Skull & Co Neogrip and Gripcase for Nintendo Switch OLED COMPARED. Which one is for you?

Here is my video going through all the similarities and differences between the Gripcase and the Neogrip. Some are VERY small but some are what could be the difference between you buying one over the other.
I also tell you which one I prefer.
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0:00 Intro
0:56 Similarities
3:14 Differences
8:26 My choice
8:55 Outro

[@CTAtechdesk]

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[@dorothy2280]

Went for the neo grip because we play docked a lot as a family, but I play a lot handheld. It seemed much easier to take it on and off as well, especially since we use the joycons often detached.

[@RekLeSsGee]

Right from the start, I chose the crystal grip on the sole purpose for overall coverage/protection of the console itself.

[@CTAtechdesk]

Good choice 👍🏻

[@davidm6384]

Great video, thanks! I have the neogrip and i was considering to order also the gripcase. I have to say that I am using the neogrip and removing it every time I want to play docked and I havent any scratch in my joycons.

[@Robert_Bryson]

Great comparison video I just decided to order the grip case bundle just prefer that extra protection and dock-able feature. Don’t really use the kickstand much but with the max case i can use that if need be. Ty again for the video, keep up the great work and I used ur code with skullnco!!!

[@CTAtechdesk]

Hi there, good to hear, this reasons are enough to go for the gripcase, good choice.

[@alexwells6091]

I have had the pleasure of using both before I sold my first OLED. I used the crystal grip more after I bought that one when I had the NeoGrip originally. My brother is buying me an OLED tomorrow, had to grab the Crystal w/ the MaxCarry case of course!

[@Kogami]

I love being able to access the kickstand, but I personally prioritize protection more so I have to go for the gripcase. I do wish future iterations of it will consider at least adding some sort of built-in kickstand though! But thanks SO much for the thorough comparison, this definitely answered all my questions in choosing them!

[@johnrausch3426]

I've tried both & I prefer the crystal grip. It is officially dockable. It protects the Switch better. You can't really use the kickstand with the larger Neo Grips, and I really couldn't get the Neo Grip to dock properly. I had the crystal grip for my regular Switch and it never went yellow. Anyway, I recommend the crystal grip.

[@CTAtechdesk]

Good reasons to choose the crystal 👍🏻

[@FilmFlam]

I can't get my Switch OLED to charge with the Crystal Grip on.

[@ajackson-ross7295]

Where’s the best place to by it from there website or Amazon

[@johnrausch3426]

@@ajackson-ross7295 It used to be on Amazon, but they're not listing as many on there now. I've ordered directly from Skull & they ship from China so it takes a couple of weeks. But they're dependable and their products are great!

[@ajackson-ross7295]

How much is the charges when it get to uk please

[@nutifafa_foli]

You make very comprehensive and awesome videos.

[@snowstrife2764]

I have both lol, I like the neo grip a bit more because I use the trigger grip and the crystal grip doesn't feel as sturdy, it feels very loose and like it moving, but I will use the crystal grip if I ever have to take my switch anywhere because it offers more protection.

[@arjay0490]

I have a major paranoia on my devices not being protected, so, i use the clear case mostly. I change them from time to time. Have both, btw.

[@cosmocorpseking]

I have the crystal case, and I love it. I do have a hard time docking it, though. I just have to press it in a little bit more. I don't mind not using the kickstand because I don't really do tabletop mode. I do wish they had more colors. I would love to see black grips, pink, blue, and maybe a crystal version of the new Tears of the kingdom neo version.

[@samuelharrison7867]

Finally upgrading from the launch switch to the Zelda OLED so I’ll have to go crystal I need that protection for limited edition.

[@754vergil]

The onli problem with the neo grip case is that the rubber bands start to kind of polish the back of the swith if you take the switch off and on constantlly at the end the back looks like its scratched or it looks more shinny where the way of those rubber bends is than the rest of the back of the switch that is like a mate look , this also happens with the satysfige grip, so I think the cristal can protect and avoid the problem

[@destintosell5548]

I have been debating on getting hori split pad pro or a neo grip. I'm just going for the best ergonomics while still allowing kickstand access.

[@CTAtechdesk]

Just check the SPP’s allow for use with the OLED kickstand. I don’t have my SPP’s any more so can’t test.

[@MichaelRiveraBX81]

Waiting on my BeatemUps edition Satisfye grip

[@tylerdarling6895]

I got the crystal for docking and protection….I agree finger prints are not good I agree but for me the pros outweigh cons

[@0ne-aboveall803]

Bought the neo grip just waiting for it to come in. Kickstarter just released a case I would love to see you get and review. G-Case is the brand

[@CTAtechdesk]

I’ve seen it on KS, I’m definitely going to see if I can get one for the channel 👍🏻

[@Chimpur]

I have the black neogrip for my Switch oled and I picked up some blue handles. But when I had a Switch Lite; I used a grip case with matching "blurple" handles.

