Best Protective Cases for Nintendo Switch Lite iMore 2020

Looking for the best way to protect your Nintendo Switch Lite against any damage? If you need to keep your Switch Lite safe while on your travels or to stop any accidents at home from ruining your device, have no fear! We have plenty of ways to help keep your switch safe. Whatever the reason you need to safeguard your Switch, here are the best ways to protect your game system and also transport it with you.

Best all round case: HORI Tough Pouch

Staff pick

Need something a bit tougher? Then this officially licensed semi-hard case won't let you down. Available in either black or blue, this case is capable of going through the rough and tumble that life often brings.

Best budget option: Orzly Carry Case

This budget case from Orzly is truly marvelous. Not only capable of fitting the Nintendo Switch Lite inside, but it can also fit up to eight games and numerous accessories in a mesh separator. It comes in a wide variety of colors and can also double as a stand; wow!

$13 at Amazon

Best for storing many games: Butterfox Compact Carrying Case

Games, games, games! With space for 19 game cards and two micro-sd card slots as well, no matter where you go, you can easily take all of your games with you as well as some headphones and cables. Pick your favorite one from a multitude of colors, including gold and silver.

$14 at Amazon

Take everything you need: PDP Commuter Case

Carry absolutely everything you need in one bag. This case is capable of holding everything you'd need for your Nintendo Switch Lite, including a Pro Controller, spare Joy-Cons, plenty of games, cables, and battery packs to boot.

Get armored up: HORI Hybrid System Armor

Are you a fan of those kinds of mobile phone cases that fit your phone like a glove? If so, then you'll love this officially licensed offering from HORI. In the same manner, as some phone cases, the translucent rear panel allows the Nintendo Switch Lite logo to show through.

The official one: Official Nintendo Switch Lite Carry Case

Easily kill two birds with one stone with this purchase as it also includes a screen protector. This case is a small case designed to hug the Nintendo Switch Lite tightly, but it still manages to pack in some game card slots and a place for a pair of earbuds.

$20 at Best Buy

A sleek option: CoBak Carrying Case

This compact design is made to keep your Nintendo Switch Lite secure and easy to grab on the go. With six game card slots and a pocket for your headphones, charging cables, or other small accessories, it has just enough space to keep all the things you need without being bulky and in the way.

$10 at Amazon

Take a stand: MoKo Case

Give your arms a break with this comfort grip cover with a kickstand. In addition to the added comfort, this case is also shock absorbent and has two game slots built-in.

$10 at Amazon

Take it with you!

Wherever you go, and wherever you currently are, the HORI Tough Pouch will not let you down. Guaranteed to be able to withstand anything that it is thrown at it, trust in this Nintendo Switch Lite case to get the job done.

The Orzly Carry case is exceptional value given that it can store up to eight games, some earbuds, cables, and even a slimline battery pack. Can't resist taking your Pro Controller, big battery pack, headphones, and a wide variety of games with you? Then feel free to give the PDP Commuter Case a look.

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