If you own a smartphone — and who doesn’t these days? — you probably have a case for it.
Pew Research Center reported late last year that approximately nine in 10 own a smartphone. That’s up from a mere 35% in 2011, which is the year Pew first surveyed smartphone ownership in the country.
According to Statista, meanwhile, the average price for a smartphone in the U.S. is north of $800. That’s no small sum no matter how you look at it.
If spending that kind of money, you might as well spend a bit more to get a protective case. But your smartphone isn’t the only consumer device that deserves the benefits of a protective case.
Gaming is huge. But gamers aren’t just playing their favorite titles on consoles in their living rooms or on computers in their bedrooms. Many are enjoying their favorite gaming franchises — whether they’re at home, commuting, or just around and about — by using handheld gaming consoles.
You can get high-quality, rugged dockable cases that allow you to charge your gaming console without having to remove the case beforehand. If you have a Switch 2, which is a popular and trendy handheld gaming console, it makes sense to buy a Switch 2 case. If there’s a case that can accommodate your mobile device, it’s worth doing so or at least considering it.
Here are three good reasons to weigh the benefits of a case for your console.
- Protection from Drops and Scratches
You can take a handheld gaming console virtually anywhere. But that can be a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, being able to take it wherever you want means you can enjoy gaming anytime and anywhere. On the other hand, being able to take it wherever you want increases the risks. You might drop it while playing on the bus, for instance. Your handheld gaming console may also get banged up if in your luggage.
It’s worth investing in a protective case since it won’t be fun and games if your console is damaged. A cracked screen or other damage could compromise gameplay or render your gaming console unusable.
- Safe Storage for Accessories
Another reason to get a case for your console is that the right one will provide a dedicated space to store your gaming accessories. Keeping everything in one place means you’ll be ready for a game or two whenever the urge hits you.
It won’t only protect your handheld gaming console. You can store your favorite game cartridges, charging cables, and more. It can be frustrating if you can’t find, say, your charging cable when the device needs a top-up. Such a scenario might force you to delay a gaming session until you can lay your hands on the charging cable. But you won’t experience this problem if you have a case with a storage compartment for accessories.
- Preserve Resale Value
You can also protect your console’s resale value when you keep it in a rugged protective case.
There’s a chance you might want to move on to another console in the future. Whether the plan is to sell it, upgrade, or trade it in, you’ll want your handheld gaming console to be in good condition. Scratches, dents, cracks, and other imperfections can greatly reduce the value of your console. So, get a case to protect your device, enhance gameplay by improving grip, and help you get more out of your investment down the road if you want to get a new console.
If you have a portable gaming console, it makes sense to consider getting a protective case. There are many benefits and no obvious drawbacks if you get a high-quality product from a reputable retailer.
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