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IPS Ready Upgraded eXtremeRate Glow in Dark - Green Replacement Shell Full Housing Cover & Black Screen Lens for Gameboy Color – Fit for GBC OSD & Regular IPS & Standard LCD – No Console & IPS Screen
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IPS Ready Upgraded eXtremeRate Glow in Dark

Bottom line: The IPS Ready Upgraded eXtremeRate Glow in Dark: Glow-in-dark green shell charges in 20-30 min of light exposure; main trade-off: IPS installs still require trimming small plastic pieces yourself.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Glow-in-dark green shell charges in 20-30 min of light exposure
  • ✓ Fits GBC OSD IPS (V1), regular IPS, and standard LCD screens
  • ✓ Includes full button set and black screen lens in the box
  • ✓ Refined mold improves shell alignment over earlier eXtremeRate housings

Cons

  • ✗ IPS installs still require trimming small plastic pieces yourself
  • ✗ No console, IPS screen, or LCD included - shell only
  • ✗ Full teardown of the Game Boy Color needed; not beginner-friendly
  • ✗ Premium eXtremeRate buttons for customizing are sold separately

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored IPS Ready Upgraded eXtremeRate Glow in Dark using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the handheld consoles category. eXtremeRate's handheld 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.

Common buyer scenarios for handheld consoles of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

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. After being exposed to the sun or light for 20~30 minutes, it will glow in the dark, which makes your controller shiny at night. More light will brighter and keep glowing in the dark longer
  • 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
ColorGlow in Dark - Green
Shell TypeHard
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorCover
Model NumberQCBM5010
Item Dimensions1.18 x 0.79 x 0.39 inches
Mfr Part NumberQCBM5010
Compatible DevicesGameboy Color
Enclosure MaterialAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Additional FeaturesGlow in Dark
Compatible Phone ModelsNintendo Gameboy Color
Full listing titleIPS Ready Upgraded eXtremeRate Glow in Dark - Green Replacement Shell Full Housing Cover & Black Screen Lens for Gameboy Color – Fit for GBC OSD & Regular IPS & Standard LCD – No Console & IPS Screen

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