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yerffej (OP)

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Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« on: December 12, 2012, 06:48:37 pm »
I'm not looking for a custom made case, I'm just wondering if a pouch like this would work:
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-DCB-302-Compact-Camera/dp/B003F7DWH8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355337457&sr=8-1&keywords=camera+pouch

Anyone have any other suggestions to protect this device? Any input would be appreciated.

EDIT: I was told the linked pouch wouldn't fit, so don't buy it for the GCW if your looking for one.

EDIT 2:Dimensions: 143*70*18mm, or 5.63*2.76*0.71 inches (rounded). Let's find some cases!
« Last Edit: December 13, 2012, 08:07:48 pm by yerffej »
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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2012, 07:50:51 pm »
I don't think the GCW will fit. That case is 4.9 inches wide (124.46mm), while the GCW is 143mm wide. You could probably fit most of the GCW in there, but wouldn't be able to zip it closed.

I'm using a Nintendo GBA Switch N Carry Case like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330684345446 to lug around my 130x80x30.5mm NeoGeo Pocket Color with room to spare for cartridges, earphones, etc., so the 143x70x18mm GCW should fit in there nicely (should actually fill it out better than the NGPC, as the GCW is closer to the GBA dimension-wise).

Sorry for linking to an expired auction, you're on your own for finding one of these for sale online. I rescued mine from the clearance bin at a local GameStop earlier this year  :P
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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2012, 05:54:29 pm »
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Just don't get the clear one, unless you have padding, or you like plastic on plastic rattling sounds. 

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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2012, 09:11:30 pm »
How about this for 99p quality case aswell some sellers selling for ?20

Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 1.8 x 7.5 cm ; 18 g

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lowepro-melbourne-10-camera-pouch-several-colours-0-99-delivered-from-amazon-1421823#post16655796

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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2012, 05:41:18 pm »
How about this for 99p quality case aswell some sellers selling for ?20

Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 1.8 x 7.5 cm ; 18 g

11.5cm wide, would take some stretching to fit the 14.3cm wide GCW...

Although camera cases are cheap and widely available, most cameras are around 10~11cm wide, so the average camera case would probably not be suitable for the GCW. A case designed for a game system would be a better bet, unless you know of a specific camera model with dimensions closer to the GCW's.

As I've said before, a soft case designed for the original GBA would probably be best, but if you can't find one or just want something produced more recently, a (3)DS case should work fine too. The DSlite and DSi are a little narrower, but not so much so that the GCW wouldn't be able to fit in their cases. The XL versions of the DSs are a bit wider than the GCW, but not so much so that you'd end up with too much empty space. I would avoid cases made for the original PSP (17cm) and PSVita (18cm), as they would give too much wiggle room, and you want a snug fit to protect against impact damage. A PSPgo case would probably be too narrow to fit the GCW.

Hey you lucky folks who already have your GCWs: how about posting in this thread and showing what you've been using to protect your brand-new game?
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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2013, 04:48:02 pm »
As I thought it would, the Zero fits great in the Nintendo GBA Switch N Carry Case:


It even fits this DS lite case I've been using for my Dingoo A330, although it's a pretty tight fit (you can see it bulging at the seams):


What's everyone else using?
« Last Edit: June 19, 2013, 04:51:03 pm by MightyJAK »
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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2013, 06:44:29 pm »
They're a little bit big but Joystick Junkies do a line of retro styled handheld cases, I have the black Space Invaders and my daughter has the pink Pacman one which she uses as a handbag.




I picked them up at my local Home Bargains store but I guess if you're not in Northern UK you'll have to source it elsewhere.

Some DS cases might be ok, the ones I have are too small at 140mm long, DSi XL cases should be ok too.
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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2013, 12:48:26 am »
The console comes with velvet carrying pouch

raygan

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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #10 on: June 20, 2013, 03:25:58 am »
I have used both the included carrying pouch, and a case made for a 2.5" portable hard drive, pictured here. I'd imagine that most soft-sided 2.5" hard drive cases would work.


Goggles2114

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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2013, 03:58:30 pm »
Would a DSiXL travel case work?
One like this:

AztroZombie

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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2013, 04:06:45 pm »
Would a DSiXL travel case work?

The DSXL cases all looked too big for the Zero. I ended up with this case for the regular DS purchased at Gamestop for $3.99, it fits perfect...


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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2013, 05:01:12 pm »
What ever happened to the official GCW Hard Case? On my address confirmation notes I added that I am interested in purchasing a Case. I havent heard back.

ANyone know what happened and is it possible to purchase one yet?

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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #14 on: August 05, 2013, 04:00:28 pm »
Samsung Galaxy note case I bought for my zero









ruffnutts ;)
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gamefreak_joey

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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #15 on: August 08, 2013, 10:38:33 am »
@ruffnuts, how much did it cost and do you have any links? Do they ship to the U.S.?

318197

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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #16 on: August 08, 2013, 04:02:06 pm »
@ruffnuts, how much did it cost and do you have any links? Do they ship to the U.S.?

Its on U.S amazon here.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_box_?k=shocksock

I went for this, will post pics when it arrives.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0053FI1JO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1375974425&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY190
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ruffnutts

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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #17 on: August 08, 2013, 06:09:09 pm »
« Last Edit: August 08, 2013, 06:12:05 pm by ruffnutts »

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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2013, 04:47:20 pm »
Looks at this little Gem I picked up in a shop called CityGross in Sweden - I bought 2  ;D








What you think the blue one is for my white Frankenzero 8)

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Re: Cases/Pouches for GCW?
« Reply #19 on: August 30, 2013, 08:38:43 pm »
I'd ask you to pick one up for me, but don't you live in AU? Are you on vacation? Looks really nice though!

 

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