--- product_id: 286507606 title: "eXtremeRate SFC SNES Classic EU Style Joycon Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) Colorful Buttons, Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED Joy-Con – Console Without" brand: "extremerate" price: "€ 47.80" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "E Xtreme Rate" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/286507606-extremerate-sfc-snes-classic-eu-style-joycon-handheld-controller-housing store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Colorful retro SNES buttons Ergonomic D-Pad upgrade DIY install kit with tools eXtremeRate SFC SNES Classic EU Style Joycon Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) Colorful Buttons, Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED Joy-Con – Console Without **Brand:** extremerate **Price:** € 47.80 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Level up your Switch with retro style and pro-grade control! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** eXtremeRate SFC SNES Classic EU Style Joycon Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) Colorful Buttons, Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED Joy-Con – Console Without by extremerate - **How much does it cost?** € 47.80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/286507606-extremerate-sfc-snes-classic-eu-style-joycon-handheld-controller-housing) ## Best For - extremerate enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted extremerate brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pro-Level DIY Kit:** Includes PH00 & Y00 screwdrivers, spare screws & springs for confident, precise installation. - • **Comfort Meets Grip:** Soft-touch, anti-slip ABS shell ensures sweat-free, marathon gaming sessions. - • **Nostalgic 90's Vibes:** Classic EU SFC SNES styling brings instant retro gamer cred to your Switch setup. - • **Vibrant Customization:** Say goodbye to boring gray—stand out with colorful, eye-catching buttons. - • **Precision D-Pad Control:** Ergonomic D-Pad design enhances gameplay for 2D and button-intensive titles. ## Overview The eXtremeRate SFC SNES Classic EU Style Joycon Housing is a premium replacement shell for Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED Joy-Cons. Crafted from durable ABS with a soft-touch finish, it features an ergonomic D-Pad for improved left Joy-Con functionality, colorful retro buttons inspired by the 90's SNES design, and an anti-slip grip for extended play comfort. The kit includes essential tools and spare parts for a DIY installation, perfect for gamers seeking to personalize their console with nostalgic flair and enhanced control. ## Description desertcart.com: eXtremeRate SFC SNES Classic EU Style Joycon Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) Colorful Buttons, Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED Joy-Con – Console Without : Video Games Review: So Awesome! - Omg....these are perfect!!! I only got them today. And have only completed one controller. This a little more involved than I thought, but if you are hardware inclined and careful it's easy to install. The feel is sturdy, no additional modifications are needed to put these together. You will need an exacto knife or wire cutters(which I use since I use these for putting together metal models) watch out for the springs that go flyin...that's my fault..but they do provide springs, screws, the driver with two bits (Phillips and Y). The shell all fits perfectly together, just make sure you know what screw comes from where. This OG controller Nintendo aesthetic looks so much cleaner(was using the pastel pink/green controller combo)..and the instant nostalgia I get from looking at it is great. OG NES was my first console. P.S. please forgive my bad grammar. Review: Best joycon shell replacement kit out there. - I've wanted to do a joycon shell replacement for a while, and since I needed to ooen up a pair to replace their thumb sticks anyway, I decided to give thus kit a try. The shell design is very nice, and the 'soft touch' finish makes it feels like a first party product. Most of the necessary tools are included, but you'll also want a small plastic pry tool and a good pair of thin nose tweezers. Extra springs and screws are included, which is great because the shoulder button springs get lost easily and the official joycon screws are pretty soft. The buttons come on a plastic sprue & will need to be clipped off and cleaned up with a small file or hobby knife. The actual shell replacement process is a bit finnicky, especially on the right joycon, and you have to be very careful not to damage the fragile ribbon cabled. Definitely only try this on a pair of joycons that you'd be willing to lose if it goes wrong. That said, after watching a few youtube demonstrations, I was able to successfully change out the shell without too much trouble. Everything works great (better than before, since I replaced the drifting thumbsticks), feels great, and looks amazing. One thing to note is that the D-pad is just a plus