[@CTAtechdesk]

Nice combo 👍🏻

[@lafleuryt]

Hi, did the crystal case turned yellow?

[@michaelsa892]

I got the neo grip with the case and like it a lot

[@themixmusicandmore6280]

with the the grip case do you HAVE to use the shoulder button extension things? I'm concerned about scratching up the buttons. P.s. it seems silly that they'd make one that has access to the kickstand. Aren't you going to play with the joycons removed if plating with the stand?

[@CTAtechdesk]

You don’t have too but it’s ok as it has protection foam on the rear (mine does). As for the kickstand, some people use a controller while stood up, but yeah, the joycons are first aren’t they. Also means it can be docked so serves that purpose too

[@gloriousgiveaways5076]

Hi. Great video. Subscribed. Wanted to ask, would the Neo Grip fit the Left Hori Joycon? Bare in mind i mean the left joy con and not the split pads. Same size as the official joy con but the Release button on the back of the Hori one is slightly raised. Thanks

[@CTAtechdesk]

Thanks! I have tried that Joycon in the Neogrip and it won't fit, that obtrusive release button gets in the way.

[@gloriousgiveaways5076]

@@CTAtechdesk I thought so. Do you have any recommendations of any grips that’ll fit that Hori left joycon? Thanks

[@joyamarante8233]

Does the neogrip have scratch proof pieces on the sides where the grip touches the sides of the joycons? It’s hard to tell in the footage.

[@CTAtechdesk]

It comes with small rubber pads that you can stick on.

[@erikedward283]

Honestly the docking part for me is in a really big thing because I take my grips off anyway for dock mode regardless if it is able to be docked with the grip

[@dakotahmay6746]

Did they have change the white neo grip to be officially sociable like the animal crossing one?

[@Kelkelchannel]

I am using crystal case. It is dockable but the stickiness makes it a bit hard to remove from dock

[@mateoheredia5919]

My neogrip is on the waaayy! Just a couple more days and it’ll be in 👍🏽

[@CTAtechdesk]

Enjoy!

[@DeejayProdigy1993]

Does the OLED Switch crystal grip case fit in any Max Carry case ? Iv seen there is 2 different max carry case

[@CTAtechdesk]

There are 2. The small one ONLY fits the original GripCase for the original switch. The latest maxcarry fits the crystal grip cases and Neogrip

[@lingkwongming1867]

I bought crystal one in the first place and it is getting alot of fingerprint , then i order the neogrip , both are dockable for me , can someone who cant put neogrip on dock please tell me whats happening there ? I cant see a docking problem at my end , hopefully i dont damage things yet , been docking all day long playing ff … tq

[@IrgendeinShwulerName]

I got the crystal clear. I really love this grip, but i have one problem with the carry case. It smells like it survived the amazonas fire. Is this problem only for mine case? I'm really annoyed, because everytime i get my switch out of the case, it smells burned

[@CTAtechdesk]

Yeah. That doesn’t sound (smell) right.

[@M_LittleRivers]

I bought the Neogrip in the first place and after seeing some scratches in my Joycons I stopped using it. Kudos to you for saying it on the video, I think it's the first video I see where this gets mentioned. After that I bought the gripcase and I love it. I used the original Skull & Co grip on my "old" v2 Switch and I loved it too. Love your content too, you show every detail of the things you review and that's great. Did you have the chance to try the new Tomtoc cases for the Switch OLED? A video about it would be very cool. I would like to see if they fit the Oled with the gripcase and no grips. Cheers mate!

[@CTAtechdesk]

Felt like I needed to say it as on my review the comments people mentioned it.

[@GRINACE]

Im still waiting on my neogrip, their shipping takes forever

[@Jack-xy9xw]

Is the crystal grip dockable?

[@marredondo1988]

Keeping my fingers crossed for a Skyward Sword limited edition NeoGrip…

[@Captmorgann]

I order the Neogrip and loved it at first but after taking using it serval times I noticed it felt like the switch had a small bit of room to move around and I stopped in fear of scuffing up my joycon's. I think if that had some type of material in there instead of just polished plastic it would be better. I'm still waiting on my Zenpro grip to see how that feels and then I'll see If I want to mod my Neogrip or not.

[@CTAtechdesk]

My OLED Satisfy grip will be with me this week. Review up shortly after. Are you getting the OLED grip or using my trick on the OG satisfye?

[@Captmorgann]

@@CTAtechdesk I ordered the new BeatEmUps edition for the Oled. Mines taking forever in the mail.

