How Good is the New dbrand KillSwitch for Steam Deck?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
- The new, updated version of the Killswitch is now available, and in this video we'll take a deep dive look into the case and all its accessories. Along the way, I want to show off the new Tomtoc hardshell case for the Steam Deck, which makes a great combo with the Killswitch too.
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
02:06 price and options
03:35 Tomtoc case impressions
05:49 KillSwitch unboxing and impressions
08:46 installation
10:38 KillSwitch accessories
15:44 fit and feel
17:39 case roundup
19:12 summary (likes and dislikes)
20:45 conclusion
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It's funny that we think of "military grade" as being this really high quality thing, when what it means in actual practice is "done by the lowest bidder to the bare minimum specs"
🤣 yup.
Former military here, you are 100% correct 😂
@@Scott-vr3kf 🫡
It's a term that was coined to fool civilians. I used to think the same then started working for the VA and realized it's all bs.
But you have to factor in the enormous budget that the military has
The binary says “fuck magnets” 😂
A slight to Magsafe no doubt lol
@@TMWT Isn't it more because a strong magnet made their first version NOT ideal and forced them to remake it, hence doiuble work!?
@@JesusVillanueva yarp.
I preferred Drink your Ovaltine
Love the honesty in this review! Glad I waited for your review before I made my decision!
Appreciate the in-depth breakdown of the fit and functionality of the Killswitch and the recommendation of the TomToc hardshell case. Just ordered a Steam Deck OLED and picked up both of these accessories after watching your video.
First off, love your videos!
I’ve had the Killswitch since late January and absolutely love it. I do use the hard shell cover, but that’s just because I get anxious about potential thumb stick damage. I also have the TomToc bag I use occasionally for trips, but mostly just use the shell for light travel.
At the time I got it, dbrand didn’t have the dock adapter released yet. However, they did publish the print file, so you could 3D print it. Really my ONLY gripe is with the adapter kit as I felt that it made the charging cord a little too tight. Otherwise, an amazing product that I would recommend to anyone and everyone with a Steam Deck!
I just did my first somewhat long haul travelling with the steam deck earlier this week, and the Killswitch (with travel case) make it a snap! I was able to fit it in my work bag without worrying about my screen or sticks, and it was easy to take out and use on planes. The extra grip was nice too.
Great review. I really appreciate that you give exact thickness and weight measurements on camera. The comparison with the other kickstand is also really helpful to know. I'm definitely going to check out more of your reviews.
Thanks Russ just got my deck and I ordered a skin for it. Like seeing these accessories reviews. Please keep steamdeck footage coming in
Thank you for posting this video. I bought the leather skin based on your review and I love it. After seeing this, it helps me make up my mind. I’m going to keep the leather skin and look for other alternatives for protection instead of the Killswitch. The Tom talk case looks great too. Your a great help.
Great and honest review! I am always interested in options but for now the official case is working great as it almost never leaves the house.
I bought this kit when I ordered my steam deck (only had it about 2 weeks) and I love this case. The travel cover is super easy to get on once you learn how to place it to get it on right each time.. it also is GREAT for travel play as it can act as a kinda lap table... to keep airflow under the deck if you set it in your lap etc. It's very useful for me in all honestly. Can set it on it in either direction, with or without the kickstand open for different angles. Just really great for lap gaming.
As a new Deck owner I love everything about the kit and the fact they made the dock adapter kit was great.
Great review. I definitely agree about the stick covers, I don't use them either. I like the texture on the top of the sticks, feels very premium and the covers ruin that. Also, Ive found that the "touch the thumbtack to activate gyro" feature to be a little trickier to activate with them on.
I love this case so much, but I find myself removing it when Im not leaving the house with the deck for a while, because I find that the extra weight does add up over time, and I find the grip ergonomics on the deck to be dialed in perfectly without a case, and slightly less comfortable with the bulk of the killswitch on it.
There is a deckmate adapter for the killswitch, about $10 shipped. I have a killswitch and am getting my deckmate today, so I will get to try this out with the stand and hopefully get the best of both worlds!
That Sanrio hairdryer was a flex I was not expecting.
The stick grips feel so so so much better feeling than the steam deck sticks to me.