shaped piece of plastic layed over the normal internal parts of the left joycon's four directional buttons. It's very clicky, and it doesn't have the pivot point in the middle that real d-pads have to prevent you from pressing opposite directions at once. If you press the middle, or press anywhere with too much force, then it will read all four directions at once. It's still better than the normal directional buttons, but if you're just looking for a good d-pad for playing 2d games in handheld mode, then get the Hori left d-pad controller instead. It has a proper d-pad, and you don't have to risk breaking a joycon conttol to use it. But if you want a fancy set of full featured joycons that can't be bought in stores, and you're willing to put some work and a bit of risk into them, then this kit is great. ## Features - Custom designed replacement housing to perfectly fit for Nintendo Switch Joycon. Ergonomic d-pad button can greatly improve your left Joycon function, perfect for d-pad intensive games - Unique replacement case to add much more personality to your Switch, no more boring standard gray color - The installation process requires customer with moderate electronic installation experience. Get an installation video guide on YouTube by searching "Extremerate for JoyCon Dpad Guide" or "cTajxu8ZpzI". Watch the video at half speed. We recommend watch, pause, do, and repeat - The retro SFC SNES Classic EU 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 game playing - Package includes replacement Joy-con case for Nintendo Switch (no electronics part included), coloful buttons, PH00, Y00 screwdrivers set and spare screws ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08V4SCFDS | | Additional Features | Anti-Slip | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,834 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #86 in Nintendo Switch Faceplates, Protectors & Skins | | Brand | eXtremeRate | | Built-In Media | No electronic information stored | | Color | Classic EU SFC SNES | | Compatible Devices | nintendo switch, nintendo switch OLED | | Compatible Phone Models | Game Console | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,019 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Ac | | Form Factor | Housing | | Item Dimensions | 6.1 x 4.53 x 1.97 inches | | Item Weight | 30 g | | Manufacturer | Extremerate | | Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Ac | | Mfr Part Number | JZT106 | | Model Number | JZT106 | | Shell Type | Hard | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Hardware Platform:** Nintendo Switch - **Brand:** eXtremeRate - **Color:** Classic EU SFC SNES - **Material:** Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Ac - **Finish Type:** Matte ## Images ![eXtremeRate SFC SNES Classic EU Style Joycon Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) Colorful Buttons, Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED Joy-Con – Console Without - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Hc2Fml3lL.jpg) ![eXtremeRate SFC SNES Classic EU Style Joycon Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) Colorful Buttons, Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED Joy-Con – Console Without - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DHnLPwGTL.jpg) ![eXtremeRate SFC SNES Classic EU Style Joycon Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) Colorful Buttons, Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED Joy-Con – Console Without - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71llKTPfmZL.jpg) ![eXtremeRate SFC SNES Classic EU Style Joycon Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) Colorful Buttons, Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED Joy-Con – Console Without - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61uFlsP+NHL.jpg) ![eXtremeRate SFC SNES Classic EU Style Joycon Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) Colorful Buttons, Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED Joy-Con – Console Without - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YBVsTKS6L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is your d-pad joycon shell kit for the (1) classic 1989 gb dmg-01 (2) or sfc snes classic eu based on the "new hope gray" color?** A: No. they are different from the "new hope gray" color. **Q: Any plans to release a solid "light gray" or "new hope gray" for your d-pad joycon shell?** A: Sorry we don't have that plan yet. :( **Q: Do you plan on making/restocking this in new hope grey?** A: Wouldn't that be a question for the manufacturer? **Q: Is the d-pad ok without the padding? When I was dissassembling the Joycon there was no padding for the direction buttons where the d-pad goes.** A: I wouldn't recommend it because then the d pad button piece will rub against the board with all the circuitry. To me, that might run it. The rubber pad creates that sort of protection. