# Clamshell Style Gameshell **URL:** \ **Category:** GameShell\ **Tags:** feedback\ **Created:** [November 10, 2018, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clamshell-style-gameshell/1960 "2018-11-10T06:07:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![joelandsonja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f08c70/32.png) [@joelandsonja](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/joelandsonja)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2018, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clamshell-style-gameshell/1960/1 "2018-11-10T06:07:22Z")
I was excited to see the Gameshell when it was first announced, and I still hold a certain love for the machine, but I was disappointed by the lack of L and R buttons. What I would absolutely love to see is a clamshell design of the Gameshell that has more than the four included buttons, perhaps even a few analog sticks. I would gladly pay the extra price to see this happen. I hope ClockworkPi continues working on projects like these. ---
**Author:** ![Ben\_Cooper](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/ben_cooper/32/1098_2.png) [@Ben\_Cooper](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Ben_Cooper)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2018, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clamshell-style-gameshell/1960/2 "2018-11-10T09:59:43Z")
You can buy the lightkey module which adds l r zl and zr buttons ---
**Author:** ![joelandsonja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f08c70/32.png) [@joelandsonja](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/joelandsonja)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2018, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clamshell-style-gameshell/1960/3 "2018-11-10T18:27:16Z")
Interesting. Although I can’t seem to find a video that demonstrates this feature. ---
**Author:** ![Ben\_Cooper](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/ben_cooper/32/1098_2.png) [@Ben\_Cooper](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Ben_Cooper)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 11:04am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clamshell-style-gameshell/1960/4 "2018-11-17T11:04:09Z")
It is shown on the stretch goals of the original Kickstarter campaign. It ads l r zl and zr as well as an extra button in the middle ---
**Author:** ![joelandsonja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f08c70/32.png) [@joelandsonja](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/joelandsonja)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clamshell-style-gameshell/1960/5 "2018-11-17T18:31:31Z")
It looks a bit bulky for my taste. I would much rather have a clamshell design. ---
**Author:** ![CocoaGeek](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/cocoageek/32/199_2.png) [@CocoaGeek](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/CocoaGeek)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2018, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clamshell-style-gameshell/1960/6 "2018-11-18T07:42:28Z")
I agree, the ‘lightkey module’ is cool, but it’s way too bulky at the back of the device ---
**Author:** ![Ben\_Cooper](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/ben_cooper/32/1098_2.png) [@Ben\_Cooper](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Ben_Cooper)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clamshell-style-gameshell/1960/7 "2018-11-19T23:05:52Z")
It takes a while to get used to but it feels like second nature to me now ---
**Author:** ![Ben\_Cooper](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/ben_cooper/32/1098_2.png) [@Ben\_Cooper](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Ben_Cooper)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clamshell-style-gameshell/1960/8 "2018-11-19T23:08:33Z")
Yeah a clamshell design might be a bit hard as you would have to make a ribbon cable extension if it is to be like a ds or Gameboy advance sp, I think that designing anew case like the Gameboy advance would be better mainly as I personally find it more comfortable then the ds or GBA sp. ---
**Author:** ![joelandsonja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f08c70/32.png) [@joelandsonja](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/joelandsonja)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clamshell-style-gameshell/1960/9 "2019-08-13T18:00:58Z")
Sorry for the late reply, but I just checked back to see if there was anything new on the website. Here’s an example of a clamshell handheld being assembled. It’s easier than you think. ---
**Author:** ![wayfarer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/wayfarer/32/3654_2.png) [@wayfarer](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/wayfarer)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2019, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clamshell-style-gameshell/1960/10 "2019-08-17T02:12:04Z")
I wouldn’t go for the clamshell design myself. The gameshell design as it is, is why i liked it. I don’ t want it to look like a DS or some flip phone with a keypad, or a DS- GO or something., Those things look cheap and , imo, the gameshell retro design ,as it is, is a solid design and ,it is easy to assemble. Just putting my opinion, if anyone else disagrees feel free . But there are plenty of clamshell designed android or linux devices out there and if gameshell looked like that, it may not even have much to differentiate itself from t he rest, to be blunt. ---
**Author:** ![joelandsonja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f08c70/32.png) [@joelandsonja](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/joelandsonja)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2019, 7:55am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clamshell-style-gameshell/1960/11 "2019-08-17T07:55:31Z")
Why not sell both? I do like the current design, but i would love to see a clamshell design that follows the same style as the Gameshell. More options are always good. 😉