Good review, thanks! Personally I found the stick grips a game-changer. Haven’t extensively tested the claim that the touch functionality of the sticks still works but having better grip is huge. I found my thumbs constantly shifting around on the base sticks.
Loved the christmas story reference. I like the new killswitch case, I have multiple sd cards so that I can have more games and having the storage in the kickstand is just what Ive been wanting. Getting the free replacement for the case was a great move by them. The soft case that came with my steam deck seems to be more premium than the one that you have, but I got the one from jsaux with the extra storage inside the case under the deck rather than outside and I like it way better, the bigger size hasnt bothered me at all.
Russ has the high-end official Steam Deck case (you can identify it from the grey interior).
good video. you just sold me on the tomtoc case. I've bought cases in the past and don't usually like the bulkier feeling they add so will skip the killswitch for now but it looks well made so if i change my mind and want a case later i'll grab a killswitch as it looks pretty premium
I love the killswitch and I totally recommend the travel hard case. Took a few times getting it on and off to get used to it but once I found "my technique" it's fast and pretty much effortless. The good thing about the hard case is that the joystick sections are so long that I can fit the kontrolfreek omni's (xbox version with two layers of cut out round dots of duct tape on the inside to make it a perfect fit) that I use for my steamdeck placed right under the sticks. So when I'm going to use the hard case I remove the kontrolfreek's and put them up side down and then just put the hard case on. If I shake the case I can hear them move in there but I know that there isn't any room for the kontrolfreek's to actually turn around in there so the hard plastic never touch the steamdeck, just the thumb rubber.
I was legitimately hoping for this exact review from you because I was torn between a leather skin and the Killswitch considering the cost between the two was only a difference of $10. I gave in and ordered a leather skin the other day, but it was delayed, which gave me the opportunity to cancel it and order the Killswitch instead after watching this. Ended up going with the Jsaux case I'd been eyeing because it has extra storage space in the bottom for charger, dock, etc. That, plus being the same price as the Tomtoc one, I'd rather have a chunky case with more storage than the thin one, personally, and the Jsaux one is likely to arrive sooner according to Amazon.
I was eyeing down the jsaux travel case after getting my killswitch and not being a fan of the dbrand travel cover. Once you receive it can you test/confirm if the jsaux case fits the steamdeck (with killswitch) without putting any stress/pressure on the joysticks (with or without the stick grips attached if you have them)? Thanks!
@@TheShazCast I'll try to remember! It does advertise itself as being large enough for cases, even showing a photo of a deck in a case that appears to be about as thick as the Killswitch, and the model I am getting is the largest, with the entire bottom available for storage and a floating cradle for the Deck to sit on. I have a feeling that if you were to simply not overload it, it wouldn't really be capable of putting too much pressure on them as the bottom, floating shelf would deform before the pressure gets too bad. But I do intend to pay attention when I put it together to be sure.
@@TheShazCast The Jsaux case arrived today and I've given it a pretty decent look. My killswitch won't arrive until tomorrow, but with the case I purchased, the one with the extra storage (it goes all the way across the bottom, not just a cubby in the center), the tray that holds the Steam Deck is pretty free to sit higher or lower depending on what is below it. Therefore, as long as you don't overpack it, I don't think you should have any kind of issues with stress on the joysticks, in my opinion, regardless of having a killswitch on it or not. With just the Deck in the case, there's a few inches of room above it, and it does have a strap to hold it against that inner tray so it isn't bouncing around. The case has the same kind of indentations as the official case from Valve that comes with the Deck, though it's more padded than rigid around those indentations, which is why I say that as long as you're not overpacking it, I think it should be fine. You'd need to really have the Deck pressed against that top to cause issues, I think.
