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product_id: 407667137
title: "IPS Ready Upgraded eXtremeRate Clear Atomic Purple Replacement Shell Full Housing Cover + Buttons for Gameboy Advance GBA – Compatible with Both IPS & Standard LCD – Console & IPS Screen NOT Included"
brand: "extremerate"
price: "C$2887"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "E Xtreme Rate"
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/407667137-ips-ready-upgraded-extremerate-clear-atomic-purple-replacement-shell-full
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# Perfect GBA fitment Installation video guide Iconic Atomic Purple shell IPS Ready Upgraded eXtremeRate Clear Atomic Purple Replacement Shell Full Housing Cover + Buttons for Gameboy Advance GBA – Compatible with Both IPS & Standard LCD – Console & IPS Screen NOT Included

**Brand:** extremerate
**Price:** C$2887
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕹️ Elevate your GBA game with Atomic Purple perfection!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** IPS Ready Upgraded eXtremeRate Clear Atomic Purple Replacement Shell Full Housing Cover + Buttons for Gameboy Advance GBA – Compatible with Both IPS & Standard LCD – Console & IPS Screen NOT Included by extremerate
- **How much does it cost?** C$2887 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/407667137-ips-ready-upgraded-extremerate-clear-atomic-purple-replacement-shell-full)

## Best For

- extremerate enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted extremerate brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Premium Button Feel:** Includes responsive plastic start/select buttons for enhanced tactile gameplay.
- • **Dual LCD Compatibility:** Works effortlessly with both IPS and standard LCD screens—flexibility for your custom build.
- • **Seamless OEM-Level Fit:** Precision mold ensures zero gaps and smooth assembly for a flawless Gameboy Advance upgrade.
- • **DIY Installation Support:** Comes with detailed YouTube installation guide—empowering your hands-on restoration journey.
- • **Customizable Atomic Purple:** Vibrant translucent shell perfect for personalization or DIY dye projects to stand out.

## Overview

The eXtremeRate Clear Atomic Purple Replacement Shell is a high-quality, precision-molded full housing cover for the Gameboy Advance. Compatible with both IPS and standard LCD screens (screen not included), it features premium buttons and a durable lens, delivering a seamless fit and enhanced tactile experience. Ideal for enthusiasts seeking a vibrant, customizable upgrade backed by detailed installation support.

## Description

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Review: Awesome dying project! - I got this clear shell to experiment around with dying a full GBA shell. This shell does not disappoint! I will go more into the method I used further in this review, but I want to cover the normal stuff first. The first and biggest thing that most are probably wondering is if these have good fitment. They absolutely are perfect fitment. Unlike other cheap 3rd party shells, these have been made from the ground up and are not just cheap clones. Once fully assembled, I saw no discernable gaps and everything was solidly in place. A quick tip to ensure the best performance from the screws is to do some prefastening. What I mean is fasten the screws onto their intended posts prior to a full assembly (please make sure to note where they're suppose to go). If you encounter a lot of resistance, back the screw up and use compressed air to dislodge any debris in the post). The point of doing this is due to the screws tapping the threads in the post as they go. Normally self tapping screws are not an issue and can be fastened for final assembly but I noticed these use softer screws. To prevent unnecessary wear on the heads I used this method and the screws secured in perfect condition during the final assembly. In terms of feel and functionality, these shells are better than the OEM ones by a decent margin (granted you don't rush your assembly and destroy your hardware). The membranes are firm but good and the fact that the start and select are actually plastic buttons makes them feel a LOT more responsive. Now for those of you curious why this army green (though my camera is not the best at capturing this) is not a color present in the selection. This is because I used rit dyemore to make the shell this color. You can use one of two methods to accomplish this, boiling or diluted acetone. I went with the latter and let me say this here. If you don't know how to do this method, don't do it. Examples of this method can be found with dying ABS yoyos and are on YouTube. This method requires you be in a well ventilated environment, proper respiratory protection and a working understanding of concentrates. The summary of this is that you use heavily diluted acetone (water+acetone) along with a dye combination that you like to open up the pores in the ABS plastic. This essentially lets the dye molecules leech into the ABS without damaging the plastic. Its worth noting that the level of dilution is generally so high that the normal chemical melting reaction almost doesnt occur. You will notice this if you touch the surface of the plastic as it wont even be tacky/sticky. The end result can be as subtle or intense depending on the duration. Once this desired result has been achieved place all dyed parts in a bucket of water. Taking a single part at a time, you use an airgun to displace any remaining liquid till the entire part is perfectly dry. This step is crucial otherwise transparent plastic can get an uneven frosted finish due to acetone seperating from the water as it dries and then settling on the surface. Just like with the boiling/heated method, if done incorrectly this will ruin the shells integrity.
Review: Great quality products at great price. 👍👍 - First off I LOVE THE ATOMIC PURPLE!! Okay, I purchased the atomic purple shells for both the game boy advance and the advance SP as I had both of those and they were in pretty rough condition being my daily use when I was a kid. I had gotten other shells only to quickly return them as the quality was subpar and/or missing parts. I came across extreme rate when doing a Google review for shells and noticed they were sold on desertcart quickly purchased the atomic purple shells for myself and when they arrived I was SURPRISED 😯 just holding half of the shell for the game boy advance I noticed the quality was immediately leagues better than the many others I had previously purchased. I then opened SP shell package and to my surprise the quality was exactly the same. Really great quality had all the parts necessary. Sadly I regret not having taken it before picture of the poor states of my old gamboys, but the end product is just AWESOME!! Thank you for such good quality products and for also providing the tri-wing screwdriver required. I DEFINITELY recommend these shells to anyone looking to give their Gameboys a Quality refreshed newer look.

