So yes, if you’ve kept up with the latest gaming news, the first Animal Crossing game on consoles in a number of years, New Horizons, is set to arrive on the 13th of March 2020. Nintendo is rolling out a special edition of the console to commemorate the occasion, but it’s worth noting that the custom-looking Switch won’t be bundled with the new game—instead, that will cost you US$59.99 (about RM245).
Either way, it’s certainly one of the nicest-looking custom Switch consoles that I’ve seen in awhile. There was also the Pokemon/Pikachu-themed Switch which was a little too bright and in-your-face for my liking, but the Animal Crossing-themed version just looks good. Nintendo says that there are “unique” Joy-Con controllers, a custom design on the back (which looks really, really nice), and a special Nintendo Switch dock.
It will be priced at US$299.99 (about RM1,225), the same as the retail price for the standard Nintendo Switch. However, we aren’t sure if the themed Switch is a limited stock release, or if it’s only available for a limited amount of time.
If you’re in the U.S., you won’t be able to purchase the Joy-Cons or the dock separately. You will, however, have the option to purchase the “New Horizons Aloha Edition Carrying Case & Screen protector” separately. Meanwhile, users have noticed that the Nintendo Japan store has listings for the standalone dock as well as the pastel coloured Joy-Cons, as well.
The Joy-Cons will go for about RM309 in Japan, while the standalone dock will be priced at around RM247. Pre-orders for the Animal Crossing-themed Switch will begin soon, with the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game to be available on March 20, 2020. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the custom Switch will be available in the Malaysian region anytime soon, which is actually a shame.
Still, one can hope.
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