Hardware Possibly the first good battery case for Switch: SwitchCharge

[Xzi]

12000mAH in a case-shaped battery, offering 12 extra hours of battery life. Has its own kickstand. $85 if you fund it now, and it does charge other devices as well.

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbre...tery-case-nintendo-switch-kickstand-indiegogo

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/switchcharge-a-battery-case-for-nintendo-switch#/

 

[TheCyberQuake]

12000mAH in a case-shaped battery, offering 12 extra hours of battery life. Has its own kickstand. $85 if you fund it now, and it does charge other devices as well.

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbre...tery-case-nintendo-switch-kickstand-indiegogo

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/switchcharge-a-battery-case-for-nintendo-switch#/

Dude, like super old news at this point.

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Like funding ended almost 2 months ago at this point, and there were posts about it back in early april, maybe earlier

 

[Xzi]

Dude, like super old news at this point.

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Like funding ended almost 2 months ago at this point, and there were posts about it back in early april, maybe earlier

My bad, this is first I've heard of it and there were no other posts in this sub about it when I did a search.

 

[TheCyberQuake]

My bad, this is first I've heard of it and there were no other posts in this sub about it when I did a search.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/a-new-p...o-12-hours-to-the-switch-battery-life.466763/

 

[Xzi]

https://gbatemp.net/threads/a-new-p...o-12-hours-to-the-switch-battery-life.466763/

Thanks. Mods are free to delete this thread and all replies.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Isn't this the one from the people who don't even have a prototype unit yet?

 

[Xzi]

Isn't this the one from the people who don't even have a prototype unit yet?

The estimated delivery is August. I don't know if it's always been August, but the article also mentions that the company claims to have finished R&D and prototyping.

 

[whateverg1012]

I smell scam, indiegogo is for people who can't even meet the low requirements of kickstarter.

 

[Xzi]

I smell scam, indiegogo is for people who can't even meet the low requirements of kickstarter.

Seems legit to me, but it's just a portable charger in a non-traditional form factor. Not something incredibly new or innovative.

 

[Kioku]

I smell scam, indiegogo is for people who can't even meet the low requirements of kickstarter.

There's a shallow mindset if I've ever seen one.

 

[whateverg1012]

Seems legit to me, but it's just a portable charger in a non-traditional form factor. Not something incredibly new or innovative.

A battery case for the Switch, which is made by a manufacturer with no prior experience, plans to deliver in August... Still no prototype btw.

Sounds like at best you might get some sort of fire hazard mailed to you in a couple years, and at worst they'll just take your money and run.

If you want one you should be getting the Nyko one, legit company, their device is cheaper, and no risk cause you'll definitely be getting the product you paid for.

There's a shallow mindset if I've ever seen one.

There's a naive mindset if I've ever seen one.

 

[linuxares]

I'm waiting for reviews before even going near it. I still don't believe in the product.

EDIT: Also, Indiegogo is the new favorite place of people with no clue. Since they don't demand any prototypes.
All the images of the "product" are just a 3D printed case, looks really flimsy at best.

 

[Bladexdsl]

just found the prototype

seems legit to me