Mumba Blade Series Case

Hardware Type: Dockable Case / Grip

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Review:

(Note: This product was received at no cost for review via the Amazon Vine program.)

Before starting, I should note that this case is extremely similar to the Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro Gaming Case, with almost all of the same features, and almost all of the same flaws. Ultimately, there are only three ways that I feel they differ – First, the case design is slightly different, and not just the design on the back but the contours along the edges as well. Second, the Mumba case has additional spacing toward the lower end of the sides of the Joy-Con 2 covers, which may make it a bit safer, but also a bit bulkier. And third, the Mumba case has one major flaw that the Supcase case doesn’t, which I’ll get to a bit farther down. Beyond this, I think both cases are so similar that I can use the same review, nearly word-for-word.

The Mumba Blade Series Case, elsewhere referred to simply as the Mumba Dockable Case, is a dockable Case for Nintendo Switch 2. This case is purportedly made from TPU, is partly translucent and feels like firm plastic, with flaps on either side to encase the Joy-Con 2 controllers that are connected via a hinge. To remove the Joy-Cons, these flaps are pulled backwards rather than separating from the main unit, keeping it all in one piece. The case has holes in the top and bottom for the various plugs and openings on the Nintendo Switch 2 itself, and buttons built into the case to fit over the power and volume buttons on the Nintendo Switch 2.

The case fits the Nintendo Switch 2 quite snugly, and for the most part it doesn’t block any of the ports or features of the Nintendo Switch 2, save for one – the kickstand. Not only does this case not allow the Nintendo Switch 2 kickstand to pass through, it doesn’t have its own kickstand either, which is disappointing. For that matter, the MicroSD Express card port under the kickstand is also blocked. The case does technically cover the power and volume buttons too, but it places cover buttons over it that work okay, though they take a bit more effort to press.

I can’t really judge how well it will protect the Nintendo Switch 2, but I suppose it seems somewhat sturdy so hopefully that’s a good sign. Unfortunately, this case’s angular design makes it a bit uncomfortable to hold in the hands, which is disappointing.

As advertised, the case is dockable, but it’s a tight fit, and it can take a little effort to remove it from the dock. This is the one flaw that I mentioned before that’s present in this case, but not the Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro Gaming Case.

Getting back to advertised features, you can indeed hinge back the flaps on either side to remove the Joy-Con 2 controllers, but doing so requires you to “snap” them off of the sides of the Joy-Con 2 controllers first.

Overall, the Mumba Blade Series Case works, but it’s all just a tad inconvenient. The way it sticks in the dock, the way it removes access to the kickstand, the way it makes the power and volume buttons harder to press, the way you need to snap loose the sides to remove the Joy-Con 2 controllers, and the overall way it’s just not very comfortable all add up to a case that, while not outright terrible, clearly leaves a lot to be desired. And even if you still want a case like this, the smoother docking of the Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro Gaming Case makes that case the superior option.

tl;dr – Mumba Blade Series Case is a dockable case for Nintendo Switch 2 that works as advertised, but it’s uncomfortable, makes it more difficult to use some Nintendo Switch 2 features, and just overall seems inconvenient. It’s not a terrible case, but with all of the frustrations is brings with it, I can’t very well recommend it.

Grade: C

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