Can Anything Beat the Steam Deck KillSwitch?

[@RetroGameCorps]

Full studio tour at 500k subs? Also, thanks for the feedback re: JSAUX and Skull & Co grips, those flew under my radar. I just bought them and will test them when they arrive!

[@MattMisc.]

Very much interested in the JSAUX. I’ve been wanting the Killswitch but after their twitter issue recently don’t want to support a company like that. Thanks for your reviews/insights 👍🏽

[@X862go]

nice cant wait.

[@TP015657]

Looking forward to those especially the skull.

[@St0rmer66]

I have the Skull & Co, while I can't compare to the others... I love it!

[@alanwake8008]

I had the killswitch but for some reason wanted to test out the jsaux mod case and fell in love with it and love that they include an adapter for the dock as well. The skins from dbrand even fit perfect with the mod case

[@Curryking32000]

I've been playing on my Steam Deck all day and my wife told me to get a grip so I bought one. She's thoughtful like that bless her.

[@MorganSuhm]

Brother, I am blessed with a thoughtful wife as well. I was up until 2 AM playing with my wired Xbox 360 controller, and she walked in and said, "you really need to learn to disconnect." So I bought a wireless controller and headset and it has been life-changing.

[@rbriggs89]

😂🤣

[@joelarcher6353]

@@MorganSuhm XBOX 360, bro

[@agrisimfarming]

@@joelarcher6353 I actually prefer the wired 360 controller over the XBOX One/Series controller, it feels nicer in the hand and the D Pad is infinitely better, above average even, the one on my XBOX One S controller is genuinely the worst D Pad on any controller I have tried, even worse than the included controllers of famiclones. It's genuinely almost as bad as a touchscreen. Plus I like not having to worry about charging batteries.

[@joelarcher6353]

@@agrisimfarming i love the xbox 360 controller but its WAYYY less durable

[@egzit9463]

So dbrand reached out to you and you said "Nah man, I don't wanna do it"?

[@doritochip2760]

HAH! russ is iconic!!

[@andreymagnuss]

Proceeded to make a 45-minute Killswitch ad for free UPD: People in the replies not getting the joke 😭😭😭

[@AKAAndreas]

​@@andreymagnuss being unsponsored means a lot more for everyone I think. I don't trust a sponsored video as much, who knows what's actually real if a company payed for it?

[@DrPepperone]

So you’re deaf? He explained why he did what he did in a r-word-proof way.

[@PantsaBear]

@@andreymagnuss Saying someone makes a good product, when they think its a good product, and not taking money from them isnt an "ad" When your friend recommends you eat at a specific pizza place, do you tell him to stop advertising? lmao

[@slates88]

Love this new style of video Russ. A very natural feeling, off-the-cuff review. And don't even feel obligated for the cuts and edits. I personally prefer the more personal feeling videos that have the bumps, mistakes and your thoughts. It adds to the authenticity of the video. Going forward would love more videos like this.

[@nefariou5]

i prefer how professional and well presented his usual videos are, but I know how much work it takes so will take whatever videos I can get

[@okayman81]

It amazes me that despite being not only a pro but feasibly the best at what he does, Russ still does have those doubts or maybe insecurities at taking that next step at his game. I mean, production values are at the roof but he still worries about quality and doing it the right way. It's inspiring!

[@brandongoede5907]

I've been using the Jsaux Mod Case since I got my deck and it fills all my needs and then some

[@rchapman801]

Same with me. I was surprised the Mod Case wasn't on his list.

[@rcarlom9882]

i think jsaux is actually better since it doesn't have any of the 3 nubs under so u can dock it with any kind of docks.

[@PowerWordGil]

Love the experimentation with the format and especially taking a look at all these different options for grips! I just bought my killswitch a couple days ago, but I’m glad to see that there’s quite a few options out there as well! Keep up the good work, always love seeing your videos on my feed!

