Full Size DVDR Cases (2 Pics) From gamecubecase.com

[nonzero]

http://gamecubecase.com/images/dvd_1.jpg

http://gamecubecase.com/images/lens_1.jpg

Production quality seems to be quite decent, will be coming without a jewel so you have to remove and insert your old one. Lid shaping makes the Cube look a bit weird though...

[shangrula]

looks wierd, but does the job :)

i wonder what dol-101 owners will do, buy a jewel or have a gap...?

[nonzero]

Thats what I was wondering, looks like the replacement jewel manufacturers are going to start doing some trade ;)

I hope they make these replacement cases in Platinum with good shade matching...

[brakken]

GameCubeCase.com is affliated with PS2NFO/SCENE. Do not buy from them!

Also another reason to not buy from them is their quality of the cases in general. The PS2 cases they made are really cheap!

And don't forget you're paying $20+ for a simple top replacement. It's not a FULL CASE!

Wait a week or so and buy a FULL REPLACEMNT case in a variety of colors from Team Xtender.

http://www.teamxtender.com/

[brakken]

Originally posted by nonzero
Thats what I was wondering, looks like the replacement jewel manufacturers are going to start doing some trade ;)

I hope they make these replacement cases in Platinum with good shade matching...

The shades wont match 100%. You better buy an FULL CASE replacement if you want that to happen

[DarkAkuma]

Ill continue waiting. $20 is to much for just half a case, but all i want is half a case (black dol-001).

First team to make a black case top for a reasonable price ($10), that is close to the original top as can be, will get my buisness. Otherwise ill be fine with leaveing the top off to play full sized disc's.

Dont like how the case above is missing/covering up the power LED. And the shape of the lid just doesent look right. Not sure how, but i just feel it could look more like the lid on the original top.

[shangrula]

i wish i lived in the states sometimes. in the UK I bet the lowest price we'll see relacement lids will be around $35 in USD and probably about $50 for a full case...we get ripped off. And if we import we just have to pay high shipping and import fee's, it's bad. But i know other countries are even worse, and I think it's crap sometimes.

i'd be grateful for a $20 lid, $10 would be a mirical I think!

as for not buying these cases, I agree, anyone affilated with ps2ownz doesn't get my business either.

[plan-9]

they look pretty decent. im in no rush to buy one. i still got a few minidvdrs sitting here. now only if someone would put out a new laser unit that would read full size dvds. i really want to play dvd movies on my gamecube. :)

[nonzero]

Dont like how the case above is missing/covering up the power LED. And the shape of the lid just doesent look right. Not sure how, but i just feel it could look more like the lid on the original top.

<ding!> I knew something was missing from that pic and lo and behold it was the power LED. Agree wholeheartedly about the top looking weird though, something defintely looks off.

Wait a week or so and buy a FULL REPLACEMNT case in a variety of colors from Team Xtender.

As for Team Xtender - Have you actually seen how horrible and nasty the finish is on that Xtender Xbox item? Cheap, nasty and looks like it was made by a 12 year old in school - plus the design could have been so much better if they had used a similar shape to the Xbox instead of the flat look. If thats an indicator of the quality of their workmanship then I'll just Dremel my case...

Either way its of no real importance because I'm waiting for that HD IDE mod to be released so I can really start chopping up my Cube :D

[shangrula]

this will only be the begining (hopefully) but as with all other consoles replacement cases will just get better as competition heats up :)

[molton]

People think this case looks weird, but I think this is about the best looking design you could use while keeping the original nintendo design for the rest of the lid, look at where the buttons are located, the power button specifically, you could make a bigger lid that has a hole in it for the power button but I think that would look dumber.

[Monkey]

Looks ok , but mini dvd-r.s are cheap enough so gonna stick with them for now + looks kinda odd , but think all are gonna look like that.


But I might pick up one at a later date as long as they aint to much as the mini dvd-rs are abit much for just expermenting with and wasting.

[DarkAkuma]

I dont know how case prices are nowadays in the states. I just know i used to sell PSX, DC, and N64 full cases for $20 back in the day. So i cant see myself paying anymore then $10 for half a case.

Ive been thinking. Arent those cases tops being sold with a gamebit? From what i remember from ps2losers news, the case tops come with a gamebit, and the price is $24.99. Wonder how much that gamebit is jacking up that price. If enough, then maybe they should have a deal without the gamebit. I can live with a bic pen and replacement screws as im sure others could.

Hopefully competition, and a package without a gamebit will drop the price down enough. Well when they atleast bring back the power led that is (i can live with the wierd looking lid). Untill then, whatever...

[gulliver]

Originally posted by brakken
GameCubeCase.com is affliated with PS2NFO/SCENE. Do not buy from them!

Also another reason to not buy from them is their quality of the cases in general. The PS2 cases they made are really cheap!

And don't forget you're paying $20+ for a simple top replacement. It's not a FULL CASE!

Wait a week or so and buy a FULL REPLACEMNT case in a variety of colors from Team Xtender.

http://www.teamxtender.com/

Are Team Xtender going to have solid colors as well? I want my cube to still look original. I have a black cube, but I've always wanted the purple, but I got mine on release day and couldn't complain about color at the time. Now I'd like it to have a black bottom and purple top. I think it would look pretty cool.

Also, does there's have an opening for the jewel? Thanks...

[gjac1]

Yes, they say there is an opening for the jewel

[A.Z.BEST]

Not so bad, except one thing...