@@Skorpeyon thanks for getting back to me with that info, hope when you killswitch comes works well for you! Happy Gaming :)
I actually thought about getting one of these when I got my deck, but decided against it since would have been a hassle and kinda sad to take the vinyl skin off if I ever had to, and I’m not a fan of the case and kickstand it has either. In my case I went to Amazon and bought a hard plastic case, some stickers, and joystick caps. It doesn’t add as much personality as the vinyl skins but they look nice to me and interesting how you bring up how it fits in the docks. I didn’t like how I needed a usb adapter just to use my valve dock and I didn’t even have an adapter when setting it down before connecting, so I used a unitex dock which is a bit thicker but fits and works great having every port the valve one has minus the display port and I even have a holder stand that works and fits better than any kickstand I could find. I don’t think there’s much else I need for my deck aside from a bigger carrying case/bag but this can be a nice option if anyone can’t find any good skins or cases anywhere else
The timing of this impeccable! I just ordered my deck since it's on sale and was just looking at Dbrands stuff
You're awesome Russ! Thank you for the unique qualities you bring to the table when discussing the greatest handheld device of the decade!
I think the deckmate in its simplistic, minimalistic design has passed up on the dated "Killswitch".
Happy Gaming Russ
You literally talk about all of the things I buy. I love it. I have the tombert case and leather skin. Been eyeballing the Killswitch.
Been waiting for this!!
Hope to see you cover the jsaux mod case and backplate!
I preordered the original one and it's been on my deck ever since. Swapped to the v2.0 when it came in the mail (for free, with the dock adapter). The Deck feels weird without it now :)
Same with the stick grips, I've had them on for so long that the regular sticks feel too small and slippery. Never actually got used to the gyro aim past playing through Aperture Desk Job.
I throw it in my bag every time I go to wok with the travel cover and I don't need to worry about it bumping around in my backpack while I'm traveling.
The quality of the case and texture are really great. Sadly, I ended up taking mine off mainly because of the extra weight the case added to the deck. It might seem silly, but the extra weight on top of the already heavy deck actually made a difference to my comfort levels when playing.
Personally I think the Steam Deck feels super light compared to it's size but when you put a case on it, it feels pretty heavy.
yea, its already on the edge of weight for what I want in a handheld. The silicone wrap that you can get for $10 is fine for me.
What’s funny, I feel like the Killswitch makes the Steam Deck the weight I was expecting before actually holding it for the first time.
The added weight is absolutely noticeable, and while it wasn’t a deal breaker for me, it is def something to consider if anyone is on the fence.
@Carl Gunderson it’s literally in the video. Russ puts the deck on a scale without the Killswitch, and again with the Killswitch.
It absolutely is noticeable. That may, or may not be a dealbreaker for you.
I personally don’t care about the added weight, and will only take the case off if I need to open my Deck up for upgrades / part replacement.
@Carl Gunderson There is a section in this video where Russ shows the weights
Great review! Glad I stumbled upon your channel as I’m a new steam deck enjoyer.
Welcome aboard!
@@RetroGameCorpsyou responded to a comment 3 months after the video was posted. I've never seen a TH-camr committed enough to check his comments that long after a video was posted before.
I love my dbrand travel case. I actually didn't order it at first and went back and got it because I carry my deck in my backpack frequently.
Thank you for that very informative video! I was about to buy the killswitch + the travelling case but the "bag" from Tomtoc seems like a much better alternative! I'll go with the normal killswitch case + tomtocs bag 😎
Would love to see your thoughts eventually comparing this with the JSAUX modcase, which I just bought. It's a bit closer to the top buttons, but the screen cover comes on and off easily, and I appreciate being able to take the (battery) strap on and off. Half the price, too.
I've tried lots of accessories from various manufacturers with my Steam Deck, such as grips, skins and third party docks, and I keep reverting to my Steam Deck as shipped, the official Steam Deck Dock, a Logitech Bluetooth pebble mouse and matching keyboard for the few times I am in desktop mode, and always remembering to put it back in its original case when I have finished using it!
There are many joystick grips out there. I got some for my 8Bitdo controller, and put a couple of the extras on the steam Deck. While I do prefer having them uncovered, the ones I put on the deck were smaller, and I'd rather sacrifice just a bit of comfort if it means I can keep the sticks without damage as long as possible. Can't use the touch sensors because of it, of course, but I barely use them anyway, and I can still take them off if I want to use the sensors.
I have a jsaux case and love it. It fits in your steam deck case. And it's not expensive.