[@raleighcunningham2538]

1:33 getting solid relationship advice in a review video 😂

[@Grimlo9ic]

Totally wasn't expecting that in a video from Russ, but he wasn't wrong 😂

[@CasepbX]

I boot up Emulation Station, start a video slideshow and use a kickstand to prop it up and have a little show of games clips. So awesome to do when working at a desk.

[@Sebbz]

Great way of ruining the battery life :)

[@hotheadedgamer9126]

The skull and co grip is pretty nice. They have a coyote gray color which looks really nice on my current steam deck.

[@Javiilin]

Big fan of that one with the back button attachments, they both help in widening my grip when using my deck for longer sessions

[@adachikara]

The built in stand/base is great and not so thick as it prevents fitting in the dock I have.

[@Setzer777]

This is the one I use, it replaced my killswitch case. Love the built-in kickstand and it's more comfortable than the DBrand case.

[@timseyer6769]

The skull & Co is pretty much perfect in my book. The only downside to it is that the deck gets too thick for the official dock, but with the built in stand up capability you can just stand it in front of the dock.

[@teasharp]

I got this one, plus the back button and joystick covers. The back buttons I was iffy on, but once they were on, it felt weirdly MORE ergonomic since it's contoured to share of your finger, whether you're pressing down with your top finger, or pressing up with your bottom finger. It does make the Steamdeck heftier, but the color is really nice and my hands cramp less.

[@rockafella2664]

"You can be kind and run a company at the same time." -Russ (my hero)

[@Heavyshadowsound]

I hope more people at companies try to do this

[@mechanicalmonk2020]

No but see Dbrand is unkind _ironically_ and therefore it's ok for them to be complete assholes

[@Thornskade]

So now we're in a judging the book by its cover situation dbrand is being mean on the outside, but only as a joke. It is actually a very kind and customer-oriented company Meanwhile a company like Nintendo wants to have an image of kindness on the outside, but is actually a very rotten and anti-consumer company on the inside The fact that some people would rather pick the latter over the former really curdles my stomach...

[@rockafella2664]

@@Thornskade I respect your opinion.

[@dedmin6119]

@@Thornskadepretty good take ngl

[@goinginzane]

This is a great format! Very complete evaluations of a ton if case options, easy to jump around thanks to distinct sections and chapters, and more "authentic" feeling feedback thanks to the second cam you talk into

[@WickedGamerCollector]

7:45 that is cool way to record. Love it how you always find something new to improve !

[@mvanalst2003]

I’ve been using the DBrand for a long while now. Always loved it. When I upgraded myself to the OLED model, I gave my son my LCD deck and bought him a Jsaux case from Amazon. It’s a VERY good contender against the DBrand. $30 and it’s just as comfortable, in my opinion. Thanks for the long content, Russ. Your loyal fans love it!

[@ianbrown3275]

FYI, from an engineering perspective, the ridges on the tops of the case make the top covers stiffer than a flat cover. So, it will protect the screen better by prevent that large flat area from bending into the screen and possibly scratching it. I’m thinking about getting a steam deck and accessories and everyone has only really said they get the kill switch and I appreciate an actual side by side comparison of all the different cases. There’s not really many videos that showcase them so I appreciate it! Love the content, keep up the great work!

[@bpdcraft]

I got the JSAUX ModCase because I already needed a USB Hub for my home office. If you need other peripherals while setting up accessories for the Deck, it might be worth getting a JSAUX ModCase bundle. The kickstand is kind of loose, but I don't rely on it too much. I only wish it had some integrated Micro SD Card storage.

[@Blackbird9070]

I am glad to see you airing your concerns about dbrand as a company. When they first came out I really liked them, but completely agree that their ‘edginess’ has gone too far. In addition - their prices have just gone up and up. I know they need to make money but the margins on their products have to be SO high now that it’s not even funny.

