Tried a 3D printed shell swap on my Switch and it warped within a week

I got this cool translucent purple shell off Etsy for 18 bucks. Looked amazing when I put it on, like a retro Game Boy. But after playing Zelda for maybe 6 hours total the plastic started bending near the vents. The heat from the dock just softened it up. Now I'm back to the original black shell and down 18 bucks. Anybody got tips on finding aftermarket shells that actually handle heat?

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keithharris18d ago

18 bucks for a 3D printed shell is your first mistake man. Real injection molded shells from Extremerate or eXtremeRate cost like 25-30 bucks but they actually hold up to the dock heat. Been using one for 6 months now with zero warping. You get what you pay for with that Etsy stuff.

jessica_miller18d ago

18 bucks for a 3d printed shell" - my buddy tried that and it melted near the vents in a week.