Mine comes in today! My Steam Deck tomorrow! 🔥
Probably one of the only honest killswitch reviews where you don't have the impression that they are kissing dbrands ass to get a sponsor. Nice work. I have the dbrand case and like it in general. Although the unflexibel kickstand, extra case weight and incompatibility with original SD dock makes it such a hard sell that I'm now using the Jsaux upgraded case with new stand and cut for dock instead much more although it was a fraction of the price. I still use the travel cover from dbrand because I love it and can just put on my backpack (it fits nicely with the Jsaux case. maybe even better because it is not as hard to get it out)
The Dbrand Killswitch travel cover works with the Jsaux case?
Is it a loose fit or a nice and snug fit?
Also switch dock do you have/use?
Thanks for the info!
@@A_Based_Entity yes it works well and fits well. I have the official steam deck dock 👍
Great video dude 😎
I had a full vinil skin on my deck before the killswitch arrived, and just as you my application was not perfect and I left some creaces on a couple of the sides of the device. After using the killswitch for a couple weeks I took it of and the creases where gone.
13:04 Metroid!! ❤️ Also, the vinyl you chose has a very Portal vibe 💛💙
Wow thanks for the honest review. It's refreshing to actually get a viewpoint that isn't from an obvious dbrand shill. Honestly I'd rather just use the included case and skip the added weight and bulk of the "killswitch" all together.
I got one of these. So far I'm a big fan.
I am still rocking the original valve case and naked steamdeck. I think the TomToc case looks good but sacrifices the ability to carry the Charge adapter. The bulk is annoying but a necessary concession for the charging adapter I guess.
Great video. What screen protector would you recommend for Steam Deck Oled?
This exact model is arriving for me today!
I just finished watching your review and I’ve got a little bit of buyers remorse. I’m going to see how it feels in my small hands and then decide if I probably should return it. Thank you for your honest review.
I agree that putting the hard top shell is a nightmare to take on and off. Sadly, when I bought it, the only other option was a case that kept having to release revisions for issues. Later, another case used magnets to attach a flap, yet no pegs. So it would slide off in the bag, so what's the point.
Seeing that tomtok case fit is awesome, though. I love their cases for my Switch and wouldn't mind that over the hard shell cover.
Also use the killswitch. I do like that it’s complete solution that not only protect the screen but also joysticks. It covers all buttons and none are in danger when I throw it in my backpack. The front cover is protective but due to the way it flairs on the bottom I end up holding my steam deck upside down when carrying. It would’ve been better if that lip had gone over the top not bottom. Yes it definitely adds weight but in terms of volume it fits nicely into my slim backpack compared to original steam deck case. I haven’t applied the skin nor the thumb stick addon. I think dbrand bundle their skins because it is their main product. It would be like hamburger restaurant not serving hamburger patties. So yes I do feel like my steam deck is well protected but yes it’s a tad bit heavier
Awesome video Russ. I liked the 1st Killswitch case but having the magnetic kickstand was going to ruin my Delta fan. I was very happy that dBrand sent me a free replacement once the new Killswitch case was available. I love it. I love the thumbstick grips btw cuz I don't want my thumbs to slip off the sticks when they get sweaty but that's just me. I like the TomToc case can fit the Steam Deck with the Killswitch case on but it won't hold any of my accessories for it. I use JSAUX's carrying case for the Steam Deck which has a compartment inside the case that can hold the Steam dock, my Anker 45w usb-c travel plug adapter with usb-c cable, the Killswitch Steam dock adapter, usb-c extender, and the kickstand although I have to orient all of them in a very specific way in order for all of that to fit including the Steam Deck in the Killswitch case. The JSAUX case does bulge a tiny but not too bad. Although, I kind of wish that JSAUX had created their new redesign of their carrying case earlier because I'd rather have that one. The compartment is way bigger & can hold more accessories. The case is only $28 or so. Oh, if someone wants to attach a battery bank to the Killswitch case, I would suggest getting a Steam Deck Killswitch Case Universal Battery Mount from TycoTech3DPrinting on Etsy. It fits perfectly into the Killswitch's locking mechanism. I love using mine. It also has different color options but no pics other than the black one are shown so if you want a color, ask if he can share a pic of what the color looks like. And if you need it made custom to fit a certain battery bank that might not fit the standard universal mount, just message him on Etsy. It's only $29.99 before shipping and it's the best solution if you want to use a battery bank with your Steam Deck but don't want to take the Steam Deck out of the Killswitch case. The Deckmate is great but if you're using the Killswitch case, I don't recommend it because of the adhesive. Sorry for the long comment but great video Russ
Been using the case for a few weeks now. It's pretty great. I don't mind the added weight. Just lift more at the gym to compensate. Joking aside, I do think the cover is not convenient to take off and put on, but I still like it for its protective ability. I use the thumb stick covers as well only because I don't want the steam deck ones to get dirty.
Appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the dbrand marketing narrative! Couldn't agree more and don't hear that often from creators.
Thanks for this great review!
Have you tried the satisfye stylthgrip? I’m torn between buying that or the killswitch
I have, I prefer the KillSwitch. I actually tried out about a dozen of them and found myself going back to the KillSwitch every time. I filmed the whole process, I really need to edit and release that video some day :)
@@RetroGameCorps I’d love to see that! But this comment will suffice for now - thank you!
Does the Tomtoc case accommodate the Killswitch case AND the thumb stick grips when they're both installed?
I've used the screen protector from dbrand for a few months now, too. Not the biggest fan, it actually got scratched fairly easily just with regular use and fingernails. Is there any good screen protectors that you recommend for the anti-glare screen?
Screen protectors don’t play nice with the anti-glare screen. If you have that model Steam Deck, I recommend foregoing a screen protector altogether.
@6:46 - Ovaltine! hahahaha, Love it!!! Are you sure it's not Italian?? 🤣
"A very comfortable sandpaper" is my fav quote of the year.
The travel cover looks like the front grill of a Jeep. I kinda love that
Hate to see the trademark leather go, but the look you’ve put together with the Kill Switch is pretty darn tempting. That tomtoc case is definitely slick and impressive for the price, in my humble opinion. I also appreciate your candor in talking about your personal reservations on dbrand as a company-not too heavy handed nor incendiary, simply expressing your perspective for our consideration. The Kill Switch isn’t for me, and I almost didn’t watch this one for that reason, but it bears repeating that your work is always worth the view.
I didn't like that I got a surprise charge from my bank for an international currency exchange when I bought my Killswitch. The website is advertised in USD and it ships from New York so I wasn't expecting it and had to ask my bank where the charge came from.
Maybe not their fault, but if we're actually paying in Canadian currency they should make that clear.
Nice Christmas Story reference!
If you like to hotswap SD cards, it's hard to get an SD out with the case on with you needing either long nails or tweezers.
The case is great it's the best case for anything I ever bought. The skin on the other hand could use a little more space around the buttons my b button slightly sticks if pressed in a angle due to sticking to the skin.
The travel cover is the only thing i use now, no need for hard case for me. I slip the cover on and it goes into the bag
TomToc case is amazing, I have one for my switch.
I like the fact that you can store 4 micro sd cards on that kickstand. For travel, that's really nice. Although that kickstand design should be more like the Android phone design where it snaps into something when you close it so nothing gets broken if it drops.
Why would you have 4 micro SD cards though on top of the internal storage and potentially an already installed micro SD?
@@CosmicApe Why would you not? For me, 256 GB internal storage, plus 512 GB micro-SD card storage, isn’t even enough. So having that possibility is great.
I bought a matte screen protector for mine been loving that oil from fingers doesnt really show up on screens as bad as glossy screen protectors
I’d say the biggest thing for the travel cover is that you can charge the steam deck while it’s covered. I don’t think any other case lets you do that.
$30 jsaux modcase pretty much same thing for $30 and comes with cover included free.
@@Eskoxohow much is it?
@@GrimAbstractlearn how to read
I am also not a fan of the DBRAND schtick and it's honestly the main reason I have avoided the case even though it does look good and high quality. I will be checking out the JSAUX Modcase and if I don't think that works for me either then I guess I'll be waiting for something else.
Anyone have any other recommendations on protective/ergonomic covers like the Killswitch?
What cover did you end up using in the end?
I’m worried about the travel case. Will the the cover hurt the trigger when you put it on?
