Tomtoc has a history of making great cases for mobile electronics, including most current gaming handhelds like the original Switch and Switch Lite, Steam Deck, and Asus ROG Ally. Its signature trademark is the raised indent patterning for each handheld's unique analog joystick and button layout. This is mostly an aesthetic touch, but it helps set Tomtoc cases apart from the clamshell design you'll see for nearly every other case out there.

Material-wise, the Tomtoc is a hardshell case with a felt inner lining. It has an interior flap that can fit up to 12 game cards. Other features include a buckle strap and durable YKK zipper. The Tomtoc Slim is available in black, white, and gray, although only the black color has the multi-colored logo. Since this is a slim case, there's no room to fit a charger.

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If you're looking for something roomier, Tomtoc also has a sling-style case that's specifically made for portable gaming handhelds including the Switch 2. The padded compartment is shaped like a "W" to make room for a wide range of handhelds that have dual analog joysticks. It's not specifically designed for the Switch 2, so don't expect a molded fit, but there's plenty of room here to fit extra controllers, a charger or power bank, and more.

Stock up on more essential Switch 2 accessories

Nintendo Switch 2 orders have shipped and many lucky gamers are playing Mario Kart World as I write this. In addition to a new case, you might want to think about picking up some other Switch 2 accessories, like a MicroSD Express card for extra storage, a screen protector for extra protection, or a power bank for extra battery life. Check out the list of officially licensed Switch 2 accessories that are already up for preorder, including the all-new Switch 2 Pro controller.

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Right now Dell is offering the Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 gaming PC starting at just $2,150 with free delivery. The Alienware Aurora R16 is a well-engineered and compact gaming rig with 240mm AIO water cooling, sensible airflow design, and a generous 1,000W 80Plus Platinum rated power supply. In the current market, buying a prebuilt gaming PC is the only way to score an RTX 5080 GPU without paying an exorbitant markup. If you were to try to find a 5080 GPU for your do-it-yourself PC build, you'll probably spend at least $1,300 for the graphics card alone.

Dell is offering a competitive price on an Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC equipped with the excellent GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. Right now you can get a base configuration paired with the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 processor for $1,999.99. This CPU/GPU duo can comfortably handle even the latest and most demanding games in 4K resolution like Black Myth Wukong, Clair Obscur, or Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and it's $370 cheaper than jumping to the 5080.

If you're seeking the absolute best of the best in PC gaming performance, look no further. Dell has just dropped the price of its flagship Alienware Area-51 prebuilt gaming PC, equipped with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card starting at $4,650 with free shipping. The RTX 5090 is undisputedly the most powerful graphics card on the market. It's the best consumer card for both high-resolution gaming and AI work thanks to its whopping 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM.

Alienware's new mainstream gaming laptop for 2025 is dubbed the "Alienware Aurora" and comes in two 16" models: the 16 and 16X. The 16X is the superior of the two variants and it is on sale right now. Dell is currently offering the Alienware Aurora 16X gaming laptop equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and RTX 5060 GPU for $1,449.99.

Batman Forever celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, and this intricate set is a great way to join in on the festivities. The Val Kilmer-led Batflick sees him and Robin (Chris O'Donnell) facing off against Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones) and the Riddler (Jim Carrey). Sadly, this set only comes with a new Batman minifigure. I would have loved to see Jim Carrey's Riddler in minifigure form. Notably, this version of the Batman minifigure comes with a rubber cape instead of the typical cloth capes from years past.

Coming in at 909 pieces, the finished vehicle is much larger in person than I had originally thought it would be; same with the box. The build is spread out throughout 10 separate bags of pieces, each containing a new component of the vehicle. Bigger, more detailed LEGO sets for adults always have impressive build strategies and steps. While this one is aimed at the 12+ age group, it uses some advanced techniques as well – the chassis on the Batmobile is a great example of this. The way it's built feels extremely sturdy, and is wide enough to support the huge amount of details of the exterior and still give it that slim look.