WHERE'S THE FUCKING LED, LIGHT?

[0 morgan 0]

Originally posted by A.Z.BEST
Not so bad, except one thing...

WHERE'S THE FUCKING LED, LIGHT?

does it matter, i'd rather it be as plain as possible that way things dont get tacky and you can do it yourself...

[molton]

they ,could've built in a clear plastic part to distrubute the led light, it would've looked better and it wouldn't have caused any installation hastles

[nukleuzdj]

that does look more authentic than i was expecting,
but still gonna wait to see what the competition can come up with, i would really rather have a power led

[Biduleman]

I saw a detail on the prototype shot of the lid close. There is not transparent surface for the led. Does it will be corrected?

We had to lose it due to the nature of the design, the case is just designed for mini discs.

Im not 100% sure if we can do it without risk. Tomorrow i'll speak with factory on the issue. It can be changed, but dont think you would see the LED due to the disc.

Im home now so dont have one in front of me otherwise i could of taken some more pics of the inside.

[A.Z.BEST]

So make the LED visible on the front of the GCN or right on the edge... It has to be there :(. Otherwise the GCN looks like it was always dead :( - no matter if the power is on or off. It's just matter of cutting correctly shaped piece of transparent plastic.

[DarkAkuma]

Personaly, i dont mind if i would have to resolder a new LED on with the full length of the leads left uncut so it can be bent into a new position around the disc. Long as the power LED is in the same general area and looks close enough to the original. Even if its half a inch closer to the front or something.

Just covering over the LED like that is very half assed. Doing things half assed like that isnt good when your trying to sell something. Never know what else they did half assed.

Hell, anyone else notice the reset and open lid buttons? They look like their droped down. Only time they should be that low is when your pressing them. Otherwise they should be level with the top of the case. They half ass the buttons too?

I know im picky, but for the over priceing their doing on that, it should be top quality.

[plan-9]

the buttons are lower because the case isnt assembled so theres nothing to hold the buttons up. take apart your gamecube..you'll see the buttons will be low like that.
as for the led..i dont see it as a big deal. dont like the case..dont buy it. you can always just use minidvdrs, wait for another case to come out, use a dremel on your case.

[dildo]

Originally posted by DarkAkuma
Just covering over the LED like that is very half assed. Doing things half assed like that isnt good when your trying to sell something. Never know what else they did half assed.

Hell, anyone else notice the reset and open lid buttons? They look like their droped down. Only time they should be that low is when your pressing them. Otherwise they should be level with the top of the case. They half ass the buttons too?

I know im picky, but for the over priceing their doing on that, it should be top quality.

yeah, well said :D

[tempest]

Hey Guys,
Look at the thread over at gamecase (http://www.consolejunky.com/showthread.php?t=61)

LED may have been left off the proto (pictured so far) look at the CAD pic.

And take note the jewel is NOT the old stlye plastic one, but the sticker. Thread mentions they will send free jewels out later to those who buy a case.

[nukleuzdj]

i dont see why the led plastic thing cant be similar to the existing one just further out to make room for the 8cm discs
the led is plenty bright enough to shine light through, it could even be carefully tilted forward to shine light directly into the clear plastic

[tempest]

or like Shadowsans mod (at least I think it was his) where he moved the existing lens above front port panel.

[gulliver]

Originally posted by gjac1
Yes, they say there is an opening for the jewel

nice...that's a plus. But does anyone know if they're gonna have solid colors?

[brakken]

I would like to add that I am basing the quality of the cases on the pricerange and that I haven't even sampled their product(s) yet. Personally I always buy high quality cases and am willing to pay $50-$200 for a good case.

So purchasing a case for $20 if that is all you're able to budget might be a good choice.

[nonzero]

Originally posted by tempest
or like Shadowsans mod (at least I think it was his) where he moved the existing lens above front port panel.

Got any links to that mod?

[tempest]

It was on the old GCoS forum and seems it did not get transfered.
But I just happened to have DL'd the pics.

Shadowsan,
Please comment on your excelent work!

Seems this was a no desoldering required mod? or is that just wishful thinking...

[nonzero]

Very nice work by Shadowsan - congrats.

If you read this - please post up some more info about the mod and your Cube, thanks.

[Oscar Mopperkon]

There's a install-diagram online now on www.gamecubecase.com

[nonzero]

The case looks quite good in the new shots

[nonzero]

Lets hope the colour matches are as good in real life as they look in the pics...Can't wait to see the Platinum lids

[Xboxmodder999]

These look like they are great qaulity, and I think that that is about as athentic looking as you can get, even without the LED part.

I myself will not be buying one, because I have no DRE's with my setup. I have a Nec 3520A burner, and use Ritek g04 mini's. I prefer having all my games on mini's rather then full size, and I can get the g04 mini's with mini jewel cases for $1.50 each so I am satisfied.

Like I said above, these look like great cases, and for the people that have DRE's on mini's these are awesome. But for me, I have no problems with mini's and I prefer them, so it's not worth it.

[gulliver]

I agree, they do look very nice. But I don't think I could sacrifice the led.

[Z80]

My opinion is screw the LED. Do you really need that little light wasting energy for you? It's not like you can't tell if the machine is on otherwise. It DOES have a system fan which is audible. I think the case look fantasic when you consider it fits in the same dimmensions. If it's cheap and comes in black I'd probably buy one. I have many games with no errors at all, but a couple for some reason or another just DRE no matter what. Unfortunately I don't have a nice NEC burner but I do use RITEK minis. I'd love to try some DVD+Rs but I rather not take my GC case off again and rig the lid sensor down.

