eXtremeRate DIY Replacement Shell Buttons for Nintendo Switch, Soft Touch Back Plate for Switch Console, Custom Housing Case with Full Set Buttons for Joycon Handheld Controller - Classics NES Style

I should preface by saying you should either have a good guide or you should know what you're doing before installing these because the joycons are tricky to do without damaging anything. If you're a novice, research the repair before buying so you don't get in over your head. The material isn't the same smooth plastic as the standard switch joycons, this stuff is a soft vinyl covering the plastic frame. It feels softer to the touch and feels really nice to hold, even after the clammy hands start kicking in. It feels like it might scratch easily if it's not kept well, but I haven't had any issues with that, and I transport it almost primarily unprotected in a backpack pocket. Take from that what you will. Decal print aside, the actual molded plastic is durable and the kickstand latches haven't broken for me after a decent amount of use, and show no signs of significant wear (this has been a problem I've seen with other brand housings). After the replacement, the joycons actually seem to fit more snugly in the Switch's side-rails which I appreciate because the original housing felt just a bit... wobbly? Just a bit though. Results and experience may vary. The screwdrivers this kit comes with are *really nice*. It's a driver handle with two separate screw bits, and speaking as a professional repairman, it's a way higher quality than you'll usually find in DIY kits. This is closer to the iFixit brand stuff in quality. The original Switch buttons look better in my opinion because the white lettering is far easier to see, but that's neither here nor there and spare parts are never a bad thing. I also left the joycon SL/SR 'bumper' buttons as the original red/blue because this kit only comes with black and that seemed like it'd be hard to see quickly. Looks a little gaudy, but I rarely see them anyway. Last nice little detail about the Switch's rear housing plate, the kit does come with a replacement dust mesh, so you don't have to tear the one off your original housing plate and try to stick it back on. Overall very, very happy with this housing replacement. Looks great, feels great, and friends have thought much the same.

Absolutely love the way this shell feels and looks. I was very happy with the SNES Pro controller shell, so much so I decided to buy the SNES shell for my Switch itself and in all honesty the only thing I can fault on it is that they didn't include some lighter colored buttons for the X and Y on my Joycon. All they include is the darker purple. That is a bit of a bummer, but only minor gripe. Overall the shell feels good, just like the pro controller it has a sort of soft-touch to it. It's not rubber, but whatever they've used, I like the way it feels to the touch. Quality overall seems to be very good. I would call this a Medium difficulty install. The back shell of the tablet portion of the Switch is very easy but the Joycons are a little more intensive. If you've never done something like this before, I highly recommend finding a Youtube video showing you how to install something like this and following it step by step and really taking your time. Be very careful with the small ribbon cables in the joycons as they are very small and fragile and be sure to keep track of all of your screws. All in all and awesome product that really does the job that Nintendo should've done. I wish Nintendo would release more throwback special edition systems like this themselves, though I enjoyed modifying my Switch on my own. Highly recommend.

The shell set was fantastic. I've used the BASSTOP joycon shells before and I found these to be a higher quality and easier to work with. The extra screws that come with the set are also much better than the BASSTOP and even the Nintendo triwing screws. The extra buttons do come attached to the mold (or whatever it's called) and need to be cut out. If you plan to use them then you may need to file them down a bit to make sure the buttons don't stick. However I didn't find anything special about them so I used the original Nintendo buttons. I did find that the home button doesn't seem to stick out quite as far in these shells as in the OEM shells, but not in a way that's unuseable. The only issue I ran into on installing this was a stripped original Nintendo screw that had to be drilled out of the console to remove the backplate. I'm not sure if this was my fault or the quality of the included triwing screwdriver, but if you already have a higher quality driver it may be worth not being lazy like me and actually grabbing it. Still, it could just be my fault so I won't dock points for it. All in all the shell looks and feels great. The NES pattern print on the back does seem a touch blurrier than I'd like on very close inspection, but not in a way that's really noticeable from a distance. While ultimately the choice between this and BASSTOP would have to come down to design preference, given the lack of translucent shells here, I would recommend the eXtremeRate shells in terms of quality, provided you see a pattern you like.

Warning: Do not buy if you are not prepared to spend an hour or two putting this all together with very tiny screws! You will also have to take it apart very gently because of the battery connections and all the electronic ribbons in the joy-cons! When I bought this, I envisioned it more like a phone case, when in fact, it is a completely new shell for the switch+joycons. It comes with many spare screws and buttons and a nice control screwdriver(magnetic) with the two bits you will need to open up your device. It does take time, but the shell was made nicely. You don't have to force the parts together and it is an exact match to the normal shell a switch has. It is a very smooth, almost soft plastic. It honestly looks gorgeous and I am glad I took the time to assemble it. Tips: 1. Take pictures while taking it apart, so you know how to put it all back together. Every time I took a layer apart in the controllers, I took a snapshot and was able to correctly assemble it. 2. I used tape to hold the buttons in place (on the outside of the cover on the joy-cons). If you don't, it can be very frustrating and they pop out constantly. 3. Be aware of what bit you need for what screw you are working on! I had to swap between the two bits provided to open everything up. One is a very very small phillips (00?) and the second is a triwing bit. 4. Don't force it apart! If it isn't coming open, then check again for a screw you haven't undone! 5. You only need to unscrew the center screw on each side of the switch, where the joy-cons click in. You don't need to unscrew all of the on the sides. (As well as the four in the back, two on the bottom, one on the top, and one hiding underneath the tab that props the screen up) 6.Don't be afraid to walk away if you are frustrated. There are many delicate components inside and you will need to patient and careful. I would give this product five stars, but it did not come with any instructions. Don't be afraid to look up videos online for help!

