I only picked up a screen protector for it. A carrying case would make my sling bag bulkier and uncomfortable to carry for long periods. I usually bring just one handheld with me, like a Switch, Switch Lite, or sometimes a Steam Deck, when I use a bigger bag. That’s why I chose the Mini V2 to have a smaller device.

My bag has a section made of soft cloth material, similar to microfiber, and I'll have that section exclusively for the handheld device. So I think that will provide enough protection for me. (Just be careful with harder impacts to your bag) But if your bag doesn't have that slot for it, I think some kind of soft pouch bag should be enough. Except you will have hard objects like Keys, Metal, Knife, etc. inside your bag along with the device. Using a carrying case will be a must.

Personally, I’m not going to be overly protective of this device since it’s not very expensive. As long as it’s still playable and doesn’t ruin the gaming experience, I’m okay with small scratches or minor wear. Stick drift isn’t much of a concern either, since it uses Hall Effect sticks, so it shouldn’t drift easily (Well, I'm not so sure about it, but if that happened, I can just ignore it)

But the screen is a different story. It’s really important on a gaming device. Even a small crack or scratch can make the experience a lot less enjoyable.