Game Boy Pocket Prestige IPS Shell - RetroSix

So there are 3 main problems with this shell unfortunately

1. It comes with its own screws, just like other prestige shells, but the two inner middle screws on the back of the shell don’t actually reach the front shell. The pocket requires longer screws for these 2 posts and the ones included are too short. You’ll need to use your OEM screws for those 2 since they’re longer.

2. When cutting the tabs to fit an IPS screen, you’ll still have to do some extra trimming/sanding to the residual plastic from the tabs, otherwise your screen won’t lay flat.

3. The screen looked perfectly lined up when I put it together, but when I placed the lens, the left and top side of the shell show a bit through the edge of the lens. (This COULD be a lens issue though, but I don’t have a diff lens to test)

Otherwise, the shell feels and looks great!

I took a chance and ordered a few of these Prestige Shells. All of them have been terrible to work in. Every single one of these shells that claim to be IPS ready require more trimming to the screw posts in addition to "breaking the tabs" that is listed on the product page. If you only snip the "tabs" your screen will always be shifted to the left when looking at it from the front of the GBP.

Additionally, the hardware provided is VERY cheap. If you're lucky you can get the system back together without stripping the screw heads and even if you manage that the center screws on either side of the GBP shell are not long enough to securely connect with the screw posts. I was only able to get 2 of the screws to secure on these center side posts out of the 6 across 3 shells.

On top of this, the battery compartment is terrible. You have to take additional time to align batteries because there is nothing keeping them from slotting in at an angle. I get this is for future battery mods Retro Six is coming out with but 2 default alignment "tabs" that can be "broken off" to help with AAA battery alignment would have been great.

Lastly, the battery cover is bad. It doesn't have the proper indentation for a proper OEM sticker. It DOES have an indentation but it's not OEM-like at all being that its nearly a square instead of a long rectangle. Giving the product a 2 star rating because the thickness of the plastics and the general concept is there but this is by no means a premium product.

I also want to point out that HHL does not offer alignment brackets for IPS screens like other vendors do and if you misalign your screen and you're using the provided 3M double-sided mess you will likely break your thin IPS panel when attempting to reposition. Gross.

With the instructions of the guide, putting the screen as far left as possible and top as possible, the screen is off center. You'll need to not only cut the tabs as illustrated in the picture, but you'll also need to sand down the curved walls near the **** posts. I broke the lens taking it out after having taped it down, that's on me, but the instructions should include directions for the premade shells instead of only focusing on the modification of OEM shells.

Bought the slime green bc it looks great and also so I can slip the rechargeable battery in it without the hassle of trimming the shell. No problems with the shell so far!

I did a video of the reshell and ips install on my YouTube channel.

These shells from retrosix are the worst shells. The screws are not long enough and just tear up the **** posts. After which you will never be able to use the shell since the gameboys design is needs it clamped shut to move the power switch. I'd recommend any other brand that Hand Held Legend sells as retrosix is the only brand I have had these issues with. HHL is great and retrosix is terrible.

i think for the price it is a solid shell, does what you need it to do.