Nintendo has announced an Animal Crossing Themed Nintendo Switch that will become available this March for $299.99.
The special edition Nintendo Switch with Animal Crossing: New Horizons design will launch in Japan, simultaneously with the game. Interestingly, the US will receive this special edition Switch one week earlier on March 13. While not directly mentioned on Twitter, Nintendo’s Corporate Management Policy Briefing mentions that the Animal Crossing themed Switch will also launch in European/Australian markets alongside the game on March 20.
“The system takes design inspiration from the new game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons (sold separately), with lovely pastel green and blue Joy-Con™ controllers that are white on the back, white wrist straps and a white Nintendo Switch dock, adorned with images of recognizable characters Tom Nook and Nooklings Timmy and Tommy”, Nintendo writes on the official Animal Crossing website.
Aside from the featured image above, we’ve included some additional lifestyle photos from the special edition Nintendo Switch down below.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons launches globally on March 20.
Beloved franchise Animal Crossing gets ready for its Nintendo Switch debut!
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