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eXtremeRate IPS Ready Upgraded Classics NES Style Replacement Shell Full Housing Cover Buttons for Gameboy Color – Fit for GBC OSD IPS & Regular IPS & Standard LCD – Console & IPS Screen NOT Included
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eXtremeRate IPS Ready Classics NES Style Replacement Shell Full Housing Cover Buttons

Bottom line: The eXtremeRate IPS Ready Upgraded Classics NES Style Replacement Shell ($22.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): NES-style full housing with buttons and screen lens included; main trade-off: console and IPS screen are not included.

$22.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ NES-style full housing with buttons and screen lens included
  • ✓ Fits regular IPS and OSD IPS (V1) screens
  • ✓ Backwards compatible with the stock GBC standard LCD
  • ✓ More accurate mold for a smoother fit than earlier shells
  • ✓ Works with eXtremeRate premium replacement buttons

Cons

  • ✗ Console and IPS screen are not included
  • ✗ IPS installs need small plastic pieces trimmed off
  • ✗ Requires full teardown of your Game Boy Color
  • ✗ Premium replacement buttons are sold separately

Manufacturer description

Give your Game Boy Color a classic NES look with the eXtremeRate IPS Ready Upgraded Classics NES Style Replacement Shell. The kit includes a full housing, a complete button set and a screen lens, so you can replace a worn or yellowed GBC case in one project. eXtremeRate says the mold is more accurate than its earlier shells, which makes installation smoother. The shell is designed for IPS mods. It works with regular IPS and OSD IPS (V1) screens and is fully backwards compatible with the original standard LCD, so you can fit it now and upgrade the display later. For an IPS install you still…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this eXtremeRate shell come with an IPS screen or a Game Boy Color?

No. Neither the console nor the IPS screen is included. You get the full replacement housing, a full set of buttons and a screen lens.

Which screens does this GBC shell fit?

eXtremeRate lists it as compatible with regular IPS and OSD IPS (V1) screens. It is also fully backwards compatible with the original standard Game Boy Color LCD.

Do I need to cut the shell to install an IPS screen?

Yes, a little. The shell is designed for IPS installs, but you still need to trim a few small pieces of plastic to fit an IPS screen. No trimming is mentioned for the standard LCD.

Is there an installation guide for this shell?

Yes. Search YouTube for "eXtremeRate Upgraded Shell for Gameboy Color". Video sn94_nLVv5o covers the OSD IPS (V1) and kPrEXbxXtj0 covers the standard screen and regular IPS.

How hard is it to install this Game Boy Color housing?

You need to disassemble your console and move its internals into the new shell. eXtremeRate recommends it for owners who are comfortable with console installation work.

Key Features

  • Upgraded replacement full shell for GBC with full buttons and screen lens, more accurate mold makes the installation smoother
  • IPS screen installation friendly (you still need to cut off some small pieces of plastic for IPS, IPS screen NOT included)
  • Compatible with regular IPS & OSD IPS (V1) screen; entirely backwards compatible with standard LCD
  • 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 the installation video guide on Youtube by searching searching “eXtremeRate Upgraded Shell for Gameboy Color” or "sn94_nLVv5o" for GBC OSD IPS (V1), "kPrEXbxXtj0" for GBC standard screen and regular IPS

Full Specifications

BrandeXtremeRate
ColorClassic NES Style
Shell TypeHard
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorCase
Model NumberQCBP3003
CompatibilityNES
Item Dimensions3.15 x 1.97 x 0.59 inches
Mfr Part NumberQCBT1037
Number of Packs1
Compatible DevicesGameboy Color
Enclosure MaterialAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Additional FeaturesIPS Ready, Upgraded Mold, ABS Material
Compatible Phone ModelsNintendo Gameboy Color
Full listing titleeXtremeRate IPS Ready Upgraded Classics NES Style Replacement Shell Full Housing Cover Buttons for Gameboy Color – Fit for GBC OSD IPS & Regular IPS & Standard LCD – Console & IPS Screen NOT Included

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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