Whooboy I got myself into trouble wanting to install this. So I had let a friend borrow my switch, unforunately when I got it back the back of the case was cracked and the fan was dying, so I decided I would just get an interesting replacement case and install it along with a new fan Dang are the screws and cables in the switch so small. I am so glad there are extra screws just incase. Just be very careful, take your time, and MAKE SURE YOU SEPERATE AND LABEL YOUR SCREWS don't force anything, if it doesn't seem to fit, then you might have the wrong screw or thing Still, I was able to do it all and I like its look! Fits well for my switch on my MCM livingroom to have the faux wood grain! It is holding up real well on the joycons!

The replacement shell is a perfect fit. Everything snaps together with ease and the screwholes are all drilled properly. Swapping out the shells was not too difficult, but I definitely recommend watching a video on YouTube if it's your first time. The only real difference in quality I notice between the original Nintendo shell and the eXtremeRate shell is that the eXtremeRate back plate has a bit more flex to it. After installing, you can feel a small pocket in the center that bends just a tiny bit when you squeeze, but this is very inconsequential in my opinion. I am still excited to show off my new custom Switch. :) I bought a separate set of replacement buttons because the shell comes with black replacement buttons, and I just didn't think that suited the pink/purple/gold marble design very well. The buttons are also by eXtremeRate and are perfect fits. The home button comes in two parts and was kinda fiddly to put together. I ended up supergluing the two pieces together because for whatever reason, the gold button did not want to stay in the opaque casing for it. I've bought other eXtremeRate products for various consoles, and they have all been very consistent in quality and fit. I absolutely recommend this brand to anyone who is looking to customize their gaming systems!

This is just the perfect way to revamp my 5 year old switch! It’s looks so cool and feels great to the touch. The installation is definitely challenging but rewarding. They have a step by step installation guide and as long as you stick to it, keep a nice clean and organized space you’ll be golden. It took me 3 hours in the space of 2 days since I was careful and took my time.

My only issue and I mean only is the fact it dosent come with the metal bar for the kickstand. It fits great the buttons all fit with no issue. Install isnt as hard as people make it seem.

Great product, great visual and feel.

Ich wollte meiner Nintendo Switch einen neuen Look verpassen und gleichzeitig die Haptik verbessern – das eXtremeRate Gehäuse war dafür genau die richtige Wahl! Das Gehäuse sieht fantastisch aus! Die Farben sind kräftig, das Material fühlt sich wertig an, und die Oberfläche bietet eine angenehme Griffigkeit, die sich viel besser anfühlt als das glatte Original-Gehäuse der Switch. Wer seine Konsole optisch aufwerten will, kommt hier voll auf seine Kosten. Die Installation erfordert etwas Geduld, da man die Joy-Cons tatsächlich auseinanderbauen muss. Wer noch nie an seiner Switch geschraubt hat, sollte sich vorher ein gutes Tutorial (bspw. vom Hersteller selbst) anschauen. Aber: Alle nötigen Werkzeuge sind dabei, und wenn man sich einmal reingefuchst hat, klappt es problemlos. Das Ergebnis lohnt sich auf jeden Fall! Nach dem Umbau liegt die Switch einfach besser in der Hand. Die texturierte Oberfläche verhindert, dass sie rutscht, und das neue Gehäuse fühlt sich insgesamt hochwertiger an als das Original. Es gibt auch keine Einschränkungen bei der Nutzung, alle Tasten und Funktionen bleiben wie gewohnt erhalten. Wer Lust auf eine individuelle Optik und bessere Haptik hat, bekommt mit diesem Gehäuse ein echtes Upgrade für seine Switch. Die Installation braucht etwas Zeit, aber das Ergebnis ist die Mühe wert. Klare Kaufempfehlung für alle, die ihre Switch aufpeppen wollen! ⭐

it looks good feels good but for the controllers it's too complicated i broke mine because i had to take out every part so if you are really willing then get it

Recomiendo seguir alguna guía para el montaje de los mandos, como las de ifixit por ejemplo. Al tacto es muy cómoda y agradable, además de que se ve muy guapa

An amazing and decently easy way to customize the Switch. This product includes some tools and nice screwdrivers, amongst them the one you'll need to unscrew the proprietary Nintendo Y screws. It's very nice that you don't have to buy anything else and everything comes in one package. First things first, you need to take some time aside before you attempt to do this project. I was doing it pretty slowly and did not time myself, but it did for sure take me more than 1 hour. I decided to change the case since I was going to be replacing my joysticks with the GuliKit ones and was going to open the console anyway. On their website, you'll find video instructions on how to perform the shell swap. The instructions were super clear and showed every single step perfectly! You will not have to mess around with the screen at all, it's all very simple steps. There are some complicated moments where you have to disconnect some ribbon cables carefully, but besides that everything else is pretty smooth. The plastic of the case feels very smooth to the touch and the buttons are okay too. I have not used it that much yet so I can't say if it scratches easily; mine has not scratches yet so I'll assume it's good. I have decided to keep the original OLED backplate because I like the kickstand more, and it looks good with the design anyway. Good weekend project, nice project, clear instructions, great custom look! 10/10