If you’ve managed to snag yourself a Nintendo Switch 2, then you’re probably busy playing it instead of reading this. But if you’re taking a pause from Mario Kart, then now’s a great time to think about a screen protector, especially as it’s easy to cause screen scratches if you’re not careful.
Note that the Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a preinstalled screen film that is designed to remain in place. It doesn’t provide particularly great scratch resistance, though, and is more designed to protect against splinters of glass should you crack your screen.
Fortunately, even at this very early stage, plenty of accessory makers have released Nintendo Switch 2 screen protectors to keep things in tip-top shape for as long as possible. We’ve not had a chance to test all of these yet, but we’ve rounded up plenty of options that are in stock, easy to install and cover a variety of prices.
Best Nintendo Switch 2 screen protectors
Dbrand’s Prism 2.0 set comes with two screen protectors and promises to be idiot-proof in terms of installation. That’s a bit over the top, but we’ve all applied a screen protector wrong at least once, and these bad boys aim to avoid that issue. Plus, you get two screen protectors in the box if you want a spare or if you were lucky enough to get hold of two Switch 2s in your household.
GameStop is offering its own branded Switch 2 screen protector. It’s $15 for one tempered glass screen protector that promises to «maintain pristine clarity and touch responsiveness with Anti-Scratch resistant for a clear and epic gaming experience.» We haven’t tested it out yet, but at least you can grab one of these in store and go back there to complain if it doesn’t live up to the billing.
A lot of the early accessories on offer come from brands that may be unfamiliar to you, but Spigen is a reputable name in the tech space. It’s offering two tempered-glass Nintendo Switch 2 screen protectors for $25 and includes its auto-alignment installation kit for «effortless» application.
Walmart’s budget Onn brand has released a Switch 2 screen protector and it’s an affordable option at under $13. It’s made with glass from Corning, the same company that makes iPhone screens, and should be easy to align correctly with the included application tray.
It’s always a good idea to have an extra screen protector on hand. This affordable pack of three ensures you’ll have backups. The Jsaux screen protectors are made with tempered glass and come with a guiding frame for easy installation. Be sure to click the on-page coupon to save an extra 10%.
The official option is also available. It’s $40, which is more than some others, but it also comes with a hard carrying case to make it easier to transport your Nintendo Switch 2. It’s currently out of stock online at the major third-party retailers, but you may find local stock if you’re lucky. Alternatively, you can order via Nintendo if you have an active invitation to shop there. Just note that this one is plastic as opposed to glass and it has no alignment tray.
More Nintendo Switch 2 screen protectors:
- Ivoler tempered glass screen protector, 3-pack: $6
- JETech tempered glass screen protector, 2-pack: $5
- Next Elite tempered glass screen protector, 2-pack: $11
- Jsaux anti-glare screen protector, 2-pack: $9
- FilmExt anti-reflection screen protector: $12
- Ferlinso tempered glass 4-pack: $6
How we choose the best Nintendo Switch 2 screen protectors
We’ve not had a chance to test all of the options yet, as the Nintendo Switch 2 is still so new, so we’re looking at reviews and the general quality of the brands making each screen protector. It’s because of this that the official option is currently our top pick, but that could change as we get a chance to test every option.