[@mattb6522]

Great video! This was a great video format! I like the more relaxed feel of it. I haven't used a grip with my Steam Deck yet, so it is nice to see the variety of grips on the market currently! Honestly, Russ just seems like the type of genuinely nice guy you'd want to just hang with, grab a beer, and talk gaming all afternoon! 😆

[@3up3rn0va]

I have a JSAUX case for my Steamdeck and it’s great because it’s so cheap and it’s not that bad.

[@McmeYTman]

I got the Jsaux Modcase ($30) and it's IMO just as good as the KillSwitch. Integrated Kickstand and travel cover for that same price. + it has a whole ecosystem of add on already that can connect to the back of the case.

[@Mixx10]

Incredible timing. My steam deck oled arrives tomorrow so I was looking into these! Thanks Russ

[@SenseisKitchenTop]

I'd highly recommend checking out the JSAUX ModCase £30 on amazon and, imo, comparable to the killswitch. Comes with the cover, kickstand and a dock adapter!

[@kirknichols5308]

How did you end up liking it?

[@Mixx10]

Ended up returning the steam deck OLED. Great device but I already had a Legion Go and the OLED screen wasn’t a big enough upgrade for me to keep both. I really needed up missing the higher resolution with the GO so that’s my go to handheld right now.

[@shepistired]

I like seeing you with the second person Camera, it makes you a bit more of a real person. You should definitely continue with this set up :)

[@DeadEye5050]

Russ, the new camera angles for the videos are an awesome touch!! Just wondering though, is anyone else hearing a faint whistle through the entire video? Maybe the mic gain is a bit high?

[@biggie01taws6]

I'm digging this different filming format. Don't get me wrong, your usual way is great too. It's just that by doing it this way, it actually kind of almost feels like you're doing a live stream, plus it feels more one on one too. I think you should consider doing more videos this way! Either way, still a great video as usual!👍

[@josh.2.0.2.0]

I'm far from investing a in Steam deck, but I dig your videos no matter what you're talking about. As for the format, I think it's great, especially if it saves you time and work! And have faith this comment is legit because I rarely reply, and I decided to as soon as you started talking about it being new for you.

[@Thornskade]

That's so weird. I love dbrand's marketing because it's funny. I know they're not being serious so seeing them being mean to everyone, including their partners is so amusing to me. It reminds me of some older video games that had no qualms about insulting the player, mostly point and click adventures or for another example there was this RTS called Z where the announcer started belittling and insulting you when you were currently losing. That's my type of humor But I guess that explains why companies generally don't try to be a character or even are kinda sterile. Because even though you'll gain an audience, apparently there are also people who really can't stomach your act

[@Danthompsen]

IMO, the TomToc shoulder bag for the Steam Deck is by far the best way to travel with one, and all the goodies you might want to take along with you. I've used it on dozens of trips, and I can fit basically everything I want at my seat in it: steam deck, charging cable, battery bank, noise cancelling headphones, SD cards, etc...

[@PaulloDEC]

Have had the Spigen grip for about six months now, and I can honestly say that if the lip/edge ever bothered me to begin with, it certainly doesn't anymore. I really have no complaints about it whatsoever, especially considering how affordable it is compared with the likes of the Dbrand grip.

[@cocozimme]

I love my steam deck killswitch and skin. I just got the rog ally killswitch and skin though and it looks so nice and feels so good. This is not an ad its weird how much im obsessed with them lmao.

[@Sebbz]

I’ve had the JSAUX Protective Standing Case for Steam Deck/OLED for months now. Cheap and works great. It also fits the regular Steam deck case :)

[@taliefer16]

I’m a big fan of the satisfye one. It does take a little getting used to the massive grips, but now I love it. Like you I’m not a fan of Dbrands marketing strategy. I don’t mind the satisfye branding all over the place, rather deal with that than give money to a company I don’t really like.

