Because of this repair, I can lastly suggest my favourite Swap 2 case once more

My expertise with dbrand’s Killswitch Swap 2 case over the previous a number of weeks has been flawless — however that hasn’t been the case for everybody.

Quite a few early patrons encountered an issue that causes the Swap 2’s Pleasure-Con 2 to detach from the console once they’re holding it, particularly when utilizing it with only one hand. Because of this your costly new handheld can doubtlessly plummet to its doom, defeating the aim of placing it within the expensive case. Whereas dbrand’s preliminary response was removed from nice (particularly contemplating the Killswitch 2 can cost $100 depending on your package), suggesting house owners had been simply holding their Swap 2 mistaken, the attitude-filled accent maker eventually admitted it needed to solve the problem.

Quick-forward a couple of weeks, and dbrand is again with its up to date Pleasure-Lock Pleasure-Con 2 grips. The accent maker says that the up to date grips repair the detachment concern the earlier model of the Killswitch 2’s grips suffered from. Anybody that bought the first-run Killswitch can get this up to date model, too (you will discover the substitute program here), and all shipments that have not gone out but characteristic the redesigned Pleasure-Locks. So, whereas dbrand ought to have gotten it proper the primary time, to its credit score, the corporate is taking this concern significantly and, no less than up to now, is doing proper by patrons.

The redesigned Pleasure-Lock grips really feel safer

There’s additionally a revamped Dock Adapter and a brand new pores and skin for the USB port

dbrand says it made three key modifications with the Pleasure-Lock Swap 2 Pleasure-Con grips. First, it eliminated the retaining lip alongside the aspect of the Pleasure-Con 2, alongside extending the highest retaining lip downwards. The retaining lip on the underside has additionally been prolonged upwards, making a small flap. I instantly observed this when placing them on my Swap 2 Pleasure-Con 2. This creates a small hole between the Pleasure-Con 2 and the precise Swap 2, which is required for a safe connection to the console, whereas extending the highest and the underside of the grips for extra assist. I have been utilizing the brand new Pleasure-Lock grips for a couple of weeks, and even once I’m deliberately attempting to make the Swap 2 tumble to the bottom — above my sofa, after all — they keep safe (try the video under).

There are a couple of different refined modifications with the brand new package deal, together with upgrades to the Dock adapter. One of many key points some have had with the Dock Adapter is the truth that it lifts from the Swap 2’s official dock if you raise the console out. Because of this you typically want to make use of one hand to carry it in place whereas lifting the console. The brand new model of the Dock Adapter options two grips beneath it which can be designed to maintain it extra securely in place. In my expertise, this works higher, however it is not good — a couple of instances it lifted barely once I pulled the Swap 2 out of the Dock Adapter, inflicting me to make use of my different hand to maintain it firmly in place. So far as I am involved, this is not an enormous concern, however it’s nonetheless value mentioning when you have desires of one-handed docking. There are some studies of Dock Adapter connectivity issues, too, however these additionally seem to have been resolved with this new model of the accent.

There’s additionally a brand new color-matched pores and skin for the Swap 2’s backside USB port. The concept is that it prevents potential undesirable scratches in the event you occur to not line up the Dock Adapters USB plug completely. Whereas docking the Swap 2 on the Dock Adapter is usually a little finicky, I have not observed any scratches across the handheld’s USB port. A fantastic tip is to at all times ensure you have the USB-C port pulled ahead on the Dock Adapter (this makes lining it up method simpler).

Nonetheless, this tiny pores and skin provides further peace of thoughts, particularly as somebody who hates scratching their tech units. And eventually, dbrand can be providing a cool-looking retro pores and skin with the substitute package deal (I have not tried it but, however it appears fairly cool).

Do you have to purchase the Killswitch Swap 2 case?

I nonetheless assume it is among the best circumstances on the market

dbrand’s Killswitch Swap 2 case is undeniably costly, particularly when in comparison with related circumstances, however I proceed to essentially prefer it. It makes the Swap 2 an absolute pleasure to carry due to the Pleasure-Locks’ rear grips that make the hand held way more snug. I additionally actually like that I can simply pop the Killswitch’s cowl on and throw the Swap 2 in a bag, all with out worrying about it getting broken.

Given its manufacturing inconsistencies, dbrand clearly should not have rushed the Killswitch case’s launch to coincide with the Swap 2’s drop, however no less than the corporate is proudly owning as much as its mistake. If you happen to do not thoughts its premium price ticket, I nonetheless really feel that the Killswitch is the very best Swap 2 case you should purchase proper now.