Review on 🕹️ GeeekPi NESPi 4 Case - Raspberry Pi 4 Case with Safe Shutdown, Reset & SSD Storage, Cooling Fan, and Heatsinks - for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B by Mark Harrison

First let me say that this case is very cool. With a very accurate design, this is the coolest Raspberry Pi case I've ever played with. This isn't the first version of this case as there appears to be a version available for the Pi 3 Well. The main difference is that the USB ports aren't hidden behind a door, but instead include a man-made cartridge that plugs into the game slot. In addition, the cassette also serves as a container for a SATA SDD drive. So it's not only a fun update, but also a practical application. Additional cartridges are available if you wish to replace them for any reason. The build quality of this case is fantastic. It uses durable plastic and is an exact replica of the actual color choices and even the placement of the various ports (as close as the Pi 4 will allow, anyway). This is a really surprisingly fun case that won't be very appealing to retro gamers looking for an emulation-themed case. You can find this case in other packages that include controllers, power supplies, and other accessories. This one comes with just a case, cartridge, fan, multiple heatsinks, various screws to hold it together, and a carrying case. USB ports on the front. Pi 4 has 4 USB ports. In this implementation, two ports are used from the USB ports on the front of the case, one for the SSD drive and one is left unused. One of the USB connector cables plugs into a USB 3.0 port, just like the SSD USB cable. The second USB connection cable is connected to a USB 2.0 port. With a SATA drive, it makes sense to use USB 3, but one of the two external ports works with USB 2.0. It's not even sure if those two external ports are USB 3 capable anyway. Second, there's the SATA drive connector board. It looks like a firmware update is required to work properly. Otherwise, extremely slow download speeds will occur. It looks like the firmware isn't available on the original manufacturer's website, so you'll have to google it to find someone who can post it. Definitely not ideal. You should use the SATA SSD option as the Micro SD card option is very slow in comparison. Thirdly, this is the case and heating. The grille at the top of the case is slotted for airflow, and there are additional grilles at the bottom of the case. There is a fan set into the lid that forces air through the case. The fan works fine, but since it's not attached to a heatsink it may or may not provide optimal cooling, especially if you overclock your Pi as people often do using their Pi for PS1 and N64. games. I've seen a few mods if you're having trouble with heating. I'll probably learn that. After all, the instructions that come with this thing are bare bones at best. The good news is that there is plenty of information on the various hobbyist websites if you are willing to look for it. Almost every problem you might encounter has been solved. If you get stuck, look around. I did this. Conclusion: This is a fantastic retro case. Looks like NES. You get the classic NES experience and more. Despite the above issues, this is definitely recommended!