Price | Focus Attack |
Release | December 2, 2024 |
Compatibility | PS5 / XSX / NS / PC |
Dimensions | 15″ x 7.9″ x 2.3″ |
Weight | 4 lbs |
Introduction
The BnB Gen 3 is an acrylic case by jonyfraze with a modular top panel, so you can choose a layout today and switch it out tomorrow without having to buy a new case again. This saves you money and time. Layouts also include WASD and joystick, with Korean joysticks being compatible too.
Performance
After you put together your BnB Gen 3, you may be glad to notice the smooth corners of the top and supporting panels compared to the very first BnB. This ensures the comfort of your skin during play.
Otherwise, the main strength of the BnB Gen 3’s performance is that it is compatible with the fightstick industry’s highest quality parts, such as Sanwa. This brings you responsivity and durability to last you a healthy gaming career.
More BnB Gen 3 layouts may come out in the future, but for now, you can pick aspects like the side panel style and height as well as the bottom feet’s color. If you would like to make the case even more stable, you can request a bottom foam pad.
Hardware
When you order the BnB Gen 3, it comes as a DIY kit. Luckily, it should be easy to assemble. In fact, the design was put together with beginners in mind.
The BnB Gen 3’s pieces fit together through screws, standoffs, and precut spaces. Oh, and add to that the joystick mount, which uses a simple set of bolts, washers, and nuts to ensure that the lever stays in place. Take your time to figure out which screw is for what as the screw bags may not be labeled.
If your BnB Gen 3’s acrylic is squeaky, you can try or look up ways to fix it. Hint: it is probably because of the way it is screwed. One method you can try is by tightening the screws in crisscross fashion to distribute pressure evenly. Another method is to double check that the buttons and/or joystick are not tightened too much (or even misaligned).
With that being said, it is important to make sure that your BnB Gen 3 runs on the console of your choice. In that case, check out the PCBs and cable/wire bundles available for purchase. You can also consider addons like:
- Neutrik SCDP sealing gasket
- Kowal flat plate converter
- Bit Bang Gaming Player LED holes
Did you know that the BnB Gen 2’s top and bottom panels are also compatible with the BnB Gen 3? Not only that, the slimmer top panel of the BnB Gen 3 (and now the BnB Gen 2 as well) allows for the installation of snap-in buttons. Let us dive into more detail about the structure of this case:
- The inner side panels have flared openings for snap-in button tabs.
- The inner side panels are also simpler and easier to install due to them interlocking.
- The outer side panels come in clear or black matte.
- Printed art can be sandwiched between the inner and outer side panel, depending on your order.
Appearance
Speaking of art, we at The Arcade Stick have had plenty of experience making custom art for jonyfraze cases before, such as the following BnB art by our Milford Peynado (who can make art for your BnB Gen 3 as well):
That said, the BnB Gen 3 brings back the classic BnB look we have grown to love over the years, and before you go, this is what you should also be receiving with your brand new case:
- Bolts
- Standoffs
- Essential assembly parts
- Brillianize instant detailer pack for plexiglass
Conclusion
With the BnB Gen 3, jonyfraze continues his streak of producing excellent cases with insane customization.
- Easy assembly
- Modular design
- Layout options
- Parts compatibility
- Interesting addons
- Customizable art
- Acrylic may squeak
- Some unlabeled parts
Rating
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