A carrying case is a must have for anyone that is planning on taking their new toy on the go. This case seems to have plenty of protection for the console. It isn't a hard case, but it is pretty sturdy. I wouldn't trust that the device would be okay from someone stepping on it, but it should be able to survive a drop from an average distance. There is a place to store games on the inside but the design of the flap is a bit strange. I cant figure out why it is like this. I have yet to put on the screen protector, however I probably should after seeing many users get scratches on the screen from putting the device in the dock. However from looking at it, it appears to be the same cheaply made plastic protector that many devices have (with the two pieces of plastic that you have to peel off when applying). I would take a look around to see if there are new cases available before making a decision, but I would say this one is worth the price I paid.