--- product_id: 333444426 title: "eXtremeRate Classic 1989 GB DMG-01 Joy con Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) with Direction ABXY Buttons, DIY Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch Joycon & Switch OLED Joy con" brand: "extremerate" price: "FREE" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/333444426-extremerate-classic-1989-gb-dmg-01-joy-con-handheld-controller store_origin: FR region: France --- # Retro Design Ergonomic D-Pad DIY Installation eXtremeRate Classic 1989 GB DMG-01 Joy con Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) with Direction ABXY Buttons, DIY Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch Joycon & Switch OLED Joy con **Brand:** extremerate **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎉 Level Up Your Joycon Experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** eXtremeRate Classic 1989 GB DMG-01 Joy con Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) with Direction ABXY Buttons, DIY Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch Joycon & Switch OLED Joy con by extremerate - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/333444426-extremerate-classic-1989-gb-dmg-01-joy-con-handheld-controller) ## 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 - • **DIY Delight:** Installation made easy with video guides. - • **Perfect Fit:** Custom designed for seamless integration. - • **Unique Style:** Stand out with a classic 1989 aesthetic. - • **Enhanced Control:** D-Pad for precision in every move. - • **Elevate Your Game:** Transform your Joycon with a retro twist! ## Overview The eXtremeRate Classic 1989 GB DMG-01 Joycon Handheld Controller Housing is a custom-designed replacement shell for Nintendo Switch Joycons, featuring an ergonomic D-Pad and ABXY buttons. This DIY kit enhances gameplay with a nostalgic design while providing a comfortable grip for extended sessions. Installation requires moderate electronic skills, with video guides available for assistance. The package includes all necessary components for a stylish upgrade. ## Description eXtremeRate Classic 1989 GB DMG-01 Joy con Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) with Direction ABXY Buttons, DIY Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch Joycon & Switch OLED Joy con: desertcart.co.uk: PC & Video Games Review: Excellent - Good quality highly recommended 👌 Review: Looks great! Don't buy separate screwdrivers but you will need tweezers. - Patience, time and steady hands. Three things needed to make this a success. The shells are of great quality (I chose the NES themed black shells with a dpad configuration) and they look great and feel very comfortable. They include a screwdriver which interchangeable heads for Phillips and the Tri type. There are a few reviews on here that said the screwdriver stripped the Tri screws. I believe that the screwdriver supplied (interchangeable heads rather than 2 separate screwdrivers) are the new issued version which is supposed to rectify this issue and I certainly had no issues with it. My advice is to go carefully, line up the shape, apply a good amount of pressure whilst unscrewed, this will still the screwdriver to become unseated and stripping the screw. No need to buy separate screwdrivers. The YouTube video signposted has an incorrect instruction which is in the title but I almost missed it so bear in mind when when watching it. It took me about an hour to do both joycons. I have no prior electronics experience and is the first time doing something like this. I would not have been able to do this task without some nose tweezers - I would suggest you buy a separate tweezers for this job. Search for ESD 15 tweezers and those are the pair that you need. I needed them to pull out and reattach the ribbon that you need to do as part of the task, I have small fingers but I don't think even the slightest of hands could reattach the ribbon without tweezers. Would also advise being careful when you open the joycon, I used a credit card to carefully snap it open so I could just fold it like a book like the video. Try doing this with just your hands and you risk ripping the ribbons and destroying your joy cons. ## 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 classic 1989 GB DMG-01 style brings you back to 1989. 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), Dpad, ABXY direction buttons, Cross, Triwing screwdrivers set and spare screws ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09653RQYT | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | 10,231 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 30 in Nintendo Switch Skin & Protector Sets | | Brand | eXtremeRate | | Brand Name | eXtremeRate | | Colour | Classic 1989 GB DMG-01 | | Compatible Device Size Maximum | 8 Centimetres | | Compatible Devices | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED | | Compatible Phone Models | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED | | Compatible devices | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 3,558 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | | Form Factor | Cover | | Form factor | Cover | | Item Dimensions | 15.5 x 11.5 x 5 centimetres | | Item Weight | 50 Grams | | Manufacturer | Extremerate | | Manufacturer Part Number | JZT107 | | Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | | Model Number | JZT107 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Pattern | Solid | | Product Features | Ergonomic d-pad button for improved left joy con function | | Shell Type | Hard | | Shell type | Hard | | Theme | Retro Gaming | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Hardware platform:** Nintendo Switch - **Brand:** eXtremeRate - **Colour:** Classic 