[tX_ram]

Wow, lots of discussion on this ps2nfo affiliated product. I thought we all hated them.

[Oscar Mopperkon]

In the Netherlands you can buy the case now for €12,50 ex shipping and ex gamebit. With Gamebit and shipping it will cost €23,-

For more info:
http://inkoopactie.net/ia/r9z4gbty

[Z80]

I didn't see where to buy just the top part of the case, no gamebit (I already have dozens of them) and no bottom, as I already have that part.

[gulliver]

same here, why aren't they just selling the tops?

[nukleuzdj]

arent the reset and eject buttons meant to be purple?

[tempest]

yup!
In the other pics they were all purple.
My guess is they did what is called a family mold, all these pieces are in the same mold, molded at the same time and thus are all the same color.

It really does not look right, does it:p

[nukleuzdj]

it looks cheap

[Oscar Mopperkon]

Originally posted by gulliver
same here, why aren't they just selling the tops?
Where do they sell the whole case then? The only thing I can find is the top cover without gamebit.

http://www.ps2fliptop.net/gamecube_case.htm

and

http://inkoopactie.net/ia/r9z4gbty

I don't think there's a whole case replacement yet cause even in the gamequbecase install diagram they only speak about a cover replacement.

[gulliver]

Originally posted by Oscar Mopperkon
Where do they sell the whole case then? The only thing I can find is the top cover without gamebit.

http://www.ps2fliptop.net/gamecube_case.htm

and

http://inkoopactie.net/ia/r9z4gbty

I don't think there's a whole case replacement yet cause even in the gamequbecase install diagram they only speak about a cover replacement.

huh, $28 is way too much for the just the top of a case...I think I'll just leave the lid off for now;)

[nonzero]

black

[nonzero]

silver

[nonzero]

silver - texture shot and side matching

[nonzero]

side shot of the silver - BTW I'll be selling these in the UK soon :D

[Chrispy CUBE]

BTW I'll be selling these in the UK soon

Any ideas on the price yet ? (GPB)

[nonzero]

Prices are yet to be finalized but they will be reasonable :D

[benten2000]

Yar, someone in the UK gonna sell them, I can't wait.....must have one of them :)

[Jamma14]

Cool I'm looking for one in the UK as well. Just make sure you undercut the dutch site. ;)

[preacher]

Originally posted by nonzero
BTW I'll be selling these in the UK soon :D

When and where dude? Like online? Computer fair? And how much is it likely to be?

[nonzero]

I'm in the middle of sorting the deal out at the moment, there are 2 things that are making me lean towards scrapping the whole plan though:

1) Postage rates are insane - they nearly double the cost per unit irrespective of carrier.

2) Cobra 1.0 and its love of minis makes these lids seem a tad pointless.

I intended to vend them online (website/eBay/forums) and at fairs.

[ABHQ]

New official case pictures are out!

[ABHQ]

We should have our cases in next week (barring any further delays), so pre-order yours now (http://www.aheadgames.com/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=17332&cat=0&page=1)!

All orders come with a free screwdriver to open the gamecube and a free hushtrap jewel sticker.

They also mention that Spice Orange cases will be available in the future, so we've begun taking preorders for them as well.

The cases look like they've turned out really well, the colors match up nicely - they've definitely spent some time creating these things.

As for those asking about the LED, not sure if this has been mentioned, but look at your open cube with a full size DVDR on it, the DVD HANGS OVER the LED and covers it up! So it's obvious why they couldn't use the LED.

But, if you still must have some LED indication, you could always order our GCilluminator LED Mod (http://www.aheadgames.com/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=16234&cat=0&page=1) :)

[cactusbob]

That LED mod is great. Do you supply a kit or would we have to send you the console?

CB

OK, just found the kit on your site. Do you have installation instructions available?

[Morien]

ABHQ, I cannot see on your site, will you ship the replacement case to Australia?
How much will it cost (Estimate) ?

[gulliver]

Originally posted by cactusbob
That LED mod is great. Do you supply a kit or would we have to send you the console?

CB

OK, just found the kit on your site. Do you have installation instructions available?

all I see a kit for is the power led and the other led mods they want you to send it in. where did you see a kit for the other led mods?

[ABHQ]

Ok, latest update is they are shipping out our cases tomorrow, so we should have them around Thursday. We will begin shipping pre-orders as soon as our stock arrives.

cactusbob,
We do sell single replacement GameCube LEDs, but do not offer a 'kit' form of our GCilluminator mod. This is because the mod is somewhat a fabrication as well as a modification, it's not just an easy 'install and play' modification. You can buy 6-7 replacement LEDs and do something like our modification yourself if you like, if you have wiring and soldering skills, or you can send your console in to us for a Professional Modification.

Morien,
If you Register (https://www.aheadgames.com/xcart/customer/register.php) an account with us, login, and then add your items to your cart, you will then see shipping methods and costs to your area. We do ship to Australia as well as many countries worldwide.

Thank you!

[ABHQ]

One more quick update, we received confirmation that our first batch of cases shipped out yesterday, so we should be receiving them Thursday or Friday! :) Get your order in now! (https://www.aheadgames.com/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=17332)

[Jamma14]

nonzero: any news if you are gonna sell em or not?? Anyone else know of a UK reseller??

