eXtremeRate Classics NES Style Joy con Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) with Full Set Buttons, DIY Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch Joycon & Switch OLED Joy con

Patience, time and steady hands. Three things needed to make this a success.The shells are of great quality (I chose the NES themed black shells with a dpad configuration) and they look great and feel very comfortable.They include a screwdriver which interchangeable heads for Phillips and the Tri type. There are a few reviews on here that said the screwdriver stripped the Tri screws. I believe that the screwdriver supplied (interchangeable heads rather than 2 separate screwdrivers) are the new issued version which is supposed to rectify this issue and I certainly had no issues with it. My advice is to go carefully, line up the shape, apply a good amount of pressure whilst unscrewed, this will still the screwdriver to become unseated and stripping the screw. No need to buy separate screwdrivers.The YouTube video signposted has an incorrect instruction which is in the title but I almost missed it so bear in mind when when watching it.It took me about an hour to do both joycons. I have no prior electronics experience and is the first time doing something like this. I would not have been able to do this task without some nose tweezers - I would suggest you buy a separate tweezers for this job. Search for ESD 15 tweezers and those are the pair that you need. I needed them to pull out and reattach the ribbon that you need to do as part of the task, I have small fingers but I don't think even the slightest of hands could reattach the ribbon without tweezers. Would also advise being careful when you open the joycon, I used a credit card to carefully snap it open so I could just fold it like a book like the video. Try doing this with just your hands and you risk ripping the ribbons and destroying your joy cons.

The comfort of the Joy-Cons are still there and the design looks so damn good however the installation of the shells is a pain in the ass. Being a 13 year old with no prier experience doing anything like this I managed it fine but it was still difficult, if you get the right tools like tweezers and a place to put the screws it will be much easier. But if you’re willing to sacrifice your Joy-Cons then i say go for it.

Amazing quality I expected this to be hard with all the reviews its was easy took me 35 mins both and I changed the analog on both joycons

These really are awesome. Only reason it doesn’t get 5 stars is because the screwdrivers included were absolutely useless. Had to get a separate £5 Switch specific tri screwdriver and was lucky that I already owned a small enough Phillips head that worked for the inside screws. Otherwise, this feels really solid and it wasn’t too hard to do but I’m used to handling very fiddly pieces being an avid warhammer hobbyist.

Best joy con shells I’ve been able to use.Please make more colours/designs!Tips:Take your time.Don’t over tighten the screws.You can change how your joycons look on your Switch (see photo) just google “joy con toolkit”BIG TIP: In the suppliers instructional video for the “plus button” version, the ribbon that connects ZR to the main PCB is shown UPSIDE DOWN. I would recommend taking a picture of the ribbon connectors before removing them. This mistake nearly cost me £40 on another joycon.

Dont attempt if your not willing to put time inDo not reuse security screws it's a headache trust me 😅Look very coolI wouldnt buy the d-pad case if I knew how stiff it was just stick to the button case

Excellent product and excellent customer service. I got the d-pad version and it’s very responsive. I had an issue with missing a piece but the seller resolved it straight away with great communication. The building of the product was fairly straightforward as long as you follow instructions carefully and be organised with your screws. The video provided by the company on their youtube channel is really helpful too. Overall very pleased and will consider more purchases.

Product is excellent and really makes my switch stand out. The trick is to take your time and go step by step and for the love of all things Nintendo use a pair of tweezers from the start! I didn't so it took me twice as long on the right joycon. About am hour in total for the two.