Game Boy Advance SP Prestige Shell - RetroSix

Everything fits so easy. I used the aftermarket hinges, USB c charging port mod with the purple plug,, upgraded battery and the newest Hispeedido IPS display. Everything dropped in just right and the system is just beautiful. I can't wait to gift this hot rod SP to my son next week! Came with EVERYTHING you need, including the hinge covers and **** cover dots and bumpers. Even has a sticker for the back (though I opted for one of the more colorful options.)

The translucent black version of this is very nice and allows the components to still be seen while providing that extra bit of style you want.

The matte black shell is awful, screen and base sections have to many frictions and give a really rough feeling, the matte texture is a fingerprint/dirt magnet. The plastic feels incredibly cheap. and the texture is terrible.

I went with the matte black and its a great feel, however I had some issue with the top half shell fitting the original AGS-001 screen and tempered glass lens. I also went with the N64 buttons so It looks like a controller from my childhood. super happy with how it came out

Pros: good feel, went together correctly, looks awesome

Cons: no labeling on screws which was a little annoying, and the retrosix hinges did not work with this shell, I ended up using the orginal hinges and they work perfect.

While the shells are functional and have a nice feel to them, the actual build quality is not up to par. I bought 2 black matte shells and after assembly, there are still gaps where the pieces connect and its rather difficult to work the hinge as it gets stuck and doesnt want to close fully either, im assuming due to the matte coating on the shell. I even bought and used the suggested retrosix hinges.

The molding was great and everything new fit perfectly, the battery, screen, and buttons all fit fine. The problem lies within the plastic itself, its very cheap, I am quite careful with my consoles, and especially when something is new. That being said, I’ve has this new shell for only 2 weeks and i have cracks in multiple areas. Also, when I was first assembling the new shell and other components I noticed the pilot holes for the screws were all too small, making it difficult to avoid stripping. Multiple issues have lead me to a low review score and I will be trying some other brand next time.