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So Awesome! *by H***J on June 10, 2026* Omg....these are perfect!!! I only got them today. And have only completed one controller. This a little more involved than I thought, but if you are hardware inclined and careful it's easy to install. The feel is sturdy, no additional modifications are needed to put these together. You will need an exacto knife or wire cutters(which I use since I use these for putting together metal models) watch out for the springs that go flyin...that's my fault..but they do provide springs, screws, the driver with two bits (Phillips and Y). The shell all fits perfectly together, just make sure you know what screw comes from where. This OG controller Nintendo aesthetic looks so much cleaner(was using the pastel pink/green controller combo)..and the instant nostalgia I get from looking at it is great. OG NES was my first console. P.S. please forgive my bad grammar. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best joycon shell replacement kit out there. *by N***E on February 19, 2021* I've wanted to do a joycon shell replacement for a while, and since I needed to ooen up a pair to replace their thumb sticks anyway, I decided to give thus kit a try. The shell design is very nice, and the 'soft touch' finish makes it feels like a first party product. Most of the necessary tools are included, but you'll also want a small plastic pry tool and a good pair of thin nose tweezers. Extra springs and screws are included, which is great because the shoulder button springs get lost easily and the official joycon screws are pretty soft. The buttons come on a plastic sprue & will need to be clipped off and cleaned up with a small file or hobby knife. The actual shell replacement process is a bit finnicky, especially on the right joycon, and you have to be very careful not to damage the fragile ribbon cabled. Definitely only try this on a pair of joycons that you'd be willing to lose if it goes wrong. That said, after watching a few youtube demonstrations, I was able to successfully change out the shell without too much trouble. Everything works great (better than before, since I replaced the drifting thumbsticks), feels great, and looks amazing. One thing to note is that the D-pad is just a plus shaped piece of plastic layed over the normal internal parts of the left joycon's four directional buttons. It's very clicky, and it doesn't have the pivot point in the middle that real d-pads have to prevent you from pressing opposite directions at once. If you press the middle, or press anywhere with too much force, then it will read all four directions at once. It's still better than the normal directional buttons, but if you're just looking for a good d-pad for playing 2d games in handheld mode, then get the Hori left d-pad controller instead. It has a proper d-pad, and you don't have to risk breaking a joycon conttol to use it. But if you want a fancy set of full featured joycons that can't be bought in stores, and you're willing to put some work and a bit of risk into them, then this kit is great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Great Golden Wave Off Kanagawa *by A***3 on October 21, 2025* I was searching for a new shell for my Joycons and I can confidently say that the ExtremeRate Great Golden Wave Off Kanagawa is absolutely gorgeous!!!!! The kit comes with the shells and black buttons, but I've decided to purchase the Chrome Gold buttons separately to elevate the look of the shell. The Kit itself comes with extra screws and springs in case you lose one during the shell swap process, a screw driver but i recommend getting a magnetic one instead helps a lot if you don't have small hands or can't sit the screw straight, a set of black buttons that looks nice but I chose to purchase the Golden set instead to personalize my pair more, and the cool shells as well.The shells have a very soft feel to them and the patter is actually textured so you can feel the design instead of it being printed on. I would highly recommend buying a pair if you are looking for a replacement or want something to display alongside your Switch. I don’t normally write reviews but i had to for this product it is absolutely AMAZING!!!! I hope my review helps thank you and have a lovely day :D ## Frequently Bought Together - eXtremeRate SFC SNES Classic EU Style Joycon Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) Colorful Buttons, Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED Joy-Con – Console Without - 2-Pack Replacement Joystick Analog Thumb Stick Repair Kit for Nintendo Switch / Switch OLED Model / Switch Lite Joy-Con Controller - Drift Fix Tools Y1.5 / +1.5 Screwdriver / Pry Tools - JoyCon Replacement 4 Pack, Analog Thumb Stick for Switch Joy-Con Controller & Switch Lite, Left/Right Analog Joystick with Thumbstick Grips & Screws --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/286507606-extremerate-sfc-snes-classic-eu-style-joycon-handheld-controller-housing](https://www.desertcart.be/products/286507606-extremerate-sfc-snes-classic-eu-style-joycon-handheld-controller-housing) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-07-26*