Nintendo Switch Limited Editions
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From the good old days of Pokémon-themed Nintendo 64s to the stunning Animal Crossing-themed Switch that was released not too long ago, Nintendo fans have always been treated to some extremely special limited edition systems. Having the latest and greatest consoles sitting in front of your TV is one thing, but having one emblazoned with gorgeous and intricate Mario artwork or the like somehow makes it even better, doesn't it?

As such, we've put together a list of every limited edition Nintendo Switch that you can buy – or could in some cases, because these things can sell out pretty fast! Note that we've only included systems that could be purchased at retail, so one-offs and competition-only systems aren't featured here.

Where possible, we've included all the links you need to try and track one down right now, and we'll continue to add new special edition systems to this list as and when they're released – keep this page bookmarked!

Keep scrolling to browse through these lovely limited beauties, or feel free to check out our buyer's guides for the standard edition systems here:

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Nintendo Switch OLED Model

The Nintendo Switch OLED Model is – at the time of writing – the best and most luxurious system within the Switch family. You can check for stock of its special edition variants using our handy widget below, or keep scrolling to learn more about each design:

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Switch OLED Smash

Release Date: November 2023

This bundle has everything you need to have a smashing good time on Nintendo Switch, including a Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system and two Joy-Con controllers featuring a design inspired by the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game. Includes full game download + 3 Month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership.

Mario Red Edition

Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red

Release Date: October 2023

Nintendo Switch – OLED Model Mario Red Edition sports the iconic Mario Red colour, including both Joy-Con controllers and Nintendo Switch dock. A silhouette design of Mario jumps into action on the back of the dock. Look closely, and you’ll also find some hidden coins!

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition

Nintendo Switch OLED Zelda

Release Date: April 2023

This Nintendo Switch – OLED Model The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition features a design inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Edition

Nintendo Switch OLED Pokemon

Release Date: November 2022

The console’s glossy white dock features the Legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon on the front and a design inspired by the series’ iconic Poké Ball on the back. The back of the console itself is adorned with special illustrations of the three Pokémon players can choose as their first partners in the game – Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly. The scarlet and violet Joy-Con controllers feature the school emblems of the Naranja Academy and Uva Academy.

Splatoon 3 Edition

Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon

Release Date: August 2022

The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model Splatoon 3 Edition console features design inspiration from Splatoon 3 for Nintendo Switch, adorned with splashy, squid-tastic images straight out of Splatsville. It includes a set of one blue and one yellow gradient Joy-Con controllers with white undersides, and a white, graffiti-themed Nintendo Switch dock.

Nintendo Switch Lite

Arguably the closest we have at present to your more traditional and collectable handheld Nintendo system like the good old Game Boy Color, the Switch Lite is a handheld-only console that comes in all sorts of colours and designs. We've had a couple of limited edition designs over the years – check for stock using our widget below, or keep scrolling to learn more about each design:

Animal Crossing: Isabelle’s Aloha Edition / Timmy & Tommy’s Aloha Edition

Switch Lite Aloha

Release Date: October 2023

These systems feature a white leaf pattern on the back, and a cute leaf design on the front, inspired by the Animal Crossing series. A full game download of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is included with both models.

Pokémon Dialga & Palkia Edition

Switch Lite Pokemon

Release Date: November 2021

This Nintendo Switch Lite system is the first to feature a metallic gray body with black buttons. The back features striking line art of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia from the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl games in a silver-colored and gold-colored finish.

Pokémon Zacian & Zamazenta Edition

Switch Lite Pokemon

Release Date: November 2019

This console features an intricate design of the new Legendary Pokemon from Pokemon Sword & Pokemon Shield as well as stylish cyan and magenta buttons.


Nintendo Switch (Standard)

Limited edition variants of the original Nintendo Switch model (the standard system available when the console first launched, as opposed the newer OLED Model version) are essentially now sold out across the board. As such, your best bet is to look for second-hand listings on sites like eBay.

You can search for Nintendo Switch consoles on eBay using the link below, or feel free to keep scrolling to see a list of the systems that were available at retail before they sold out.

All Limited Edition Nintendo Switch (Standard) Consoles


If you can't get enough of these beautiful systems, why not join us in voting for your favourite design? Alternatively, browse our other Switch Buyer's Guides for all of your Nintendo shopping needs: