Tech & EDC

September EDC, Tech and Collectible Picks Worth a Second Look

Seven picks from this month's haul: a handheld gaming bundle, a grip-first case, magnetic charging accessories, a multi-tool upgrade, a collab watch, and a tiny buildable RC car.

Flat-lay of handheld gaming console, case, wallet, car charger, multi-tool and wristwatch on concrete

Introduction

This month’s haul covers a wide range: handheld gaming, grip-first protection, two genuinely useful car and wallet accessories, a fun multi-tool add-on, a collab watch, and a tiny buildable RC car. Here are the ones worth a closer look.

ASUS ROG Ally Xbox Edition

The ROG Ally Xbox Edition is the handheld everyone has been talking about, and it lives up to the hype as a portable gaming machine. If you pick one up, expect to want accessories almost immediately, because a handheld this powerful ends up in your hands for long sessions.

Handheld gaming console with textured case resting on a desk in soft window light

dbrand Killswitch Case

The Killswitch case for the Ally is all about grip on grip on grip. You get a satisfying sandpaper-like texture combined with rubber side strips so the device never slides around, a hard plastic front cover to protect the buttons when packed away, and a thick rubber body that absorbs the occasional drop after a rage-quit moment.

It is vented around the back for proper heat management and includes a flip-out kickstand that holds up well in use. Joystick covers add even more surface area for control, and the cutouts leave plenty of space around every port and button. Pair it with the included tempered glass screen protectors; two come in the box, and the easy installation makes it a no-brainer for keeping fingerprints and scratches off the display.

Close-up of a textured rubber grip surface on a protective handheld case

ESR Geo Series Wallet

The Geo Series wallet has built-in Find My support, so the classic problem of never knowing where a fold-out wallet went is solved. The full carbon fiber styling is an acquired taste, but the build quality is genuinely impressive, with clean stitching and sealed edges.

It is RFID blocking, the tracker is fully integrated rather than clipped on, and a single charge lasts quite a while thanks to the magnetic charging port. If there is a car guy in your life, this makes a strong gift.

ESR Omnilock Magnetic Car Charger

The Omnilock magnetic car charger delivers 25 watts of wireless MagSafe charging and installs on most car vents. Adjustable angles lock in with a twist and offer 360 degrees of movement for the perfect viewing angle, and a dual-port 40 watt car charger is included so wired speeds stay fast too.

The magnets held firm through rough, pothole-riddled roads, and the simple design keeps the dash clean while sticking out just enough that vents are not blasting at the phone. The included CryoBoost cooling fan keeps the whole phone cool while charging on the move.

Leatherman Arc

If you own the Leatherman Arc, there is now a tiny flashlight add-on that attaches to the screw holes already provided on the tool. It gives you a white light, colored light, and even a flashing mode.

Is it essential? Not really. But it barely adds any bulk, looks futuristic, and turns an already excellent multi-tool into a better all-in-one backup kit. It is also the easiest way to say your Leatherman is better than everyone else’s.

Tomica Bit Char G

Dreams do come true: a sealed Tomica Bit Char G mini RC car, in an Initial D style no less, is exactly the kind of nostalgic find worth chasing on second-hand marketplaces. The assembly process is part of the appeal, because building it yourself makes the tiny car feel earned.

For anyone who loves LEGO or building Gundam kits, this is the ultimate gift they did not know they wanted. Hours disappear building sets, courses, and tracks, and nothing is more satisfying than proving you can properly park a car, even a really tiny one.

Tiny buildable remote control car kit with parts laid out on a desk

Seiko Pepsi Watch

The Pepsi Rolex is a household name if you know watches, and Seiko one-upped the legend by literally collaborating with Pepsi. The packaging alone, styled like a Pepsi can, is a reason to buy.

The black, red, and blue variant is a keeper in any personal rotation. Now someone just needs to convince them to collab with Coca-Cola.

Wristwatch with black, red and blue bezel photographed at dusk

Buying Advice

Match each pick to your actual habits. If you game on the go, the Ally and Killswitch case are a natural pair. For everyday carry and car upgrades, the ESR wallet and Omnilock charger solve real, specific problems. The Leatherman Arc attachment, Bit Char G, and Pepsi watch are more emotional purchases, and that is fine as long as you go in knowing it.

Conclusion

This month’s standouts are the ones that quietly improve daily life: the Killswitch case for confident grip, the Omnilock charger for cleaner car setups, and the Find My wallet for anyone who keeps misplacing things. The collectible picks, from the tiny RC car to the Pepsi watch, add personality where it counts.

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