Nintendo recently announced that they will be revealing an interactive experience for “kids and those who are kids-at-heart, and that they’re talking about is Nintendo Labo.
Cardboard templates that you buy, build, and play with specifically for your Switch. These different pieces are called Toy-Cons. You attach your joycons and Switch to play games pre-set for each piece. You can build a piano, fishing rod, and a backpack to control a giant robot. All are gimmicks for Nintendo’s attempt at VR/AR with their new platform.
There will be two sets available for when they release Nintendo Labo: Nintendo Variety Pack for $69.99 and Nintendo Robot Pack for $79.99. And a Customization Set for $10.
Toy-Con Variety Pack includes:
- 2 joycon-powered RC Cars
- 1 Fishing Rod
- 1 House
- 1 Motorbike
- 1 Piano
- 1 Nintendo Labo Variety Pack Software
Toy-Con Robot Pack includes:
- 1 Robot Suit
- 1 Nintendo Switch Head Gear
- 1 Nintendo Labo Robot Pack Software
Both Nintendo Labo sets are to release on April 20, 2018.
Source: Nintendo Labo
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