The positives: — This shell is very attractive, and the paint job appears to be high quality. Placed side-by-side with the OEM shell it was meant to replace, I'd say the hue was 95% accurate to the official Sony shell. — The UMD door spring assembly and latch were also well designed. I found them much easier to install than in the OEM case. They felt sturdy as well. — The power button slider is very similar to OEM. This is the only 3000 series PSP I own, but when I swapped shells on my 1000 series, I returned a few units because the slider was integrated into the back shell and very flimsy. The negatives: — The trim, especially on the bottom edge where the left and right halves meet, is very fragile. They are meant to snap in place via tiny plastic clips, however the clips are made of a similar plastic to those snap together model kits I put together as a grade school kid a decade before the first PSP was released. No matter how careful you are, chances are high one will snap off. This leads the trim to bow out because the plastic is too cheap to hold its own form without clipping in. — The front and back shells do not sit flush. I removed the faceplate probably a half-dozen times before I accepted that it was a design flaw and not user error. The poor fit is distractingly unattractive for a perfectionist like me, but even if others are OK with it, it makes using the system difficult. If it were any worse it would be impossible. This is because the 1 mm to 1.5 mm gap is enough to impede the analog stick. Also, though it did not effect gameplay, I had push the front and back shells together to hit the PlayStation and volume buttons. — The body plastic is low quality as well. Compared to this, the OEM case feels like one of those anodized aluminum Gameboy shells. This would not be an issue if the shell were a good fit, but to deal with the control issues, I found myself holding the PSP with a death grip. This further strains the plastic and makes the aforementioned issues even worse. Conclusion: If you plan to put your PSP on a pedestal, this case is undeniably attractive. If you plan to play it, you should look elsewhere. This is the second brand of PSP 3000 shell I have tried and the other was of similar quality. If your current shell is too damaged to play, my advice would be to get a good condition used OEM shell and learn to live with the scuffs. Returning this was one of the easiest decisions I've ever made. Read more

The emerald green looks nice, but does not make it for the ATROCIOUSLY scratched up screen. The included screen for the front of the shell is far worse and more distracting than my original, 10 year old psp screen. Also worth noting is that the battery release mechanism is very poor. The buttons and D-pad are shaped poorly, both had sections too low or too high high relative to the screen. Finally, and the most annoying part of it all, is the faceplate does not tighten enough to allow the joy stick to freely move. It will catch the faceplate often, making for a miserable experience. OVERALL, I HAD TO COMPLETELY RESHELL TO THE ORIGINAL PSP SHELL. THE MOLD IS COMPLETE TRASH. Read more

None of the the holes were pre threaded, treading a hole was a colossal pain, horrible fitment and quality is sub par, many things had to be cut, and overall was of poor quality. Do not buy unless you are looking for things to be a total pain in the ass. Read more

I got this custom case to add some flair to my PSP, and let me tell ya- Buyer beware... It looks nice on the outside, but there's a lot to be desired here. It's a good looking shell once it's all put together, but there are a few major sticking points. Many of the screw holes were not well defined, meaning you'll need to either force those screws in (not recommended when you consider the fragility of a PSP's LCD.) or you'll need to re-tap the holes yourself (not something everyone has the means to do.) The action buttons look utterly butchered on the inside, which evidences shoddy workmanship, but they otherwise look fine once installed. The feel on the other hand is pretty noticeable, especially on the Square button which was missing roughly a third of its mass from underneath, leading to a very noticeable difference when depressed. Plastic shavings galore on this thing, so there's that. Then there's the screen- Oh boy, the screen. You're better off spending the extra to get a file, some gorilla glue, and a whole new screen-- The one that comes with this shell is utter hot garbage. In my case, I just reused my old PSP screen as even with a bit of wear, it was still MILES higher quality than the one included with this shell. It's not hyperbole when I say that it looks as if they cut these screens from an old skateboarding half pipe; that's how TERRIBLY scuffed and scratched it was. It looked about as dirty as well used skateboard wheels to boot. All in all, it will look nice if you know what you're doing, and get it together well, but if you're looking for a nice, concise package that you can buy, swap, and be ready to play with, this item is maybe not the move. Read more

I just bought this for parts that I need for the spirited green PSP. If you are looking for a full case swap, LET THE PROFESSIONALS DO IT. It's not a do-it-yourself project. Other then that, it's a great way to set yourself apart. Read more

Absolutely horrible craftsmanship. Missing holes in spots ment for parts with small inserts. When I thought I got everything together right I tested my psp and found that a part of the case had broke my screen. Completely unsatisfied and quite upset about my screen. Read more

Bad reviews were throwing me off on the purchase but i risked it and man this thing is awesome! i have a brand new PSP now! shell came well packaged my main concern was the screen being scratched but it was spotless no scratches what so ever. Only had one small problem but customer service is amazing as well and helped me out. these aren't perfect since they're not original but this is definitely the best option out there just be patient and don't get frustrated don't rush the process and you'll be happy with the results. Read more

Beautiful case, I was a little worried that I might have to return it based on other reviews of it not fitting properly and stuff being misaligned. I had no issues with getting anything aligned. Read more

Es una buena opción si tú carcasa ya está desgastada, lo único malo es que tienes que reemplazarla completamente y no solo las partes que necesites Read more

Okay quality but not amazing. All the same for the price it's actually pretty good so I'll give 5 stars based on price vs product. Read more