This Nintendo Switch 2 accessories kit is cheap and comprehensive but Id buy the add-ons I need separately instead

Date:
Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Description:
This Switch 2 accessories kit offers a few great upgrades but comes with
some serious caveats.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Snakebyt e Starter Kit S2 for Nintendo Switch 2: review

The Snakebyte Starter Kit S2 for Nintendo Switch 2 is, as the name suggests,
a complete package of accessories to kit out your handheld console from the get-go. If you cant be bothered researching and purchasing a variety of accessories, it offers a quick and easy way to upgrade your Switch 2 with no stress. But how effective are its constituent parts?

First off, the Snakebyte Nintendo Switch 2 case is slim, meaning that tucking it into your backpack should be easy, although this does reduce its capacity for additional accessories. Unlike the Nacon Protection Case XL for Nintendo Switch 2 , youre not going to be squeezing your Dock in here. In fact, you
can basically only fit a USB-C cable and the Joy-Con 2 straps if you had visions of fitting in the consoles power brick or Joy-Con 2 grip, youll be sorely disappointed. You can fit in up to 10 Switch cartridges, though, allowing you to take a decent selection of your gaming library on the go with you.

Snakebytes wired in-ear buds hit a better note for me. They sit pretty deep
in your ear canal, so how comfortable you find them depends on your personal preference. However, I found that no amount of head-jostling could dislodge them. And their sound quality is absolutely fine you won't get Sennheiser IE 200 levels of audio fidelity, but they render sound effects and in-game music in enough detail to be enjoyable. (Image credit: Future)

Im actually a pretty big fan of the thumb caps that came as part of the Snakebyte Starter Kit S2. They can be a little bit of a pain to get on, as they sometimes resist tucking under the far side of the thumb cap. But once theyre on, they work great. Not only did they make a palpable difference to the grip of my sticks as I flung Dry Bones around various courses on Mario Kart World, but they also have a superior tactility when compared to the Joy-Con 2s built-in thumb caps.

I wish I could say the same for the supplied silicone Joy-Con grips. Not only do these feel a little loose to me, especially compared to the snug thumb caps, but they jut out quite far from the body of the Switch when the Joy-Con 2 are harnessed. I also felt they made a huge amount of difference to my gameplay they didnt enhance my grip that much at all. Maybe Donkey Kong Bananza doesnt have enough violent flailing to make extra grips necessary,
but if Im honest, I rarely felt the Joy-Con 2 were likely to slip without them. Image 1 of 4 (Image credit: Future) Image 2 of 4 (Image credit: Future) Image 3 of 4 (Image credit: Future) Image 4 of 4 (Image credit: Future)

Having managed to take a huge chunk out of the screen of my Gen 1 Switch, I was keen to see how effective Snakebytes screen protector was. Unfortunately, it doesnt quite manage to keep up with the competition.

Applying the Snakebyte screen protector was a little more slapdash than Im used to. You just peel back the film and apply theres no proper guides included. It also didnt adhere as well as some other products. When I tested the Belkin Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector for Nintendo
Switch 2 , it stuck firmly in place; the Snakebyte had a lot of bubbles left after application, even after concerted effort and a lot of pressure trying
to smoosh them to the edges.

Snakebytes screen protector is also a magnet for finger smudges. The prints I left on the screen were honestly so clear that if I were wanted for a crime, forensics would identify me in 90 seconds. And while they wipe off relatively easily, removing all the remaining skin oils required some pretty aggressive work with a microfiber cloth. Once it was clean, though, it did look pretty decent, and doesnt dim the Switch 2s vibrant screen, even at extreme angles. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Future) Image 2 of 2 (Image credit: Future)

Under stress testing, the Snakebyte screen protector didnt hold up as well as some of the others Ive tested. The second I picked at one corner of the display with my nail, it lifted away from the display, something that didnt happen with the Belkin.

Fortunately, it resisted scratches much more effectively. I tried to score it with my keys, gently at first, then much more forcefully. And while it didnt always slip over it like a penguin tobogganing off an iceberg, meeting the occasional bit of resistance, it still didnt come away with any significant marks.

