Topic: Replacement Cases? (Read 152 times)

LioConvoy · « **on:** December 07, 2004, 07:24:00 AM »

Well, I'm sick of my boring old black xbox, I 'm too afraid to paint it, and I don't want those crappy skins. I think I'm going to buy one of those clear replacement cases. Has anyone else installed one? If so, here are some questions for you.

Are they easy to install?
Is the plastic quality as good as the original xbox case?
Does everything in the xbox come out of the case easily?
Where did you buy yours?

Thanks.

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, Hardware chat was the closest thing I could find to my question.

This post has been edited by LioConvoy: Dec 7 2004, 03:26 PM

krustytheclown · « **Reply #1 on:** December 07, 2004, 07:36:00 AM »

This should be in the case modding section. Anywho, I bought a clear green Le case (the halo edition one). With those cheapo clear replacement cases, you just get a crappy top made out of cheap thin plastic. I've seen those for about $40-50 (I think). I paid $60 for my case on ebay.

If you want a good clear case, I would look at the Crystal xbox case (Its exactly the same quality as the regular black case, just clear). Or you get a Xpod case, with is a different design, but is a clear acrylic case, they run for around $70 (once again, I think).

actugt · « **Reply #2 on:** December 07, 2004, 12:49:00 PM »

Having built 2 xpod's myself, I can definitely say that an xpod is harder to build than a clear case replacement that is the same shape as the original case.

The xpod assembly sequence is trickier, and you have to buy at least one 80mm fan.

Also with the Xpod you can't mount a certain variations philips DVD drive. However, the xpod does give you more room around the components and the ability to mount *2* hard drives without extensive case modding.

SpookieStylez · « **Reply #3 on:** December 07, 2004, 02:00:00 PM »

this post should be in the case modding section of the forums..but just to give you some ideas,buy a crystal case on ebay (round$75) or get as clear (colored case) from a place like ps2fliptops.com ...i bought one from there and its borderline cheapo but it serves its purpose..they have em in 4 or 5 colors and *clear* and they start around $35 ...good luck

LioConvoy · « **Reply #4 on:** December 07, 2004, 03:09:00 PM »

About the cheapo clear cases.. are they worth getting? I mainly just want my xbox to look good without having to spend a fortune on a licensed case. I've found the cheap ones for $30 (US). Krusty, how thin are they? Are they easy to bust? LMK

LioConvoy · « **Reply #5 on:** December 07, 2004, 04:19:00 PM »

bump <_<

SpookieStylez · « **Reply #6 on:** December 07, 2004, 04:43:00 PM »

celinedrules · « **Reply #7 on:** December 07, 2004, 04:47:00 PM »

Here's a suggestion. You said you were too afraid to paint your case. Why? Because you might mess it up? Instead you want to buy a new one. Why not try and paint it and if you do mess up then buy a new one. If you don't mess up then you saved your self the cost of a new case and you can say you did it yourself.

SpookieStylez · « **Reply #8 on:** December 07, 2004, 04:56:00 PM »

some people just dont have the painting gene in em...
Painted cases are tight but aftermarket clear cases are p-i-m-p

LioConvoy · « **Reply #9 on:** December 07, 2004, 05:00:00 PM »

SpookieStylez · « **Reply #10 on:** December 07, 2004, 09:26:00 PM »

yeah...there are basically the same thing ..you just found one a few bones cheaper....same quality though...long as you dont get fucking heman on em they should suit you fine

fuerio · « **Reply #11 on:** December 22, 2004, 03:48:00 PM »

i'm curious about anyone thats installed one of the clearxbox.com / ps2fliptop cases... is the dvd drive see thru portion only for thompson drives or what?

SpookieStylez · « **Reply #12 on:** December 22, 2004, 11:19:00 PM »

QUOTE(fuerio @ Dec 22 2004, 06:20 PM)

i'm curious about anyone thats installed one of the clearxbox.com / ps2fliptop cases... is the dvd drive see thru portion only for thompson drives or what?

FIrst one i got (case) i used on a xbox w/ a phllips.....I think its a universal kinda thing ..

sS

fuerio · « **Reply #13 on:** December 22, 2004, 11:24:00 PM »

interesting.... dosnt seem to line up with mine, but the phillips i have here are the newer
versions..... dosnt line up on the samsung either looks like i may have to cut and glue it.

SpookieStylez · « **Reply #14 on:** December 22, 2004, 11:29:00 PM »

QUOTE(fuerio @ Dec 23 2004, 01:56 AM)

interesting.... dosnt seem to line up with mine, but the phillips i have here are the newer
versions..... dosnt line up on the samsung either looks like i may have to cut and glue it.

My Philly was from a late 1.0. The cases are usally kinda off anyways...most of them are actually kind of awkward to get on without feeling like its going to break..nice effect...but cheap design....
Which site did you order from...and if there is a connectivity issue the site needs to verify that

sS

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