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SwitchCharge - A Battery Case For Nintendo Switch

Adding 12+ hours of battery life, mobile phone charging, improved kickstand and 2 game card slots.

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SwitchCharge - A Battery Case For Nintendo Switch

SwitchCharge - A Battery Case For Nintendo Switch

SwitchCharge - A Battery Case For Nintendo Switch

SwitchCharge - A Battery Case For Nintendo Switch

SwitchCharge - A Battery Case For Nintendo Switch

Adding 12+ hours of battery life, mobile phone charging, improved kickstand and 2 game card slots.

Adding 12+ hours of battery life, mobile phone charging, improved kickstand and 2 game card slots.

Adding 12+ hours of battery life, mobile phone charging, improved kickstand and 2 game card slots.

Adding 12+ hours of battery life, mobile phone charging, improved kickstand and 2 game card slots.

InDemand Design
InDemand Design
InDemand Design
InDemand Design
1 Campaign |
London, United Kingdom
$416,028 USD by 4,313 backers
$274,148 USD by 2,849 backers on May 6, 2017
Overview
The SwitchCharge improves your Nintendo Switch™! The SwitchCharge is the world’s first multifunctional battery case designed for the Nintendo Switch™. It incorporates a high capacity 10,000mAh battery, mobile phone charging, an improved kickstand, and 2 game card slots. Fully tested and 5.0 Update Compatible!

 

 

               

The SwitchCharge was born out of our love for the Nintendo Switch™. We play it everywhere, at home, at work, on the train and heck even in the bath! It’s an incredible console with equally great games.

Yet there’s a constant worry when using a Switch on the go and trying to play the games we love. If you’re taking a long flight, have a sizeable commute or simply want to explore Breath of the Wild for more than a couple hours at a time, then battery life is a worry. There’s also no getting around it, the kickstand for the Switch sucks and we’re not only ones to have these problems…

Trusted Reviews: "you can’t play in ‘tabletop’ mode with the kickstand and charge at the same time. Bizarre."

TechRadar: "The Switch draws so much power that at best they (portable phone battery packs) prevented the battery from dropping during play, rather than actively recharging it."

Engadget: "As you'd expect, battery life is the Switch's biggest portable problem"

CNET: "Thing is, the Switch's kickstand isn't great. It's easy to tip. I've only been playing around with a Switch for a couple of days, and I've easily knocked it over a dozen times already."

 

Therefore using our experience with bringing technology products to market we decided to create our own case. This case was designed with feedback from hundreds of Nintendo fans and we believe it is the best accessory available for the Nintendo Switch™.

Introducing the SwitchCharge:

 

The SwitchCharge is the world’s first multifunctional battery case designed for the Nintendo Switch™. It incorporates a high capacity 10,000mAh battery, mobile phone charging, an improved kickstand, 2 game card slots and also added protection for your Switch.


All of this is packed into a case which is not only thin and light but also, allows you to take the Nintendo Switch™ anywhere without the worry of running out of battery.

 

SwitchCharge aims to rid the need to bring with you multiple accessories. Instead SwitchCharge is designed to be ultra portable, thin and lightweight. The added battery life not only gives you the ability to play wherever you are on the go but also add's protection to your Nintendo Switch™.

 

Battery

The 10,000mAh battery gives you up to 12 hours of additional battery life (when playing more intensive games) so you can play on the go without the need for bringing extra wires and a large, bulky battery pack (many of which don’t even work!). 

With our technology, the SwitchCharge’s battery has been specifically designed to push out a high output allowing you to play and charge the Switch at the same time. 

Battery Life Tests:

  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: 10hrs 40mins
  • Mario Kart 8: 10 hrs 45 mins
  • 1-2-Switch: 12hrs 55mins
  • Fast RMX: 13hrs 20mins
  • Snipperclips: 13hrs 30mins
  • Shovel Knight: 14hrs 15mins  

 

  

 

Play and Charge

The SwitchCharge is the first battery accessory designed specifically for the Nintendo Switch™. It allows you to charge and play on the go with no wires or bulky battery packs required. Many other battery packs on the market are not designed for the power hungry Switch and so can't charge fast enough whilst you're playing.

Mobile Phone Charging!

With the included USB-A port you can charge any device whilst also charging your Nintendo Switch. Now no need to carry around an extra battery power bank for your mobile phone.

Improved Kickstand

The SwitchCharge has an improved kickstand which offers greater stability and can be deployed at multiple angles to change the way you play. In fact, because we’ve moved the charging port to the right-hand side of the case, the SwitchCharge is one of the only ways to charge while playing in tabletop mode.

