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TIL a kid at the retro game store totally changed my take on shell swaps
Was picking up a replacement fan for my PS5 on Tuesday and this kid, maybe 16, was showing off his Switch with a clear purple shell he'd done himself. I mentioned I always skip shell swaps because I figure the plastic quality drops or the buttons end up feeling off. He just said "dude, it's literally the same mold, just different color, and if you mess up a screw you can fix it with a $6 driver set." That hit different because I've been telling people to avoid them for like 4 years without ever trying one. Has anyone else felt weird about custom shells and then actually done one, did the feel change at all for you?
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nina1471mo ago
Think the mold thing is mostly true for the bigger brands like Atomic or Extremerate, but some cheap knockoff shells on Amazon really do have thinner plastic around the screw posts. I'd say if you grab one from the same place that kiddo did, you're probably fine, just check the reviews for warping complaints before you commit.
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