A few months ago, Nintendo announced a competition for the more creative types among us, with those who are naturally gifted at making awe-inspiring things with Nintendo Labo being encouraged to submit their best efforts. The prize? This super-awesome, and incredibly limited edition, Labo-inspired Nintendo Switch that isn't available to purchase at retail.
As if to tease those of us who will never get our hands on one, the Switch, along with its accompanying dock and Joy-Con controllers, was on show at PAX West over the weekend. Twitter user @B31Knight managed to grab some photos of the beautiful creation in the flesh.
https://twitter.com/B31Knight/status/1036652215513968643
We also have a small batch of official images of the console, showing off every last inch in excruciating detail. We love how the edge of the dock takes on the corrugated cardboard style to look as authentic as possible.
Would you like to have one of these consoles? Does this make you wish that Nintendo would release new Switch systems with designs based on various franchises? Tell us below.
[source twitter.com]
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Damn that looks awesome
That is cool
Cool design, wish other limited editions were customized to this level, not only joy-cons' colors.
Haters: Nintendo is selling cardboard and that's stupid.
Nintendo: Double down. Special edition cardboard Switch. Only give it to the best of the cardboard crafters.
would rather official black joy cons with an official ninty dpad on them..
Looks good.
I’m not very interested in Labo and will probably never buy any of the kits, but this thing looks awesome!
I never noticed that tiny display symbol on the lower left; this unit is especially beautiful.
Since no one else has been "that guy",I'll be him.
I think that's really ugly and I wouldn't swap it for my neon red & blue.
must have!
Don't like labo, but I NEED this console, maybe someday…
That is super, super cool. Nintendo should have totally released that as a limited edition console
Stop showing me pictures of this, you’re fueling my intense desire for it
Looks like something I just flushed down the toilet.
I don't have Labo but I want this. Dayum, it looks so good.
I don't really care for it because the coloring is very bland lol but it is nice to see collectors edition Switch that looks collectable.
@BigKing I think a visit to your GP may be in order......
@BigKing If you would quit eating corrugated cardboard like some malnourished family pet with behavioral issues, that wouldn't keep happening. (@Sabroni)
I like the detail in the sides of the dock and joycons to make it look like layers of cardboard.
Wait, is that made of Cardboard or just have color like Cardboard ?
I badly want it, but don't think I'm likely to win a grand prize. Fingers crossed for a runner-up spot though, maybe?
Quirky and cool.
@BladedKnight The fire point of cardboard is 258°C, and that's with an ignition source. Without a source of open fire the ignition temperature is 427°C. The Switch doesn't get anywhere near those temperatures. The cardboard would boil the liquids in your hands before it would catch fire. So a cardboard console is definitely possible. Is it practical though? No, absolutely not; water damage, mould, tears, etc.
@BladedKnight Like I said; ''Is it practical though? No.'' However, it won't spontaneously combust.
That's pretty rad!
Definitely interesting looking, but not a color scheme i'd want.
@paihia ...and how is that connected to this article...?
It's an awesome design and a really cool idea, but honestly, this color is not beautiful...
@subpopz @OorWullie ugly or not you both secretly want it otherwise why even comment on here. A gotcha moment right. That design by itself is what is called a insight that no one thought to do til Nintendo did it. It's unique in itself and most likely would be a iconic hardware. Just like all the Splatoon NSW, Mario NSW which will be put into Nintendo History show case a Labo NSW will also be praised for ingenuity design. Nintendo never said they be beautiful but making it practical and that is the Nintendo appeal thinking outside of the box and taking risk. So far we got
1. Standard NSW
2. B/R NSW
3. Splatoon NSW - find it if you can
4. Mario NSW - find it if you can
5. LABO NSW
Think how many companies can do this is still not have enough inventory of NSW. I might get one if my bank allows me to just collect a LABO NSW although the family might think otherwise of it. Also the look of LABO makes it utilitarian style.
I’d love just a pair of the cardboard-look joy-cons.
Still very cool!
Only bums like this Switch.
Not a fan of labo so this does not float my boat.
@SwitchForce dont forget the monster hunter edition
Not bothered about Labo but this looks awesome. I wish as much attention to detail went into "normal" special editions...
I wonder how much this would go for on eBay says everyone here. 😉
Why on Earth would they not make this a special release along with a Labo kit?! That seems like a perfect idea and a way to move a handful more consoles.
I am sure they could simplify a few parts to make it more affordable for mass production.
I am actually surprised we haven't had any alternate color Switches released. Even the Wii U had both black and white. The Wii had a few colors too.
damn, this looks awesome! i hope they release an all-red one!
@mazzel oh well done
I really want to know if they coded the Joy-Con colors and if so what does it look like when they are attched to the switch.
Nintendo needs to mass produce this into a real thing. It is strangely attractive....it would sell.
OMG! I just won the joy con in the contest! I wonder what color they show up as in the games...
@okeribok well done! What did you make.
I won a pair of joycons too! I was creators finalist for the UK
@Vix_Chan Congrats! I did a candy version of the motor cycle with my Son. https://www.nintendo.nl/games/oms/labo/img/contest_winners/regional_kids.jpg
I love how grippy the joy con are and that the colour is represented correctly on screen. Also loved the plain box they came in.
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