Skull & Co. GripCase SD for Steam Deck: A Soft Protective Case with Textured Grips Full Protection and Stand, Shock-Absorption Non-Slip and Anti-Scratch Cover Design - Coyote Gray

I love the Deck but I find its surface a bit rough and it causes my hands to get sweaty after long play sessions. This fixes that and adds a really nice texture to it. It also of course protects it from scratches and some drops. Its effect on overall ergonomics isn’t massive, but the Steam Deck already excels at that anyway and this allows it to fit in the official case (it’s a tight fit but you can definitely make it work). It’s very easy to put on and take off, can be done with little effort but it still feels secure. You can’t use it with the official but that’s where another bonus feature comes in: you can stand it up. No kickstand or anything, just put it down straight and it’ll stay upright. This is obviously just useful in general but it gets around the dock issue because you can just stand the Deck up in front of the dock and then plug it in. Awesome product!

SUPER light compared to Dbrand and Jsaux Killswitch cases which will make your arms numb laying in bed. The case is the superior option for using original carrying case from valve. And it comes on and off very easily. Skull &Co also make great thumbstick grips for deck. Sold!

This case is awesome, I like the purple on the steam deck (black is good too). It fits great, the fact that you can set it stand up is more awesome than it should be, the case is durable, and feels nice, and is priced at a real value. Note, if you get the black version, make sure to spend the extra $5-6 and get the cover combo, I got one thinking I wouldn't use it but the cover is so awesome, easy to put on (much quicker and smaller than the case). Note: I liked the cover so much I dropped another $12 for the green version directly through "Savage Raven" (Formerly Skull & Co, yes the new name is goofy.)

Fitment is excellent. I LOVE this grip case! The Steamdeck is pretty comfortable as it is, but the matte plastic surface would sometimes feel a bit slippery. It's like comparing the dualsense vs the dualsense edge, the rubber pieces on the grips make all the difference. Same goes for the Steamdeck, this grip case just makes holding it feel more secure and grippy. It also fits in the oem Steamdeck case, although not perfectly, but it does. I especially love that you can stand the Steamdeck vertically, like a display unit without needing the dock. 10/10 I would recommend this case, hands down.

My husband is happy with this purchase for his Steam Deck. He had a dBrand skin on his Steam Deck when he initially put on this protective case - and while it fit okay, it was not perfectly lined up. Once he took off the skin the case fit much better and he is happy with the fit. Overall the feel is nice and adds some texture to the grips to help hold the Steam Deck. It stands up nicely and doesn't feel like it will easily tip over.

Quick pros and cons from a few hours of gameplay: ++The flat, angled bottom acts as a simple stand that works very well on flat, hard surfaces. I do a lot of tinkering while at my PC, so being able to just set the Deck down without to fiddle around is nice! ++I have small hands, but the case's grips and form factor aren't too bulky. I can comfortably reach all the buttons, and I haven't noticed any areas where the case pinches or catches my fingers. ++The textured grippiness of handles is also comfortable ++The Deck still fits into my generic metal USB dock, though it does sit almost vertically in the slot. ++The case is easy to apply and remove ~~For as nice as the "stand" is, it won't work on a couch or a cushion. The base just isn't wide enough. ~~The volume buttons are functional but stiffer than I would like ~~The ease of removal also means that the fit isn't perfect. There's a barely perceptible amount of extra room, where the Deck can shift slightly inside the case. It's not enough for the Deck to fall out, but I can feel the tiniest bit of movement. ~~If you tend to press the back L4/R4/etc. buttons by pushing up towards the screen (as opposed to "outwards" into the grips), your fingers may run up against the beveled edge of the cutouts. They're not sharp or anything, just "in the way". --With this grip attached, I DO NOT feel comfortable putting the Steam Deck in its original case. The amount of force needed to close the lid over the unit is more than what I would deem reasonable, and while I'm not positive that closing the case is going to damage the Deck, I'm not about to try it and find out.

"Coyote Grey" is a slightly warm neutral color that is pleasant to the eye. The grip case makes the deck feel more solid in the hands. The ability to sit the deck upright is also a nice bonus and helps to relieve hand fatigue. With the case on, the deck fits a bit too snugly in the OEM/standard steam deck case for my taste; however, i could stuff the deck in it if need be. Price is fair. Would recommend to others.

This absolutly the best case I've tried: minimal and doesn't take up extra room in most cases (though you now cannot use the original steam deck case now) but it's super handy for standing up on a desk or table. Great for quickly putting down on airplane tray table too. No complaints! No signs of wear after 2 years