Closed case or open stand: what changes day to day

Closed to preserve, open to play often

A closed case with a magnetic lid, like the Game Boy Color model at €36.99 or the Switch 2 case at €31.99, keeps dust out and suits a console you rarely take out. An open stand at €4.99 or €7.99 can be handled with one hand: it's the right choice for the console you pick up every evening. In between, the self-assembly case at €5.61 and the U-shaped stands at €10.99 can be stacked to build a collection wall.

The load capacity can't be read off the photo

An adhesive wall shelf of 10 or 15 cm is sized for figurines. Placing a console with its battery on one puts the adhesive under shear stress, and the fall often comes weeks later, without warning. For heavy hardware, stay with a stand that sits on a surface.

What it doesn't do

  • Not airtight: a magnetic lid slows dust down, it stops neither moisture nor UV.
  • No console supplied: these holders are sold empty.
  • No universal fit: a cover designed for one specific model will not fit another console.

Retro-geek decor · Wall decoration · Cartridge storage · Controller stands · Screen protection · Retro consoles from €200 to €350

Questions fréquentes

Does the Game Boy Color case fit another console?
No, this €36.99 cover is moulded for one specific model. To display several different consoles, go instead for the multi-console stand at €7.99, designed for the Game Boy, PSP, DS and PS Vita formats, or the adjustable multi-angle holder at €4.99.
Do these cases arrive assembled?
It depends on the model. The clear self-assembly case at €5.61 arrives flat, with panels that slot together, which explains its price. The covers at €31.99 and €36.99 are delivered ready to place; all that is left is to peel off the protective film.
How can you avoid scratching acrylic?
Never wipe it dry: grains of dust act like sandpaper. A slightly damp microfibre cloth is enough. Avoid alcohol- or ammonia-based cleaners, which cloud acrylic and cause micro-cracks over time.