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What is Nintendo Labo?
- Nintendo Labo is a new line of Switch accessories Consists of cardboard sheets, stickers and mini-games You end up with DIY kits, dubbed Toy-Cons
How do the Nintendo Labo cardboard Toy-Cons work?
- Toy-Cons come in a variety of shapes and sizes Each one is unique and works with a downloadable game for the Switch You can also customise your Toy-Cons with colouring pens, stickers and more
Does Nintendo Labo require Nintendo Switch?
What types of Nintendo Labo Toy-Cons are available?
Two kits (Variety Kit and Robot Kit) are initially available They come with all the materials and download codes needed The Robot Kit comes with just the one Toy-Con accessory/game, the Variety Kit several
Toy-Con RC Car: With this Toy-Con, you insert the left and right Joy-Con controllers into an RC Car (that looks a bit like a giant Hexbug) and control its movement using the touchscreen on the Nintendo Switch. Toy-Con Fishing Rod: With this Toy-Con, you construct a fishing rod with a rotating reel that is attached by string to a cradle holding the Nintendo Switch. You can then catch fish shown on the Nintendo Switch’s screen by casting your rod and unwinding the reel to lower the hook. Toy-Con House: With this Toy-Con, you can insert various blocks into openings in the sides and bottom of the house and then interact, feed, and play games with an adorable creature via the Nintendo Switch’s screen. Toy-Con Motorbike: With this Toy-Con, you insert each Joy-Con controller into the handlebars of a motorbike. You can then press an ignition button, twist the handlebars, and lean your body to control the motorbike as you race and watch the action unfold on your Nintendo Switch’s screen. Toy-Con Piano: With this Toy-Con, you assemble a 13-key piano and insert the Nintendo Switch console and Joy-Con controllers in order to create your own music by pressing different keys.
Toy-Con Robot: With this Toy-Con, you create a full-on wearable robot suit. You need to insert the left and right Joy-Con controllers into the backpack and visor to assume control of the robot, which is shown on the TV when the Nintendo Switch console is docked.
How much does Nintendo Labo cost?
- UK pricing: Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit is £59.99; Robot Kit is £69.99 US pricing: Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 02: Variety Kit is $69.99; Robot Kit is $79.99