[@D-Side-D-Side]

I ordered the kill switch travel kit at the same time as my oled deck a few months ago planning on it being my, well, travel kit. And since then I’ve never really felt all that safe throwing it in the laptop sleeve of my backpack when travelling due to the uncovered back intake vents and just a creeping feeling that the deck is getting squished. I’ve really wanted a full all-around hard case that fits the killswitch grip without the travel cover inside of it to dispel any fear I have of it having too much pressure on the device in a bag. Great video Russ, came at the perfect time for me!

[@terranncegilmore]

I use and love the Satisfye grip. It's pronounced "Stealth", like it's stealthy

[@Ghreak]

I really appreciate your opinion and the way you talk about what you prefer and what not. for me I don't use a protextive case as the steam deck feels allready large itself even when I have bigger Hands. And I don't take the Steam Deck with me that much. I considered to buy the tomtoc one as it fits better in my backpack.

[@thekitkeat]

Thanks for bringing the lip feel Russ. I’ve always looked at screenshot and wonder hence held off on many purchases. I’m looking for something that adds more grip to the already excellent grip of the steam deck. Was eyeing Satisfye one earlier as the grip is the most prominent

[@FunkyHQYT]

Great video! Kinda shocked to not see the JSAUX Mod Case. Other than the back being a bit smudgy, I think it's a good option around $25.

[@andrewmitchell8389]

I always wondered about the Spigen case. Every time i get a new phone i get a new case. And every time i go strait back to the basic Spigen case they make for every phone. I am not sure why I like it so much.

[@videoviralgeek]

Another great video, thanks Russ! I actually just ordered a dbrand killswitch case today, I liked their case for my S23 Ultra and although I agree that their marketing gimmicks are a bit cringe, they make good products and have good customer service. I just hope it's not too hard to apply the skin! As for cases, I've been using the Jsaux Steam Deck case and it's actually pretty good, feels sturdy and it has a secret compartment for a charger or something, even fits a small mouse I've found. Plus it fits very well with a grip too.

[@warren-gump]

I do like dbrand marketing. Not all businesses needs to be the same way, and they are pretty good nonetheless.

[@forblaze74]

I like the new camera setup! Only suggestion would be the black background with the black shirt might be something to change. Keep up the good work!

[@tgerbats]

They're actually pretty nice in email when dealing with customer service

[@AphexSchwinn]

I really love the Skull & Co gripcase. It has a flat bottom, so you can rest your Steam Deck on its edge, just by sitting it down-- no kickstand required.

[@supremeasura3358]

Same here the grip is so good! Wish it had a front cover

[@grandmoffporkins]

Can confirm the Skull and Co case is quite good. As others have said, the self stand is awesome. Also, I found the dBrand Stick Grips are amazing. I found the stock thumbsticks slippery and these grips are the best I’ve used and the gyro-touch function works almost flawlessly

[@iSupermanCKi]

I tried/returned 7 grips before landing on the Killswitch. The only issue for me is the price. None of the other grips I tried fit my needs accept almost the Mepatem kickstand case. The issue is that Mepatem case didn't work with my Skull & Co thumb grips. I also sold my official Steam Deck dock and now use a $20 Sabrent USB-C hub since the official dock had so many issues going black screen on half my displays.

[@Muttabor]

Skull & Co also has Steam Deck EDC Case - you can use it with GripCase + thumb grips (=

[@DIVAKA22]

I have a few cases and what i use the most is the Jsaux Mod case, imo its the perfect case

[@viperrules24]

Really cool video Russ, I watched all 45 minutes of it without skipping. I wish this video came out two months ago before I bought a different 29 CAD (21 USD) case, but I don't regret my purchase at all! I was considering the Killswitch, but was hesitant by the pricing. Watching a few other videos, I was quite intrigued by the Auarte Case (can go by a different name). It wasn't as expensive compared to the other name branded cases so I decided it was worth a shot. Much like the Mepatem case in this video, the quality, fit and feel was a pleasant surprise. The best part is that it fits in the Valve case too, so I get to save some money there. I would highly recommend others who are looking to spend not too much to look at this option too. It comes with accessories such as glass screen protector, thumbstick risers, USB-C riser which makes it a very good deal!

