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Every special edition switch console
The following list is broken down by models in the Switch system lineup so you can check out each release for Classic, OLED, and Lite respectively. While some of the systems below are released very rarely, we’ve limited the collection to those available for purchase, eliminating the limited edition consoles that can only be obtained by winning. a contest or take part in a charity event like AVICII Invector : Encore Edition and Jack Jeanne Lite Control Panel and Mana Test And LABORATORY Special edition Switches.
Everything else is fair game, so let’s start things off with the classic Switch models…
Switch:
Monster Hunter XX
There is a ‘less is more’ mentality to many of the designs on this list, but Monster Hunter XX the special edition model (Japan only) is only slightly… Hey. Especially considering what this franchise is known for.
It’s a pretty nice dock design, we’ll give it that, but if you want to play handheld you can also buy a standard gray model. Not the biggest “I love Monster Hunter XX” flag you can fly – where are the monsters?!
Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu / Eevee!
This is the first special version of the Switch to be available worldwide, and Nintendo is off to a good start. There are plenty of Pokémon-themed consoles out there (including Switch models), but we think Let’s go! version is one of the best.
Walking between boundaries too subtle to notice And so OTT is a bit hard to see is a tough balancing act, but this one does it well. The Pikachu is nicely colored and the Joy-Cos is Eevee enough to stand out from the standard designs, and the detailing on the back of the console doesn’t look too cramped compared to some later versions.
If we had one complaint, it would be the giant colorful name on the dock, but you can’t have everything we assume.
Super Smash Bros. Final
This is definitely one of the more refined designs (at least in terms of Joy-Con), but there’s a certain luxury to it. The Last Smash Bros console we didn’t expect from such a bright and direct franchise.
The Joy-Con clearly shows the Smash logo when put together (not that you can tell if you just look to the right), but the dock is the real star here, showing off the fighters against each other. each other’s heads. Elegant monochrome. How gentle!
Diablo III Eternal Edition
Continuing the ‘maybe we should add’ trend some colors for this design, Diablo III Eternal The Edition Switch is one of the simpler models available.
There are two character designs on the dock and some small details on the back of the panel, but if those are the flashy designs you’re after, there are definitely better places to look.
XI Dragon Quest
This is the special edition design of the Zelda of our dreams (if it weren’t for a Japan-only release). The details are scaled down on the Joy-Con to only the franchise mascot slime and bubble slime, and the Akira Toriyama monster design on the back of the console remains black to not stand out too much.
We are also big fans of this pier. Just imagine Master Sword and Hylian Shield sitting in those positions…
Disney Tsum Tsum Festival
If Disney Tsum Tsum Festival If there is a special edition design that is not cute, there will be riots in the street. Fortunately, Nintendo has adopted this Japanese exclusivity.
The diamond and speckled pattern is an interesting change from the standard model, and we also like how this is done on the Joy-Con. We can only imagine that the design team had an early lunch after thinking about turning the home button into a Mickey Mouse. Inspired!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
A healthy game like Animal Crossing: New Horizons deserves an equally sane console to go with it, and Nintendo has succeeded with a matching cute and cozy machine.
The back of the console is covered in small island themed details, and the pale Joy-Con just screams about a summer break. All of this is completed with a bright pier displaying the Nook clan as they welcome you to your new retreat. It’s a prime example of “less is more” and perhaps the most Instagramable design out there.
fortress
As one of the most popular games out there, it makes sense that fortress will receive a special version of Convert All on its own. Say what you want about the game itself, but there’s no denying the design Honey.
The character models on the console’s back and dock have always been a big hit with Fortnight fans out there, but we also appreciate how limited the Joy-Con designs are here. . Let the colors speak for themselves and stick just a little bit of detail into it (Battle Bus around the home button is a great hit) and you’ll be the winner of our book.
red + blue mario
Only a few brands can be represented by their colors. Instant yellow and red are McDonalds, purple and gold are Lakers, royal purple is Cadbury chocolate. But red and blue? It’s Mario.
This design, released with Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Rage, knowing that simplicity speaks for itself. It doesn’t mess up by adding any complicated details at all. It may not be covered in the most insightful references, but let’s get to the panel color other than Gray is something that deserves to be celebrated equally.
Monster Hunter Rises
Have much going on with this one. Instead of deciding on a single texture to run throughout the design, this simply does everything with Monster Hunter Rises and stick it all over the console, Joy-Con, and dock. Moreover, the details come in three different colors so there is no mistaking its volume.
In our eyes, it’s much better than the XX, but is it really beneficial to have everything and the kitchen sink? We would say no, but that really leads to OLED designs…
OLED DISPLAY:
Why be subtle when you can get over it completely? That’s the question we imagine Nintendo asked when designing the special edition console for the OLED Switch. We’re not saying it’s a bad idea, but its success is said to have been manifold.
Splatoon 3
It means that Splatoon 3 there will be a special edition design that matches the latest design outside of Splatsville. From Joy-Con with gradients to details crammed all over the body, this is a look that makes Splatoon scream and as a result it definitely works.
We’re particular fans of the single yellow ink stain on the toolbar. It’s easy to go over the head with splashes, so it’s nice to see that some restrictions have been made.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Yes, the all-round design is suitable for things like Splatoon. You know what it doesn’t work pretty well for? Pokémon.
Looking at this special edition design from the front, we are quite impressed. After all, it’s some nice colors on the Joy-Con and detail is kept to a minimum while nicely showcasing the Academy from Scarlet and Violet. Well done Nintendo, we’re glad you didn’t overload the back of the Swi- oh no, what?!
The color took what could have been a subtle design and turned it into the cover of the 13-year-old’s first laptop. Remember when we said “less is more”? Here’s why.
Lite:
Yes, the Switch Lite may forever be remembered as “Switch not,” but that doesn’t take away from some of the pretty design on the front of the special edition.
Sword and Shield Pokémon
Designs for Sword and Shield Pokémon dashboard is a completely normal job and you know what? it works for it.
The silver/white finish is a classy touch and it makes the Zacian and Zamazenta line drawings on the back a bit less dramatic. The jury is still out on the magenta and blue controls, but we think Nintendo somehow had to draw reference to the different versions.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Oof, now this is a sleek design. Is there anything more classy than black, gold and silver? Sure is not. This is the console you play on after finishing your espresso from your sweet penthouse.
Actual relevance to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl limited to Dialga and Palkia line drawings on the back, but we don’t always need such game in your face. It is called again and it works.
There you have all the major Special Edition Switches, but which one do you like best? Fill out the following poll and then check out the comments section to let us know the most special of them all — and let us know if we missed something!
