Full description
BitFunx shell for the US SNES: replacing a yellowed or broken housing
The plastic of US SNES consoles yellows over time, and the mounting tabs eventually break. This BitFunx replacement shell reproduces the format of the US version SNES in translucent or matte colours: you transfer your console's motherboard into it, without soldering.
What it does
- New housing: replaces a yellowed, scratched housing or one with broken mounts.
- Seven finishes: clear, clear red, clear grey, clear purple and clear black, matte clear black and matte grey.
- No-solder transfer: the motherboard and internal parts move from one shell to the other with a screwdriver.
What it doesn't do
- This is not a console. Motherboard, shielding, power supply and cartridge slot come from your SNES.
- It is not suitable for European SNES consoles or the Super Famicom, whose rounded housing has a different shape.
- It does not fix any electronic fault: a console that does not start will not start again with a new shell.
- On the clear colours, the metal shielding and the inside of the console remain visible.
Compatibility
US version SNES (model SNS-001, angular housing). Not compatible with the European SNES, the Japanese Super Famicom or the SNES "Jr." (SNS-101) released in 1997, which have different housings.
Skill level required
Intermediate level, no soldering. The SNES opens with a 3.8 mm security screwdriver ("gamebit" bit), then a Phillips screwdriver for the motherboard and shielding. You transfer the internal parts into the new shell and reassemble. Keep the screws and small parts from the original shell: they may be needed for reassembly.
In the box
- 1 replacement shell for US version SNES, in the chosen colour.
Delivery in 10 to 18 days · dispatched within 3 to 5 days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.
Clear shell for US version SNES — BitFunx, full replacement
Translucent or matte replacement housing for the US SNES, fitted without soldering.
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📦Dispatched within 3 to 5 business days · Delivery in 10 to 18 business days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.
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The job: a new housing for a vintage SNES
A US SNES that has spent thirty years in the sun has often turned yellow, and its mounting tabs have given way. You open the console with the security screwdriver, transfer the motherboard and shielding into the new shell, and close it up. The console works as before, in a housing that shows off its electronics.
The part: a BitFunx shell in the US format
BitFunx is a maker known to retro console fans for its converters and replacement shells. This one reproduces the angular housing of the SNES sold in North America, in seven translucent or matte finishes. It does not fit the rounded housing of European SNES and Super Famicom consoles.
Before opening: check your SNES
Look at your console: an angular grey and purple housing means a US SNES; a rounded housing means a European SNES or a Super Famicom, which this shell does not cover. Have a 3.8 mm security screwdriver ready. Unsure about your model? Our customer service replies within 1 business day.
What this accessory brings
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What it does well
- Replaces a yellowed or broken housing
- Seven translucent or matte finishes
- No-solder motherboard transfer
What it doesn’t do
- US SNES only, not the European SNES or the Super Famicom
- No electronics included
- 3.8 mm security screwdriver required
- Does not fix any electronic fault
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Material and size
- Accessory type
- Replacement shell
Compatible with
- US version SNES (SNS-001)
In the box
- 1 replacement shell for US version SNES, colour of your choice
Information and safety
Instructions for use and legal information about the product
Spare parts and modding: installation and safety
- Installation is carried out by the user. It requires disassembly or electronics skills and may void the original console manufacturer's warranty.
- Switch the device off and remove batteries before opening it.
- Components sensitive to static electricity: touch a grounded metal surface or wear an antistatic wrist strap before handling them.
- Screens and glass: if broken, the glass can cut.
- Respect the voltage stated on the product page: the wrong power supply destroys the module.
- Contains small parts: not suitable for children under 3.
Origin, responsible person and contact
- Product and packaging as supplied by the manufacturer: markings may be in Chinese or English. The product's characteristics are described on this page.
- Use this product only for the purpose described on this page and follow the instructions below.
- Person responsible for placing this product on the EU market: JMR-Service (Fun-Esports). See our Terms of Sale for full contact details.
- A safety problem (overheating, burning smell, broken part)? Stop using the product and write to us at contact@fun-esports.com.
- Warranty, returns and withdrawal: see our Warranty and returns page.
Frequently Asked Questions
🔧 Do I need to solder to change the shell?
No. The motherboard and internal parts are transferred from one shell to the other with a screwdriver.
🎮 Is my European SNES compatible?
No. This shell reproduces the angular housing of the US SNES (SNS-001). The European SNES and the Super Famicom have a rounded housing of a different shape, and the 1997 SNES "Jr." a more compact housing.
🧰 What tools do I need?
A 3.8 mm security screwdriver ("gamebit" bit) to open the console and a Phillips screwdriver for the motherboard and shielding.
📦 What is in the box?
The replacement shell for the US SNES in the chosen colour. No electronics: the motherboard comes from your console. Keep the screws and small parts from your original shell.
🎨 What is the difference between clear and matte?
The clear colours let you see the inside of the console, shielding included. The matte versions diffuse light and hide the components more.
⏱️ How long does installation take?
A relaxed session is enough for an equipped hobbyist: opening, transferring the motherboard and shielding, reassembly. Photograph each step to reassemble without mistakes.
🚚 What are the delivery times?
Delivery in 10 to 18 days, dispatched within 3 to 5 days.
🛡️ What guarantee applies?
2-year legal guarantee of conformity. 14-day returns. Our customer service replies within 1 business day.
Why buy here rather than on a marketplace
It is a fair question. Here is the answer, straight.
Every listing is checked before publication: real compatibility, material, dimensions, box contents. Many models never make it into the catalogue.
A question about compatibility, a fit problem, a return: you write, a human replies within 1 business day. In French.
The 2-year legal warranty of conformity is handled by us — not by a form on the other side of the world. And 14 days to change your mind, with no need to justify yourself.
We do not claim to be the cheapest. We claim that you will know exactly what you are buying before you pay.
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