The award for biggest and most anticipated Nintendo Switch game on the horizon (get it?) probably has to go to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It's been a while since fans of the franchise have had a brand new core series game to enjoy, and excitement for the new title is running high.
It's running so high, in fact, that a surprising number of folk out there are designing their very own Nintendo Switch Lite consoles, no doubt hoping they'll either pop out of the screen as a real product or that Nintendo itself will gobble up their ideas. Or perhaps that's just our wishful thinking?
Either way, we've rounded up some of our favourite fanmade designs below. You never know, Nintendo might be reading...
We like the different colours on either side, just like the official Pokémon Switch Lite.
A little optimistic, perhaps, but imagine having a console for every season?
A design that reminds us of the official Animal Crossing 2DS XL.
This is just gorgeous.
A set of four designs now - the white one with purple icons is our favourite.
A smarter looking design, but just as lovely.
And finally, super-bright colours everywhere. We like it.
Are you a fan of any of these designs? Would you like Nintendo to reveal an official Animal Crossing Switch console? Will one be announced in the next Nintendo Direct? Place your bets below.
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A lot of these are really nice in concept. It makes me hope Nintendo release an actual AC switch, not that I need it. n.n;
Not an animal crossing fan but I love the look of these. Now it makes me want an LoZ: Ocarina of Time or Majoras Mask themed system.
I want to like them but the joycons being stuck on there stresses me out. I wouldn't mind just some animal crossing joycons and maybe a skin for the Regular Switch.
Do we ?
There are already a lot of different versions as it is.
Don't like Animal Crossing anyway.
Too much grinding.
As adorable as many of these fan designs are, I hope if one happens it's a normal Switch instead of the Lite.
My dilemma is physical or digital...
I got Mario Maker 2 physical and haven't regretted so, and Animal Crossing does seem like the type of game to dip in and out of...
Nice designs, but no to Switch Lite. I prefer playing on my television, so.. yeah.
Either way IF they want me to get a Switch Lite they better release a Yoshi version!
They did a 3ds animal crossing design. Would love to see this too. If Pokemon got a switch lite, animal crossing should get one too
Ahem, I’d prefer a (cough) Metroid Prime Switch Lite...
I’d be even happier if they released AC joycons. I’d finally get a fourth pair!
Personally I am loving the Switch + Switch Lite combo. I think it's great to have my launch Switch for gaming on a TV and playing stuff like Ring Fit, but when it comes to being used as a portable I truly prefer the Switch Lite. I remember taking my launch Switch around with me back in the day and it always felt a bit too big and I was never a big fan of the way it felt to have the joycons attached as opposed to the handheld being a single one piece unit. I guess I just really have my preferences when it comes to these kind of devices.
Anyways I think the way Nintendo is selling the Switch is genius. The consoles are relatively inexpensive and they are designed for a multitude of uses and preferences. The people who want a big handheld can be happy, the people who want a more compact and traditional handheld can be happy, and the people who just want a home console are still satisfied.
I think more special editions are just inevitable, but if you look at the 3DS it really took them a while to get started on doing that often. When it comes to color variations the Switch Lite stands out at the obvious choice because so far the special editions for the standard Switch haven't done much with the actual tablet/console.
One of the reasons I got a N3DS but not an XL love changing the plates on it.
I’d probably go for the jackifhearts version day one
Really good, fans do great stuff.
I would imagine there will be a Animal Crossing theme Switch Lite cant just give the only themed Switch Lite to Pokemon that is just blatant favouritism
cute but less colored switches, more games.
NO! I really don't want only Switch Lites to be getting special editions going forward. Give me my Animal Crossing Pro-controller and Joycons.
I really liked those 3DS units with interchangeable face plates. I wish Nintendo had continued with that idea, and in a way, they did with the joycons. Yes they are really expensive and people seem to break them all the time (sorry, but I still, maybe luckily? haven't had drift issues) but I really love swapping different joycon around.
I've been waiting for an AC special edition since the day the Lite was announced. And, yes, I do own both the pop-tart 3DS and the green 2DX LL
Nintendo has to be producing one. And when they do, my wife would love it if I bought her one. Come on, the game is already releasing around her birthday, make this easy on me!
It will probably be just a white one with a discrete AC logo on it.
That one with the sea and boat could be an excellent Wind Waker special edition console with a bit of tweaking.
OMG...!!! 😍😍😍
I want that color.
@BarefootBowser I understand what you mean about changing tastes. That sounds like a cool article, is it about games or tastes in general? Either way, I find myself being more selective in the games that I buy.
@JayJ Thank you for your thoughts, I want a Lite, but do I need a Lite? I thought with AC, a game that had me buy a 2ds to play with my 3ds, I would get a Lite. But the lack of TV connectivity puts me off. However, your thoughts echo mine. I rarely take my switch out like my 3ds, and having held the Lite, it feels so good. I totally see loving a switch + switch lite combo.
For me, a special AC edition Lite would probably make that decision a lot easier.
These mock ups are fantastic, thank you for posting them NL!
@BarefootBowser Very cool and informative article, thanks for the link. I would not have guessed all the research on the subject. But it all makes sense when you read the article. Thanks again!
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