For in-home usage you cannot go wrong with the Killswitch case from dbrand. The kickstand and the ability to store the Deck completely vertically when covered have massively changed the way I use it. The rubber analog stick grips included with Killswitch (or just very cheap when ordered with the case?) are also very comfortable and definitely worth it for me.
That being said, Steam Deck with Killswitch no longer fits the original traveling case and it doesn’t feel as secure when chucked into my backpack with just the Killswitch front-cover. I specifically worry about wearing down or scratching the handles. Technically they are still a part of the case and not Steam Deck itself, but this is the part I’m touching directly when playing, I want it pristine.
For in-home usage you cannot go wrong with the Killswitch case from dbrand. The kickstand and the ability to store the Deck completely vertically when covered have massively changed the way I use it. The rubber analog stick grips included with Killswitch (or just very cheap when ordered with the case?) are also very comfortable and definitely worth it for me.
That being said, Steam Deck with Killswitch no longer fits the original traveling case and it doesn’t feel as secure when chucked into my backpack with just the Killswitch front-cover. I specifically worry about wearing down or scratching the handles. Technically they are still a part of the case and not Steam Deck itself, but this is the part I’m touching directly when playing, I want it pristine.