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Backstory & Context
We started working on our Nintendo Switch 2 Accessory Guide a couple of months before launch — preordering, begging for samples (most at our own expense), and testing everything we could get our hands on. And let me tell you: it’s been tough finding a third-party ergonomic grip that’s worth recommending.
Most were just… meh. Some felt cheap. Others missed the mark in key areas like comfort, fit, or practicality. The result? Our guide sat unpublished — we refused to put it out without a proper ergo case we could actually stand behind.
That changed when the Savage Raven Standgrip Bundle showed up. From AliExpress of all places.
Unboxing & First Impressions
This is a three-piece set: the Standgrip ergonomic case, a premium hard-shell carry case, and a polishing cloth.
Let’s start with the carry case, which absolutely surprised me. The exterior is solid, the zippers are smooth with nice grippy pulls, and the whole thing feels like it could handle a bit of abuse — I wouldn’t throw it off a balcony, but it definitely feels like it could shrug off a full bag toss or a leaky water bottle incident without breaking a sweat. (Yes, they claim it’s waterproof. No, I’m not dunking mine to test that.)
Inside is a super soft felt lining, a cartridge flap with room for 8 games, and a small mesh pocket — great for accessories or that shockingly nice polishing cloth it comes with. It fits the Switch 2 with the Standgrip on like a glove. Overall? This case is seriously impressive — functional, compact, protective. Nailed it.
The Standgrip Ergonomic Case
Now for the main event: the Standgrip. This was the piece I was really hunting for — something to make the Switch 2 actually comfortable to hold for long sessions. And after trying countless options, this was the first one that felt right.
It has a soft rubbery texture (I’m guessing it’s TPU, but it doesn’t feel like the cheap, glossy kind). It slips on easily but feels locked in once it’s fitted — no sliding, no creaks, no play in the joycons. That alone fixes one of my biggest gripes with the Switch 2: the slight wobble between the tablet and the joycons is completely eliminated.
The grips themselves are perfectly placed and shaped, allowing a natural resting position for your thumbs, whether you’re on the stick or face buttons. It’s just… comfortable. Way more than I expected.
And the texture? Grippy, but not abrasive. Not like the awful "sandpaper griptape feel" some premium cases insist on using. This one feels soft and premium without being slippery — which is exactly what you want for a handheld.
These are the Skull & Co. Steam Deck thumbstick grips, and they fit perfectly on the Switch 2. We'd also recommend checking out their review.
The Caveats
Nothing’s perfect — and this case does have a couple of caveats.
It’s not dockable. If you use your dock a lot, you’ll need to remove it first. It’s not a huge hassle, but still a bit of a pain. I get the feeling this could’ve been fixed with just a bit of slimming around the console portion.
No access to the kickstand. Same deal — if you want to prop up your Switch 2 with the built-in kickstand, you’ll need to pop the case off first. Again, not a dealbreaker for me (I use a Pro Controller when docked), but it’s something to consider depending on how you play.
But here’s the thing — both of those issues exist because the case is a single piece that tightly wraps around everything. And because of that, it removes any and all flex or wobble between the Switch and joycons. That tradeoff, in my opinion, is worth it. The case also has flat bottoms on the grips so it's able to stand up on it's own but I'd be lying if I said this was as secure as the Switches OEM kickstand.
And The Ergonomics
This is the part that really surprised me — and honestly, what makes the Standgrip a standout.
We’ve tested everything. Cheap TPU shells that feel oily, flimsy and weirdly sticky. Overpriced "premium" cases with textured surfaces that seem more interested in exfoliating your palms than offering actual grip.
Then there are the ones that go all-in on gimmicks like swappable grips, but end up feeling like chunky plastic add-ons rather than something that actually feels at one with the console or your hands.
Some options look great in product photos, but in practice, they either miss the mark on comfort or ruin the feel entirely. I still don’t know why certain brands think grip means sandpaper — like, who actually wants to feel their skin slowly disappearing after an hour of play? Yeah, I'm looking at you Dbrand, your Steam Deck Killswitch still gives me the shivers.
The Standgrip just nails it. It's hard to explain exactly why it works so well — it’s not just one thing. Yeah, the surface is soft and premium-feeling with the perfect amount of texture, but it's also the way it wraps around the console as a single piece. There are no weird seams, no flex, and definitely no joycon wobble. It feels solid in a way that gives you confidence. And ergonomically? It actually lets you rest your hand in a natural position where your thumb can reach either the face buttons or thumbstick without that weird “thumb yoga” you end up doing with flatter grips.
Simply put, it’s one of the most comfortable handheld cases I’ve ever used. Everyone else seems to be missing the point — and the Standgrip gets it exactly right.
Final Verdict
After trying just about every ergonomic case we could get our hands on — from the ultra-cheap to the unnecessarily overpriced — the Savage Raven Standgrip is the first one that actually gets it right. It’s comfortable in a way that other cases just aren’t. It doesn’t try too hard. It doesn’t overdo the grip. And it doesn’t rely on gimmicks like swappable parts or aggressive textures to feel “premium.”
Instead, it just works. It feels like it belongs on the Switch 2 — like it was part of the original design — and that’s not something I’ve been able to say about any of the others. The fact that it also fits perfectly in the included carry case, which itself is built like a tank, just makes this bundle an easy recommendation.
Now, it’s not without its quirks. The case isn’t dockable, and you can’t remove the Joy-Cons without taking it off. But for handheld players like me, who want something that enhances the comfort and feel of the console without turning it into a sharp-edged nightmare or a pile of plastic parts, this is it.
This is the one I’m using going forward — and frankly, it’s not even a close race.
Where to Buy
🇦🇺 Australia: You can grab one from Amazon AU
🌎 Worldwide: Try AliExpress — that’s where we ordered ours, it's also a little cheaper over Amazon.
Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you buy something—at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we’ve personally tested and actually use ourselves. Prices listed are just a snapshot of what they were at the time of writing and may change.
We purchased this bundle ourselves at full retail price. We have no affiliation with Skull & Co. or Savage Raven — we've never even spoken to them.
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