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IPS Ready Upgraded eXtremeRate Classic SNES Style Custom Replacement Housing Shell for Gameboy Advance SP GBA SP – Compatible with Both IPS & Standard LCD – Console & Screen NOT Included
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IPS Ready Upgraded eXtremeRate Classic SNES Style Custom Replacement Housing Shell

Bottom line: The IPS Ready Upgraded eXtremeRate Classic SNES Style Custom Replacement: Fits both IPS mod screens and the original GBA SP standard LCD; main trade-off: console and screen are not included; you supply a donor GBA SP.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Fits both IPS mod screens and the original GBA SP standard LCD
  • ✓ Premium ABS mold cut for smoother, less-forced screen and board alignment
  • ✓ Full button set included, so no scavenging trim from the donor housing
  • ✓ Anti-slip textured grip stays sweat-free through long handheld sessions

Cons

  • ✗ Console and screen are not included; you supply a donor GBA SP
  • ✗ Teardown required, so first-time modders need a screwdriver kit and patience
  • ✗ eXtremeRate replacement buttons are sold separately for full color matching
  • ✗ Install guide lives on YouTube rather than in the box (search video R7EHybsHhE4)

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SpecPicks scored IPS Ready Upgraded eXtremeRate Classic SNES Style Custom Replacement… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. eXtremeRate's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • Upgraded replacement full shell for GBA SP with full buttons, more accurate mold makes the installation smoother
  • IPS screen installation friendly. Made of premium ABS material, durable and practical
  • Entirely backwards compatible - Standard LCD fits. Unique design of the housing will make your game handheld console stand out from the crowd
  • Fully compatible with our premium replacement buttons (sold separately), make your console looks more personalized. The retro SNES style brings you back to the 90's. Great smooth grip, soft in hand and feels good; Anti-slip, sweat-free for a long period of game playing
  • 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 “eXtremeRate Upgraded Shell for GBA SP” or “R7EHybsHhE4”

Full Specifications

BrandeXtremeRate
ColorClassic SNES Style
Shell TypeHard
Form FactorCover
Model NumberASPY001
CompatibilitySNES
Item Dimensions2.36 x 1.97 x 0.79 inches
Mfr Part NumberASPY001
Compatible DevicesGame Boy Advance SP
Enclosure MaterialAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Additional FeaturesUnique design and standard IPS/LCD compatibility
Compatible Phone ModelsNintendo Gameboy Advance SP, Nintendo Gameboy Advance SP (gba SP)
Full listing titleIPS Ready Upgraded eXtremeRate Classic SNES Style Custom Replacement Housing Shell for Gameboy Advance SP GBA SP – Compatible with Both IPS & Standard LCD – Console & Screen NOT Included

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