfect Nintendo Switch upgrade, and a smarter buy for me than Switch OLEDWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechGamingGaming ConsolesI’m not buying Nintendo Switch OLED, I’m upgrading my Switch with G-Case insteadG-Case looks to me like the perfect Nintendo Switch upgrade, and a smarter buy for me than Switch OLEDWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
G-Case looks to me like the perfect Nintendo Switch upgrade, and a smarter buy for me than Switch OLED
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Plenbo)
(Image credit: Plenbo)
Is theNintendo Switch OLEDa great product? Yes, absolutely. If you don’t own a Nintendo Switch it’s the obvious purchase if you want to play thebest Nintendo Switch games. However, if like me youdoown an originalNintendo Switch, that $349/£309 spend is a much less clear-cut recommendation.
Yes, the Nintendo Switch OLED comes with a slightly larger OLED screen rather than the original Switch’s LCD one, but really that is about all the upgrade you get for your spend. And, being candid, that lack of upgrade has stopped me pulling the trigger on upgrading to OLED to date, with me still gaming on my original console.
Well, you couldn’t be more right, but rather than buying Switch OLED I am instead buying G-Case, a brand new all-in-one modular gaming case for the console. Here’s what G-Case is and why I think it is the smarter buy for me.
(Image credit: Plenbo)
(Image credit: Plenbo)
G-Case for the win
G-Case, which is being funded right now on Indiegogo, is a new all-in-one modular case and set of accessories for Nintendo Switch (and Nintendo Switch OLED). Its key features include:
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3.The G-Case itself is also modular, with its Joy-Con holding sides removable and then con-joinable together to form a Joy-Con holding gamepad.
4.The G-Case comes equipped with a heavy-duty industrial kickstand that runs the length of the case. This kickstand is a massive stability upgrade over both the Switch and the Switch OLED, making table top mode gameplay easier and safer than ever.
6.The G-Case comes with cart storage slotsbuilt-in to it. This means that you can carry even more games around with you and have the carts available for swapping within seconds. The carts sit under the G-Case’s grips.
7.There’s a great selection of accessories available for G-Case, too, including a carry case, all-in-one dock, controller adapter so you can use, say, a PS5 controller with Nintendo Switch and a travel kit.
(Image credit: Plenbo)
(Image credit: Plenbo)
Why G-Case is my ideal Nintendo Switch upgrade
Factor all these things together, as well as the fact that the G-Case Family Pack bundle (which includes the G-Case, OneDock, Adapter, Carry Case, Travel Plug Kit and Backup Modular Battery) is available right now for $179/£138, which ishalf the priceof the Switch OLED, and I think it is easy to see why this works for me.
My degraded Switch battery gets an immediate shot in the arm, and with extra batteries ready to go I can game on the go without constantly fretting about finding a power socket.
I can also upgrade my original Switch with the very best Bluetooth connectivity on the market, too, meaning that I can pair whatever wireless headsets and accessories I like with the console and enjoy superior connectivity quality and stability.
I can also increase the protectivity for my Switch, thanks to the really robust G-Case carry case, and carry around more physical games from my pretty large library of titles, too.
(Image credit: Plenbo)
(Image credit: Plenbo)
So, sorry Switch OLED, I’m going G-Case
Should gamers who own a Nintendo Switch OLED also consider G-Case in my opinion? Yes, for sure, even if it is likely that they won’t be experiencing my own original Switch issues. The simple fact of the matter is that G-Case looks like a fantastic accessory for both Switch and Switch OLED and makes both consoles better. I mean, do you want an extra 5 hours or more of battery life on your Switch OLED? Do you want an upgraded kickstand, modular grips, extra game cart storage and next-level Bluetooth connectivity? If so you’ve got a very good case to buy.
If, like me, you like the idea of the G-Case, you can read all about it and pre-order one for yourself over at the product’sofficial webpage.
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