Since you have a lot of gaming handhelds what would be your gaming rotation of the systems your top 3 that you use daily
I am so glad I watched this. The case is so not what I thought it was
Kudos for the Hello Kitty hair dryer =)
tried several. tomtoc bag is quality. BUT out of stock where I am so got bootleg tomtoc copy. case wise the blade looks and feels great. but heazy, so i rock vinyl and bag in the end
That TomToc case looks pretty nice. I like how it's more low profile. Since I always throw mine in a backpack regardless, this may be a good option.
I used the killswitch case since release, until I got my limited edition OLED. I love the thin inner case and it made me realize how heavy the SD with the Killswitch is. Also I couldn’t use the valve dock. I had the DeckMate before the Killswitch so I now use the DeckMate universal stick on plate and the kick stand. I don’t really recommend the Killswitch.
Love the grip case. Hate the travel cover. Wish they offered leather for the killswitch case.
Something of note. Idk if the oled case is different, but my oled case that came with my deck, you can remove the liner. I do that and just use the velcro since the zipper is part of the liner.
I agree about the stand being ala carte. The strap is what I got and use it with an anker 737 battery bank. It gives me an extra 2 full charges or so with my deck. About 10ish hours on red dead 2. It does add an extra 22 ounces. But you can remove it and set it on your lap while you game.
This is the best quality case I have ever purchased. Ever. I would've even paid more. You need to think about what you're protecting.
And some of us have man hands. I needed the stick grips badly.
Interesting, my early buyer magnet free replacement came with a plastic dock adapter.
Something I haven't seen anyone mention about this case is it's a lot harder to remove SD cards with this case. It's a real pain trying to remove them without something to grab the card. It's much easier to remove the cards from the stand than from the Deck.
If like you, I don’t want to use the stand, how is this version any different from the first version (without the stand installed). I believe the first version without the stand will not have any magnetic effect on the fan as the magnets are on the stand attachment (correct me if I’m wrong). Can I continue using that version and get the same experience (without the stand).
To me the thumbsticks are a huge improvement and add a lot more grip.
facts. The grips make them 10x better
Are you going to be doing a video on dual booting Windows in the Steam Deck?
Thumbs up for the Hello Kitty hair dryer! 👍
I have the war zone its badass. The hologram effects really set it off. And they include a free black one too!!! I haven't really looked but do you have a P.O. Box? To send stuff? 🤣 cat named chicken 🐔
Hello Kitty had me cracked up bro
Can you do a review of the Jsaux Modular Case?
Really wanted to order this, but due to the fact that Dbrand didnt machine the form to go with the official steam deck dock from Valve I went with Spigen instead. Its not entirely Dbrands fault and more of how Valve designed their oem dock but my wife had already placed the order for the official steam deck dock so we had to find a grip case that could accomadate the cutout for the usb c connector at the top. The Spigen case props up the deck to be more vertical but it still sits well on the dock without it tipping over and thats good enough for me. Again, Dbrands was my first choice but for those who already got their official dock from Valve it was a bit of a letdown that Dbrands didnt have a better workaround to use their own case with the dock without it looking a bit jank with that usb c extender and 3d printout solution. I personally didnt like the way it looked as a solution. Spigens case however its really good and im happy with it.
just a piece of advice, try not to play while its on your lap because the angle your neck will be in is very stressful on your neck. its unhealthy at all. stay safe and thank you for the amazing review.
I'm hesitant about the Killswitch, it makes the hull wider, i had another cheaper case that makes the hull wider and the additional distance to the shoulder buttons and especially the trigger just made it unergonomic as heck, it also was badly made and had sharp edges on the plastic which was totally digging into my index fingers when using the triggers...
I'd love to try it myself... but for that price i would need to be sure that i'll actually use it.
I also think VAT and import taxes to Germany might be a deal breaker, but i'm not sure about dbrands distribution over here.
I just ordered my Steam Deck yesterday since it went on sale, so I suppose I will have to figure out which case and accessories I go with. The Deckmate appealed to me first, but the Killswitch looks pretty fantastic. The fact that you can use the travel cover OR the TomToc is pretty cool too.
