There is a distinct, collective ache that every handheld gamer knows all too well. It usually hits right around the two-hour mark (or even earlier for me these days if I’m honest) that familiar, slight cramp in the pinky fingers, followed by the creeping realisation that your console’s battery bar has turned that angry shade of red. With handhelds like the Nintendo Switch 2 pushing out more visually demanding games than ever before, our hands and our battery percentages are taking an absolute beating.
so Belkin has just dropped a fresh ecosystem of accessories designed specifically for Nintendo Switch 2 and is leaning hard into its forty-year history of mobile power to deliver gear that feels less
third-party” and more like a premium lifestyle upgrade.
The Gear is More Than Just Plastic Shells
Belkin has officially expanded its lineup with three new releases: the Gaming Charging Grip, the standard Gaming Grip, and a rather slick Gaming Travel Bag. If you have been tracking their movements, you might remember they dipped their toes into the gaming world last year, followed by a clever charging case back in January. These new drops are all about solving the friction points of taking a premium console out into the wild.
The Gaming Charging Grip appears to be the real winner. At first glance, it looks like a standard, ergonomic comfort frame that slides onto your console. Look closer, and you will find a removable, magnetic 10,000 mAh power bank tucked neatly onto the back.
Instead of having a heavy battery permanently weighing down your wrists, this modular design allows you to snap it on only when you actually need the extra juice. It feeds up to 30W of fast-charging power through an integrated, right-angled USB-C cable, which is enough to breathe one-and-a-half times the total battery life back into your Switch 2.
Even better are the mechanics that let you slide your Joy-Cons off to play on the table without removing the grip frame itself, and the entire unit is completely compatible with the console’s built-in kickstand and official dock. For those who want the ergonomic relief without the integrated battery backup, the standard Gaming Grip strips out the power pack for a lighter, budget-friendly option.
Like a lot of tech these days the housing for both grips uses at least 72% post-consumer recycled plastics which is better for the planet.
To carry it all, the Gaming Travel Bag reimagines the typical, ugly nylon brick console case as a fashionable, cross-body everyday bag. Available in Black, Olive, and a surprisingly elegant Lilac, it features a plush, soft-lined interior pocket with a secure Velcro strap. It is roomy enough to swallow the Switch 2 (even with the Belkin grip attached), a Pro Controller, cords, and up to ten physical game cards. There is even a hidden pocket stitched into the interior specifically designed to hold a smart tracker like an AirTag, which provides serious peace of mind when travelling. If I’m honest it was this bag that I thought was the major drawcard to this whole venture. I wonder if it comes in “Steam Deck”.
How It Stacks Up Against the Competition
The third-party accessory market is notoriously flooded with cheap, generic alternatives that often feel hollow or fail to properly fit the exact dimensions of premium hardware. While you can easily jump online and find a generic battery grip for half the price of Belkin’s premium charging option, you generally get exactly what you pay for.
Cheap options often require you to pull the entire console out of the frame just to drop it into the television dock, and their slow power delivery means the battery merely drains slower rather than actually charging while you play. Belkin’s premium engineering keeps the lifestyle flow intact, allowing you to walk through the front door, slide the console straight into the dock, and keep moving without a second thought. It balances a higher price tag by removing the constant annoyance of cheap plastic latches and slow charging rates.
Something to Look Forward To?
The Travel Bag looks genuinely stylish over a shoulder rather than screaming that you have expensive electronics inside, and the tactical feel of the non-slip coating on the grips makes extended sessions of intense action titles far less fatiguing.
If you purely play your Switch 2 on the couch within arm’s reach of a wall outlet, the investment might feel a bit steep. But if your console lives in your backpack, or if you regularly face long commutes and flights, this ecosystem is an absolute winner. It represents a highly polished, incredibly smart evolution that makes the mobile gaming lifestyle genuinely comfortable.
Pricing and Availability
All Gaming products will be available beginning June 5 on belkin.com/au and selected retailers.
The Charging Grip for Nintendo Switch 2 will be available in Black, Lilac and Olive for $ 149.95 AUD/ $159.95 NZD
The Grip for Nintendo Switch 2 will be available in Black, Lilac and Olive for $49.95 AUD/$59.95 NZD
The Travel Bag for Nintendo Switch 2 will be available in Black, Lilac and Olive for $54.95 AUD/$64.95 NZD