[@CyberHawk2024]

I actually have both. I bought the crystal case for my switch OLED. I was debating between the two. The crystal case is nice. Very comfortable and protective. Unfortunately I wasn’t happy with the grip case. It wouldn’t dock properly, and it was hard taking on and off. I did like the raised trigger buttons, and the grips slide on and off easily. So I decided to buy the Neo grip (just the black body). It’s a lot easier to dock, and to install the switch from the grip. It looks a lot nicer, and I still have access to the kickstand. Overall I’m satisfied with the Neo grip. I certainly recommend the Neo grip over the grip case any day.

[@bryanramos4305]

I bought the crystal clear grip and was disappointed that it doesn’t dock properly. It doesn’t fit all the way and doesn’t send the signal to my television. I also have trouble placing and taking off the smallest blue grip not sure if it’s just me but I’m pretty upset

[@CTAtechdesk]

Yeah, heard a few people with this issue hence why I mentioned it in the video.

[@marredondo1988]

I have the same issue with the SnapGrips. It does this for all my sets, not just the ones it comes with. I’ve had to use my trigger grips since then. The snaps were a pain to get off!!

[@marredondo1988]

@@ghosttiee9212 nice, I may give them a chance again later on. I’ve been using a Hori Split Pad Compact since this 😅

[@nawab256]

the plastic one will protect your switch just as much as the clear one as long as you have the grips attached as its impossible for it to land on the exposed area unless your dropping it and it falls on the side of a table or some raise narrow object.

[@ajackson-ross7295]

Does the clip at the top on the neo grip scratch it

[@CTAtechdesk]

I haven’t noticed any.

[@maplejungle]

I just odered the NeoGrip for my new OLED, I decided to go with that one because it looks more sleek in my opinion, plus you can use the kickstand just in case. Also, I don't have the best relationship with clear cases, most of them tend to get yellow/brown overtime (I don't know if it really is anti-yellow as they claim, and personally I don't have the money to risk it 🤣), so I went with the safer (and prettier in my opinion) option.

[@LeonP-nf3on]

So which one better?

[@contidozack]

I bought both and sadly sold both. NeoGrip was nice but it cannot be docked. Then they annouced GripCase. I bought it but it was too difficult to dock. I feel like pushing the case down into the dock can damage the USB-C port one day. Also, I'm not sure if my Switch OLED wobbled in the dock before because I never noticed it, but right after I used the GripCase my OLED Switch seems to wobble a lot. Anyone has the same issue?

[@anarkuu]

I've heard that they've modified the neogrip to be thinner and officially dockable like the animal crossing version, but I'm not sure

[@SyCoREAPER]

Crystal has long term issues. First, the bottom of the clear gets loose really quick. Many people on A!azon report it just falling right out the bottom. Secondly, TPU will always yellow and will stretch, especially over time and temperature fluctuations. Lastly I read many people having issues docking the crystal.

[@josearredondo8935]

Does the neo grip come with a screen protector?

[@CTAtechdesk]

Mine did but unsure of this is standard.

[@ShieldThane]

that neo grip is pimpin

[@ThePlayaJohn]

did the clear version ever yellow?

[@JeadilsonBezerra]

I first bought the NeoGrip and got disappointed by the fact it is dockable but it bends the dock’s front plant and touches the switch’s screen a little bit at the top and the top lock mechanism feels weak and will looks like will break after sometime. Got the Crystal grip today and I think is a better buy for those who use dock and handheld mode alternatively during the same day. It fits better on the dock and leaves a little room to move. I really don’t care about fingerprints because they sit at the console’s back. The only downside the plastic “sticks” at the dock after a while but they send some stickers to prevent that.

[@CTAtechdesk]

The Neogrip isn’t officially dockable unless you get the AC version. I’m guessing they will make the white version smaller so it does dock.

[@JeadilsonBezerra]

@@CTAtechdesk Got the AC version… way better than the other two.

[@drich52]

@@JeadilsonBezerra which one is the ac version?

[@drich52]

@@CTAtechdesk @Jeadilson Bezerra which one is the ac version?

[@JeadilsonBezerra]

@@drich52 the one with green frame. It shows at 5:48 during the video

[@saira17]

Love the animal crossing neo grip on my OLED. Haven’t had any issues docking it. It’s lightweight and comfortable. Wasn’t a fan of the crystal case on my V2 switch.

[@hotdogzz6268]

Good one 👍🏻

[@paulsmith294]

My question is if the Satisfye grip is better than the Neo Grip?🤔

[@CTAtechdesk]

I’ve got a quick video on the Satisfye coming later and will be doing a ful comparison soon. There’s a few key differences that would sway people to either one.