[thecheekymonkey]

i`m also looking into selling these in the UK as well.

should have fist batch arriving next week.

pricing around £20 each but not finalized, it certainly wont be anymore than that anyway.

[thecheekymonkey]

i`m also looking into selling these in the UK as well.

should have fist batch arriving next week.

pricing around £20 each but not finalized, it certainly wont be anymore than that anyway.

[Jamma14]

Cmon! Compare that to other sites selling it for about £12! I'd buy one for £15 if shipping wasn't that much but otherwise I'd just rather leave the top off...

[thecheekymonkey]

can ya gimme a link to the site selling them for £12?

[Jamma14]

Well this one http://www.ps2fliptop.net/gamecube_case.htm is selling for about 14 and this one http://inkoopactie.net/ia/r9z4gbty/1 for under a tenner! :D
These are just the links posted further up the thread, I'm sure there is more...
On the other hand you could decide to sell em for twenty quid since you have a monopoly over the UK market at the mo, but if you do all I'm saying is that I'd be inclined to wait.

[Xboxmodder999]

Originally posted by Jamma14
Well this one http://www.ps2fliptop.net/gamecube_case.htm is selling for about 14 and this one http://inkoopactie.net/ia/r9z4gbty/1 for under a tenner! :D
These are just the links posted further up the thread, I'm sure there is more...
On the other hand you could decide to sell em for twenty quid since you have a monopoly over the UK market at the mo, but if you do all I'm saying is that I'd be inclined to wait.

With ps2fliptop, the total would be $52 shipped to out of the USA, how much is that for you guys?

[Jamma14]

About £25 but I'm talking bout the actual price they are selling the case for as the shipping from America is bound to be expensive. ;)

[gulliver]

Originally posted by Xboxmodder999
With ps2fliptop, the total would be $52 shipped to out of the USA, how much is that for you guys?

Damn, that is way too much...oh well, guess I'll stick with leaving the top off for now.

Edit: Now I see that you said "out of the US," but I'm sure it'll still be pretty pricy in the US.

[thecheekymonkey]

Originally posted by Jamma14
About £25 but I'm talking bout the actual price they are selling the case for as the shipping from America is bound to be expensive. ;)

and your point is? if you wanna buy one from america then go ahead, but you will pay postage, the price they sel them in the US has nothing to do with the price over here, total it up , and what you pay with shipping is the amount that matters.

you wait all you want mate, check the uk suppliers, at the moment most prices are £23 which includes VAT on some site, and doesnt include shipping.

no need to have negative comments mate, resellers wanna make money, due to the high volumes they buy, or do you expect them to do it for free in the comunity spirit?

my self personally was thinking of selling for £20 each, which included delivery to mainland briton, and also included paypal charges?

do you know how much they cost the resellers, who also have to pay shipping from the united states to the UK?

a fookin lot!

so just the shipping alone of 40 units to the UK is $285, thats £150 delivery.

so excuse me if i sound a little pissed off, but small resellers like my self will be lucky to make £5 per unit.

so you go and compare these prices to whatever UK site you can find.


Originally posted by Jamma14
Cmon! Compare that to other sites selling it for about £12! I'd buy one for £15 if shipping wasn't that much but otherwise I'd just rather leave the top off...

i still aint got a link to a UK site selling for £12, if you would buy one for £15 how much do you think shipping would be inside the UK? i`d say by normal post around £2 mark and thats being a little conservative, so the max you would pay is £17??????

your derogatory comments over £3 :confused:


leave the top off mate, and save up from your paper round

[gulliver]

Originally posted by thecheekymonkey
and your point is? if you wanna buy one from america then go ahead, but you will pay postage, the price they sel them in the US has nothing to do with the price over here, total it up , and what you pay with shipping is the amount that matters.

you wait all you want mate, check the uk suppliers, at the moment most prices are £23 which includes VAT on some site, and doesnt include shipping.

no need to have negative comments mate, resellers wanna make money, due to the high volumes they buy, or do you expect them to do it for free in the comunity spirit?

my self personally was thinking of selling for £20 each, which included delivery to mainland briton, and also included paypal charges?

do you know how much they cost the resellers, who also have to pay shipping from the united states to the UK?

a fookin lot!

so just the shipping alone of 40 units to the UK is $285, thats £150 delivery.

so excuse me if i sound a little pissed off, but small resellers like my self will be lucky to make £5 per unit.

so you go and compare these prices to whatever UK site you can find.




i still aint got a link to a UK site selling for £12, if you would buy one for £15 how much do you think shipping would be inside the UK? i`d say by normal post around £2 mark and thats being a little conservative, so the max you would pay is £17??????

your derogatory comments over £3 :confused:


leave the top off mate, and save up from your paper round

I don't see how he's being negative or shitty or anything. What did he say that bothered you?

[thecheekymonkey]

its just the way he slammed the price, and making out its more expensive than other sites, whe i aint seen no links to UK sites selling for "£12"


maybe ive just had a bad day :rolleyes:

[gulliver]

Originally posted by thecheekymonkey
its just the way he slammed the price, and making out its more expensive than other sites, whe i aint seen no links to UK sites selling for "£12"


maybe ive just had a bad day :rolleyes:

Lol, sorry. Yeah, I'd be willing to bet it's not that cheap anywhere either.

[cactusbob]

Who cares how much it costs? £12 or £25 makes no difference to me. At the end of the day £20 doesn't go very far in the UK these days.

They may well be dirt cheap in the US, but over here things cost much more.

