Switch 2 Case and Screen Protector Buying Guide: What the Console Needs on the Go (2026)

The Nintendo Switch 2 has a 7.9-inch touchscreen and weighs about 534 to 548 grams with the Joy-Con 2 attached. If you carry it in a backpack, you want to avoid two things: scratches on the screen and knocks against the console. That's what cases and screen protectors are for. This guide covers what Nintendo itself says about the screen, which type of case suits you, what to look for in a protector and five products available on Amazon.de.

Transparency: We haven't tested these products ourselves. Dimensions and features come from Nintendo, the manufacturers' pages and the checked Amazon.de product pages (as of October 2026). We don't list prices because they change all the time.

First: don't peel off the film on the screen

The Switch 2's screen ships with a thin film on it. It is not a shipping film. Nintendo's safety information says, in essence: the film keeps shards from scattering if the screen is damaged, so don't peel it off.

An extra tempered glass protector, or the protector that comes with Nintendo's own case, therefore goes on top of this film. JSAUX also states explicitly on the Amazon page for its Switch 2 glass that the factory film should stay on.

The Switch 2 in numbers

You need these values to check whether a case really fits:

The Switch 2 is bigger than the original Switch, so old cases for the Switch or Switch OLED are usually too small. Buy a case that is explicitly listed for the Switch 2.

Which case suits you?

Slim case for the console

A flat case just for the console with the Joy-Con 2 attached. It fits in a backpack or shoulder bag and usually has a few slots for game cards. That's enough if you play in handheld mode on the train or the sofa.

Large travel case for TV mode

If you want to hook the console up to a TV at a friend's place or on holiday, you need room for the dock, power adapter, HDMI cable and maybe a Pro Controller. Nintendo offers the Nintendo Switch 2 All-in-One Carrying Case for this. According to Nintendo it holds the console, dock, Joy-Con 2, cables and up to six game cards.

Separate game card case

Game cards are small and easy to lose. A dedicated card case is worth it if you want to carry more games than your case has slots for. Many card cases take both Switch and Switch 2 cards.

What to look for in a case

1. Switch 2 listing: the console is wider and taller than its predecessor.
2. Hard shell or soft: a firm, moulded shell protects better against pressure in a full backpack. Soft pouches are lighter but mainly protect against scratches.
3. Screen protection inside: a padded flap or inner side that sits in front of the screen is a plus.
4. Card slots: count the game cards you want to bring.
5. Official licence: licensed products carry a Nintendo symbol on the packaging. It's not a must, but it means Nintendo has checked compatibility.

Nintendo also gives two tips for its own case that make sense for any case: turn the console off before you put it in, and keep the Joy-Con 2 attached.

What to look for in a screen protector

• Clear or anti-glare: clear glass leaves the picture as it is. Anti-glare (anti-reflective, matte) glass helps against reflections near a window or outdoors. Belkin names exactly this use for its anti-reflective glass.
• Thickness: manufacturers list Switch 2 glass at around 0.3 mm, so the touchscreen stays usable.
• 9H hardness: almost every brand lists 9H. That's a pencil scratch test, not a promise against breakage.
• Alignment frame: a frame that sits on the console makes it much easier to apply the glass straight.
• Multi-pack: a second glass in the box helps if the first one ends up crooked or needs replacing later.

Nintendo itself says about its case and protector: these products cannot completely prevent scratches or other damage to the touch screen. That applies to any glass.

Apply a screen protector in four steps

This is how Nintendo describes applying the protector from its official case. Glass with a frame works the same way, the frame just holds the position.

1. Clean: wipe fingerprints off with the cloth and remove dust with the dirt-removing sticker.
2. Peel the first side: remove the backing film on the side marked "1".
3. Align and press: line it up with the edges of the screen, lower it slowly and push air bubbles out with the cloth.
4. Second side: peel off the rest of the backing and apply the other half the same way.

If the protector is crooked, Nintendo suggests sticking some tape to one corner, peeling it off carefully and starting again from step 3.

Five products that fit

These picks are not test results. They're examples with a clear Switch 2 listing that are available on Amazon.de. All data comes from the manufacturer or the checked Amazon.de page.

Example model

Official from Nintendo: Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector

Nintendo's own case with a screen protector in the box, so you get both at once.