 

 

 

2 Game Card Slots


No need for extra carrying cases, the SwitchCharge not only protects the Nintendo Switch™ but also has slots for 2 extra game cards to bring along with you on the go.

 

 

Quick Lock/Unlock


With its two-part design, you can quickly lock and unlock the Switch into the case by simply pulling the top section up and sliding the switch out of its dock. To re-attach place the Switch into the USB C bottom dock, then click the top section down to firmly lock in place.

 

LED Battery Indicator

A LED battery indicator on the side of the SwitchCharge lets you easily know how much charge you have remaining. When it flashes RED you know it's nearly run out.

 

Slim Design

The SwitchCharge is built with durable ABS plastic, which is able to withstand most drops and scratches. We have kept a thin form factor and allowed easy access to all the required ports.

It's perfect to take with you on the go and easily fits in most pockets.

 

Heat regulation

The SwitchCharge has also been built to combat the problems of overheating and potential warping of the device. We have included a small gap between the Switch and the SwitchCharge to allow for airflow to cool down both devices. The dock system makes sure the Switch remains in place securely.

 

The SwitchCharge is perfect to play in the following ways:

 

1. On the go in handheld mode

 

2. Charge while playing on table top mode

 

Width: 158mm

Height: 118mm

Depth: 26mm

Weight: 390g

Game Card Slots: 2

Internal Battery Type: Lithium-ion battery

Battery capacity: 10,000mAh

Power output: 5V/2.4A

Ports: USB-C + USB-A

Battery Life: Up to 12 hours additional battery in real world usage.

Charging Time: Approx 3 hours.

 

 

 

To lock the Switch in place take the following steps:

  1. Unclick and slide the top section upwards 2/3cm. It will remain attached to the case
  2. Slide the Switch into the case making sure it locks into the USB C plug in the base
  3. Slide the top section downwards until you hear a click

Easy access to all ports on the top of the Switch due to the large cut-outs.

The secure the game cards into place simply slide the game card into a free slot until it reaches the bottom. To remove use your finger to push the exposed back of the card upwards to free the game card.

 

 

Please contact us if you are unsure of which Perk is right for you or if you have any further questions about backing our project.

 

Referral Program

 

We want to reward our dedicated Nintendo community. Therefore, from now until the end of the SwitchCharge campaign, you can refer your friends to get accessories and products. Let’s begin the sharing fun!

The rules are simple:

  • Login to your Indiegogo account and go to our page.
  • Copy your unique referral link:

  • Share your unique referral link with your friends and ask them to join the SwitchCharge community by placing an order for a SwitchCharge on Indiegogo
  • You’ll receive FREE referral prizes including shipping! Types of prizes vary depending on how many referral orders are tracked via Indiegogo.

 

See below for prizes:

Who can enter:

You must be a SwitchCharge backer on Indiegogo to qualify. Each backer has a unique Indiegogo ID and unique referral URL.

How do you enter:

Log into Indiegogo. Then, visit our campaign page on Indiegogo and look to the right of the main video to share using Indiegogo’s share tools. We suggest writing a post on social media with your link attached to get the most referrals! 

How to Track Your Results:

  1. Log into your Indiegogo account.
  2. Click on your username beside the search box at the top right of the page.
  3. Select the “My Profile” option.
  4. Click on the tab that says “Referrals” for the latest totals of referrals and contributions.
  5. See the number of funders and your total referred contribution amount.
  6. We’ll send you free merchandise based on the total points earned!

 

InDemand Design, the inventors of SwitchCharge, is a new design/engineering agency bringing together designers and engineers from multiple technology backgrounds. The team, currently 7 strong, share one main thing in common: their love of the Nintendo Switch. With your support, we can speed up our manufacturing schedule and bring the accessory that everyone needs to market. The agency has been built to be agile and adapt to trends quickly, from our experience we have found traditional agencies to be too slow to market.

We have already developed prototypes and we're now looking to enter mass production. However, we need support from the Indiegogo community to make the SwitchCharge a reality. Once we reach our goal of $80,000, we'll be able to ship to our backers in under 3 months time. The initial investment will go both into tooling and the components required. 

We are currently in the middle of our product development stage. We are creating the very best product based upon all the feedback we have received. We are on track and are making good progress. 

 

As with all crowdfunded projects, bringing SwitchCharge to life will be a thorough and complex task as we turn our prototypes into production. There are factors such as sourcing parts and shipping logistics that can cause possible delays. 

