Dbrand's Big Short sale has dropped the best Steam Deck case to just $50

Dbrand has launched a new "Big Short" sale that includes sizable discounts on its Killswitch cases and more for the Steam Deck and other devices.

The Killswitch case is compatible with both the original and OLED models, with the Essential Kit now starting at $49.95 (around £38 in the UK), down from its usual $64.95.

Steam Deck - Killswitch Case $49.95 (23 percent off $64.95) See here at dbrand

The case aims to improve usability without adding unnecessary bulk, covering the back and handles for better grip while leaving vents and ports accessible.

Those carefully thought out quality-of-life and performance improvements are exactly why it's the top pick from Hardware Editor, James Archer, in RPS' best Steam Deck cases guide.

With these additions, you can continue to play Oblivion Remastered at the right settings without concern of overheating due to blocked ventilation.

For $20 more from $69.95 (just under £53 in the UK), however, you can upgrade to the Travel Kit to also get handy stick grips and an attachable shield travel cover for those special occasions you feel like gaming on the go. Normally $94.85, you can spend that ~$25 saving on additional accessories to personalise your kit further.

This was James'suggestion as well, stating in his guide: "I recommend just getting the Travel Kit, which includes both the front cover and a set of Dbrand's fine Steam Deck stick grips. There's a cheaper Essential Kit, but it doesn’t include the cover by default, and while you can add it as an extra it brings the total cost to just five cents less than the Travel Kit. At that point, you may as well nab yourself the grips... unless you own a Steam Deck OLED, which has grippier thumbsticks to begin with. See? Convoluted."

• Steam Deck Killswitch case — from $49.95 (23 percent off)
• ROG Ally Killswitch case — from $49.95 (23 percent off)
• ROG Ally X Killswitch case — from $49.95 (23 percent off)

If you own a ROG Ally or ROG Ally X, dbrand has you covered as well, with Killswitch cases also available for all three systems. Each has an Essential Kit & Travel Kit available at the same respective $49.95 and $69.95 price points with a wide range of skins to choose too.

While you're shopping, remember you can also get other bargains like 30% off phone grip cases, 50% off keycaps, and 11% off Glowbot skins.