tomtoc Armor Case for Steam Deck/OLED, Steam Deck Hard Shell, Slim Portable Travel Carry Case, Shock-proof, Charging Convenience, with Military Grade Protection, Protective Cover

This thing is absolutely amazing. It’s super secure and keeps out tidy toddler fingers. I absolutely love how it makes traveling with the Deck so much easier as I’ve been using the official case and it takes up a lot of room in my bag. The charging port is such a great convenience too, I love it.It’s difficult to open and it felt really scary opening and closing it at first, but I’ve had no issues yet with damage.No issues with joystick grips on at all. Fits inside perfectly with them on.My only negative feedback is it adds quite a bit of weight to the deck but I personally don’t find that too much of a problem.

Great fit for the Steam Deck with the Skull&Co caps! Definitely a good investment to protect my Deck during travel. But I usually keep my Deck in this case when not in use just for peace of mind.Mine got a little too hot when I tried charging while in the case, but I’m not taking a star for that.

Really solid case! It definitely protects the steam deck well, I like how it has extra room for the joysticks so that they don't get mushed around in a bag or something. And, it's a lot less bulky than the carrying case that the steam deck comes with.

The Tomtoc Steam Deck case offers excellent protection in a sleek, hard-shell design. Its solid plastic exterior provides a robust barrier against impacts and scratches, giving me confidence that my Deck is safe during transport. The case fits the Steam Deck snugly, preventing it from rattling around, and the quality of the materials is evident. I appreciate the secure clasp mechanism and the precise molding that cradles the device. Inside, the fitted interior securely holds the Steam Deck, minimizing any movement. Unlike some other cases, like the DBRAND, the Tomtoc is completely removed when using the Steam Deck, meaning there's absolutely no added bulk during gameplay.One minor drawback is the lack of ventilation holes. While this contributes to the case's overall protective capabilities, it can lead to some heat buildup during demanding tasks, especially when I'm away from home. On occasion, this has caused my Steam Deck to go into standby mode. While this hasn't been a major issue, some added ventilation would be a welcome improvement. Despite this, the peace of mind knowing my Steam Deck is well-protected when not in use makes the Tomtoc case a great choice. If you're looking for a durable, hard-shell case that prioritizes protection and offers a completely unencumbered experience during gameplay, the Tomtoc is definitely worth considering.

The case included with my steam deck is too large to stuff in my small backpack, and I didn't want to risk damaging the joysticks on my deck, so I grabbed this to keep the volume down while still keeping some protection for the joysticks/buttons. The size is perfect to tetris my 100Wh portable power bank between the handles so that it takes up minimal room in my bag.It's nice that you can plug the deck in to charge while the case is closed, but be careful opening the case with a cable plugged in, as it will pinch the cable and this could damage your deck's Type-C port. A bigger notch cutout would still provide protection for the deck's screen and could prevent this issue. (Alternatively, just don't be a clumsy oaf like me.)I also kinda wish there were some cutouts for the vents, that way I could keep the deck plugged in and charging while it was on/doing updates, but hey, this thing does its job.As a bonus, when opened up, unfolded, and with the deck removed, it's the perfect size to act as a lap-protector for my 14 inch gaming laptop, keeping the bottom vents nice and clear while resting on my legs. Didn't expect this extra benefit, but I'll take it!Overall a good product, would recommend to others.

Feels very durable and secure, I'm not afraid to throw my Steam Deck in a bag or bang it around. And it takes up a LOT less space than the original case from Valve. It's a bit difficult to pop open, but I think that's good. If it came open easily, I would be worried!

The perfect case. It protects your Steamdeck from getting crushed, protects the joysticks from getting mashed, and takes up very little room in my bag. I also like that you can charge the Steamdeck through the hole in the case. The click is loud when it snaps shut, which can be annoying, but how often are you snapping the thing open and shut. I'm leaving a review because my steamdeck slipped behind a mechanical chair on an airplane and I absolutely crushed the case. Somehow the steamdeck inside was completely unscathed. It is sleek and practical, just don't expect hard impacts like drops to be protected.

So far I have bought three of these. One for myself, one as a gift for a friend, and then a third for my husband after he got jealous. Husband loves that he doesn't need to open the case to tell whose it is ( a game changer for our multi-deck home ) and that he can charge it over night on his nightstand without worrying about a stray pillow knocking it over. Friend loves that it lets him charge his deck anywhere without worrying about his dogs knocking it over.Meanwhile, I just love that it's SMOOTH. I thought the case that came with the Steam deck was fine - not great - but fine. Sure it has some obvious issues, such as how bulky it is and the fact that you need to remove the deck to charge it ( both issues that this case fixes ) BUT that textured fabric is what really did it in for me. At first you don't even notice it, but after the first few times you have to shimmy it out of your cramped carry on you end up hating it. This case has made stowing and retrieving my deck SO much easier when I travel and I'd recommend it on that basis alone ( though the fact that it's clearly very strong, tough plastic and the closure feels super secure are other great points ).You can also put stickers on it which is a win IMO.