eXtremeRate DIY Replacement Shell Buttons for Nintendo Switch, Back Plate for Switch Console, Housing with Colorful Buttons for Joycon Handheld Controller - Glacier Blue [No Electronics Parts]

I recently purchased the eXtremeRate DIY Replacement Shell Buttons for Nintendo Switch, specifically in the Clear Atomic Purple color, and I must say that I am incredibly pleased with the product. The replacement shell and buttons are of excellent quality, and they fit perfectly on my Nintendo Switch console and Joycon handheld controller. The clear atomic purple color gives my Switch a unique and eye-catching look, which I absolutely love. The installation process was straightforward, thanks to the easy-to-follow instructions provided by eXtremeRate. I was able to replace the shell and buttons without any issues, and it didn't take much time at all. The buttons themselves feel great to use, providing a satisfying click and responsive feedback. They have a nice texture, which enhances the overall gaming experience. One thing to note is that this product does not include any electronic parts, so it's important to keep that in mind before purchasing. However, if you're looking to give your Nintendo Switch a fresh new look and feel, the eXtremeRate DIY Replacement Shell Buttons are definitely worth considering. Overall, I highly recommend this product for anyone looking to customize their Nintendo Switch console.

I’d never heard of this brand before, so I was a little trepidatious going in. I was very impressed with the overall fit and finish. The plastic is of high quality and feels durable, and the molds used are precise with close to OEM tolerances. There’s not a lot of overflash on the seams, so no sharp edges that would make it uncomfortable to use. I like that they include a set of all the screws and springs you’ll need, as I definitely lost one of the springs that braces a trigger while doing the swap. Installation is time consuming, but if you take your time and pay attention to the instructions, you won’t have problems. I recommend also checking out iFixit for some additional resources. As for gripes, there aren’t many, but chief among them is that the plastic where the screws go into is a little soft. Be sure to not over torque any screws as a result, stop tightening right when you feel a little resistance. I also wish it had come with replacements for the thin black shrouds around the joysticks, but I was able to harvest those from the old joycons.

It was super easy to take apart and put together. The instructions on their website are helpful, though I was able to do pretty much all of it on my own. The finish on the plastic is nice and definitely has better grip than my worn out original shell. There is a little bit of a lip between the bottom of the back shell and the switch itself, but a light sanding/filing on the edge makes it flush with little effort and it doesn't impact anything in any significant way to not make it flush. The plastic itself feels durable enough to handle typical wear and tear as well. My only major gripe is that the screw tips provided don't always hold up against the screws (particularly the Phillips head), but I think that has more to do with how my joycons were manufactured as a few of the screws were especially tough to remove and the method used for these plastic molds isn't exactly conducive to repetitive screwing and unscrewing. I also wish the color order on the buttons matched, though that's more of a personal preference and I could probably Jerry rig it to change the order if I really wanted to. Don't mind my joysticks, they're next on my list of to-do's. In hindsight I probably should've just replaced them along with the shell swap, but they don't have any drift issues and I just need to replace the rubber grips. Definitely considering getting more colors in the future as long as this one holds up!

This shell replacement is pretty awesome. Everyone that sees it asks if it's a factory shell, and I tell them no. The stand arm thing works as well as the factory one (which isn't well, but serviceable). Soft feel: No. It feels like an old GBA SP with that hard ABS plastic. Not sharp, doesn't cut your or hurt in anyway, but it is not coated in soft touch like the factory JoyCons are. That being said, no sharp edges, it doesn't feel like cheap bottom of the barrel plastic either. It feels quality, kind of like an upscale car interior, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Cadillac plastics, not Toyota, Scion, Honda, Chevy plastics. I hope that makes sense.

Fits great, looks great. Throw out the screwdrivers it comes with and use a decent quality set if you don't hate yourself. Careful with assembly, the plastic is softer and you'll probably strip a hole or two even accidentally.

I love my new Switch shell! The new shell was pretty easy to install (although I do have prior experience taking apart Nintento handhelds) and all the parts fit perfectly. I thought the buttons that came with the kit looked a little cheesy so I kept the original buttons, but the kit does come with a full set of clear purple buttons that you can use with the shell (Or on another console.) For the buttons, I do recommend having a nail file on hand to file down the edges, since they have a bit of flash on the sides. I also recommend getting tweezers or forceps for some of the small fiddly bits. The screwdriver that comes with the kit has a triwing and Phillips head attachment in exactly the right size, BUT it is not magnetic, so if you can get magnetic screwdrivers those will help, too. A spudger or similar tool is helpful to remove the battery (DO NOT use a metal tool for this) and a pry pick can help you pull the casing apart, but you might be able to get by without them. The kit DOES come with replacement screws and springs (for the shoulder buttons) which is great because they are easily lost and sometimes even get stripped when you remove them. Overall, I am very happy with the kit and I may recommend this brand to my friends if they express interest in reshelling their Switch!

Returned the item because the included screwdriver did a horrible job unscrewing the screws and stripped them.

Las marca más fiable a mí parecer de carcasas de Switch.

The clear like green with black console go so hard 🔥 The screwdriver quality could be improved as it is easy to strip screws if you're not careful. The video on the YT channel is good enough as a guide, still you should be very organized to be able to put each screw back in its place. (I didn't use the spare screws or buttons that came in the set)

Me tomó cerca de dos horas instalarlo, la herramienta que viene en el paquete es apta para los controles pero no para el switch (yo ya tenía otros desarmadores por lo que no fué problema), la calidad es excelente.

Luce increíble y no fue difícil de instalar, lo mejor es que incluye los tornillos necesarios, bastante útil pues es muy común que falten tornillos en la pata trasera cuando se cae con facilidad, en mi caso la anterior carcasa se termino rompiendo (de otra marca, y seguramente fue por problema mio) así que los repuestos de tornillos fueron bastante útiles