About the Split Everyday Case Delay

Hey everyone, 

Some of you may have noticed that the Split Everyday Case (PC0123) was teased a long time ago, and only now it's finally here. We've seen the questions and the waiting, so we want to explain why it took so longand what actually changed along the way.

This product started as a response to the Split Protective Case (PC0114). Many of you loved the split design because it kept the handheld feel and made switching modes easy. At the sametime, we learned some hard lessons. We underestimated how grip materials and stiffness could affect the Joy-Con's matte surface, and we also realized that not everyone wants maximum protection if it means extra weight. A lot of cases feel solid, but once they're on, the console feels heavy, less dock-friendly, and less "everyday."

On the Protective Case (PC0114), we tried to balance protection and dock compatibility by thinning the back shell and keeping the kickstand usable. In practice, that meant cutting into theback shell, which weakened the lower structure. Many of you told us it felt loose--and you wereright. We took that feedback seriously.

When developing the Everyday Case, our original plan was to keep everything: kickstand access, solid protection, and even a magnetic front cover with an easy pull design. But after repeated tooling and testing, we had to accept a trade-off. As long as the kickstand opening existed, theback shell couldn't be truly rigid unless we made it thicker and heavier--and we didn't want that. So we chose to remove the kickstand cutout entirely and move to a one-piece PC back shell. The result is a case that stays solid, slides smoothly into the original dock, and keeps the weight incheck. This is also why the final product looks different from the early teasers

We also reworked the grip shells. On the Everyday Case, they're lighter than before, without sacrificing protection. The top locking area that clips onto the Joy-Con is intentionally softer, while the rest stays firm. That specific detail took a lot of testing. We know how easily the Switch 2 surface can be scratched. But no one wants a protective case to be the first thing that damagestheir device.

Comparison of PC0123 and PC0114 Grips

 

Scratch Test

 

There are three versions of the Split Everyday Case. The Basic Version is as light as possible, with no front cover. The Full Protection version includes a rigid front cover for those who wantmaximum safety. The Travel Mode uses a magnetic front cove ——it's lighter and designed for daily carry and in-bag protection, not extreme drops. That's a conscious choice, because this case is meant to be something you use every day, not something that weighs you down.

Weight Comparison between PC0123 and PC0114

 

The magnetic cover can also be flipped to support the console at a shallow angle on a desk. It's usable, but not perfect, so we included a small separate stand for a better tabletop experience when needed.

That's the story behind the Split Everyday Case (PC0123). Thanks for sticking with us and for continuing to share honest feedback-it really does shape how our products evolve. And as always, let us know what you'd like to see us build next.

 

JSAUX GAMING TEAM