eXtremeRate Clear Atomic Purple DIY Replacement Shell for Nintendo Switch Lite, NSL Handheld Controller Housing w/Screen Protector, Custom Case Cover for Nintendo Switch Lite

I bought the eXtremeRate Clear Black replacement shell to give my Nintendo Switch Lite a unique, retro Nintendo look — and to proudly show off the modchip I installed. If you’re a fan of transparent electronics (think late-90s/early-2000s Game Boy Color or Atomic Purple controllers), this shell nails the vibe.Difficulty: High — the product description isn’t exaggerating. This is a full disassembly job. Expect 2 hours if you’re experienced, longer if you’re not.Tools Included: Comes with both Y00 and Phillips screwdrivers, a full set of screws, and even a tempered glass screen protector.Tips:Watch an install video first — I paused and replayed multiple times.Use a heat gun or hair dryer on low to remove the screen; too much heat could damage the digitizer.Keep screws organized — there are many sizes.Tweezers make reassembly easier than fingers.Shell Material: Durable ABS plastic that feels solid once assembled.Transparency: Clear enough to see the internals (and in my case, the modchip) but slightly smoky — not perfectly crystal-clear.Buttons: The colored A/B/X/Y buttons are a great GameCube throwback. Tactile feel is similar to OEM, though slightly stiffer at first.Nostalgic Nintendo aesthetic — the colored buttons against the dark transparent shell pop nicely.Back side perfectly shows off my custom work without looking cheap or gimmicky.Matte finish means fewer fingerprints than glossy shells.ProsUnique, premium look that stands out from stock designs.Solid construction; no creaks or misalignments after reassembly.Includes quality extras like a tempered glass screen protector.Perfect for showcasing internal mods.Final VerdictIf you’re comfortable tearing down your Switch Lite and want something unique, the eXtremeRate Clear Black shell delivers both nostalgia and personality. This isn’t a quick cosmetic mod — it’s a project. But the result feels worth the effort.Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)Who It’s For: Modders, retro-Nintendo fans, and anyone who wants their handheld to stand out.Who Should Skip: Anyone unwilling to do a full teardown or new to console repair.

I got the eXtremeRate Clear Red Replacement Shell for my wife’s Nintendo Switch Lite, and I’m seriously impressed. The color looks incredible—bright, vibrant, and exactly like the photos. It gave her Switch a totally fresh, custom look, and she loves how unique it feels compared to the standard designs.The shell feels sturdy and well-made, and everything fit perfectly once installed. It even came with a screen protector, which was a nice bonus. Installation does take some patience, but the end result is 100% worth it. Now her Switch looks like a brand new, custom-built system.If you want to give your Switch Lite a fresh new style and make it stand out, this is the perfect upgrade. Totally worth the time and effort!

...or a very powerful blow-dryer when it comes time to detach the screen from the front of your original shell. Be aware, too, that the person in the how-to video doesn't properly disconnect the battery until late in the process and you should ideally be disconnecting the battery before anything else.The quality of the plastic is pretty good and everything fits together nicely. It feels nice and solid in your hands, too. The process took me about 3 hours all together, which included swapping out the original joysticks for hall effect sticks.On that note, the whole reason I was popping my lite open in the first place was to replace my sticks after the left one started drifting, but I'm glad I decided to go through with the full housing replacement, because the result looks sick. If you have the time to commit to it, it's definitely less intimidating of a modding process than GBA SP or DSLite, at least in my experience.

As you can see from the pictures, the finished product is simply beautiful. My shells are Glacier blue and my lite is grey. I love how the shell is semi-translucent instead of clear to avoid fingerprints and obvious scratching. The process was relatively straightforward coming from someone who is very familiar with taking apart electronics, but with patience (especially with the display removal) I would say this can be done by anyone with a steady hand.The unfortunate truth about these shells is that they just don't fit quite like the oem parts do, causing issues not related to cosmetics, however the fit is slightly imperfect on the bottom near the speaker ports. The system creaks and feels less sturdy than than my unmodified lite I can directly compare it to. For example, leaving the system on my table overnight then picking it up in the morning creates lots of popping and creaking sounds, and I can feel the system "settling" as I pick it up. The chassis just feels a bit cheap with these shells. I know the lite is a relatively inexpensive system, but if you ask me the build quality of an unmodified lite without any QC issues is genuinely quite good, better than the original switch.Some buttons do feel slightly different from stock, like the D-pad. I've tried resettling it a couple times, but it still feels crunchy and mushy with almost every down or right press. There is a bit more play in the ABXY, +, and - buttons as well. ZL and ZR feel and sound terrible if you decide to use the included clear assemblies ZL and ZR snap into, so you must use the original ones that came with your console. Mine is gray, so not an issue. Even using the two original parts, ZL and ZR feel slightly less responsive than stock.These shells really do look awesome and they fit very well for the most part, but if you value oem build quality and button feel, you should probably stay away from any mods like this.