[@RafidW9]

Good on Russ for calling out Dbrand, I've always hated their edgy marketing gimmick.

[@PantsaBear]

Id be more fine with the marketing if they didnt use it to deflect normal customer questions/concerns and just not provide as much info as they should on their product pages. Some of the stuff they sell is genuinely very good

[@luimu]

Calling out? They know many dislike it. They also know that many adore it. Personally I much rather read marketing material that actively bullies me to not buy a product than other way around. Not only is it funny and unique but also makes them seem confident in the product since they don't need to sugar coat it.

[@OblivionPrime]

@@luimu agreed

[@pobbityboppity1110]

If they’re actually confident in their products, they wouldn’t need to wrap it in an unfunny teenager level of edge

[@KarlRadekBonk]

@@luimu it absolutely appeals to folks with that immature edgelord sense of humor. But for dudes like me and Russ in our 30’s, it’s tired and comes off as really try hard-y. It’s just as insincere as standard positive marketing.

[@KevSlider]

I like the 2 camera format. It's a nice change. For me, I don't feel the need to go past the Valve case. I throw it in my sling bag, and it travels nicely.

[@jdubbleu1011]

Love how they create a problem, the 3 bumps so you can’t use the dock. But then fix the problem. For $8. Nice work.

[@benjaminbjacobsen]

Can't wait for the 500k tour! New layout works well, whatever makes your life easier!

[@Red-in4fx]

I'm loving my Skull and Co. Gripcase with Deckmate universal adapter combo.

[@Sinestro85]

I pre-ordered the Killswitch case for the Ally and currently use the Spigen Rugged Armor on my Ally. I tend to buy Spigen cases for everything like my phone, watch, and earbuds but the Killswitch def seems superior.

[@bipolarCapybara]

I like the camera set up! Makes you way more approachable. Keep the good work, man.

[@OraOraOra]

What a great Review! Crazy how much details you give and examples, I don't own any of these but the way how you describe them makes it easy to imagine.

[@BearToeWasTaken]

Man that's some timing about losing your first love. 3 year relationship just ended and boy is it difficult but boy are you were you spot on. Anyways, I own the Killswitch case and have almost never taken it off. Cheers to the fantastic content Mr. GameCorp

[@_Turbocat777]

Can't wait to see your impressions for the JSAUX modcase, I chose that due to price as well compared to the dbrand being too pricey, My partner doesn't like the sandpaper feel on the sides but that doesn't bother me as much. I did get the first cloth tomtoc cloth travel case for free and am fairly happy with it, though I don't use it or take my deck anywhere. For the most part I do like having the hard front cover option as well as a grip cover but honestly when I do take it places I am usually throwing it in a bigger travel bag with my laptop/tablet and other devices so something smaller to help isolate it is nice.

[@christianmartinez5173]

I knew someone selling an LCD deck for $150, so I was able to get a 2tb SSD and be all in for like $300, so I figured I’d splurge and nab the waterfield case to slip into my work bag. Always wanted to try one of those cases 😊

[@dorf7219]

i personally love my jsaux grip. its the PC0105 model apparently and it feels really comfortable, adding some protection, and i love the kick stand, it even has mutliple angles you can adjust it to. kickstands work great for me personally as i often like watching shows in bed with it or getting together a dinky little local multiplayer set up. it is unfortunate i had to buy a dock adpapter for it though.

[@the_bogeyman.]

I have both spigen rugged armor and thin fit ”pro”, the thin has a kickstand but overall I prefere the rugged armor. Their screen protector is very good too.

