Case mods for the technically savvy
by Jason Wishnov 
{ Sep 10th 2006 at 1:16PM }
We've posted case-mods for the DS and DS Lite before, but most of said mods usually involve a skin or cover of some sort, leaving the original color (probably a bland white, right?) still seething underneath, like an angry hornet. If you've got the guts to mess around with some hardware, however, then listen up. Project SHOCK! is a full hard-case mod of the DS Lite, soon to be available in several different colors. The material is made of composite polycarbonate and plastic, so the standard "cheap feel" you get with standard mods won't apply here.
They're offering several colors for preorder, including yellow, white, black, red, blue, and our favorite, clear. They check in at a pricey $35.00 each, and require some additional tools as well. They've posted a tutorial for those interested in how to perform the mod, so check it out to see if you think you can handle the job.
[Thanks, Creamsugar!]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Habit @ Sep 10th 2006 1:41PM
They should sell these pre-made for $180-$200 ($130 for DS lite, $35.00 for the shells, $15+ for labor)
webbie Bud @ Sep 10th 2006 1:46PM
It's like those translucent phones from the late '80s!
But I still want one . . .
=)
Mabui @ Sep 10th 2006 2:06PM
I wonder if the mod kits will crack on the hinges too
Crazylink @ Sep 10th 2006 4:15PM
I'd think about it if they had an indigo one.
Capt. Castellanos @ Sep 10th 2006 10:52PM
i wanna buy any color and mix and match it with my (soon) black one and my brothers white ds.
RupeeClock @ Sep 10th 2006 8:24PM
Niiiiiiiiiice! I wouldn't mind having the clear one!
It's like the old Clear gameboy!
B-Mo @ Sep 12th 2006 4:13PM
What about the DS Phat, will there be cases for them as well? I don't own one anymore, my sw33t with a capital 3 Black lite is on its way into my hands within hours, but c'mon... even the Phatties need lovin.
Andrew @ Sep 12th 2006 5:26AM
OMG, that is so cool. You can see inside the DS without taking it apart... well kinda :P. They obviously didnt play New Super Mario to its full potential.