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product_id: 38252011
title: "eXtremeRate Chrome Gold Replacement Faceplate Front Housing Shell with Thumbstick Accent Rings for Xbox One Elite Remote Controller Model 1698 - Controller NOT Included"
brand: "extremerate"
price: "£16.94"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "E Xtreme Rate"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/38252011-extremerate-chrome-gold-replacement-faceplate-front-housing-shell-with-thumbstick
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# Chrome Gold glossy finish for standout style Perfect fit for Xbox One Elite Model 1698 Includes T8H screwdriver & pry tool for DIY mod eXtremeRate Chrome Gold Replacement Faceplate Front Housing Shell with Thumbstick Accent Rings for Xbox One Elite Remote Controller Model 1698 - Controller NOT Included

**Brand:** extremerate
**Price:** £16.94
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Upgrade Your Game, Own the Look 🎮

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** eXtremeRate Chrome Gold Replacement Faceplate Front Housing Shell with Thumbstick Accent Rings for Xbox One Elite Remote Controller Model 1698 - Controller NOT Included by extremerate
- **How much does it cost?** £16.94 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/38252011-extremerate-chrome-gold-replacement-faceplate-front-housing-shell-with-thumbstick)

## Best For

- extremerate enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted extremerate brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Complete DIY Kit:** Comes with all essential tools and screws for a seamless, professional-grade installation.
- • **Durability Meets Style:** Crafted from high-quality ABS plastic to ensure long-lasting protection without sacrificing sleekness.
- • **Customizable Accent Rings:** Includes thumbstick rings to add that extra personalized flair and tactile edge.
- • **Elite-Level Compatibility:** Specifically engineered for Xbox One Elite Model 1698—no compromises on fit or function.
- • **Show-Stopping Chrome Gold:** Glossy metallic finish that instantly elevates your controller’s aesthetic and street cred.

## Overview

The eXtremeRate Chrome Gold Replacement Faceplate is a precision-crafted front housing shell designed exclusively for the Xbox One Elite Controller Model 1698. Featuring a glossy chrome gold finish and included thumbstick accent rings, it transforms your controller with a premium metallic aesthetic. The package includes all necessary tools—T8H screwdriver, pry tool, screws—for a DIY installation, making it perfect for gamers who want to personalize and refresh their Elite controller’s look and feel without buying new hardware.

## Description

Product description We know that your controller is more than just a plastic accessory. It is your sidekick, your wing man, your battle buddy. This is why we use only the best parts and most vibrant paints to ensure our controllers are of the highest quality. Believe me, your friend will admire you after install this exclusive faceplate shell. Read Before Purchase Please check the second picture of the listing. This product is only compatible with Xbox One Elite controller (Model 1698) ; It is not compatible with standard Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X and Xbox One Elite series 2 controller. Installation Tips This is a faceplate shell case for Xbox One Elite controller. The Xbox One Elite controller, the bottom shell, buttons and other parts are not included. Required customers to take apart the Xbox One Elite controller to replace your original shell; Required customers handy with controller modifications. Get installation video guide on You tobe by searching "Extremerate for Xbox One Elite Shell". The texture is not a rubberized finish. Instead, it is semi-slick, matte soft plastic. Product Feature Made of durable non-toxic ABS plastic. Odour free. Completely fits flush on all side; Sit properly on all the clips. Personalize your controller. It is a beautiful change up from a boring normal black without spending a ton of money. Package Includes 1* Front shell 1* T8H screwdriver 1* Open shell tool 5* Screws Note: The controller and other parts are not included! Other Accessories Compatible with Xbox One Elite Controller Side Rails Steel Paddles Replacement Handle Grips Replacement Back Paddles Accent Rings Replacement Faceplate Home Button LED Stickers

