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The WaterField Case for Nintendo Switch - Production Updates
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What on earth are you talking about?
I ultimately decided on the heavy duty strap; the leather is too thin for my tastes.
My heart wanted the red, but I ended up going with blue because it's less conspicuous, will go better with more types of clothing, and doesn't scream "steal me!" at the top of its lungs.
Booker.DeWitt
Member
The logo ruined for me. I will pass.
Admiral Snackbar
Member
I do need a case but I have the Zelda Special Edition coming and that comes with one...though we haven't seen the inside of it yet.
I don't doubt the WaterField will be of better quality but I can't jump at $80 sight unseen.
I don't doubt the WaterField will be of better quality but I can't jump at $80 sight unseen.
Yeah the lack of spacing to keep pressure off the sticks is the big thing keeping me from it. I was going to forgive the fact that the size makes it so it can't really be carried without putting it in another bag, but I don't want my sticks smashed while I transport it.
OrbitalBeard
Member
I gotta' be honest. That logo might be a dealbreaker for me.
By the way we have see the inside of the Zelda Sheikah case. A long time ago even. As well as the two other versions of the case.
NormalFish
Banned
see people are still skeptical that these cases offer sufficient protection. If it's any consolation, I have the vita case and have literally thrown it around for more than a year and my vita has never so much had a stuck joystick in response. They're extremely well designed and offer plenty of padding.
Ghost Lynx
Member
I sent them an email asking if the logo design is final, and expressing that I wasn't a fan. I'll let you all know if I hear back!
I like the case otherwise, and have it preordered. But hopefully they are still considering removing that logo...
I like the case otherwise, and have it preordered. But hopefully they are still considering removing that logo...
You can link this thread as well as proof that you're not alone.
I've always wanted one of their 3ds or vita cases but never pulled the trigger. After choking slightly on the price (>100 AUD plus shipping), I'm in for a black one. Should hide the logo somewhat, and not clash with the neon joy-cons.
Edit: they specifically mention taking the analogue sticks into account on their preorder page.
Edit: they specifically mention taking the analogue sticks into account on their preorder page.
I mean, I don't really hate it all that much. And I actually dig the made in SF part. Always nice to buy quality, locally made products.
Neuromancer
Member
I would have preferred no logo but it's really not a dealbreaker.
I feel like the logo placement would have been a lot better if it was done up along the side of the front flat instead of down in the middle.
More like this;
Eh I really dislike the asymmetry of that.
Aztechnology
Member
$80... how about nooo Scott.
Will do.
Goofing around in PS. I like the incorporation of the graphic part of the switch logo, but I guess they would have to license that from Nintendo to be able to use it.
It's well made, but I kind of agree the design could be improved. I still think a molded insert of sorts that the switch slid into would be better than just a padded cavity.
It's well made, but I kind of agree the design could be improved. I still think a molded insert of sorts that the switch slid into would be better than just a padded cavity.
I mean, it's a slight adaptation of a product many of us have seen and loved and that has stellar reviews:
https://www.sfbags.com/collections/...s/sony-ps-vita-cityslicker-case#product-tabs5
https://www.sfbags.com/collections/...intendo-3ds-xl-cityslicker-case#product-tabs6
FunkyDealer
Banned
I ordered one in grizzly brown with the heavy duty strap.
I really like the two-tone look.
I really like the two-tone look.
A few posts up I said I would wait. Changed my mind and ordered the same one you did. I think the brown looks the best.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Can't decide between black or blue
Edit: ended up getting the black, as I didn't like how shiny the blue looked in the product shot. Much preferred the matte styling of the black
Edit: ended up getting the black, as I didn't like how shiny the blue looked in the product shot. Much preferred the matte styling of the black
I really like the Switch logo on there, but it probably isn't possible.Goofing around in PS. I like the incorporation of the graphic part of the switch logo, but I guess they would have to license that from Nintendo to be able to use it.
Yea, all these bags are super plain and boring looking. I guess a lot of these people are afraid of looking "kiddie" with a more normal or durable case. Otherwise purposely expensive hipster trash.
Admiral Snackbar
Member
Care to share?
Ghost Lynx
Member
They got back to me already (good customer service!) and they did confirm the logo is final. I may go ahead and cancel my pre-order. I like the design otherwise but really feel like that logo looks a bit amateur
Booker.DeWitt
Member
Exactly. This is so stupid. Not ordering this anymore, will stick with the Zelda pouch from special edition
Look for the Reggie video where they show the master edition. It's exactly the same as the other two Zelda PDP hard cases except brown inside.
Also this thing will look ridiculous being carried from a shoulder strap lol.
...Because...a Zelda-themed pouch would be less of a "walking advertisement?"
I don't personally mind the logo on the front flap since it's pretty simple and understated text in the first place, although I do wish they'd moved it further down to be closer to the bottom-stitching. The placement of it just looks a little awkward to me but I'm not thematically-against the case having some sort of identifiable marking.
I'm personally waiting out to see what the final design of the "Champ" style case is anyway but I'm a bit surprised by how much a little bit of engraved text is apparently throwing so many people off.
finalflame
Member
I think you're looking for a backpack.
Are the people complaining about the price completely new to Waterfield's products? They are expensive. It was always going to be expensive. Their other products are also expensive. They are all handmade and use really high quality materials and have superb fit/finish. This is a moderate luxury (not designer) item.
They have a video up for the prototype of the "Pro" bag which is a messenger sized bag.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU_ZcP-KTgw
But you're ignoring the bigger problem that I've addressed several times. It's a weird size. The size of the switch with joy cons make it to where this case is basically the size of a large clutch bag but it's not big enough to want to carry like a messenger bag. Which means most people are just going to toss it into a separate bad of back pack.
So it's different from the 3DS one that people can easily palm or put in a pocket. You're paying $80 for a bag to put in a bag.
Looks like they're going with waxed canvas for this one which should keep the price down and also appeal to the vegans in this thread.
yeah, this is where i've landed on it. it's too small to be a masculine bag to carry.
darkazcura
Member
I wonder if you can fit an AC charger (not the one that comes with the system) in one of those two pockets on the interior. That's what is holding me back from preordering (that and it costing 15-20 dollars more than I expected).
A USB-C cable, sure. An actual outlet block, probably not. At least not comfortably.
Also did anyone already post this new video of Gary showing off the city slicker case? Some nice images to get an idea of it in real world. Definitely glad I went with the Grizzly color.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fc4U1UInts