A gallon of petrol about £3.90 ($7.40)
A pint of Stella Artois £2.76 ($1.89)
A packet of fags >£5.00 ($9.47)

(Conversions courtesy of Yahoo Finance)

I'm sick of people complaining that things cost too much here. If thecheekymonkey in the earlier threads can do cases for lets say £20 then fine. He's not going to make much on em.

Yeah GCNs are cheap now, but limited run products like these cases just are not that cheap to make. You should be thanking thecheekymonkey
for bothering to stock em and for supporting the Scene not dissing him.

You guys in the States don't know how good you've got it :-)

CB

[Xboxmodder999]

Originally posted by cactusbob
Who cares how much it costs? £12 or £25 makes no difference to me. At the end of the day £20 doesn't go very far in the UK these days.

They may well be dirt cheap in the US, but over here things cost much more.

A gallon of petrol about £3.90 ($7.40)
A pint of Stella Artois £2.76 ($1.89)
A packet of fags >£5.00 ($9.47)

(Conversions courtesy of Yahoo Finance)

I'm sick of people complaining that things cost too much here. If thecheekymonkey in the earlier threads can do cases for lets say £20 then fine. He's not going to make much on em.

Yeah GCNs are cheap now, but limited run products like these cases just are not that cheap to make. You should be thanking thecheekymonkey
for bothering to stock em and for supporting the Scene not dissing him.

You guys in the States don't know how good you've got it :-)

CB

Agreed, it cost a lot of money to get anything imported from the USA, so stop complaining. If you think the price is too high, don't buy it, simple as that.

[Oscar Mopperkon]

I'm glad I bought my case for "only" €15, that's £10,- :D

[thecheekymonkey]

thanks for the posts.

anyways, jamma14 everyones entitled to there comments, and my replys may sound a little harsh, apologies if any offence caused it wasnt the objective.

anyways, my stock has been shipped, whould have this week coming, latest 25th.

all i can say is, after doing the full size dvd-r mod to about 30 cases for people, they take fookin ages to do nicely, and to keep them tidy involved


cutting down
sanding
grinding
more sanding
respraying (underside of lid)
fitting magnet
fitting replacement LED


takes me around about 5 hours to do one lid (less if i do more at the same time)


the replacement lids are a god send.

i used to charge £25 just for the full size dvd-r mod alone :eek:

anyways expect some hirez piccys when i receive

[Jamma14]

Yeh I'm sorry as well m8 jus kinda wanted to get a cheaper price coz t'other ppl selling em for bout 23 in this country I just found too expensive for a piece of plastic. Now I here what you are saying tho, sounds like a good deal compared to the others here and by the way when I translated the site selling em for 12€ I found out it was wholesale too :( . Sorry for the comments again, I'll do my research a bit better b4 I open my mouth next time :p

[thecheekymonkey]

yep, no worrys mate, i`d had a long day yesterday as well, so apologies all round.


TCM

[pcroxton]

Originally posted by Xboxmodder999
With ps2fliptop, the total would be $52 shipped to out of the USA, how much is that for you guys?


I got it 25$US from ps2fliptop they match the competitor site (ebayhotbuy), shipping kind of pricey $15 out of USA. Total cost me 40$US which is about 21 GBP

[katz]

Im guessing guys that if i buy a CLEAR replacment top cover, the LED will shine through??

Also, what are the costs for shipping to Australia? I dont want to sign up all that info to find out that shipping is way too expensive!:o

[nitroxeno]

Originally posted by katz
Im guessing guys that if i buy a CLEAR replacment top cover, the LED will shine through??

Also, what are the costs for shipping to Australia? I dont want to sign up all that info to find out that shipping is way too expensive!:o

Yeah it will shine through... just bend the LED forward a bit cuz if you have a full dvd in its going to block the light a little. Plus you can always buy some more LEDs and make it look really cool! :D

[katz]

you woudnt have a quick little pic to show me nittroxeno :D ?? would appreciate it....just dont wanna go bending it in the wrong section or somthing and stuffing up the LED:)

[nitroxeno]

Sure thing.... You just need to bend the LED forward so that it faces up and to the front. This way its not shinning into the DVD and you will see it from the front/top of the clear case.

[nitroxeno]

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[katz]

AWESOMEEE!! Thanks so much. I thought it was too much to ask for. Thanks again. I will be getting the case soon me thinks. I cant be bothered waiting for the Xecuters one, it wil cost too much, and be too hard for me to install (wires, LEDS etc).

your a champ!

[justinkb]

ordered mine yesterday, should get it in ca. 2 or 3 days, can't wait.

[Oscar Mopperkon]

I just read Brakkens review of the case and it doen't look any good... :(

I don't have my case yat, but is the case really as bad a Brakken says?

[pulz]

the case is good, it could use some more space where you put the fingers to take up the disc.

But it's still easy to get disc out and in :)


If you read the whole thread in the review, you will see the truth behind the review

[Oscar Mopperkon]

Originally posted by pulz
the case is good, it could use some more space where you put the fingers to take up the disc.

But it's still easy to get disc out and in :)

If you read the whole thread in the review, you will see the truth behind the review
I've got small fingers so that should not be a problem ;)

But Brakken also gives a link to a site where they have pictures showing that the lid doesn't close, that the case isn't square etc... What about that?

[pulz]

And users around can probaly post hundred or thousands of pictures of perfect cases.

In my opinion (one i have an right to have(so don't edit my post again brakken) :p ) brakken haven't tried to mount it right so he could ***** about the case.

When im off from work, ill go right home and take some pictures showing that it is actually possible to mount the case proper :)

[nonzero]

As you lot may or may not have noticed from the output of our uber moderator, he likes to ***** - even when he likes whatever he is yapping about...

[tempest]

As I work in the consumer electronics industry (Mech Engr) and have LOTS of experience with plastic injection molded parts, I thought I would chime in.

It is entirely possible that of two parts off of a different cavity, different tool, or even the same tool-cavity - one could be warped and the other perfectly square. Especially if the have thinned the walls up. The injection molding process has many parameters that effect part quality. Parts molded at the start of a shift from a cold press will be different than parts from a hot stable press. It is very dependant on part and tool design. Good part and tool design will minimize these effects.
My observations of these cases is that the part design is not the best, I cannot comment on the tool design without actually seeing the tools (but my intuition tells me it is lacking as well).
An example of the bad part design is the lid. They have completely eliminated the rib (or lip) around the perimeter of the lid, leaving a large flat plate (this is a BIG no-no in plastic injection molded parts). The result is that the flatness of the lid will be hard to control. The parts will either be warped from the start or will warp over time as the internal stresses relax. This can be seen by reports of sticking lids and lids that are not flush with the case when closed. Another example is the screw problem. Sounds like the holes have too much draft (ie the hole gets smaller the deeper you go). I would guess they went with cheaper tools (less moving parts) and depend on draft too keep parts from sticking in the mold. It is possible with ejector pins to have zero draft screw holes, but this adds complexity and cost to the mold.

Bottom line is some will get lucky and have nice square flat cases (for now, watch your lids!) others will get, well, warped crap. So please don't rag on Brakken for reporting what he has found as it is a fact that what he has seen can and will be different from what others have seen. These are not the highest quality cases, but they are the first. Make your own buying decisions...

sorry if I got too wordy or technical!

by the way nice review Brakken

[oetvarken]

Originally posted by Oscar Mopperkon
I just read Brakkens review of the case and it doen't look any good... :(

I don't have my case yat, but is the case really as bad a Brakken says?

Nah it's not my Dutch friend ;) I know someone from The Netherlands who has it allready it's nowhere near as bad as Brakken says....it's only Brakkens opinion...nothing more... if you will like it, or not is up to you. it's all taste and opinions.

[brakken]

Originally posted by oetvarken
Nah it's not my Dutch friend ;) I know someone from The Netherlands who has it allready it's nowhere near as bad as Brakken says....it's only Brakkens opinion...nothing more... if you will like it, or not is up to you. it's all taste and opinions.

Yeah I know someone who has a sister that has met the pet cat who's ex-owners brother-in-law has a working case too!

[thecheekymonkey]

ive got 35 working cases here, all tested. and fitted i might add
with only a very small amount being fiddly.

[oetvarken]

Originally posted by brakken
Yeah I know someone who has a sister that has met the pet cat who's ex-owners brother-in-law has a working case too!

And you don't have to develop a bad attitude either :D

It's all true...it's all about personal taste and opinion.

[brakken]

Originally posted by oetvarken
And you don't have to develop a bad attitude either :D

It's all true...it's all about personal taste and opinion.

I had a bad attitude when I got this crap case and my comment was meant to point out that this person never saw the case in question, but only heard about it from someone else.

Yes I agree it's about taste and opinion and a lot of people are cheap as hell, don't care about using a crappy product and are overall really damn stupid (oh, did I just say that outloud? :P)

[oetvarken]

I think the case just does what it needs...letting you play normal sized dvd-r's add a reasonable price, nothing more nothing less....in the world there are enough products that have good cost/quality....imo these cases are not that bad...they get the job done...and the buyers (I am one of them) are not stupid.

BTW your pretty stupid also...since you also got one :P

[brakken]

Originally posted by oetvarken
I think the case just does what it needs...letting you play normal sized dvd-r's add a reasonable price, nothing more nothing less....in the world there are enough products that have good cost/quality....imo these cases are not that bad...they get the job done...and the buyers (I am one of them) are not stupid.

BTW your pretty stupid also...since you also got one :P

heh well I didn't pay for it ....

[pcroxton]

Originally posted by pcroxton
I got it 25$US from ps2fliptop they match the competitor site (ebayhotbuy), shipping kind of pricey $15 out of USA. Total cost me 40$US which is about 21 GBP

I got the case last week. It took me about 15-20 minutes to install. The case fitting is very good. The both sides are perfectly fit, the lid close and open fine. Maybe the case I got was corrected from previous first batch issues. Now I'm just starting rolling.
Anyone knows good site for homebrew stuffs?

[smurfmods]

Can't tell if all the bickering is mean spirited or not.... Either way its making me wet my pants laughing. :D

I ordered a black one. Should be here early next week. I will report in on fit, color, and ease of install. Wish I could have waited for the new ones from x-tender. I'm too damn impatient.

[pcroxton]

I got a free Gamecube Openning Tools included when bought with the case, but it does not works for me. I guess that is why it's free.

I emailed the site, they said that what I got from the company, and they have to pay out of their pocket. Oh well, can't complain when it's free item.