[@tom5344]

FYI, I think I bricked my v2 switch on that skull and co dock, the switch was only 10 months old and I used that dock for 6 months no problems and then my switch wouldn’t charge, and i was using the Nintendo charger

[@fajaragustin650]

you said with acnh neo grip ver is dockable?

[@CTAtechdesk]

Yes. It’s thinner so officially dockable.

[@fajaragustin650]

@@CTAtechdesk thanks, btw ur vids is really make me bankrupt hahaha. a lot a good stuff u review

[@Gamer-ade]

Your Crystal grip looks a little bit yellow when they are side by side with no switches in em.

[@CTAtechdesk]

I promise you it’s ok. May over time but atm it’s doing ok. 👍🏻

[@razingflame]

I know it's been a month but has it turned yellow?

[@CTAtechdesk]

I can happily say that it hasn’t !! Woohoo

[@smokes1422]

I like the neo but i think if you have a special edition switch like the splatoon 3, the other one would protect the design better

[@illdee04]

ordered one (neogrip) and it shipped today... But from china, a shipping company called 4PX. I have a bad feeling, feel like i will never get it. I'll wait and see. Never heard of 4PX shipping.

[@CTAtechdesk]

Are you in the U.K? I’ve had loads of stuff from 4PX. Everything I’ve had from 4PX, when it gets to the U.K, it gets handed to Royal Mail. 👍🏻

[@Negrodomaus]

I feel like the grip case compromises too many features for the sake of more protection.

[@CJSouth_21]

Animal Crossing Neo Grip for me

[@garrettthomas1085]

If only they had decent shipping for the neo grip just looked and it’s a month for delivery

[@CTAtechdesk]

Check amazon too 👍🏻

[@garrettthomas1085]

@@CTAtechdesk stopped selling the neogrip on amazon

[@FurryMetalFerretVT]

im holding out because the shipping from their website is awful, just awful. for satisfy it pretty much a 30% mark up. i could not find both on amazon on their pages. atm I'm testing some joycon alternatives that have better grips.

[@slavakr8760]

Neogrip best

[@robspot101]

Satisfye Zengrip...That's all that needs to be said...

[@ApLzTheArtist]

I don’t have a Nintendo switch oled model

[@CTAtechdesk]

Neogrip?

[@ApLzTheArtist]

All I have is the gripcase crystal (gray grips) And the original gripcase (pink/green)

[@sirkronix5274]

Finger prints on the back isn't a big issue. who sets the switch face down lol

[@DeejayProdigy1993]

I have just purchased the grip case from Amazon for 19.99 … I hope it’s dockable lol

[@CTAtechdesk]

Mine is ok but heard people say they can’t get theirs too dock.

[@Joe-if5rq]

If yours doesn't dock contact skull and co there supposed to release a updated version in February.

[@DeejayProdigy1993]

@@Joe-if5rq I have contacted them and they are sending me a new case but is it just out of the same stock they have at the moment

[@clarkgriswold4057]

The gripcase can damage your switch. I purchased a new oled last week and the joycons had no play when attached to the switch. They were solid. I then installed the gripcase and took it off a few times and now my joycons wiggle back and forth considerably. Luckily I was able to return my switch and I'll be getting another one. The original case from skull and co was perfect. This one not so much.

[@JavierPhotoMX]

You forgot to mention that the case has additional L & R buttons which feel better

[@fuego123]

to save people time, he does not dock either or in this video... =/

[@CTAtechdesk]

Not in this one

[@maxisenberg9093]

Don't buy either. Got both and hate them sadly. - neogrip is basically a prototype - crystal has A LOT of problems and a revised version is being released next month

[@CTAtechdesk]

If they do make more I’ll get them on the channel and make a comparison video. Nice.

[@hutterchan]

Can you confirm this? I just bought the OLED switch and I'm looking for a gripcase. Their V1 version was solid and I had zero complaints.

[@maxisenberg9093]

@@hutterchan they have confirmed that the latest batch is slightly thinner so there is less chance of it getting stuck in the dock. It also comes with matte tape to put on the dock

[@maxisenberg9093]

@@CTAtechdesk newer version is thinner and comes with matte tape to make it more dock friendly. Shame they still use silicone and the new grips but baby steps I guess

[@SweetMelaninn]

What problems does it have?

[@CryoDrago]

I’m thinking about purchasing the crystal grip, as the other grips are pretty notorious for scratching the Switch/Joy-Cons, and the crystal grip seems like the perfect solution to circumvent that. Edit: Don’t get the crystal grip. It does NOT fit the OLED. It’s way too snug!

[@johnyseimah229]

that offset hook is triggering my ocd...