Best Joy-Con Shell Kits for Nintendo Switch and OLED (2026)
Joy-Con shell kits are the most popular way to customize a Nintendo Switch, and for good reason. They change the […]
Nintendo Switch Shells, Reviews and Recommendations
Nintendo Switch Shells
Installation Guides, Nintendo Switch Shells
Switch OLED vs Original: Which Shells and Accessories Fit Which Model
Nintendo Switch shell kits are not universal across models. The original Switch (HAC-001), the revised V2 (HAC-001-01), and the Switch
Nintendo Switch Shells, Reviews and Recommendations
Chameleon Purple Blue Joy-Con Shell: Color-Shifting Technology Explained
The eXtremeRate Chameleon Purple Blue Joy-Con Shell Kit ($23.97) uses color-shifting paint technology that changes the shell’s apparent color depending
Nintendo Switch Shells, Trends and Research
How the Switch 2 Announcement Changed the Shell Market Overnight
How the Switch 2 Announcement Changed the Shell Market Overnight I remember exactly where I was when the Switch 2
Nintendo Switch Shells, Reviews and Recommendations
What I Actually Check Before Buying Any Switch Shell Kit
What I Actually Check Before Buying Any Switch Shell Kit I’ve bought enough Switch shells at this point — good
Care and Maintenance, Nintendo Switch Shells
Can a Shell Swap Fix Joy-Con Drift? What Actually Works
Joy-Con drift is the most common Nintendo Switch hardware problem, and many owners discover it right when they open the
Installation Guides, Nintendo Switch Shells
Shell Halves Won’t Close Flush: What You’re Probably Missing
Shell Halves Won’t Close Flush: What You’re Probably Missing I remember the first time I had a Joy-Con shell that
Nintendo Switch Shells, Trends and Research
Why Some Aftermarket Shells Creak and What That Actually Means
Why Some Aftermarket Shells Creak and What That Actually Means The first aftermarket Joy-Con shell I ever installed creaked. Not
Installation Guides, Nintendo Switch Shells
Painting a Switch Shell Without It Peeling Off in a Month
Painting a Switch Shell Without It Peeling Off in a Month I’ve painted three Switch shells from scratch. Two of
Nintendo Switch Shells, Reviews and Recommendations
Best Glow-in-the-Dark Switch Shells for Night Gaming
Best Glow-in-the-Dark Switch Shells for Night Gaming The first time I saw my glow-in-the-dark Joy-Cons light up in a dark
Installation Guides, Nintendo Switch Shells
Joy-Con Not Connecting After a Shell Swap? Here’s What to Check First
Joy-Con Not Connecting After a Shell Swap? Here’s What to Check First Nothing kills the excitement of a fresh shell
Installation Guides, Nintendo Switch Shells
Joy-Con Button Swap Without a Full Shell Change: Colors and How-To
Not every Joy-Con customization requires a full shell swap. Every eXtremeRate shell kit includes a complete replacement button set —