BitmoLab Releases 500 Transparent GAMEBABY Cases for iPhone 17 Pro Max at $39.99

Q: With only 500 units made, has BitmoLab fixed the clasp durability issues from its previous GAMEBABY cases?

No. Based on the available reporting, there is no confirmation that BitmoLab fixed the clasp durability concerns on the new 500-unit transparent GAMEBABY case. The new release appears to be primarily an aesthetic and compatibility update: a frosted transparent shell, orange metallic buttons, silver menu and D-pad buttons, and a four-button ABXY layout. Its core sliding-and-rotating mechanism is described as the same as earlier GAMEBABY cases. That matters because the main concern raised about previous models was clasp longevity. The additional reporting explicitly says it is still unknown whether that part has been improved, and one source says “nothing has changed” compared with the original iPhone 17 cases aside from the exclusive shell and button colors. No product note, review, or company statement cited here mentions reinforced clasps, a redesigned latch, or any durability fix. So buyers should assume the transparent edition has not been proven to address the clasp issue. Until hands-on reviews or BitmoLab itself confirms a hardware revision, the safest reading is that this limited run is a cosmetic variant rather than a structural redesign.

2 articles · Updated · Retro Dodo · Jul 1

BitmoLab has launched a limited run of 500 transparent GAMEBABY cases for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, with sales starting now at $39.99.
The new edition keeps the original two-piece sliding design that adds physical Game Boy-style controls for iPhone gaming, especially alongside the Delta emulator on iOS.
This version differs mainly in appearance: a frosted transparent shell with orange metallic action buttons and silver menu and D-pad buttons, while the underlying iPhone 17 case design is unchanged.
BitmoLab co-founder Jack said only 500 units exist, and the company’s site indicates the cases are ready to ship within days rather than being made to order.

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BitmoLab Releases 500 Transparent GAMEBABY Cases for iPhone 17 Pro Max at $39.99

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