Contents

case, screen protector, cleaning cloth

Card slots

up to 6 game cards

Extra

room for 2 Joy-Con 2 wrist straps

Compatibility

Nintendo Switch 2 only

Released

June 5, 2025

Good for you if you want the official option and would like case and protector in one package. On Amazon.de the same page also lets you pick the larger All-in-One case.

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Example model

Slim with a stand: PowerA Slim Case for Nintendo Switch 2

A slim, officially licensed case. The flap with the card slots doubles as screen protection and a stand for tabletop mode.

Card slots

up to 10 game cards

Interior

moulded, soft fabric lining

Stand

integrated, acts as a padded screen protector inside the case

Size / weight

approx. 31 × 15 × 4 cm, 238 g

Warranty

2 years (limited)

Good for you if you want little bulk in your backpack and play in tabletop mode on the go.

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Example model

Against reflections: Belkin TemperedGlass Anti-Reflective for Nintendo Switch 2

An anti-reflective tempered glass protector with an alignment frame.

Material

tempered glass, anti-reflective

Thickness

0.33 mm

Hardness

9H (pencil test per ASTM D3363)

In the box

glass, Easy Align frame, microfibre cloth, dust removal sticker

Warranty

2 years (limited)

Good for you if you often play by a window, on the train or outdoors and reflections bother you.

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Example model

Clear two-pack: JSAUX Ultra HD Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2

Two clear glass protectors with a positioning frame.

Quantity

2 glass protectors

Thickness

0.3 mm

Hardness

9H

Light transmission

99%

Extra

positioning frame, oleophobic coating

Good for you if you want the picture unchanged and like having a spare glass.

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Example model

For lots of game cards: HORI 24-Game Card Case

A small, officially licensed hard-shell case just for game cards.

Card slots

up to 24 game cards (Switch and Switch 2)

Build

hard shell

Size / weight

approx. 9.1 × 2.6 × 8.9 cm, approx. 60 g

Model

NSX-009

Good for you if your collection no longer fits in your case's slots.

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The products compared

Product	Type	Card slots	Highlight
Nintendo Case & Screen Protector	case + protector	6	official, protector included
PowerA Slim Case	slim case	10	stand, 238 g
Belkin Anti-Reflective	screen protector	–	anti-glare, 0.33 mm
JSAUX Ultra HD	screen protector	–	clear, 2 pieces
HORI 24-Game Card Case	card case	24	hard shell, 60 g

Our recommendation in one sentence

For most people, a Switch 2 case plus a screen protector is enough. If you want both at once, take Nintendo's bundle. If you want to travel slimmer, pair the PowerA case with glass from Belkin (anti-glare) or JSAUX (clear).

For more storage for digital games, see the microSD Express buying guide; for a second controller, the Switch 2 controller buying guide.

Frequently asked questions

Should I peel off the film on the Switch 2 screen?

No. According to Nintendo it keeps shards from scattering if the screen is damaged. A screen protector goes on top of it.

Will my old Switch case fit?

Usually not. With the Joy-Con 2 attached the Switch 2 measures approx. 116 × 272 mm, which is bigger than the original Switch. Look for a Switch 2 listing.

Does Nintendo's official case include a screen protector?

Yes. The Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector includes a protector and a cleaning cloth.

Does the touchscreen work with a glass protector?

The manufacturers state that the touchscreen responds normally with their glass, which is around 0.3 mm thin.

Clear or anti-glare?

Clear if you mostly play indoors. Anti-glare if light from a window or the sun hits the screen.

Can the console go into the case while it's switched on?

Nintendo recommends turning it off before you pack it and keeping the Joy-Con 2 attached.

Sources

As of October 2026.

• Nintendo: Nintendo Switch 2 specifications
• Nintendo: Nintendo Switch 2 accessories (Carrying Case & Screen Protector, All-in-One Carrying Case, licence symbol)
• Nintendo: Carrying Case & Screen Protector information (PDF)
• Nintendo Support: applying the screen protector included with Nintendo Switch 2 cases
• Nintendo Official Site: Carrying Case & Screen Protector (release date)
• Eurogamer.de: don't remove the film on the Switch 2 screen (quote from the manual)
• PowerA: Slim Case for Nintendo Switch 2
• Belkin: TemperedGlass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2
• Belkin Support: ENA004 package contents
• HORI Europe: 24-Game Card Case for Nintendo Switch 2
• HORI Japan: 12/24 card cases for Nintendo Switch 2 (size, weight)

Manufacturers change specs and variants from time to time. If anything important changes, we'll update this article.