Savage Raven (Formerly Skull and Co.) has gone all-in with Switch 2 support, and we are eating pretty good. In a non-official collaboration with the game Tetris, they have released grips themed after… Well, Tetris, legally called: Tetr. Amazing.
These limited edition grips have some unique color choices and a bonkers grip design that I felt the urge to show off. So this isn’t quite a review, more like a showcase of a pretty fun video game accessory that was, you guessed it, sent to me by Savage Raven. This non-review review is provided by Retro Handhelds and not sponsored. So if you like this article, see below for ways to show your support.
About The Tetr(is) Grips
You can probably skip this section. Tetris needs no introduction, but here’s one anyway: Tetris’ contribution to gaming as a whole from its inception to today is both essential and timeless, and I can’t imagine a more iconic, block-stacking puzzle game that has had a similar influence over the landscape. There are numerous versions of the game on Nintendo’s home hybrid platform, with the standouts being the battle royal Tetris 99 and the series Puyo Puyo Tetris. Okay, that’s enough of that, let’s get to the grips.
Savage Raven has two variants of the grip: the sleek and light NeoGrip and the whole body protective GripCase. Both of these grips are dockable, compatible with SR’s modular grips, compatible with their MaxCarry case, and feel super good in the hands. The NeoGrip, however, gives you access to the kickstand and requires a latch to keep the case on. The GripCase gives you full coverage… that’s it.
THOSE Tetr(is) Grips
The shell of each grip has a flamboyant mix of blue/teal and indigo/purple color schemes, with the GripCase giving you a translucent view of the Switch 2 logo. The material quality on both feels premium enough at the $30-$50 entry cost, so no complaints there. The grips themselves, though, are the true stars of the show. The Plus and Trigger grips are made with a clear hard plastic and filled (and sealed) with hundreds of mini colorful Tetrinos (yes, that’s what they are called). These are packed super tight into the shell, so shaking them doesn’t make a sound.
Honestly, these ooze charm, and it’s a different hand feel as well. The clear plastic feels very different than the usual hard-fitted plastic on SR’s other grips, but not bad. I can see them being pretty slippery with sweaty palms, but that’s pretty normal for grips with this kind of plastic. SR does offer a smaller Snap grip in a clear black, but this plastic is the familiar textured one instead. The mismatch is weird, but it’s not like it would be practical to use the clear plastic just for this instance.
Overall, I think these are fun, limited edition, and worth the money if it interests you! The grips are a safe and affordable bet for most people, depending on your needs, with the cost for each being (as of writing this) just $30 USD.
