BitBox Game Cases - Coming next: SNES/SFC, N64, & GB/GBC/GBA

[StoneAgeGamer]

As stated in a earlier post we will be sending carts out for engineering our next 3 cases which will include a SNES/SFC case, N64 case, and a GB/GBC/GBA case. For those wondering how manuals will fit in the GB/GBC/GBA case here are some examples:

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With no pocket:


With pocket on bottom:


With pocket on side:


That case is just a sample case that the company sent us. Our would be black. Its not a prototype. Once we have drawings we will show what case will look like and once we receive prototypes we will post those as well.

The pockets used in these photos are not the actual pockets that will be available, these were cut down pockets that we originally used with the NES cases. However as you can see all typical GB manuals should fit in perfectly. No pressure points that could cause creasing.

We expect price for the SNES/SFC and N64 to be similar to the NES cases, but we are waiting on rough quote on GB cases. Due to size difference we are hoping the cost is quite a bit lower. Once we have rough idea we will post here.

[shenske]

This looks very interesting. Excited to see more info on them 

[StoneAgeGamer]

Just doing some pre-engineering before I send off carts. Took their sample CD case and using my cutting machine cut out 8 layers of styrene to make GBX cart holder. This obviously will not accommodate weird sized GB carts. Some of those are too thick to even fit in the case, the others are much taller than normal gb carts. We will have to offer solutions for those carts in our Generic cases when those come out. I also forgot finger pry areas.

Obviously this is in so way representative of what the final product will look like.

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[StoneAgeGamer]

I have a ton of NES cover art that was made specifically for the BitBox NES games cases that I would like to upload, but I don't see anywhere to select Case Type when I upload.

[segamer]

I have a ton of NES cover art that was made specifically for the BitBox NES games cases that I would like to upload, but I don't see anywhere to select Case Type when I upload.

Snowcone has talked about re-tooling the site. That would be a feature the site could use; case type. There's isn't an option for case type at the moment. I would open a thread specifically for your Bit Box covers. At least they'll be out there for now. Maybe Arseen could recommend an area for BitBox covers.

[StoneAgeGamer]

I have a ton of NES cover art that was made specifically for the BitBox NES games cases that I would like to upload, but I don't see anywhere to select Case Type when I upload.

Snowcone has talked about re-tooling the site. That would be a feature the site could use. At the moment, there's isn't an option. I would open a thread specifically for your BitBox covers.

Thanks for info.

[larryinc64]

I think the mod chooses it.
I'm sure the mods would recognize the case type by the cover size.

[Arseen]

Maybe Arseen could recommend an area for BitBox covers.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/ go here and see is there any new suitable area.

[Arseen]

I think the mod chooses it.
I'm sure the mods would recognize the case type by the cover size.

Yes it is regognised by size, but I think snowcovne still has to add the description top the database, like Genesis has both the UGC and clamshell.

[StoneAgeGamer]

Maybe Arseen could recommend an area for BitBox covers.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/ go here and see is there any new suitable area.

Thanks Arseen. 

[Arseen]

Maybe Arseen could recommend an area for BitBox covers.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/ go here and see is there any new suitable area.

Thanks Arseen. 

No problem

[ChaosCat]

Im kinda interested in the nes ones, because UGC's are a pain to mode with what tools I have available to me, but these Bit boxes are so Expensive in comparison!

[quickfingers818]

Im kinda interested in the nes ones, because UGC's are a pain to mode with what tools I have available to me, but these Bit boxes are so Expensive in comparison!

Actually if you have an oscillating tool, it takes less than 20 seconds to modify one and you can get one for pretty cheap on eBay or Amazon. I would love to start using these BitBox cases but my god are they expensive. I don't doubt their quality and I am certain they are far superior that UGC, its just that they are way out of my budget. Plus I have already cases 100+ NES games using UGC and they do the job for me

[segamer]

Just doing some pre-engineering before I send off carts. Took their sample CD case and using my cutting machine cut out 8 layers of styrene to make GBX cart holder. This obviously will not accommodate weird sized GB carts. Some of those are too thick to even fit in the case, the others are much taller than normal gb carts. We will have to offer solutions for those carts in our Generic cases when those come out. I also forgot finger pry areas.

Obviously this is in so way representative of what the final product will look like.

(click to enlarge)

I would recommend making those cases fit Gameboy Advance games with a piece of break-away plastic to extend the case for regular Gameboy games.

[ChaosCat]

Im kinda interested in the nes ones, because UGC's are a pain to mode with what tools I have available to me, but these Bit boxes are so Expensive in comparison!

Actually if you have an oscillating tool, it takes less than 20 seconds to modify one and you can get one for pretty cheap on eBay or Amazon. I would love to start using these BitBox cases but my god are they expensive. I don't doubt their quality and I am certain they are far superior that UGC, its just that they are way out of my budget. Plus I have already cases 100+ NES games using UGC and they do the job for me

Like I said with what tools I have available to me. an oscillating tool is not some thing I have! They are also way out of my budget.