One of my favorite build techniques to see with any detailed LEGO car set are the wheel wells. Here, they're tall and super sleek, really capturing the essence of the vehicle's on-screen counterpart. The rear wheel wells sport those iconic points from Batman's cowl, giving it a nice aerodynamic look to go witih the narrowness of the Batmobile overall.

The level of detail under the hood and behind the wheel are equally as impressive. The nose of the car sports a sleek design with its grill that uses a really cool unorthodox Technic attachment style, complete with the bat symbol hidden in the design. Just like in the movie, you can pop up the front to expose the machine guns the car comes equipped with.

The cockpit is also extremely detailed. Each seat is made up of a few bricks to give off a racecar seat aesthetic, and the dashboard (which is two bricks adorned with stickers) really helps with immersion. My only gripe here is that the windshield piece can be a pain to remove.

Now that the chassis, exterior structures, and hood are done, let's have a look at the rest of the exterior. The body of the Batmobile is all black with sharp, distinct edges that closely mimic the Batsuit. Everything from the windshield onward is super sleek with rounded bricks to mimic the broken-looking design from the movie, and the blue translucent bricks are the set's attempt at giving it the blue glow we see on screen. On either side are what I'm calling the cars "ribs", which is another of my favorite details. Like I mentioned above, removing the windsheild to see the cockpit interior is a bit annoying since you'll likely knock a couple of these ribs off. It's an easy remedy, though.

The top rear and exhaust are also super detailed and complicated builds. The top and back of the cockpit uses arm-joint pieces to give it a sort of armored insect look, coming to a point at the back to match the rest of the vehicle's sharp edges. The massive fin on top is this Batmobile's focal point, and it really ties the rest of the build together.

The massive gray exhaust at the car's rear uses a cool technique I haven't seen before, and I'm suprised it didin't come with a big blue flame piece to attach to it for added detail.

To round it all out, the Val Kilmer Batman minifigure comes with a futuristic-looking display stand. It's made up of a few bricks, both with pointy black pieces and the same translucent blue to match the aesthetic of the Batmobile. On the front is a printed brick with the Riddler logo and "Batman Forever" on it. I appreciate that this is printed rather than a sticker, since over time it might warp or curl.

The build only took me about 2.5 hours to complete in one sitting, so throwing Batman Forever on in the background while you work your way through this set sounds like an incredible night to me. Once completed, it stands 6.5 inches tall and is 16 inches long, which is strikingly large. It's a great set to display in your home office or nerd cave (I'm still trying to find a good place for mine), and is the perfect addition to any LEGO or Batman fan's collection. Luckily, I'm very much both, and I think this is one of the best LEGO Batmobiles we've had years.

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Getting the chance to build this set was the culmination of a lot of childhood wishes, and I'm happy to say the process is a good time. The end result is now the crown jewel of my LEGO collection, even if I've put together other sets that had more surprises and fun packed inside.

It's kind of amazing to me how Soundwave has withstood the test of time so well. Soundwave was my first ever Transformer toy back in 1984 (yes, I am that old). Everything that makes him awesome is seemingly a product of those heady days of the early '80s. Portable cassette players were to 1984 what the iPod was to the 2000s, or what... well, I don't know if there's even a comparable piece of must-have audio technology in 2025. The novelty of a portable music player as the late 1970s moved into the early 1980s was still extremely strong.

They weren't just devices for listening to music: they were a fashion accessory, a statement on how cool and young you were. Just look at Marty McFly in Back to the Future. Here we have the coolest dude in his school, and clipped to his belt is an Aiwa HS-PO2 MkII cassette deck to let audiences know at a glance "this IS a cool, hip teen of the '80s." That particular model, by the way, is highly sought after now by collectors, thanks in large part to its role in Back to the Future, but also because it was a really sweet tape deck.