[Tyrian³]

hey, I'm getting my console this afternoon (UPS just called me^_^) and I have the case to do the mod here. Just a question: since I'm going with the BIC method (I have a gamebit but I forgot it at home...500KMs from here=\) it would be easier for me to use the gameboy player screws to let the pen take the gamebit shape. Are the Gameboy player screws (the internal ones of course) the same size of the GC ones? I don't know if it's the different hole or something but they seem larger...of course I hope they're the same=)Please let me know asap! My console is coming=)
Damn, I'm so excited I wrote in a terrible way...I'm sorry!

[thecheekymonkey]

personally mate, from my experience, you`ll need the gamebit adaptor to screw them back in, as the gamecubecases come predrilled, but as they are virgin holes, you`ll struggle getting them back in with the bic method, just like an original case.

you could use different screws, or pre-screw the holes first using a different screw.

ive personally used the bolts tthat come with 80mm PC fans to screw a case back up (my own) and they worked a treat as well as having phillips heads (+).

[brakken]

Originally posted by pcroxton
I got a free Gamecube Openning Tools included when bought with the case, but it does not works for me. I guess that is why it's free.

I emailed the site, they said that what I got from the company, and they have to pay out of their pocket. Oh well, can't complain when it's free item.

You have been a victim of mail fraud and have the ability to report the voilation to your local authorities. For your information when HushCrap first sold the cases they included a free hex bit with all orders, but didn't even test the bits they ordered and sent out the wrong ones. Re-Sellers like AheadGames did not ship the wrong bits and purchased the right ones out of their own pocket as HushCrap refused to replace and/or credit the old ones.

Doesn't supprise me as apparently HushCrap didn't even take the time to test the cases themselves.

For the complete story check out my Anti-PS2BANZ page as HushCrap is in bed with PS2NFO and the whole story can be found here -> http://ps2banz.pxn-os.com

[brakken]

Originally posted by Tyrian³
hey, I'm getting my console this afternoon (UPS just called me^_^) and I have the case to do the mod here. Just a question: since I'm going with the BIC method (I have a gamebit but I forgot it at home...500KMs from here=\) it would be easier for me to use the gameboy player screws to let the pen take the gamebit shape. Are the Gameboy player screws (the internal ones of course) the same size of the GC ones? I don't know if it's the different hole or something but they seem larger...of course I hope they're the same=)Please let me know asap! My console is coming=)
Damn, I'm so excited I wrote in a terrible way...I'm sorry!

Due to the defects in the size of the case and the fact you'll have to warp the case and force it to fix using the BIC PEN method is out of the question.

[Tyrian³]

I quit the bic methos (pens sucks=P) and I'm taking a gamebit complete screwdriver. Will I need other things (i.e. replacement screws to close the cube)?

[thecheekymonkey]

Originally posted by brakken
Due to the defects in the size of the case and the fact you'll have to warp the case and force it to fix using the BIC PEN method is out of the question.


what hes saying is, that the bic method is ok for opening the case, just no for replacing the screws.

the only thing that is warped brakken is you, and the only force needed crappen is that you have to hold it together, (unlike you)

[gulliver]

Originally posted by thecheekymonkey
what hes saying is, that the bic method is ok for opening the case, just no for replacing the screws.

the only thing that is warped brakken is you, and the only force needed crappen is that you have to hold it together, (unlike you)

You seriously need to drop it already bro. It's getting really old.

[pulz]

yeah, and brakkens anti ps2 compain aint.
Okey ps2sucks sucks donkey ......

But even if someone have banners with them it doesnt mean that all is crap.

Why arnt there more complaints over the case, this is the only case made untill the xcm appeared recently.
And my gues is that they have sold quite a few cases, but there havent been many complaints.

So a some cases are warped, they fit easy without kutting and removing and stuff like brakken claims.
The only thing you have to remove is those 6 fins, wich has been removed from the newer cases

[gulliver]

Originally posted by pulz
yeah, and brakkens anti ps2 compain aint.
Okey ps2sucks sucks donkey ......

But even if someone have banners with them it doesnt mean that all is crap.

Why arnt there more complaints over the case, this is the only case made untill the xcm appeared recently.
And my gues is that they have sold quite a few cases, but there havent been many complaints.

So a some cases are warped, they fit easy without kutting and removing and stuff like brakken claims.
The only thing you have to remove is those 6 fins, wich has been removed from the newer cases

Yeah, but Brakken talking about ps2ownz is different because he isn't constantly attacking a member of this site. It's really annoying. I have nothing against Brakken or Thecheekymonkey, but following someone to every thread they post in so they can make their insulting comments is childish and irritating, and not just for Brakken.

As far as complaints for the case, Plan-9 just did a review on the case and said basically the same thing Brakken did in his review except he wasn't as bothered by the problems because he was only interested in a cheap fix anyway. Brakken's standards of what a replacement case should be are higher so he wasn't so forgiving of it's problems. They both say the same thing, just one cares and the other doesn't.

[brakken]

Originally posted by pulz
yeah, and brakkens anti ps2 compain aint.
So a some cases are warped, they fit easy without kutting and removing and stuff like brakken claims.
The only thing you have to remove is those 6 fins, wich has been removed from the newer cases

LOL ....

[gulliver]

Oops, yeah, I forgot to add that at least Brakken's claims against ps2ownz are valid and can be backed-up with quite a bit of evidence. So whether it annoys certain people or not, at least we know for a fact that it's true, unlike other people's claims about Brakken.

[koteshi]

ordered a case at ebay. It was from PS2FlipTop.com or something like that and it really sucks. It isn't possible to run full DVD-R disk because you hear the disk scrachting and after a few seconds the game stopes... :mad:


so: NEVER order at PS2FlipTop.com!!!

[Phantom8]

Originally posted by koteshi
ordered a case at ebay. It was from PS2FlipTop.com or something like that and it really sucks. It isn't possible to run full DVD-R disk because you hear the disk scrachting and after a few seconds the game stopes... :mad:


so: NEVER order at PS2FlipTop.com!!!

PS2filptop.com is actually selling GameCubeCase.

[plan-9]

i got a gamecubecase..and the fullsize discs fit without a problem. i believe even brakken didnt have a problem with this aspect of the case. post some pics if you can so we can take a look at it.

[plan-9]

well the problem with brakken is that a lot of people believe he is biased. am i one of them? yes. i believe his views of ps2nfo gets in the way of his reviews and just views in general and thats quite a shame because brakken has the ability to write really good informitive reviews..but I believe his personal feelings interfere with this right now. theres no question ps2nfo were doing really stupid things...hell i was there when they were trying to basically trying put all the blame on brakken for them not releasing cobra 1.0. ive seen the bans they were doing on their forums. so yes i dont care much about whatever he says about them..but when you start bad mouthing any product they may affiliate with them..then thats where problems arise. remember this is a cheap case..and it does the job its meant to do. so does that mean it should be completely trashed and be called hushcrap and garbage? no. its actually very comparable to the original case. i didnt have to cut off a single thing on my case to have it fit. i believe the first batch had the extra long fins. we will see how his review of xcm case goes. they have the fins you have to cut off..plus you have to move your chip because the case plain and simply doesnt fit properly with the viper chip in the spot the viper team tells you to put it in..which is very bad since this case is supposed to be endorsed by the viper team. as for the plastic quality...i believe my hushtrap case is the same quality of plastic as my original. again this could be because they switched materials when they did a new revision of the case? im not sure on that.
i guess we'll see how biased if at all brakken is when he does his review on the xcm cases. perhaps we are all wrong about brakken..perhaps he just has insanely high standards?

[thecheekymonkey]

Originally posted by koteshi
ordered a case at ebay. It was from PS2FlipTop.com or something like that and it really sucks. It isn't possible to run full DVD-R disk because you hear the disk scrachting and after a few seconds the game stopes... :mad:


so: NEVER order at PS2FlipTop.com!!!

I too have seen this problem. What happened is that the laser units `floats¬ on rubber shocks, for some reason , possibly when i fitted the replacement case the laser unit was pushed over to one side, so when you place the disk on, especially if you push the disk over, i.e. insert the disk a an angle the disk can catch on the side of the case, i wiggled the laser a bit and it `sat` back correctly.

it could be the same, it may not be, but hope it helps.

[tempest]

lol!
Nice Av CheekyM!;)

[plan-9]

well if its not the laser unit not sitting correctly then its either the dvd media is too big which i doubt ..but it could happen..just try different media to see if that helps. the other thing is that the case itself is messed up which i doubt as well. there should be about 2-3 mm around the edge of the dvd to the case..so thats enough room for it to spin.

[gulliver]

Originally posted by koteshi
ordered a case at ebay. It was from PS2FlipTop.com or something like that and it really sucks. It isn't possible to run full DVD-R disk because you hear the disk scrachting and after a few seconds the game stopes... :mad:


so: NEVER order at PS2FlipTop.com!!!

Hey, don't talk bad about ps2fliptop just because you got a bummed case. They don't actually make the cases; they just sell them. Take your problem up with the manufacterer instead of dragging a good company's name through the dirt because of a problem that isn't their fault.

I've ordered from ps2fliptop and I know many others that have and they're a great store. I ordered my clear-green ps2 fliptop case from them and I can testify that they're service is great, the product was great, and they even matched my price from a site that was selling the cheaply-made ps2 cases. They gave me a great deal on breaker pro as well.

[pcroxton]

I agreed with Gulliver 110%, PS2FlipTop.com (http://ps2fliptop.net/main.htm) does not make the cases. If you don't like the case, or you just got a bad case from the manufacture. You have the option email to ps2fliptop.com to return it or exchange within 10 days I believed no question asks. They are known have a high reputation service and reliable site PS2FlipTop.com (http://ps2fliptop.net/main.htm)

[koteshi]

Maybe the PS2 things are good but the Gamecube isn't.
And if they were such a good company like everyone says then they wouldn't sell cases manufactured by other companies that didn't work fine.

But that's just my opinion, so please do not hurt me ;)


Hope thecheekymonkey's solution works...

[gulliver]

Originally posted by koteshi
Maybe the PS2 things are good but the Gamecube isn't.
And if they were such a good company like everyone says then they wouldn't sell cases manufactured by other companies that didn't work fine.

But that's just my opinion, so please do not hurt me ;)


Hope thecheekymonkey's solution works...

As already stated by many, they do work fine; you're just doing something wrong and/or the case is defective. If it's defective you ask for a replacement. You have absolutely no reason to say anything bad about them from what you've said.

[pcroxton]

The site that you don't want to buy is the ps2cover.com, it's a horrible services. I have read 15+ forums mention bad things about this site, I have links to these forums if anyone want to read it. Correct me if I am wrong,

[gulliver]

Originally posted by pcroxton
The site that you don't want to buy is the ps2cover.com, it's a horrible services. I have read 15+ forums mention bad things about this site, I have links to these forums if anyone want to read it. Correct me if I am wrong,

No, you're right. I've heard all the bad things about them too.