{"title":"Game Boy Color Shell – Replacement Housing shells","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Boy Color housing and shells, the deep-stock destination for CGB-001 replacement housings at ZedLabz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"browse-by\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse Game Boy Color shells by type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/clear-game-boy-shells\"\u003eClear and transparent Game Boy shells\u003c\/a\u003e, atomic, frosted, smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/black-game-boy-shells\"\u003eBlack Game Boy shells\u003c\/a\u003e, matte, glossy, smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/ips-kits-gbc\"\u003eGBC IPS kits\u003c\/a\u003e, pair shells with backlit screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/game-boy-color\"\u003eAll Game Boy Color parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/shells-1\"\u003eAll Game Boy shells\u003c\/a\u003e, every console, every color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacement housings for the CGB-001 Game Boy Color, atomic purple, transparent, frosted, matte black and IPS-ready custom colors. Stocked from FunnyPlaying, Retro Modding, eXtremeRate and the ZedLabz range. The shells covered here are the full housing kits, front, back, button caps and screen lens, rather than individual shell parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick picks by build aesthetic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy entry point:\u003c\/strong\u003e a transparent or atomic purple full housing, fits the original CGB internals without modification, screwdriver-only swap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe crowd favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e a FunnyPlaying Q5 V2 IPS-ready shell paired with the matching FunnyPlaying Q5 V2 laminated IPS kit, the most-installed IPS-ready GBC combination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pro choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e a fully laminated IPS-ready housing with a custom-color FunnyPlaying laminated kit, premium build for showcase units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Game Boy Color shell ladder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean OEM swap\u003c\/strong\u003e: replace a worn or yellowed shell with a fresh GBC housing in the same color family. No internal changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPS-ready shell + backlit screen\u003c\/strong\u003e: most modders pair the shell swap with an IPS kit for the headline visual change. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/ips-kits-gbc\"\u003eGBC IPS kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh button caps and silicone pads\u003c\/strong\u003e: add a complete A and B button refresh and Start\/Select silicone for that \"factory new\" feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery cover swap\u003c\/strong\u003e: original AA covers crack; a fresh cover in the matching color finishes the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass screen lens upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: for builds that want a flatter, scratch-resistant lens over the original plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipped worldwide with tracking on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/game-boy-color\"\u003eGame Boy Color parts and mods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/ips-kits-gbc\"\u003eGBC IPS kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/clear-game-boy-shells\"\u003eClear Game Boy shells\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/black-game-boy-shells\"\u003eBlack Game Boy shells\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/shells-1\"\u003eAll Game Boy shells\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003csection itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGame Boy Color shells. FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat's an IPS-ready Game Boy Color shell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAn IPS-ready GBC shell has the screen opening sized for a modern IPS kit (typically the FunnyPlaying Q5) rather than the original GBC LCD. The screen aperture is larger, and the shell often comes with the matching laminated lens. If you plan to install an IPS kit, the IPS-ready shell saves bezel-trimming work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy install a new GBC shell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThree common reasons. One: the original yellow ABS shells UV-yellow with age, and a new shell is the cleanest fix. Two: cracks around the screw posts and battery cover are common after years of use. Three: aesthetic, atomic purple, transparent and custom finishes give the console a fresh look. Most modders combine a shell swap with a button refresh in one sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow long does a GBC shell swap take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAn evening's project for first-time modders, faster once you've done a few. Tools needed: a tri-wing Y-bit screwdriver for the rear screws, plus a Phillips PH00 for the internal board. No soldering for a plain shell swap. Adding an IPS kit at the same time turns it into a longer evening, plan for a couple of hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill a Game Boy Color shell fit a Game Boy Pocket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNo. The CGB-001 (Game Boy Color) and the MGB-001 (Game Boy Pocket) are different dimensions, the GBC is taller and has different button layout. Pocket-specific shells live in the Game Boy Pocket part of the catalog. The GBC and Game Boy Pocket Color (Poco) are also distinct. Poco is a DMG-Pocket-shape mod, not the Nintendo CGB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1810\/1427\/collections\/game-boy-color-housing-shells-469617.jpg?v=1741474791","url":"https:\/\/www.zedlabz.com\/en-eu\/collections\/game-boy-color-housing-shells.oembed","provider":"ZedLabz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}