You’d suppose an equipment firm like Belkin would have already made some gaming equipment, however till now it hasn’t. That is altering because it’s launched 4 new equipment for the brand new Change 2 recreation console, which Nintendo simply began delivery to shoppers. I am nonetheless ready for my Change 2 to reach, however I did get assessment samples of all 4 Belkin Change 2 equipment, together with two instances — one with a bundled battery — and two glass display screen protectors.
Learn extra: CNET’s Change 2 equipment round-up
The $30 Belkin Journey Case for Change 2, accessible in three shade choices (charcoal, sand and inexperienced), is a compact, elegant case that appears sturdy (the material is water-proof). On the within, you will discover a slot system to retailer 10 recreation playing cards and a hidden AirTag compartment. What’s type of cool is which you could detach the carrying deal with, turning it right into a wristlet strap. In keeping with Belkin, the comparatively compact case weighs 285.5 grams (0.63-pound) by itself, or 821.5 grams (1.81 kilos) with the Change 2 saved in it.
The Journey case is available in three shade choices.
The $70 Belkin Charging Case has the identical footprint because the Journey Case however is a few third thicker because it features a 10K energy financial institution that sits in a bit effectively within the backside of the case underneath your Change 2. You may cost the console within the case or take away the battery and use it to cost the Change 2 exterior the case — or to cost different units.
It is a fairly basic-looking 10K moveable battery that provides quick 20W charging and has two USB-C charge-out ports. (The Change 2 has a 5,220-mAh battery; Belkin says its energy financial institution will cost the Change 1.5 occasions.) In my exams with an iPhone 16 Professional Max, the facility financial institution would not warmth up an excessive amount of whereas charging. The Charging Case additionally contains the identical slot system to retailer 10 recreation playing cards together with a hidden AirTag compartment.
The Belkin Charging Case for Change 2 features a 10K energy financial institution.
The display screen protectors are stable glass display screen protectors, which is good (these aren’t these low cost, skinny plastic ones you generally see). Belkin has a historical past of constructing display screen protectors for iPhones — it has a partnership with Apple to use display screen protectors in Apple Shops — so additionally they appear good, although a bit dear.
Learn extra: Palms-on with Nintendo’s Change 2 on launch day
I am already seeing a slew of Change 2 instances and equipment displaying up on Amazon from no-name manufacturers, with instances beginning at rather less than $20. We’ll be placing collectively an inventory of one of the best Change equipment as quickly as we take a look at extra objects, however I like what I’ve seen thus far with these Belkin equipment. I am going to add any further feedback ought to I encounter any points as soon as I truly use them with my Change 2, which is scheduled to reach tomorrow.
Belkin’s antireflective display screen protector for the Change 2.
Belkin’s new gaming equipment: