We've already been treated to a limited edition Switch console for Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as well as a limited edition Switch Lite for Pokémon Sword and Shield, but now there's a third and very special design that's far rarer than those that came before it.
The New Pokémon Snap-inspired Switch dock pictured above is a one-of-a-kind release that's being given away by Japanese publication, CoroCoro. Announced in its latest issue, CoroCoro is hosting a competition for its readers, asking them to submit screenshots of their best in-game photos from New Pokémon Snap to be in with a chance of winning.
The dock boasts sweet drawings of Meganium and Pichu, who both feature in the game, as well as a camera. It's also signed by Pokémon artist Machito Gomi, adding to its value and desirability no end.
We can only hope that the dock goes to someone who'll look after it well and share lots of photos online for us to gawk at and be jealous of. Or, if anyone's reading this from Japan and fancies entering the competition on our behalf, we'll declare you an honorary member of the Nintendo Life team and send you lots and lots of cookies.
[source corocoro.jp]
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Stuff like this, especially if it gets won by a kid, will never see the light of day again. It's neat to have a picture, though.
Just buy a sticker and slap it on your dock. You'll achieve the same effect without paying hideous amounts of money.
beauty Is a stretch but it is nice
@Zebetite
It's all about the novelty. That thing's gonna cost a fortune in the future.
@iuli "I assume almost everyone in USA has a laser cutter/engraver (or a lady friend who has it)" What.
What do you need a machine for? Everyone in my country just shoots lasers from their eyes. My lady friend can engrave a tombstone from 15ft.
@NTDO89 @SuperCharr that awkward moment when you leave your laser engraver in your pocket when you put your jeans in the wash
iuli's statement is kinda strange, but they're not wrong in that achieving the same design via engraving or other methods would not be that hard, and certainly cost less than an entire console. Or rather, it's not that hard to find and pay someone to do that.
@ModdedInkling Ah yes, Novelty, something manufacturers have weaponized after they realized people will pay entirely too much for things they don't need.
@stinky_t I’ve ruined so many laser engravers that way
@stinky_t Then you wonder why the barrel of your washer says LEVI'S on the side when you take your clothes out.
@Zebetite It's not like anyone was going to spend money on this specific console anyway since it's part of a competition. Unless the winner puts it up on eBay or something.
Yep, it's true. I know a number of American ladies, and all they talk about is laser engraving. Every time they come around to my house, all of my surfaces end up covered in engravings. It drives me nuts. I thought they were my friends, but they only like me for my blank surfaces, like the worktops in my kitchen. Yep.
@iuli I’m really sorry, it’s just a mildly amusing assumption. You’re very much right in spirit that you could achieve the same basic effect with a bit of DIY nouse and access to an engraving machine. I just think you’re slightly overestimating the prevalence of such machines in the US! It’s nothing personal, and it was a genuinely useful comment! You even included a recommended app, so thank you!
Damn, I've been in need of a second dock for while now. If this was mass-produced and came to the US I'd be all over it. Really cool design!
@ToadBrigade it's nice to have a good laugh every now & then
Remember the 3DS that had swappable face plates? To this day I consider Nintendo abandoning that concept to be one of their most shamefully greedy moves. They stopped supporting it because they know they can release special edition consoles that people will buy instead. Why sell face plates when you can sell whole consoles?
And yet, even as I call out their greed. I am bummed that they stopped releasing new color joycons and pro-controllers...
Even though it's monochromatic, I quite like this design better than the Let's Go one. I can hardly bring myself to use that dock let alone a one-of-a-kind one though.
@iuli
She's not my special lady... I'm just helping her engrave, man!
Has anyone noticed that the design is actually drawing over the Nintendo Switch branding on the dock, ever so slightly? I actually quite like that subtlety.
I'm still waiting to spend far too much money on the Nintendo Labo Switch however!
@iuli Thank you for that hilarious assumption! Had a good laugh from everyone's reactions.
I figure something would come out sooner or later..
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