[@Enemby]

I got the Sonicgrace clear case, which you can't buy anymore. It was identical to most steam deck clear cases but a bit higher quality with a kickstand. My takeaway was that as long as you only put it on and never take it off, it's an excellent case. The plastic tabs on it though are too small and you will definitely break them taking it off, resulting in a bad fit. The kickstand was a necessity to save space in my bag, which was very tight already. All clear cases usually have the benefit of not screwing up the fitment for bags and docks. For a steam deck bag I got the MVRPDXC Carrying Case. This is a REALLY good bag. I got it because it was the only bag that had room for: A folding keyboard Small mouse Backup battery SD cards Portable Dock without putting all that weight on the analog sticks, which is the main flaw of MANY steam deck bags. My viewpoint was if I was going to get a steam deck, I would make damn sure it was a ZERO compromise setup, which I definitely succeeded with these products.

[@estebanod]

"What are you gonna use this huge tin box other than store things in it?" Congrats you discovered the concept of boxes! ☠️

[@nick7323]

The JSAUX mod case is by far the best for the price. Cheap, comes with the grip, cover, battery bank strap and a kick stand. I’ve had mine for over a year now and it still looks almost new besides minor everyday wear.

[@Curse0fMandos]

The new format works great. Stick with it and refine it over time. Very funny to suggest storing dirty laundry in the Spigen Rugged Armor Pro. Why not a snack and drink?😆

[@sluggerboy9191]

Hey, please try JSAUX case. It's going to check all of your requirements about those front grips and their modular as well ❤

[@Scott7789x]

Russ! You gotta check out the grip from Skull and Co. I've had most of these you mention and I love that one by a large margin. Think you will too!

[@wo1fjay]

Love this format! A lapel mic might be something to play around with for videos like this 💕 love your work, Russ

[@P_Arra]

Love the video setup! Seems you feel ready to open up! 🎉 Good luck in your further journey!

[@hernan91]

dont even have a steam deck, just wanted a soothing relaxing video. thanks

[@GrimReaperMB]

I was one of the first pre-orderes and recieved both the magnetic and the updated versions of the killswitch. They sent out the updated travel kit and it came with the adapter for the official dock. That being said I have one of the original Jsaux docks and the kill switch does fit into it. It's a snug fit, but it does work.

[@PixelShade]

I honestly hate grips since they add both weight and bulk to the device when gaming on it. One thing I wish existed is just a lid that covers the screen and inputs (incl. L1/R1/L2/R2) that either clicks into place or have straps around the device. That way I could have my Steam Deck in my bag comfortably without worrying about scratching or putting external force on the input. yet adding next to no extra bulk in the bag... unfortunately such a solution don't exist so I will probably need to learn how to make a 3D-printable one eventually :)

[@fizzisoda3906]

I say job accomplished, dude. I was like, I've seen everything for the darn steamdeck w/e. But ya I let the video roll in the background while I did work and I heard something about a cool 85 dollar case and tab backed and I was o shit I gotta get that waterfield case. And I've been running with stock case, no grip, nothing. Maybe on the long side but I don't know how you'd thoroughly go thru each item in that time, so on that regard, you did great. Cheers!🍺 edit: also man that would be a great gift for friends, Premium.

[@NimbleFinguz]

Great video! It'd be awesome to see how these grips/cases fit with popular docks. Compatibility was a major factor in my decision to purchase the Killswitch case and Valve's dock, even though I usually prefer my JSAUX case and dock over those of other competitors.

[@CSpectre]

Love the new setup. Could be good for a "mail time roundup" kinda thing. Or maybe monthly "what's coming up" casual video.

[@throwawayetc4237]

Great case and so easy to takeoff and put back on that is so important and that travel cover just makes it so worth it especially if you go traveling a lot and camping or something

[@pepekong]

I'm super late to the party but I'd like to recommend the Skull & Co case. It's incredibly comfortable, it's easy to put on and off and also fits the Oled carrying case.