## Features

- Upgraded replacement full shell for GBA with full buttons and screen lens, more accurate mold makes the installation smoother. Note: NOT compatible with IPS laminate screen kits
- IPS screen installation friendly (you still need to cut off a small piece of plastic, IPS screen NOT included)
- Entirely backwards compatible - Standard LCD fits
- Fully compatible with our premium replacement buttons (sold separately), make your console looks more personalized
- Installation Skills Required: Required customers to take apart the game console to install this housing shell; Required customers handy with console installation; Get installation video guide on Youtube by searching “eXtremeRate Upgraded Shell for GBA”

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09H6V37P6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,084 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #49 in Game Boy Advance Accessories |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (261) |
| Date First Available | September 15, 2021 |
| Item Weight | 1.06 ounces |
| Item model number | TAGM5005 |
| Manufacturer | Extremerate |
| Product Dimensions | 1.97"W x 0.59"H |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** eXtremeRate
- **Color:** Clear Atomic Purple
- **Finish Type:** Glossy
- **Hardware Platform:** game_boy_advance
- **Material:** Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome dying project!
*by A***G on January 22, 2025*

I got this clear shell to experiment around with dying a full GBA shell. This shell does not disappoint! I will go more into the method I used further in this review, but I want to cover the normal stuff first. The first and biggest thing that most are probably wondering is if these have good fitment. They absolutely are perfect fitment. Unlike other cheap 3rd party shells, these have been made from the ground up and are not just cheap clones. Once fully assembled, I saw no discernable gaps and everything was solidly in place. A quick tip to ensure the best performance from the screws is to do some prefastening. What I mean is fasten the screws onto their intended posts prior to a full assembly (please make sure to note where they're suppose to go). If you encounter a lot of resistance, back the screw up and use compressed air to dislodge any debris in the post). The point of doing this is due to the screws tapping the threads in the post as they go. Normally self tapping screws are not an issue and can be fastened for final assembly but I noticed these use softer screws. To prevent unnecessary wear on the heads I used this method and the screws secured in perfect condition during the final assembly. In terms of feel and functionality, these shells are better than the OEM ones by a decent margin (granted you don't rush your assembly and destroy your hardware). The membranes are firm but good and the fact that the start and select are actually plastic buttons makes them feel a LOT more responsive. Now for those of you curious why this army green (though my camera is not the best at capturing this) is not a color present in the selection. This is because I used rit dyemore to make the shell this color. You can use one of two methods to accomplish this, boiling or diluted acetone. I went with the latter and let me say this here. If you don't know how to do this method, don't do it. Examples of this method can be found with dying ABS yoyos and are on YouTube. This method requires you be in a well ventilated environment, proper respiratory protection and a working understanding of concentrates. The summary of this is that you use heavily diluted acetone (water+acetone) along with a dye combination that you like to open up the pores in the ABS plastic. This essentially lets the dye molecules leech into the ABS without damaging the plastic. Its worth noting that the level of dilution is generally so high that the normal chemical melting reaction almost doesnt occur. You will notice this if you touch the surface of the plastic as it wont even be tacky/sticky. The end result can be as subtle or intense depending on the duration. Once this desired result has been achieved place all dyed parts in a bucket of water. Taking a single part at a time, you use an airgun to displace any remaining liquid till the entire part is perfectly dry. This step is crucial otherwise transparent plastic can get an uneven frosted finish due to acetone seperating from the water as it dries and then settling on the surface. Just like with the boiling/heated method, if done incorrectly this will ruin the shells integrity.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality products at great price. 👍👍
*by M***T on February 9, 2025*

First off I LOVE THE ATOMIC PURPLE!! Okay, I purchased the atomic purple shells for both the game boy advance and the advance SP as I had both of those and they were in pretty rough condition being my daily use when I was a kid. I had gotten other shells only to quickly return them as the quality was subpar and/or missing parts. I came across extreme rate when doing a Google review for shells and noticed they were sold on Amazon quickly purchased the atomic purple shells for myself and when they arrived I was SURPRISED 😯 just holding half of the shell for the game boy advance I noticed the quality was immediately leagues better than the many others I had previously purchased. I then opened SP shell package and to my surprise the quality was exactly the same. Really great quality had all the parts necessary. Sadly I regret not having taken it before picture of the poor states of my old gamboys, but the end product is just AWESOME!! Thank you for such good quality products and for also providing the tri-wing screwdriver required. I DEFINITELY recommend these shells to anyone looking to give their Gameboys a Quality refreshed newer look.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ You Had Me In The First Half …
*by J***Y on January 23, 2023*

As for product itself, 10/10. Pros Great Case, clean cut Installation video on YT The product speaks for itself, see video* Cons Maybe it was just me but all the screws they sent me were way too small. Didn’t fit at all anywhere on the shell. I had an extra gameboy which I stripped but let’s be real, who keeps spare gameboys around? So if you don’t have spare parts you might have wasted time money and energy.

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