Because of this repair, I can lastly advocate 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. Which means your costly new handheld can probably 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 homeowners had been simply holding their Swap 2 improper, the attitude-filled accent maker eventually admitted it needed to solve the problem.

Quick-forward a number 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 challenge 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 (yow will discover the alternative program here), and all shipments that have not gone out but function 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 challenge critically 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 adjustments with the Pleasure-Lock Swap 2 Pleasure-Con grips. First, it eliminated the retaining lip alongside the facet 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 seen 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 number of weeks, and even after I’m deliberately attempting to make the Swap 2 tumble to the bottom — above my sofa, after all — they keep safe (try the video beneath).

There are a number of different delicate adjustments 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 whenever you carry the console out. Which means you usually 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, but it surely is not good — a number of instances it lifted barely after 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 challenge, but it surely’s nonetheless price mentioning if in case you have desires of one-handed docking. There are some reviews 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 thought is that it prevents potential undesirable scratches should you occur to not line up the Dock Adapters USB plug completely. Whereas docking the Swap 2 on the Dock Adapter could be a little finicky, I have not seen any scratches across the handheld’s USB port. A fantastic tip is to at all times be sure you have the USB-C port pulled ahead on the Dock Adapter (this makes lining it up means simpler).

Nonetheless, this tiny pores and skin presents extra 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 alternative package deal (I have not tried it but, but it surely seems to be fairly cool).

Do you have to purchase the Killswitch Swap 2 case?

I nonetheless assume it is the most effective circumstances on the market

dbrand’s Killswitch Swap 2 case is undeniably costly, particularly when in comparison with comparable circumstances, however I proceed to essentially prefer it. It makes the Swap 2 an absolute pleasure to carry because of the Pleasure-Locks’ rear grips that make the hand held much 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. For those who do not thoughts its premium price ticket, I nonetheless really feel that the Killswitch is one of the best Swap 2 case you should buy proper now.