[@OuijTube]

100% with you on the ambivalence re: dbrand. I’ve got their kill switch and it’s my go-to. With the case on top I can toss the deck into my bag and have it be protected without adding too much to its already huge bulk. The kickstand is useful for using the deck in desktop mode as a luggable computer.

[@Cloud28693]

I really like this format and setting, it's interesting in a photographic perspective and I suppose it saves you a lot of time, but don't leave your summary graphics and tabs 'cause they evaluate your contents 😊

[@satisfyegaming]

In my completely unbiased opinion... I think the Satisfye Stltyh(Stealth)Grip is the clear winner here. In all honesty though our grip is one that should be used and played with for hours to recognize its benefit. To just put it on the deck and hold it does it no justice. Biggest reason for its organic shape is to put more material in your palms and hand muscles which will free up your finger muscles from bearing the weight burden of the device. Over long testing periods the strain and fatigue with our grip will be much less than the others (Medium to larger hands mostly).

[@jayceereyramos5124]

So,how does the other grips feel based on your experience? Have you put an equal amount of time playing with the other grips to conclude that the satisfye was the best among the rest?

[@landonozzi2303]

You lie to your customers and tell them they will get everything in the box and only send the the useless tin box with nothing but a case and screen protector for 60 dollars, honestly you should be lucky he even reviewed your bulky rushed product.

[@nyjay]

Your products are overly branded that it ends up looking tacky

[@satisfyegaming]

@@landonozzi2303 We 100% don't lie. There are two options to select from and its clear by the images and the description exactly what the customer is getting.

[@satisfyegaming]

@@jayceereyramos5124 Yes and IMO the best "protective case" that does not address ergonomics is by far Dbrands.

[@stevhpoo]

Really like the new video format. Keep up the great work.

[@Mickstar305]

43:14 "...a couple changes of clothes." 🤣 I love the Spigen case. Along with my Steam Deck (ofc, with Spigen grip), I have my Ugreen portable charger and slim 65w charger in there, all my cables and memory cards, and my PS Vita slim with a sleeve on it (from Onstent).

[@XanderBroeffle]

I like this format. Keep experimenting! I use the JSaux version of Killswitch and love it. Also use back button risers and like those. Might just be my hands but I struggled to use the standard back buttons.

[@TimDavis77]

I got the Skull and Co grip case for mine and like it so far. I like this video format.

[@thaigrocer]

1:33 I had to put down my snack and drink, was getting flashbacks

[@TheTekSone]

03:49 dbrand KillSwitch I have the travel kit v1 (magnetic kickstand) and travel kit v2. I like it the most out of my cases 07:28 Spigen grips 1st Spigen case- would use the lanyard maybe around a kids wrist. 2nd Spigen case seems more a stationary deck because of the dock cutout & least protection 12:30 tomtoc grip I like tomtoc products but not this one 18:57 Satisfye grip I like skull & co products more, but could like this one 30:36 Mepatem grip heard about this case...after I bought the dbrand KillSwitch travel kit. none of their items on Amazon any more, out of business maybe. On Aliexpress 38:18 tomtoc cases love this company, I put my dbrand travel kit in my tomtoc carry bag 40:35 Waterfield case nah 41:58 Spigen case nah

[@ThoughtFrenzy]

This was an awesome video. Such a fresh and more personal perspective of RGC. I got a bit of gear talk and a bit of marketing ethics too lol. I'm along for the ride!

[@devincurrie4145]

I bought the Jsaux mod case and I love it. Also ordered the Deckmate as well however the stand was flimsy so using Jsaux case pretty much all the time. Deckmate is great for putting the Steam Deck on the wall with easy mount/removal.

[@Zumii]

Stick risers are a game changer if you play FPS/TPS games. I’ve had them on my controllers since I was playing Destiny 1 on the Xbox 360, they really do help a lot. The taller pivot means you can have finer granularity in your aiming, they make a huge difference. However, I don’t think I’d bother with them on a handheld where I’m happy to sacrifice a little controller accuracy for portability and convenience. Steam deck is big enough as it is.