1989 GB DMG-01 - **Material:** Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) - **Finish type:** Textured ## Images ![eXtremeRate Classic 1989 GB DMG-01 Joy con Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) with Direction ABXY Buttons, DIY Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch Joycon & Switch OLED Joy con - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CFK4VFlVL.jpg) ![eXtremeRate Classic 1989 GB DMG-01 Joy con Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) with Direction ABXY Buttons, DIY Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch Joycon & Switch OLED Joy con - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61blv7OfScL.jpg) ![eXtremeRate Classic 1989 GB DMG-01 Joy con Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) with Direction ABXY Buttons, DIY Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch Joycon & Switch OLED Joy con - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YgUH+mnlS.jpg) ![eXtremeRate Classic 1989 GB DMG-01 Joy con Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) with Direction ABXY Buttons, DIY Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch Joycon & Switch OLED Joy con - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fPPcCnoGS.jpg) ![eXtremeRate Classic 1989 GB DMG-01 Joy con Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) with Direction ABXY Buttons, DIY Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch Joycon & Switch OLED Joy con - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71llKTPfmZL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by J***N on 4 September 2026* Good quality highly recommended 👌 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks great! Don't buy separate screwdrivers but you will need tweezers. *by M***6 on 24 December 2020* Patience, time and steady hands. Three things needed to make this a success. The shells are of great quality (I chose the NES themed black shells with a dpad configuration) and they look great and feel very comfortable. They include a screwdriver which interchangeable heads for Phillips and the Tri type. There are a few reviews on here that said the screwdriver stripped the Tri screws. I believe that the screwdriver supplied (interchangeable heads rather than 2 separate screwdrivers) are the new issued version which is supposed to rectify this issue and I certainly had no issues with it. My advice is to go carefully, line up the shape, apply a good amount of pressure whilst unscrewed, this will still the screwdriver to become unseated and stripping the screw. No need to buy separate screwdrivers. The YouTube video signposted has an incorrect instruction which is in the title but I almost missed it so bear in mind when when watching it. It took me about an hour to do both joycons. I have no prior electronics experience and is the first time doing something like this. I would not have been able to do this task without some nose tweezers - I would suggest you buy a separate tweezers for this job. Search for ESD 15 tweezers and those are the pair that you need. I needed them to pull out and reattach the ribbon that you need to do as part of the task, I have small fingers but I don't think even the slightest of hands could reattach the ribbon without tweezers. Would also advise being careful when you open the joycon, I used a credit card to carefully snap it open so I could just fold it like a book like the video. Try doing this with just your hands and you risk ripping the ribbons and destroying your joy cons. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic replacement shell and a perfect dpad to boot *by E***T on 7 April 2020* Such a fantastic shell replacement, the dpad alone is absolutely brilliant and the perfect replacement for those ridiculous directional buttons. The install was crazy easy, just slightly fiddly due to the tiny screws and small ribbon cable attachments. Honestly, after the reviews here and the sales description I was expecting a nightmare install but reality was the complete opposite. Each 'Con took less than an hour, going steady and accurately, and the end result was something legitimately indistinguishable from a genuine Nintendo Joycon... except far better looking and feeling :) Also, there were no bulge issues with the right JoyCon either, no need to shave any plastic notches. I'm guessing this is a v2 kit as it even came with a v.good magnetic switchable screwdriver set too. I genuinely couldn't recommend this any harder, it makes such a phenomenal improvement to the functionality of the left JoyCon and the overall aesthetics are much more visually pleasing. I love it, and the price was excellent too. Next step; ExtremeRate Switch shell replacement too ^_^ I'd add some photos of the finished product but it won't let me, sorry :/ ## Frequently Bought Together - eXtremeRate Classic 1989 GB DMG-01 Joycon Handheld Controller Housing (D-Pad Version) Direction ABXY Buttons, DIY Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch & Oled Joy-Con – Console Shell NOT Included - AKNES Gulikit Switch Joystick Replacement, No Drifting, Hall Effect Joystick for Switch Joycon, Switch OLED & Switch Lite, Include Repair Kit, Thumb Stick Cap (1 pair) - eXtremeRate Soft Touch Grip Classics NES Style Console Back Plate DIY Replacement Housing Shell Case for Nintendo Switch Console with Kickstand – JoyCon Shell NOT Included --- ## 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.fr/products/333444426-extremerate-classic-1989-gb-dmg-01-joy-con-handheld-controller](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/333444426-extremerate-classic-1989-gb-dmg-01-joy-con-handheld-controller) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-09-21*