Russ, have you (or anyone on here) have any experience with the matte screen protectors for the Deck? Some claim that it mimics the screen from the 512gb version, but that may just be marketing. Thanks for the great reviews again, sir!
I've had my Deck since July, and it has been perfectly fine without a shell case. The device has a 1 year warranty from Valve, and their customer service are typically very friendly to deal with. All these 3rd party companies popping up to support it are making cheap products, and from what I've seen posted around online, they have next to no customer service presence. Dbrand doesn't fit that mold, but I don't like their marketing approach and won't buy skins to begin with. I'm about as far from their target as a consumer can get.
Want great accessories? Grab the official dock, a small form factor bluetooth mouse and keyboard (there are many options, choose what appeals to you), an A1 or A2 SD card (512gb or higher), and a 1 TB SSD.
@JR thanks for the feedback, that really helps. To start I am just picking up a good A2 card for storage, and a screen protector, since I agree, don't think a case is needed for my use case. Need to see if I have a compatible mouse/keyboard for convenience.
I did want to ask though - what is the purpose of the dock? I see a lot of people talking about them, but wonder if I'll actually use it. Maybe to play on the TV I suppose? I have a small USB C hub that should work fine for now to hook up M&K in desktop mode.
@@salitz91 the dock, along with a bluetooth mouse and keyboard, make using desktop mode much more functional. The track pad mouse is alright and works to fit its purpose, but an actual mouse is no comparison. Same deal with the on screen keyboard. Functional, but kinda cumbersome is how I'd describe using both.
I have my offical dock under my TV. I use a basic powered USB-C to HDMI adapter going into one of my PC monitors when I need to use desktop mode efficiently.
@@KingOfCheezWiz Thanks, that definitely helps. Especially because I hope to set up emulation, that'll make desktop mode much easier.
@@salitz91 since you mentioned emulation, I have to stress how important a big SD card and SSD are. I ordered the 512gb model and had a 512gb SD card ready for it. I thought this would be enough, but it wasn't. The install sizes and shader caches of your Steam games will eat up your main drive space pretty quickly. If you're emulating titles from 3d era consoles, you hit the same storage concerns. I ended up getting a 1tb SSD for Steam games, and a 1tb SD card for emulation. Both sit about 2/3rds full now.
14:54 Off-topic, but what mouse and keyboard are those? I'm looking to replace my current m&kb setup with all bluetooth to use across multiple devices.
The keyboard is the Nuphy Air75, and the mouse is a Logitech MX Master 3S. They are pricey but really nice!
Keyboard: amzn.to/3JO6SgV
Mouse: amzn.to/3FtHvic
@@RetroGameCorps Thank you so much!
Would the deck mate battery holder fit in the kill switch?
I have a Killswitch, and I absolutely love it. I did get the plastic front cover & joystick covers. The joystick covers are fine, and I actually use the front cover as well.
I’m also happen to have the Tomtoc sling, and if you take off the kickstand, and toss it in the front pocket, you can pack your Killswitch covered Steam Deck in just fine.
I want a case for bigger hands, being 6'7 hand cramping happens after about an hour. Does this case make the device noticeably thicker?
Spigens case helped me out a bit!
Looks like still stock for tomtom case but I don’t have the money to order one right now, been wanting the kill switch dbrand thing for a while
Does the killswitch case work with the Tomtoc travel case ?
Would I be able to use the killswitch grip without applying a skin? I'll be honest I kind of really like how the stock deck looks as is
What leather skin are you taking about? Do you have a link to it so I can see what you had before?
its the dbrand leather skin
Surprised you didn't like the travel cover or the thumb sticks. Those are almost non-negotiable for me. The sticks just feel too slick on anywhere but the slim ring around the sticks. The travel cover gives me just enough extra room in my bag for a one bag setup for vacations.
This video has turned into a tease, as the Killswitch is backordered to June. But it does seem like the perfect set-up compared to my current one, which involves an iPad stand and the Steam Deck case. So you can poo-poo the front cover all you like, it's gotta be lighter than what I'm carrying around in my messenger bag, now.
Does this case fit the oled as well??? I just got one and want my oled to be protected
can you compare it with the Jsaux Modcase?
Literally bought this case 4 minutes before this got posted