We’re committed to making SwitchCharge a success and will ensure we keep you up-to-date throughout this journey. Thank you for your support!

 

For any press inquiries please reach out to: info@switchcharge.co.uk

You can also download all relevant assets and press releases below:

 

What is the SwitchCharge?

The SwitchCharge is the world’s first multifunctional battery case designed for the Nintendo Switch. It incorporates a high capacity 10,000mAh battery, an improved kickstand, 2 game card slots and also added protection for your Switch.

Who created it?

We are a team of Nintendo Switch fans who have years of experience in bringing technology products to market. We are based in London and are creating this product not just for us but for the Nintendo community also.

Why should we use it?

It's for people who love the Switch as much as us and want to make sure they can play their favourite games wherever they go. The SwitchCharge improves not only the battery life but the kickstand also, allowing you to play on table top mode on any surface.

How much does it cost? 

Our early backers can get the SwitchCharge case at $75 - up to 40% off the retail price of $130.

Where can we buy it? 

Right here on Indiegogo! Pre-order yours today to be one of the first people to get the SwitchCharge.

Why are you crowdfunding?

We love crowdfunding! For us, it's a perfect solution to ensure we meet minimum order quantities for the first production batch - our tooling is done and we're ready to scale up our manufacturing.

How long does the battery last?

Our Lithium Ion battery has been designed to match the high power requirements of the Nintendo Switch. Through our initial testing, we have found for the most intensive games like Zelda we have got nearly 11 hours of battery life, and for less intensive games closer to 16 hours.

What other additional features are available?

On top of the great added battery life, the SwitchCharge also offers an improved Kickstand, 2 game card slots and added protection for your Switch. It is the ultimate accessory!   

Have you got licensing for the SwitchCharge from Nintendo?

We are looking to get Official Licensing for the SwitchCharge, once we receive full backing we can progress these talks further. Our aim is to receive full licensing before delivery! 

When does shipping begin?

Shipping for ALL outstanding cases is on track to commence Late November 2017.

When can we expect it to reach our doorsteps?

All orders are expected to be delivered to your doorsteps for March 2018 depending on where you live.

Where does it ship?

We're proud to ship our cases worldwide. 

How much is shipping?

Please see reward details for all other locations. Local taxes not included.

I'm interested in a distribution partnership.

Please contact info@switchcharge.co.uk and include in your email the region(s) you distribute to.

How do I choose more than one reward? 

To get more than one perk, please make a new contribution for each perk.

How can I check the status of my pre-order?

By pre-ordering through Indiegogo, you automatically have an account created. Log back into Indiegogo using the email you pre-ordered, to verify your information.

If I have other questions, who should I contact?

info@switchcharge.co.uk 
 

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1 x SwitchCharge Battery Case
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1 x SwitchCharge Battery Case

$85 USD $120 USD (29% off)
1 x SwitchCharge - The Best Nintendo Switch Battery Case 30% OFF RRP!! Limited time only - get yours today!
Included Items
  • SwitchCharge
  • SwitchCharge Power Supply
Estimated Shipping
Original: July 2018
Current: November 2018
64 claimed
Ships worldwide.
1 x SwitchCharge Kevlar Case

1 x SwitchCharge Kevlar Case

$25 USD
1 x SwitchCharge Carry Case
Included Items
  • SwitchCharge Carry Case
Estimated Shipping
Original: July 2018
Current: November 2018
7 claimed
Ships worldwide.
1 x SwitchCharge & Carry Case

1 x SwitchCharge & Carry Case

$110 USD $160 USD (31% off)
1 x SwitchCharge 1 x SwitchCharge carry case 2 x SwitchCharge Screen Protectors
Included Items
  • SwitchCharge
  • SwitchCharge Power Supply
  • Switch Screen Protector
  • SwitchCharge Carry Case
Estimated Shipping
Original: July 2018
Current: November 2018
26 claimed
Ships worldwide.
5x SwitchCharge Battery Cases

5x SwitchCharge Battery Cases

$390 USD $600 USD (35% off)
5x SwitchCharge
Included Items
  • SwitchCharge (5)
  • SwitchCharge Power Supply (5)
Estimated Shipping
Original: March 2018
Current: November 2018
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
10x SwitchCharge Carry Cases

10x SwitchCharge Carry Cases

$700 USD $1,200 USD (41% off)
10x SwitchCharge Carry Cases
Included Items
  • SwitchCharge (10)
Estimated Shipping
Original: March 2018
Current: November 2018
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

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