The Nintendo Switch 2 hasn’t even been around for a month, but I’ve managed to test a good handful of different carrying cases for my new handheld, and Genki’s Sleeper Case would certainly be among my favorites if it didn’t have two annoying issues. Although it’s a little bigger than I’d like, its stylish design, spacious form factor, plentiful game storage slots, and sturdy feel make it a reliable companion for safely transporting my Switch 2. It also leaves room for Genki’s Magsafe Attack Vector Grip, which is great for long travel days. While it’s doing a lot of things right, it hasn’t dethroned my favorite Switch 2 carrying case and would have to make some notable changes to stack up to it.
Genki has come out of the gate as one of my personal favorite Nintendo Switch 2 accessory manufacturers in these early days with stylish branding, premium quality, and relative affordability – its Sleeper Case for the Switch 2 lives up to that standard in several regards. The first thing you’ll notice about the Sleeper Case is its stylish design. Its hard-shelled exterior is coated in a soft, light grey felt with Genki’s logo on the front. The color scheme and material make this the most stylish case I’ve used for my Switch 2 so far. But don’t let that soft fabric and sleek look fool you; it’s called the Sleeper Case for a reason. This thing is deceptively sturdy, with the hardest shell of any standard Switch 2 case I’ve tested. I tried pressing down on it with the full weight of my upper body, and it hardly gave at all.
My only issue with this case’s look is its elastic strap on the bottom. It’s not horrendously ugly, but it seems a little unnecessary and throws off the otherwise sleek vibe. Plus, I can’t really think of a situation where I’d be using a carrying case this big and need a strap for anything more than moving the Switch 2 from my bag to a TV or carrying my Switch 2 to a different room. It does feel nice to hold, though.
Opening the case to actually get the console isn’t so nice, however. There’s something off about the zipper on the Sleeper Case – every time I open and close it, I feel like I’m wrenching on the zipper, risking tearing the zipper or lining apart. I’m not sure what sets this zipper design apart from ones like PowerA or Nintendo’s official Switch 2 case, but this is really frustrating, especially in tight spaces like in an airplane or on a train. You shouldn’t have to fight with a case this much to get your device out.
Once you manage to pry the Sleeper Case open, though, you’ll be reminded why this case is still worth considering. First off, a plush tongue sewn in the middle of the case is designed to cover the Switch 2’s screen and gives an extra layer of protection against scrapes. The tongue also doubles as a game card holder, and can pack in up to 18 game cartridges, which is the highest capacity for cartridge slots of any case I’ve used.
The Switch 2 seats nicely into the case, too, with a cool stand-like design that slightly props up the system. It’s a small but stylish choice that emphasizes the Sleeper Case’s premium aspects. Just like the outer shell, the inside is coated in soft fabric with a firm shell that does well to hold the Switch 2 in place. I was really worried that my Switch 2 would rattle around in this relatively big case if I didn’t have Genki’s grip shell equipped, but it’s secure enough to where I felt comfortable handling the case without having to be extra careful. I wish the fit was a little tighter, but I’d rather have a little room for accessories than no room whatsoever.
That does lead to the Sleeper Case’s other weakness. Most other cases I’ve tested out so far, aside from slimmer options like Tomtoc and DBrand, have a mesh pouch for storing extra stuff like a microfiber cloth for the screen, a USB-C cable, or the Joy-Con 2 straps. The Sleeper Case has a little extra room for this stuff, but doesn’t have a specific place for them, making for an inelegant and inconvenient half-solution. The added space is designed for the slim configuration of Genki’s Attack Vector comfort grip, but not the two bigger ones. While its design accommodates the slim grip or no grip attachment, I can’t believe these two are often paired together, but don’t fit together for all options.
