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Pros

Replacing the backplate on the switch itself was easy as pie. As long as you know how ribbons work it's relatively easy. One complaint is the lack of foam in the new part as the oem has some foam in it. You have to dremel it flush with the exterior sh...  Read More

The plastic feels nice, the * look nice, and it really scratches the retro game console itch! It’s much more durable than buying a sticker. The only con i have is that there should be a clear peel film to protect the product from being scratched durin...  Read More

All of the joy-con components fit snugly with no rattling. Switching out the joycons was more tedious and time consuming but not bad. It fit perfectly the first time it had all the notches that the nintendo switch joycons have to help line things up.



Cons

Most of the product seems great, but these two issues are imperative to daily usage unfortunately. Fitment is ok, but the screws take a ton of force to chew into the plastic. The instruction is really terrible - no commentary with an annoying music. A...  Read More

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Quality


Pretty well made shell for the switch.


Beautiful colors and easy to install with the right tools


However, i installed this shell around february when i got it and noticed the top screw of the left joy con broke off from the ...  Read More


The screw hole (insert, whatever) right next to the ir sensor is too tall!

Price


Overall this is 100% worth it, and i found myself playing my switch way more because how much i loved the way it looked and felt.

Shipping


I had to return it and get another one shipped out.

Packaging/appearance


I included some pictures but note the color didn't come out quite right in the image - but it's exactly the same purple i remem...  Read More

Competitiveness


The pictures show the finished result, highlight the problem area and a comparison with the corresponding thread on the officia...  Read More

Overview

  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    right, fit, good, easy and plastic.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 89.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 4,683 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 23 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    There are ribbon cables you don’t want to mess up


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    No instructions so you’ll have to watch a video


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This was a good shell and served me well until 5 years later


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The left joycon has cracked and ill have to replace it soon


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The right joycon is developing a crack too


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I haven’t done the joycons yet

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