Freedom to mount
The Mechanism ecosystem is tailor made to solve all your gaming papercuts. From keeping your arms awake while playing, to giving you killer comfort 30,000 ft in the air, we've got you covered. You might look at some of our mounts and think, WTF? But our mount ideas actually come from you, and solve problems others might never have considered. And we think that's pretty cool.
More Joy for your Joy-Cons
One size does not fit all
Basecase ships with 2 interchangeable ergonomic grips for dialed in comfort. Want more options? 3D print your own!
Hidden game storage
Surprise! Behind each Joy-Con grip is a secret compartment to conveniently store your game cartridges. Nifty eh?
Freedom to make
The Basecase sits at the delightful intersection of injection molding and 3D printing.
All the upsides of high quality mass manufacturing, mixed with features specifically designed for printing.
Welcome to the maker zone.
Oh, it also does case things
1. Overmolded rubber edges
Slightly raised above the device's screen to provide scratch resistance... Just in case. Ba dum tsh.
2. Impact resistant Polycarbonate
So impact resistant, it could probably stand up to Chuck Norris. Nevermind, who are we kidding.
3. Minimal Bulk
Exactly 2 millimeters all around. Bow Chicka Wow Wow.
4. Secure Case Lock
Since Mechanism is also a mounting solution, we needed a way to make sure there's no flex in this area. That's what this lock is for.
Meet the Dock Stick
This cute little guy slots right in to your dock. Perfectly tight friction hold, with easy guiding, your Dock is now fully compatible with the Basecase.
Included for free with every Basecase purchase.
Bringing sexy back
Aluminum backplate locks
We pronounce it Alumineeum. Fancy. Knurled for easy rotation, these dials securely lock in the swappable backplate.
Kick back as Nintended
The case lock swings out of the way making the built in Kickstand still accessible.
Lifetime warranty
Covered by our warranty, so if anything ever happens, we've got your back.
Precision cutouts
An extremely fancy way of saying you can access all the buttons and slots like normal.
Don't want a case? We have options.
Features
Basecase
Basegrip
Universal Grip
Custom backplates
Ergonomic grips
Full protective case
Easily removable
Works with all mounts
Works with 3rd party cases
Dockable (w/o Dock Stick)
Frequently Asked Questions
Have any more questions? Jump on Discord to talk directly to us!
-> Take me there, you fool!
What does a preorder really mean?
The only time we do preorders is after we have confirmation that the product is fully loaded and shipped on a vessel. This sets our delivery timeline in stone, since everything has already been manufactured and shipped.
In this case, our vessel has been confirmed and our container is getting loaded by the end of the week (8/16).
Is the Switch 2 Basecase Dockable?
You can use the OEM Nintendo Dock with the included Dock Stick. One of these comes standard with every Basecase.
Where are the 3D files?
You'll be able to find them on our Printables and Makerworld account as we get closer to launch!
Do I need to be a Maker/3D printer to enjoy this case?
Absolutely not! While most of the expansion possibilites right now are for 3D printers only, we do plan to release a bunch of cool stuff to support the Basecase over time.
Different colors, textures, and functionality for backplates, as well as more ergonomic grip options will become available!
Some of the prints you show are awesome, but I don't have my own printer! Will you make them available for purchase?
We will be releasing different backplates with new colors, textures, and functionality, as well as new Joycon Grips over time.
Everything we sell on the site is Injection Molded, so we'll use the popularity of different 3D files to determine what we should make next!
Will this make me a better Splatoon Raiders player?
Yes.
Gaming accessories even Dieter Rams is proud of. *
* Probably, we haven't been able to contact him.
Evolves with you and your devices.
We are not just a brand. Our ecosystem is built out of spite for bad design to expand with you as your collection grows.
Open Source Spirit
We don’t hoard innovation, we share it. Our designs started on Reddit and we always give away 3D files for free. If you’re a maker, you’re in the right place.
Small team, big ideas
No boardrooms. No VC money. We're just a few people solving real gaming problems like it's our job. Oh wait, it is.
Less friction. More function.
Every product exists because something out there sucked. Our reviews don’t lie. People use words like “finally,” “perfect,” and “why didn’t this exist before?”
- Feels high quality. The joy con grips feel really nice in the hand.
- Sturdy, fits perfect and the joycon covers are very comfortable.
- This is a great case. Highly recommend!!
I am not one to leave reviews but this has been such a delight that I am. This case in combination with any of the mounts (my preference being the pillow because gaming in bed is my preference!) is such a simple way to relieve my arthritic hands from holding something heavy.
I will say the case adds weight, so I don’t think I’d use it without the pillow. It also required a bit of force that my weak hands needed a few tries to get parts of it on (the joycon grips). I hope Mechanism makes some fun colors of this down the line!
Very solid. Feels high quality. Attention to detail. Like the expandability / customizable options of the back plate. The joy con grips feel really nice in the hand. Well done.
Does exactly what you expect it to! Very happy with it for my switch.
Worth the wait. Sturdy, fits perfect and the joycon covers are very comfortable. Thanks for another great product Mechanism.
This is a great case. I have tiny medium hands and it’s been great! Highly recommend!!
This is a match made in heaven with the Gaming Pillow from Mechanism! I have been wanting a Switch 2 case that is fully integrated with Mechanism accessories!
I have been using a dbrand KillSwitch case, along with OhSnap grip adhesive attachment and the Mechanism MagSafe puck to attach to my Gaming Pillow whenever I would play games on my Switch 2 on the bed. Overtime, the adhesive of the grip mount will lose its adhesion on the case and fall off.
This new Basecase for Switch 2 solves all of that! And the case itself is made of a very durable material, protecting Switch 2 just as well as the dbrand case did, while still allowing the Joy-Con 2 controllers to be detached just like it as well (both of which were pretty important to me). And all of that for a cheaper price tag than the dbrand case!
And the ability to customize and change the hand-grips on either side as well as the mount back plate is a huge plus! I am excited to try out the new hand-grips and back plates as they come out!
