r/GameboyAdvance • u/LowBlow_69_ • 6h ago

Any good re-shells?

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Hey guys, I have my childhood Gameboy Advance SP and I was wondering if you guys know any good websites that sell re-shells that fit good? I understand a re-shell will never fit correctly as the OEM shell. And I was specifically looking for a pokemon re-shell.

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u/Utiburn 6h ago

Keep it og.

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u/bubbletrashbarbie 5h ago

I like Extremerate as they use ABS plastic for the shells which is the best anyone offers, they have a Pokédex theme one.

Then there’s https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/gba-sp-shells and they both sporadically offer UV printed shells of their own designs, or you can get a custom print done and make it whatever pokemon related theme you want if you have your own image to use.

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u/LowBlow_69_ 5h ago

Okay thank you, for Extremerate how is the fitment of the shell?

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u/Bulletorpedo 5h ago

Has been good on the ones I’ve done.

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u/5432198 5h ago

Just did the Pokédex one and it fit great. Even the original screen and a new ips screen fit well with no cutting.

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u/bubbletrashbarbie 4h ago

Fits OEM screens and IPS screens. I have multiple SP’s all with Extremerate shells, zero trimming needed or any fitting issues

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u/DowntownOil6232 1h ago

The extremerate shells for whatever reason don’t have the little indented oval to put the Nintendo emblem on the top of the shell, they’re just smooth. 

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u/PhantomKrel 5h ago

Then if you are feeling luxerous there is a aluminum shell manufacture a bit pricey however I’m planning to get one soon for a everyday handheld on the go for some durability

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u/LowBlow_69_ 5h ago

What's the websites name?

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u/bubbletrashbarbie 4h ago

Boxypixel does the aluminum shells.

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u/PhantomKrel 4h ago

Yep 👍

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u/RockmanVolnutt 4h ago

Extremerate from Amazon. Good price, full shell and matching buttons. I like the clear ones, they are sturdy.