Review: Pretty and Functional - I purchased this and installed it on 03/18/2021. I will follow up on this on 09/18/2021 to let you know how the fit and finish hold up, especially the finish because these have a reputation for beginning to flake after a certain point. Picture from 3/18 included, will include a 9/18 pic when I re-review. Fit and finish are great, screws in and installs nicely, acceptably, but not perfectly, in spec, alignment is acceptable. I can confirm what everyone else says, there is a gap. Durability will be discussed in my 6 month follow up. If I follow up earlier than that it is because the paint job and texture failed faster than that. If this does fail, I will go into detail about approximately how many hours they were used, what type of game, the size of the hands using them, all that stuff. But hopefully that doesn't happen. About other comments.... SO, I decided I was going to completely take this sucker apart to CLEAN it because some of the buttons were sticking and I wanted to know why. So: 1) For the love of christ washing your hands before you play with a controller. the buttons stick because so much gunk from your hands and other environmental debris accumulates in the button area of the controller. I wiped the rubber gasket and the buttons down liberally with 90% isopropyl alcohol (INDIVIDUAL PIECES DO NOT POUR LIQUID ONTO YOUR CONTROLLER). I removed so much gunk it nearly grossed me out. 2)SO, that being said, as far as buttons being recessed, the fit not being functional, etc etc etc. That might be the case. I've only installed one of these. But on mine, I deep cleaned every button as well as the rubber gasket cradle the buttons sit in, and cleaned all the contact points between this new shell, the screws, and the controller, and yes, there is a gap, but the buttons were elevated just fine, the bumpers and triggers work fine, the profile button works same as before, and it's very pretty. 3) Will follow up with a pic in 6 months to let you know if the finish held up.
Review: Brought New Life to My Elite Controller - I’ve been using the same original Elite controller since 2017. I really like it, mostly due to the removable battery pack and ability to use Scuf paddles that fit where the battery door is that isn’t compatible with the new Elite controllers. Unfortunately, the soft touch material on the faceplate is becoming sticky and holds lint and dust that won’t easily wipe off. I was looking for a replacement faceplate and this one stood out by far. I was hesitant about going with a new color scheme over black but it looks incredibly good. The texture feels great too, it isn’t soft touch but it has just enough texture to it to not feel like a cheap, glossy plastic. I watched a few teardowns on YouTube and decided to slightly file down the standoffs on the new faceplate to hopefully help the faceplate sit slightly lower so the buttons still stick out as much as they did with the factory faceplate. So far it feels about the same as the original but I have noticed a few areas where the dimensions aren’t perfect and it sticks out a bit at the bottom, but I will take that over the sticky and worn old faceplate. I also added a little foam bumper underneath the faceplate by the profile slider as it was slightly loose and rattled around and that fixed the issue. Great product for the money, and I hope to get as many years out of this faceplate as I did the original one. Highly recommended for anyone still using the original Elite controller.

## Features

- Compatibility Models: Compatible with Xbox One Elite controller (Model 1698); Not compatible with standard Xbox One, Xbox One X & Xbox One S and Xbox One Elite series 2 controller
- Fits Perfectly: Fit the best by far; Completely fits flush on all side; Sit properly on all the clips
- Package Includes: 1* Xbox One Elite controller faceplate shell; 1* T8H screwdriver; 1* Pry tool; 5* screws; 2* Accent rings. (Important: The Xbox One Elite controller, tools and other parts are not included)
- Installation Skills Required: Required customers to take apart the xbox one elite controller to install this front housing shell; Required customers handy with controller modifications; Get installation video guide on Youtobe by searching “Extremerate Elite Shell”
- Personalized Feature: The metallic chrome shiny color looks amazing; Would be awesome if you combine it with aluminum sticks and buttons. ( You can find these metal buttons in our store.)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01MT1MTZY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #38,744 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #119 in Xbox One Faceplates, Protectors & Skins #2,279 in Xbox Games, Consoles & Accessories |
| Brand | eXtremeRate |
| Built-In Media | 1\* Front shell for Xbox One Elite controller, 1\* Prying Tool, 1\* T8H screwdriver, 2\* Accent rings, 5\* Screws |
| Color | Chrome Gold |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,697 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastic |
| Finish | Glossy |
| Finish Type | Glossy |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 29272883593466 |
| Hardware Platform | Xbox One |
| Item Length | 12.5 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 50 Grams |
| Item Width | 6.5 Centimeters |
| Manufacturer | Extremerate |
| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastic |
| Mfr Part Number | XOED001 |
| Model Number | XOED001 |

