NOTICE: We are closed for a temporary break from May 10 to June 5. No new jobs will be accepted until our return, and email replies will be limited.

NOTICE: We are taking a temporary break (May 10 – June 5)

Handheld Space is taking a short break! We are heading away for a holiday to recharge from May 10th until June 5th.

Current Jobs:
If your console is already with us, rest assured that we are completing and shipping all currently booked-in jobs before we fly out. We wouldn't leave you hanging!

New Orders & Inquiries:
We will begin accepting new mail-in orders again after we return on June 5th. While we will try our best to reply to anything truly urgent, please keep in mind that we will be completely off the clock and traveling overseas for a personal holiday. Because we'll be away focusing on our own handheld hobbies for a bit, we won't be able to reply to every email, and many general inquiries will simply need to wait until we are back at the bench and fully caught up.

What to expect when we return:
When we get back to the bench, we’ll be hit with a significant backlog of both hardware and messages. As we are still just a dedicated two-man team balancing these repairs with our full-time careers, please be patient with us. Our turnaround times and email responses will take a little longer than we’d like as we work to catch up.

As always, we refuse to take shortcuts, the quality of our work and the care of your consoles will always come first.

Thank you for your incredible support and for being patient with us while we take this time off!

Nintendo Switch Modification Services

We're your one-stop shop for all things Switch modification. Whether you're looking to enhance performance, customize your console's appearance, or unlock new features, our expert technicians have the skills and experience to bring your vision to life.

Featured Mod: HWFLY RP2040 Modchip Installation

For as little as $189, including the modchip, professional microsoldering installation, and basic setup on the Switch V1, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED models.

What does the HWFLY RP2040 modchip do?

This modchip unlocks a world of possibilities for your Switch

Install game mods to customize your favorite titles, enable cheats for an extra edge, and even overclock your device for improved performance in select games. Fine-tune your gaming experience to perfection!
Back up your physical game cartridges or play backups of your legally owned games, giving you greater flexibility and convenience.
Access a vast library of homebrew applications, from emulators that let you play classic games to media players and productivity tools.
Install custom themes to give your Switch a unique look and feel, or explore a universe of community-made games and applications.
Back up your save data to ensure your hard-earned progress is never lost.

We offer expert installation of the HWFLY RP2040 modchip for all Switch models (OLED, Lite, and V1). Our skilled technicians will ensure your modchip is installed flawlessly, giving you peace of mind and a seamless modding experience, and yes, we back our mods with a 12-month warranty.

See our our Steam Deck and Switch 2 housing replacement work (and product reviews!).

HWFLY RP2040 Modchip Supply & Installation:

$189 (SD card not included - see our SD card options below!)

Bring Your Own Modchip (Installation Only): $129 (Please note that we cannot offer a warranty on the modchip itself if you provide it, but we guarantee our expert installation.)

SD Card Requirements:

Please note that this mod requires a high-quality SD card. Samsung Evo Plus cards for optimal performance and reliability. If you have a specific brand preference, let us know, and we'll do our best to accommodate your request (additional costs may apply).

You can add one of these to your order:

128GB: +$59
256GB: +$99
512GB: +$189
1TB: +$299

(Please note: MicroSD card prices are higher than usual right now, we presume this is due to the AI caused shortages on RAM and Storage. We welcome you to supply your own if you a suitable one handy or can find a lower cost online!)

While our supplied SD card brands may vary depending on availability, we guarantee that any SD card we supply will be genuine, high-quality, and provide optimal performance for your modded Switch. We treat every device as if it were our own. We also warranty our supplied SD cards, too.

Important Note: While the HWFLY RP2040 modchip can technically be used to play backups of downloaded game files, Handheld Space strictly adheres to all local laws and regulations. We do not promote piracy and will not, under any circumstances, pre-install pirated or illegally obtained games on your console.

Hall Effect Joysticks

Custom Housing Mods

Joycon D-Pad Mods

Modchips

Recommended Parts & Hardware Guide

Since we handle a lot of BYO (Bring Your Own) parts for custom builds, we see firsthand what works, what lasts, and what belongs in the bin. To help you get the best results for your console and avoid wasting money on subpar mods, here is a breakdown of the parts and suppliers we actually trust on our bench.

Custom Housings & Shells

If you want to change up the look of your console, eXtremeRate is hands-down the best in the business. While no aftermarket shell is 100% perfect, theirs are as close to original OEM quality as you can get. We highly recommend avoiding generic replacement shells from sites like AliExpress or Temu. The plastic is often brittle, and poor fitment can lead to creaking or require extra trimming and labor to get right.

Customer Bonus: Use the code HandheldSpace at checkout to get 5% off your eXtremeRate order.

Hall Effect & TMR Thumbsticks

Our honest advice: do not replace your thumbsticks unless your current ones are actually drifting or broken. While aftermarket Hall Effect sticks sound great on paper, our testing shows they often introduce a bunch of new quirks, such as physical axis wiggle or requiring much larger deadzones to function properly. We aren't saying great thumbstick replacements don't exist, but finding a set that reliably and consistently functions as you'd expect is not as easy of a task as it should be.

In our experience, GuliKit has been the best of the bunch, but even those have a higher-than-average defect rate, so much so that we aren't comfortable supplying or warrantying them ourselves. We are always happy to install them if you supply your own, but please keep these risks in mind!

Micro SD Cards

Good storage is critical for a great modding experience. We highly recommend the Samsung Evo Plus line. Their performance speeds with the Switch are unmatched, handling system backups significantly faster than competitors, and we have experienced absolutely zero reliability issues with them in our workshop. SanDisk cards are also fantastically reliable, but we've seen much slower sustained performance with them (their slower speeds actually make our job on the bench take longer!).

Modchips

You don't need to worry about sourcing these! All modchips are directly supplied, professionally installed, and fully warrantied by Handheld Space as part of our standard base service.

Got something else in mind? No worries, we're up for the challenge! Shoot us an email and let's chat about how we can help you.

Can I come to you?

While we no longer have a physical location for visitors, we're still here to help! All our repair and modification services are now handled through our convenient mail-in service.

To get started, simply email us at info@handheldspace.com.au with your repair needs, and we'll provide detailed instructions on how to send your device to us. Most modifications and repairs are completed within 48 hours of receipt, ensuring a quick turnaround time, however this may vary during busy periods.

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