eXtremeRate DIY Replacement Shell Buttons for Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED, Brushed Silver Soft Touch Custom Housing with Full Set Button for Joycon Handheld Controller - Console Shell NOT Included

I have been eyeballing this company and their products since I got a switch during the pandemic. It came with two Joy-Cons that were nigh unusable because their drift was so incredibly bad that playing with them was impossible. This purchase was part of a 100% repair on said Joy-Cons, with a button and shell swap included. They're like new, they feel like new, and the shells are gorgeous. They're slightly matte, incredibly soft, and fit like a glove. I could not be happier to have Joy cons that not only work, but fit the aesthetic of my turn-of-the-century furniture. The tools they include are much better quality than the ones I received with the actual joycon replacement parts. It was worth the wait. This purchase was 3 years in the making, and I don't regret a second after seeing how pretty these things are.

The wood grain looks so classy, and the coating is still really soft. Countless hours of adult use and I have zero spots with worn areas. They also come with nice edges. Not one edge felt sharp. Pair them with gold buttons and switch out the control sticks with black ones and it’s super classy. Installing was easy once you understand a few YouTube videos( there are plenty). But be patient, patience is key when disassembling and reassembling.

First and foremost the shells were really high quality. Once I finished the build it felt store-bought overall took me about 40 minutes to switch both. I've been a tech for a few years now so this was a breeze and I used my own tools. Even though tools were provided you will still need tweezers, a plastic wedge tool, and a spudger. You have to be the most careful removing the flex cables as they are paper-thin. Look at the videos on how to take this apart if you've never worked on anything with flex cables. Make sure to disconnect the battery and take the clips off the cables before removing them. Excessive force will cause things to break. Things aren't supposed to be taken off by force, especially with newer electronics. Pros: *Great quality shells: soft strong, and elegant * Comes with tools and extra screws * Works as intended Cons: * Buttons are low quality but you can use the original ones * If you don't know what you're doing or don't watch the tutorial you'll break something

I wish I would have noticed the detail that these were not complete controllers...the are replacement parts. It took me over 2 hours to tear apart the working ones and switch over all the parts. Miserable! I wanted to return them, but I bought them for my daughter for a gift and by the time I gave them to her for her birthday, the return window had closed. If you want working controllers these are not for you. I'm not sure what the point of buying these is, as they cost the same as working controllers!! Plus you have all the work and headache of assembling them!!! Now she still only has 1 pair, not 2 like I wanted. Stay away!

Installation took me about 3 hours, but that was because I took it apart after finishing to adjust the joycon position after I screwed everything in place. Screws were a little hard to get in place without a magnetized screwdriver, but I managed to get it done. Really appreciate the spare screws for sure though! The feeling of the shell is really nice, but after sliding them on the switch screen a lot, some of the outer layer is coming off. Also make sure you have a good case that doesn’t put pressure on the protruding area behind the triggers, because that will also scratch the outer layer. I didn’t change out the buttons and kept the ones for the original switch, since the ones included seem a bit flimsy, but otherwise it’s a really good purchase if you’re going for just the shell. Ordered another one for my spare, and will be installing as soon as I have time!

If you find yourself needing to replace the thumb sticks to correct the "stick drift" issue, you might as well treat yourself to a nice shell replacement, because you're going to have to dive neck-deep into the disassembly anyways. I'm not sure how to describe how comfortable these Joy-con shells feel, but if you have ever felt something that you considered to be "fuzzy and plastic" at the same time, this is that material. It feels amazing, and the wood-grain variety looks stellar. The "fuzzy plastic" offers added grip and will bring new life into your old, worn pair of Joy-cons. I recommend it! +1 for all the required (and excess) screws, springs, and plastic. The kit has everything you need to do the swap, although I already had the tools for the job. Just be sure to save your plus, minus, and home, and screen capture buttons because those aren't included. It's no big deal, you may even decide to keep some of your original buttons anyways... The ABXY buttons included have the letters embossed and the entire button is black, so I chose to use those as it closer matches the all-black buttons on the left Joy-con. Will you guys ever make a D-Pad version for the left Joy-con? If so, I'm interested!

Bought this for my 14 year old for his switch controller. He is very adept at projects like this, which are his THING. However this one is taking him over an hour. Screws are teeny tiny: he is using tweezers. And the connections need to be unwired from the old one and rewired to the new one. He says he has a 95% chance of putting it back together successfully. HE is very happy. So far. I’m skeptical! My 2-cents: Potentially Ok if you’re expecting a major (but tiny) project. Otherwise you may not be happy. Update: he put it back together successfully, it took 1.5 hours of concentrated work, and he’s happy.

Exactly what I ordered. I loved it.