Soundwave was one of the first Transformer toys to hit the US, and the insane popularity of the Transformers toy line was similarly a defining trend of the era. I think this mash-up of bleeding-edge cool is what made Soundwave the absolute coolest. Here was a new toy in the hottest new kids' toy line that transformed into the hottest teen tech accessory. You had the fun of a toy for a 7-year-old kid like me mixed with the aspirational teen coolness all kids crave. It also helped that on the 22-minute episodic Transformers commercials/animated series, his voice was heavily filtered through a vocoder.

It's another one of those things that is hard to comprehend now, but electronic sounds were still new and felt unusual to the ears. It gave him that extra bit of futuristic, robotic oomph that was lightning in a bottle. Sure, the Autobot communicator Blaster was based on a whole boombox, something that was also extremely cool and a major part of the 1980s, but as I mentioned earlier, Autobots are nerds and his voice was only mildly filtered through what now sounds like one of those megaphone toys for kids.

As if Soundwave wasn't already cool enough, he came with a cassette that could also transform into a robot. My memory told me Laserbeak was the pack-in for the original, but a little research has revealed some flaws in my recall thanks to the ravages of time, and Buzzsaw was actually the original G1 pack-in cassette. In fact, there was a whole slew of Decepticon cassettes that you could buy and use with Soundwave, compared to stupid Blaster, who only had four. Also, the Autobot cassettes were called Recordabots, which is a terrible name, although "Recordicons" really isn't much better. Even if you never expanded beyond the pack-in, Soundwave was a fearsome Decepticon who came with an extra, smaller Decepticon packed in. Two transforming robots for the price of one? Now that's a value my parents could get behind.

I'm extremely happy to say the LEGO Soundwave is every part as cool as its original G1 toy, with the ability not only to transform, but with two Decepticon Mini-Cassettes by way of Laserbeak and Ravage. Cooler still is the fact that all of them are able to transform into their alt modes. The addition of a sound brick, one that's activated by Soundwave's Play button, transforms this elite Transformer into a level of cool you just don't find in the modern era.

When it's all said and done, you have a pair of Decepticon Mini-Cassettes, a fully functioning Soundwave with the ability to speak and a working eject button for his cassette minions, a tiny brick-built replica Soundwave in his alt-form complete with a pair of cassette bricks to match the larger models, and a sign showing off his stats.

That's one of the features I love the most: they could have put anything on that little sign, but for the Transformers line, they adapted the stats originally printed on the back of the G1 packaging. Did you know Soundwave only scores a "2" in speed, but a "10" in skill? Now you do.

As far as the process of assembling Soundwave goes, it's a pretty straightforward build. It doesn't have much in the way of Easter eggs. I built the Pac-Man Arcade cabinet, and true to LEGO's video game-inspired line, there's a really cool secret hidden in its back panel. The LEGO Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City set might have been the most fun I've ever had putting together a LEGO set, with hidden secrets and nods to the series peppered everywhere, to the point there was almost a narrative unfolding while I built it. Soundwave doesn't go that deep, unfortunately.

That's not to say there isn't a fun little hidden gem. The sound brick could have just been a brick hidden inside, used for some structural support or just existing on its own, but it actually ends up resembling a 2D approximation of Soundwave's face, something I love and appreciate. They didn't have to do that, because once you install the brick, you won't see it again until you change the coin battery sometime in the year 2040. But they did. And I appreciate it.

I'm so glad I was given the opportunity to build this kit. Not only is Soundwave my favorite Transformer, the LEGO Soundwave is now one of my favorite LEGO kits. The attention to detail, the cleverness employed in its transforming design, the fact he can freaking talk, this is the stuff 1980s dreams are made of. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up. It's so choice.

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Another year, another Madden, but this time it’s a little different. EA famously skipped the original Switch with its long-running football franchise, but it isn’t making the same mistake with Switch 2.

