‘I’ll struggle to play in handheld mode without it now’: This Switch 2 grip case has saved me from neck pain — and it might save your console from damage, too
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Accessory demand framed around ergonomics and health — neck pain, strain, posture — is a reminder that hardware differentiation is shifting from specs to comfort and longevity. If you build consumer devices, budget for serious human-factors testing, not just industrial design polish.
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