The Famitsu Game Boy Light Edition: Custom Clear Joy-Cons for Nintendo Switch — Retro Skeleton Mod
Only 6,000 Were Ever Made. We Built Ours for Your Switch.
Our Famitsu Game Boy Light Edition is our tribute to one of the rarest Game Boys ever produced — a premium, hand-crafted clear Joy-Con set inspired by the legendary 1997 skeleton clear Famitsu Game Boy Light, a special edition that was never sold outside of Japan and limited to just 6,000 units.
We paired crystal-clear shells with beautifully minimalistic white buttons and a D-pad to capture that unmistakable retro-futuristic aesthetic — something that feels both ahead of its time and deeply nostalgic all at once.
We build every set using genuine Nintendo Switch hardware internals, so you get complete compatibility with all Switch features, including HD rumble haptics and gyroscopic motion sensing.
What makes our Famitsu Game Boy Light Edition unique:
- Crystal-clear skeleton shells — a direct nod to the iconic transparent design of the 1997 Famitsu Game Boy Light
- Minimalist white buttons & D-pad — clean, understated, and perfectly in keeping with the original’s aesthetic
- Red Player LED Mod — included as standard to match the Game Boy Light’s iconic red power indicator
- Optional Blue Player LED — choose blue at checkout for a tribute to the retro electroluminescent screen glow
- Programmed color recognition — we flash each set to be recognized by your Nintendo Switch in their custom colorway when pairing, just like an official set
- Genuine Nintendo internals — 1:1 performance with all Switch features, no compromises
- Testing: We have a strict testing process that ensures quality before assembly and after. Once the final screws are tightened, your Joy-Cons will go through their final testing cycle, before they ship to you.
- Color Programming: Your Joy-Cons will be Programmed to be displayed on any Switch in their new colors.
- Worried about drift? We test analogue sticks to minimize any chance of drift, and provide a 90-day drift warranty. You can also upgrade to our “anti-drift” analogue sticks by adding them to your order. We’ll assemble them so your Joy-Cons arrive ready to play, drift-free.
- Original Joy-Cons: We use only original Nintendo Joy-Cons, so your custom set will retain all their original functionalities: NFC for reading and writing amiibo data, accelerometers and gyro sensors for motion-control play, “HD Rumble” and motion-IR camera.
- More customization: Want to change any buttons, shells, add LEDs or customize more? Tap the chat button and ask us.
- You’re Covered: Our mods come with a unique care package. Please read our Service & Care tab, or visit here.
We take pride in making everything in our shop ourselves, with a lot of attention to detail and emphasis on quality. Every part, tool, and method we use are chosen carefully so you get the best custom Joy-Con in town :)
Returns, Cancellations & Warranties:
- Had a change of heart? Orders can be cancelled up to 24 hours from the time they are made, for a full refund.
- Unhappy with your controllers for any reason after receiving them? You have 14 days to return them, unused and in their original packaging. Once we have them back in our shop, we will issue a full refund to your original payment method.
- When you order custom controllers from us, you also upgrade your peace of mind when it comes to service: Every Joy-Con order has a 90-day warranty. Beyond the 90 days, we will fix any issue for the cost of shipping and parts alone. Work is always on us, so just let us know as soon as possible if you experience any issue.
When you checkout, please select if you’d like your Joy-Cons to be made out of NEW or REFURBISHED controllers.
Both options are made from original Nintendo Joy-Cons, and look and function exactly the same.
So, what’s the difference?
- Made from New are made from brand new, out-of-the-box Joy-Cons.
- Made from Refurbished are made from fully tested and refurbished original Joy-Cons someone didn’t need anymore. We use new shells, buttons and analogue sticks, so most of what we repurpose from them are internal boards.
We love giving these Joy-Cons a new purpose with brand new parts. It’s not only great for the environment, but also gives you Joy-Cons that have so many stories to tell and are a bit more cost-friendly.