At the Nintendo Partner Showcase we finally saw gameplay, and Madden is looking really impressive on Switch 2.

Drag x Drive - August 14

Nintendo’s third first-party exclusive in as many months after Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong: Bananza, Drag x Drive doesn’t have an established franchise or mascot to help it win over fans, but it does have a budget price point.

Could it be Nintendo’s answer to Rocket League? That remains to be seen, but the mouse controls should help it feel fresh.

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar - August 27

There’s no new Animal Crossing for Switch 2 yet, but could Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar fill that void for now?

Marvelous Inc.’s latest colorful, cozy adventure has players growing crops, raising animals, selling produce, and building up the town bazaar.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World - August 28

Reviewer Tom Marks gave Kirby and the Forgotten Land 8/10 in the IGN review, but the little pink ball is back already with a Switch 2 version that adds the new Star Crossed World expansion.

This new version adds a fresh campaign and location, and improves the graphics and frame rate across the board. Expect new meme-worthy Moutful Modes, too.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance - August 29

Closing out the month, Shinobi makes its return with Art of Vengeance, a hand-drawn side-scrolling action platformer from the studio behind Streets of Rage 4.

Not only does the game look incredible, but it plays just as well, and should be a 2D treat for fans of the genre.

What's Next for Switch 2?

September is likely to be another big month, with Star Wars Outlaws making its Switch 2 debut and Daemon x Machina sequel Titanic Scion arriving on September 4 and 5, respectively.

The Partner Showcase also confirmed we can look forward to Bloober's Cronos: The New Dawn on September 5.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A preorders are open, too, meaning you can book your ticket to Lumiose City when the game arrives in October.

We’re still waiting for a Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date, too. It’s still slated for 2025, and looks as though it’ll push the new console to its limits.

Last Month's Biggest Switch 2 Games

As we mentioned earlier, Donkey Kong Bananza was the clear highlight for Switch 2 owners in July, with the game feeling like a worthy successor to Super Mario Odyssey.

While we were a little more lukewarm on Super Mario Party’s Switch 2 upgrades and the Pac-Man adventure Shadow Labyrinth, Wild Hearts S brings the Monster Hunter style of gameplay to Switch 2. Tom Marks gave the original version 8/10 back in 2023, and if you’ve ever wanted to construct a comically large hammer to slap down an approaching monster, then you’re in luck.

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The Medieval Horse Knight Castle is a full-on castle with a ton of intricate details that made it fun to build the whole way through. LEGO provided IGN with a copy of the set for a test build and I was lucky enough to be the one to test it out. At 1,371 pieces, it took me the better part of the day to put together, but I never felt bored by the experience. Each section of the build is unique enough to feel like its own set and ends with a substantial chunk of the castle you'll get to attach to the larger whole. The instructions were overall pretty straightforward, which is what earns it a 9+ rating. All-in-all, it's a delightful build with an end result that is worthy of play or display.

Set #31168 is actually the second iteration of the 3-in-1 castle set. Previously there was the standard Medieval Castle that included more pieces and a dragon. The newer horse knight version that I built features many of the same ideas as this version, but with horses instead of a dragon. The colors are also toned down a bit in favor of a more classic castle style and more towers for guards to keep watch. You also get a total of five minifigures with the horse knight castle as opposed to three. It would have been nice to have a dragon included as well, but that's easily remedied by purchasing the 3-in-1 version of that separately.

The build itself is split up into 11 different bags with each section representing a significant portion of the castle. Since it's a 3-in-1 set, you also have two other builds you could potentially start with, but it's recommended you start with the main castle. The castle is the primary build and utilizes all of the pieces, so the instructions for it are the largest. The first step is pretty straightforward and you build what will essentially become the corner of the entire castle. It's a a single tower set upon a bit of the moat. You'll even put together your first knight in this step, which I chose to place atop my first guard tower. A sword won't be of much help defending from this high up, but he looks great up there.