Weighing up the Snakebyte Starter Kit S2 for Nintendo Switch 2 as a whole is tricky. On the one hand, its an all-in-one package that costs very little, allowing you to kit out your Switch 2 for less than a meal out. On the flip side, the quality of the accessories varies pretty wildly, with some, like
the earbuds and thumb caps, faring better than others, like the screen protector or case. Ultimately, if youre keen to save time or money, its probably worth buying. Otherwise, picking individual items from among the
best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will probably serve you better instead. (Image credit: Future) Snakebyte Starter Kit S2 for Nintendo Switch 2 review: price & specs

Price

15

Screen protectors

2 tempered glass (without application frame)

Case Dimensions

11.8 x 5.9 x 2.4 inches / 300 x 150 x 60mm

Case Number of game card slots

10

Case compartments

1x accessories compartment; 1x Switch 2 console compartment

Joy-Con 2 Thumb caps

Silicone

Joy-Con 2 grips

Silicone

Additional items

Wired headphones, microfiber cloth

Launched on May 1, 2025, the Snakebyte Starter Kit S2 is available direct
from Snakebyte and Argos, with the former charging 15 and the latter 20. This is pretty competitive, with many of the other Switch 2 accessories weve
tested costing at least that for each individual item. So, for an all-in-one package, it seems like a good price. (Image credit: Future) Should I buy the Snakebyte Starter Kit S2?

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Ease of application

Screen protector doesn't have a frame and it's hard to remove all bubbles; grips can be hard to get on neatly.

3/5

Design

Thumb caps are nicely designed and earphones stay in firmly, although the case's capacity is pretty limited.

4/5

Toughness

Silicone accessories and case are hardwearing; screen protector resists scratches but seems to peel off easily.

3.5/5

Value

Super affordable compared to buying accessories separately, even though quality of accessories varies.

4.5/5 Buy it if

You want to kit out your Switch 2 with minimal hassle
Giving you pretty much all the accessories you might want for your Switch 2
in one fell swoop, this complete kit will fully equip your console in a
single purchase.

You want to save some cash
Getting all of your Switch 2 accessories in one package definitely reduces
the price a lot. At 15, it comes cheaper than many rivals accessories do individually. Dont buy it if

You want consistent quality
The accessories in Snakebytes kit vary quite widely in quality, from the good
the thumb caps and case to the mediocre the silicone grips and screen protector.

You want the best accessories in each category
The flip side of an all-in-one package is you cant pick and choose the accessories that are best in their class. If you want the cream of the crop, check out the best Switch 2 accessories instead. (Image credit: Future) Snakebyte Starter Kit S2 for Nintendo Switch 2 review: also consider

Nacon Protection Case XL for Nintendo Switch 2
As its the only Switch 2 accessories kit weve reviewed to date, its hard to recommend a like-for-like substitute. But if I were to focus on just the case for now, the Nacon Protection Case XL for Nintendo Switch 2 is a cracking option. It not only does a great job of protecting your console, but its
huge, having plenty of room for games and accessories you can even take your Switch 2 dock on the move with you. Read our full Nacon Protection Case XL
for Nintendo Switch 2 review .

DBrand Prism 2.0 for Nintendo Switch 2
If you want the absolute best Switch 2 screen protector weve tested to date, this is the one to go for. Thanks to its handy frame, applying it was a total breeze, and once it was on, it didnt dim the brightness of the Switch 2
screen a jot, even at wide angles. Whats more, it easily resisted
fingerprints and held up to all our abuse, refusing to be scratched even with our best efforts. Read our full DBrand Prism 2.0 for Nintendo Switch 2 review . How I tested the Snakebyte Starter Kit S2 for Nintendo Switch 2

I tested the Snakebyte Starter Kit S2 for Nintendo Switch 2 over the course
of several days. I applied the silicone Joy-Con 2 thumb caps and grips to see how they felt during gameplay, and used the wired earbuds for several long gaming sessions to see how well they conveyed game music and sound effects.

I applied the screen protector to see how easy the process was before testing how it affected the display performance. Next, I conducted multiple stress tests to see how well it coped with damage. First, testing how easily it peeled away at the corners, then trying to scratch it with my keys to see how easily it would mark.

I bring a lot of experience to the table when conducting these tests. Not
only have I been gaming on portable consoles for several decades, but Ive
also spent more than 10 years writing about tech and trying out gadgets. As a result, Im well aware of the kind of abuse gaming handhelds need to be able
to withstand and have bought more than my fair share of protective accessories.



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