Protective Cases
Protect your retro handheld console with precision-fit silicone cases, crystal clear hard shells, EVA carry cases, and fabric pouches. Available for 19+ console models.
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Guides to help you choose
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How to choose a case for your retro handheld
A case is the cheapest insurance you can buy for a handheld that lives in a bag or a back pocket. The one thing that matters more than material is fit: these consoles differ by a few millimetres between models, and a case cut for a 3.5-inch R36S will not sit correctly on a 4.0-inch R36 Ultra.
Silicone
Grippy, shock-absorbing and the most forgiving in a drop. Adds a little bulk, which many people actually prefer because it improves how the console sits in your hands during long sessions. Look for a raised lip around the screen so the display never touches a flat surface face-down.
Crystal / hard shell
A clear rigid shell that keeps the original look of the console visible. Better against scratches and scuffs than against impact. Good choice if you mostly play at home and want to keep the device pristine.
EVA carry case
A zipped outer case rather than a skin. This is what you want for travel: it protects the screen and sticks in a packed bag, and most have space for a cable and a spare MicroSD card.
Fabric pouch
The lightest option — dust and scratch protection with almost no bulk. Slip-in protection for a jacket pocket, not drop protection.
Before you buy
- Confirm the case lists your exact model, not just "R36 series".
- Check that cut-outs line up with the USB-C port, MicroSD slot and shoulder buttons.
- A raised screen lip matters more than the material.
- If you travel with it, an EVA case beats a skin.
Common questions
Will an R36S case fit the R36 Ultra?
Do I need a case and a screen protector?
Does a case make the console harder to hold?
How to choose a case for your retro handheld
A case is the cheapest insurance you can buy for a handheld that lives in a bag or a back pocket. The one thing that matters more than material is fit: these consoles differ by a few millimetres between models, and a case cut for a 3.5-inch R36S will not sit correctly on a 4.0-inch R36 Ultra.
Silicone
Grippy, shock-absorbing and the most forgiving in a drop. Adds a little bulk, which many people actually prefer because it improves how the console sits in your hands during long sessions. Look for a raised lip around the screen so the display never touches a flat surface face-down.
Crystal / hard shell
A clear rigid shell that keeps the original look of the console visible. Better against scratches and scuffs than against impact. Good choice if you mostly play at home and want to keep the device pristine.
EVA carry case
A zipped outer case rather than a skin. This is what you want for travel: it protects the screen and sticks in a packed bag, and most have space for a cable and a spare MicroSD card.
Fabric pouch
The lightest option — dust and scratch protection with almost no bulk. Slip-in protection for a jacket pocket, not drop protection.
Before you buy
- Confirm the case lists your exact model, not just "R36 series".
- Check that cut-outs line up with the USB-C port, MicroSD slot and shoulder buttons.
- A raised screen lip matters more than the material.
- If you travel with it, an EVA case beats a skin.