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 - Black

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.)

I paid for the 1TB OLED model with the slim case from valve but I wanted to get my grip on, and didn't wanna have another big zip case. The grip here is great. Super quality , great texture, very well designed. Now about the fit in the 1TB OLED OEM case from Valve... When I DON'T have the grip on, and I pull back the 'lips' of the zipper on the 1TB OLED case, the hard inner 'gums' of each half of the case touch each other, and zip closure works without resistance. When you DO put the grip on, Valve's case can zip fully closed. The hard gums are not flush, but that makes sense since this changes the geometry of the palm grip corners of the thing. If you put the grip-on Steam Deck in face-down first, so the sticks sit properly in the molded relief, this geometry is mostly unchanged and the fitment is natural. Then you can flip the case closed to cover the back. The hands free stand up flat back corners of this grip 100% smoosh up against the back of the case, I won't delude you. Fortunately if you leave it in there frequently enough the Valve case will begin to reshape itself at those corner points in about a week or so. If you load it back to front in the case, the sticks might not lay where you want them and might get unintentional pressure. Load it face down and you have to exert significantly to click in a stick, which to me means there's sufficient protective clearance. The bundle I bought included a very very nice case that fits the grip with no trouble as well, but the black Friday price difference was negligible, so I picked up the bundle even though I had no use for the outer case if the grip fit in the Valve joint. If I got another 1TB steam deck I'd get another of these but skip the bundle. If you have the non OLED, or less than 1TB model, the bundle case is an upgrade vs the one the device ships in. I'm pretty picky, but this one fits just fine.

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!

Perfect grip for the steam deck at a great price. I like that it can stand on its own as well when in the case. It’s also very comfortable to use for long periods of time.

"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.

Took a gamble on adding a case to my Steamdeck, went with the Skull & Co GripCase. As much as I liked ergos of the deck as it is, I wanted something that could add just a touch more tactility. This case does just that! A little thickness and some texturing does wonders for me. The coyote color is super cool, but I think the galactic purple is gorgeous and the black could be a great blank canvas for someone more artistic than I. I was surprised to find that it fits the stock deck case, which is awesome for me because I didn’t want to order the Skull & Co EDC Carrying Case as I find the one provided with the deck to be quite serviceable. It’s a bit snug in said Valve case, yes. Had I not replaced the stock thumbsticks to Hall effect ones, I’d probably be concerned. Who knows, maybe I’ll end up with the EDC Carrying Case and it’s SD card slots and what looks like a pocket for cords and such. It also fits my dock of choice: the Sabrent 6-Port Docking Station. It’s more snug, and the deck sits more vertically à la a Nintendo Switch in a switch dock. Very steady in the dock, in my opinion. TLDR: aside from the snug fit in the stock Valve carrying case, which may worry some, it’s a great Steamdeck Grip and you should consider it. 4.5 / 5 Stars Overall a great buy if you’re looking for something like this and your needs are similar to mine. Of course, your mileage may vary. Best of luck and thanks for reading!

Very comfortable to hold! I love that it stands up on its own so I don’t have to have a dock. Not too big or thick for my hands, which are average. I think decent protection too. Great price and color, I really like this company.

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.