Mechanism’s first Switch 2 case is as awesome as I hoped it would be

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="The Basecase seen here with 3D-printed grips and a rear plate that offers (unofficial) compatibility with Lego blocks and minifigs." data-portal-copyright="" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/basecase4.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> The Basecase seen here with 3D-printed grips and a rear plate that offers (unofficial) compatibility with Lego blocks and minifigs. </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Most companies have slowed down releasing new <a href="https://www.theverge.com/reviews/691319/best-switch-2-cases">Switch 2 cases</a>, but one of my favorite accessory makers recently debuted its first, after a few delays. The <a href="https://getmechanism.com/products/basecase-for-nintendo-switch-2">$49 Basecase from Mechanism</a> is a snap-on shell for the console that taps into the company's modular lineup of mounts. You could already mount the Switch 2 in numerous ways with its <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mechanism-Console-Nintendo-Switch-Accessories-2/dp/B0FKD5W68J">$19 Basegrip</a> (to your wall, to its <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mechanism-Compatible-Experience-Accessories-Ridiculously/dp/B0FKD61TQT">Gaming Pillow</a>, to a monitor arm, etc.). The difference is that this new product protects your console, makes its Joy-Con more comfortable to use, and has some interesting modularity.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The console shell allows for the full range of the Switch 2's kickstand, and access to all of t …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1008161/mechanism-basecase-switch-2-case-hands-on">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>