## Product Details

- **Hardware Platform:** Xbox One
- **Brand:** eXtremeRate
- **Color:** Chrome Gold
- **Material:** Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastic
- **Finish Type:** Metallic

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty and Functional
*by K***R on March 19, 2021*

I purchased this and installed it on 03/18/2021. I will follow up on this on 09/18/2021 to let you know how the fit and finish hold up, especially the finish because these have a reputation for beginning to flake after a certain point. Picture from 3/18 included, will include a 9/18 pic when I re-review. Fit and finish are great, screws in and installs nicely, acceptably, but not perfectly, in spec, alignment is acceptable. I can confirm what everyone else says, there is a gap. Durability will be discussed in my 6 month follow up. If I follow up earlier than that it is because the paint job and texture failed faster than that. If this does fail, I will go into detail about approximately how many hours they were used, what type of game, the size of the hands using them, all that stuff. But hopefully that doesn't happen. About other comments.... SO, I decided I was going to completely take this sucker apart to CLEAN it because some of the buttons were sticking and I wanted to know why. So: 1) For the love of christ washing your hands before you play with a controller. the buttons stick because so much gunk from your hands and other environmental debris accumulates in the button area of the controller. I wiped the rubber gasket and the buttons down liberally with 90% isopropyl alcohol (INDIVIDUAL PIECES DO NOT POUR LIQUID ONTO YOUR CONTROLLER). I removed so much gunk it nearly grossed me out. 2)SO, that being said, as far as buttons being recessed, the fit not being functional, etc etc etc. That might be the case. I've only installed one of these. But on mine, I deep cleaned every button as well as the rubber gasket cradle the buttons sit in, and cleaned all the contact points between this new shell, the screws, and the controller, and yes, there is a gap, but the buttons were elevated just fine, the bumpers and triggers work fine, the profile button works same as before, and it's very pretty. 3) Will follow up with a pic in 6 months to let you know if the finish held up.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brought New Life to My Elite Controller
*by J***G on June 10, 2024*

I’ve been using the same original Elite controller since 2017. I really like it, mostly due to the removable battery pack and ability to use Scuf paddles that fit where the battery door is that isn’t compatible with the new Elite controllers. Unfortunately, the soft touch material on the faceplate is becoming sticky and holds lint and dust that won’t easily wipe off. I was looking for a replacement faceplate and this one stood out by far. I was hesitant about going with a new color scheme over black but it looks incredibly good. The texture feels great too, it isn’t soft touch but it has just enough texture to it to not feel like a cheap, glossy plastic. I watched a few teardowns on YouTube and decided to slightly file down the standoffs on the new faceplate to hopefully help the faceplate sit slightly lower so the buttons still stick out as much as they did with the factory faceplate. So far it feels about the same as the original but I have noticed a few areas where the dimensions aren’t perfect and it sticks out a bit at the bottom, but I will take that over the sticky and worn old faceplate. I also added a little foam bumper underneath the faceplate by the profile slider as it was slightly loose and rattled around and that fixed the issue. Great product for the money, and I hope to get as many years out of this faceplate as I did the original one. Highly recommended for anyone still using the original Elite controller.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good stuff.
*by M***V on September 16, 2018*

First off it looks fantastic and significantly nicer than the photo. It’s feels every bit as good as the original and as far as I can tell fits just as well. In the package you get the faceplate, a screwdriver for the special screws, and a new set of black screws. I did find the screwdriver handle small and not terribly comfortable so I used my own set but it will do if you don’t have your own. I’m also not really sure why there’s an extra set of screws. They’re not visible to begin with so having them in black doesn’t really serve a purpose imo. Nice to have if you lost one of yours I guess. Also to anyone complaining about they’re being no prying tool like in the video you need to stop. You can easily pry the grips off with your fingers.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-02*