[@dogfrog9543]

Got the Benazcap one off Amazon for $10, its 13 now, but tight fit, everything lines up, built in kickstand, textured grips

[@Bootchair]

JSAUX beats it on the price. But the killswitch is sturdy, it blocks the power button so there’s no way of it getting tapped for an accidental power on. I love the killswitch. I Don’t anticipate going to another hardshell case.

[@TheCoolDave]

So, I have a rubber case on mine (Amazon like $25), I picked up once I first got the deck (I am a OG owner waited 1 year and 1 day to get mine), and I use a JSAUX case (BG0102) it's not much bigger than the OEM one but, has storage under the deck, I can fit power cord, headphones, 6' HDMI cable (USB-C to HDMI) even a portable dock with really good protection. I like the idea of the really slim thing but, when I take my deck on the road I want to have a charger with me.

[@1xsandrax1]

For the Steam Deck black screen issue, it is a defect, and that happened to my husband's Steam Deck, and we had to RMA it. I have a career in the IT field and I tried everything from another SSD, reinstalling the os, to swapping his Steam Deck screen for my Steam Deck's screen, etc, and no luck (even some other things Valve told me to do, I had already done). Video output kept working fine on it, but I couldn't get the built-in screen to function at all. There was no physical damage to his screen either. When my husband had the issue occur, all that happened was his battery died while he was playing a game, so he just plugged in his Steam Deck charger and when he tried to turn on the Steam Deck again to play, that's when the screen stopped working. (I even swapped the battery on his Steam Deck for mine to see if that would make some sort of difference. It did not).

[@dbozgt]

Thanks so much Russ I love my Steam Deck I have my 1TB SSD upgraded with LCD Model. This video very helpful.

[@suburbanl3g3nd497]

I'm surprised you didn't review the JSAUX take on the Kill Switch case

[@TheGreatTave]

42:57 I actually really prefer a larger case and it's because I don't really take my Steam Deck on a commute or anything, more so I have a job where I travel to work then I am at work for 28 days then I travel back home. I want a case that has enough space for the charging brick, microfiber cloth, headphones, and SD card storage. That way I just grab my case and on my night shift I usually get down time. I don't have to worry about my Steam Deck dying because I have the charger. With that said I absolutely prefer a super thin case with a pocketable system like my 3DS XL.

[@martinh4982]

I liked the format of the video. Probably about the right length (less the extended intro). It might be useful to do some drop tests or similare to see how these things actually perform. Sometimes things look great until actually put to the test and end up providing little to no protection. Otherwise that was some good, independent, consumer advice

[@remiilatte]

I love the different set up. Like you mentioned some different decor will be a good upgrade for the multi angle set up. Good job switching it up and trying new things Russ! Also I’m still patiently waiting for your rg35xx h set up video please 😂

[@levisingleton4921]

I've never had the Killswitch, because it is stupid expensive, but I have had the Mepatem one for a while now. I was able to find it at a local place for $6 and I absolutely love it! Also mine has a magnetic kickstand. I have no idea when they changed

[@Xbob42]

I can't remember why, but when I got my OLED, I didn't like something about it compared to when it was on my original Steam Deck. I can't for the life of me recall what it was, since they're the same dimensions and everything, could be something minor like wanting to see the silly orange power button, but I think it was something else. Anyway, I decided to just go caseless for a while... and here we are half a year later and man I really prefer caseless. And I really liked my case! But something about a nice naked Steam Deck just feels perfect. I'm not a fan of bright colors on something where I want to focus on the screen (anything that draws focus away from the screen, like ambient lights, stick lights, bright plastic, etc just annoys me) so even grips are kind of annoying. I liked those carbon fiber touchpad stickers but after one started to peel off I just went without again.

[@tqanims5795]

New camera setup hype!

[@SANT14GO]

I have a mepatem one and it definitely feels awesome for the price