Genki Attack Vector

Hardware Type: Case / Grip

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Review:

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

Genki is a brand that has been a major accessories manufacturer for Nintendo Switch for years, best known for the Covert Dock line of products for the original Nintendo Switch. While I have a lot of respect for Genki’s docks, I have less confidence in their other products. Case in point, I was pretty disappointed in their Sleeper Case for Nintendo Switch 2. So when I learned Genki had created a grip-style dockable case for Nintendo Switch 2, I think it’s fair to say I had mixed feelings.

However, above and beyond my uncertainty, one factor that led to me not knowing what to expect from the Genki Attack Vector is that it’s pretty ambitious for a Grip Case, not only being dockable, but having separate protectors for the Joy-Con 2 controllers with multiple swappable grips, a MagSafe ring, as well as a screen cover… there’s a lot going on here.

I should note that there are two versions of this grip case being sold, one that comes without the screen cover for $50, and one that comes with it for $60.

Okay, so let’s have a look…

Depending on which version of the Attack Vector you get, this case comes in either 9 or 10 pieces – The case for the Nintendo Switch 2 console’s body, cases for the left and right Joy-Cons, three pairs of interchangeable grips that attach to protrusions on the backside of the case, and the screen cover. The protrusions are right where your fingers would fall and they’re uncomfortable, so I don’t see players using this case without a set of grips attached at all.

This means that in theory if you wanted you could mix-and-match two different types of grips. While the idea here seems to be that you can swap these grips in and out as you please, I suspect most will try these grips out, find one pair that they like, and keep it attached to the main unit at all times.

This case has holes for all of the Nintendo Switch 2 vents, buttons, and other features, leaving nothing inaccessible. This includes the kickstand and MicroSD Express port, which many cases cover up. The back of the case adds that MagSafe circle, which I wasn’t able to test but I assume it works like other similar devices with this feature. Also, I should note that this case feels a bit flimsy and I don’t know that it’s gonna’ provide much protection, but that seems to be a secondary concern next to function here, which is fine.

Those wanting added protection should definitely go for the version of the case with the screen cover, though – it snaps on and off of the front of the case pretty easily, and seems like it should provide good protection for the screen, buttons, and analog sticks, the most vulnerable parts of the Nintendo Switch 2.

The three grips are all textured in a way that I’m not thrilled with, but after a short while it starts to feel more natural. I did actually find one of these grips, labeled the “balance grip” on the packaging, to be surprisingly comfortable, one of the more comfortable grips I’ve used on the Nintendo Switch 2. The other grips I was less-enamored with, but I suppose others out there may feel differently, and including all of the options does mean they’ll have their choice.

Of course, this does mean that when you choose the grip you like most, the other ones will either be collecting dust in among your unused videogame accessories, or possibly even just tossed in the trash if you truly decide they’re never going to be used.

When it comes to docking, this grip works well, not getting stuck in the dock or anything like that. And removing the Joy-Con 2 controllers from either side is also no problem, done in much the same way as you do when the grip isn’t installed. However, there is one other issue with this grip case that is extremely worrisome, and that I only noticed late in the process of reviewing this accessory.

When you pick up your Nintendo Switch 2, you’re likely to pick it up by grabbing onto one of it’s Joy-Cons. It’s what feels natural, since you’re not going to smudge the screen and you normally hold this part of the Nintendo Switch 2 while playing it in handheld mode. Unfortunately, doing so while your Nintendo Switch 2 is wearing the Attack Vector grip case results in the Joy-Con 2 cover slipping off. If you’re not attentive, your Nintendo Switch might suffer a damaging fall as a result.

I cannot express how frustrating and disappointing this issue is for me as a reviewer. This problem aside, the Genki Attack Vector is absolutely the best grip case I have encountered on either the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2, with excellent adaptable form factor, plenty of great features, and all without blocking off or limiting any of the Nintendo Switch 2’s normal features.

Unfortunately, I cannot overlook a flaw that may lead users to seriously damage their Nintendo Switch 2. This one oversight means that unless you’re extremely diligent about how you hold your Nintendo Switch 2, you’re risking it getting damaged every time you go to pick it up off a table or take it out of the dock. Plus, the $50-$60 price tag is pretty steep for a grip case, even one as feature-rich as this one.

Overall, I still think this is one of the best Grip-style Cases I’ve ever used on Nintendo Switch 2, it’s just a shame that it has such a major flaw that I can’t wholeheartedly recommend it.

tl;dr – The Genki Attack Vector is a dockable Grip Case for Nintendo Switch 2 that includes interchangeable grips to enable users to find the option that best fits their own preferences, as well as a solid list of other features. Unfortunately, it suffers from two glaring flaws. First – the way the Joy-Con 2 grips can slip off in some cases could lead to dropping the Nintendo Switch 2 and damaging it. And second, the $50-$60 price tag is pretty steep. This is one of the best Grip-style cases on Nintendo Switch, but these major issues really keep it from being a product I can wholeheartedly recommend.

Grade: B

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