Mascots of Nintendo have been featured on products previously, but now Fortnite is collaborating with the Switch to launch its unique color scheme for the console. While the system won’t offer players anything new in terms of specifications, fans of Fortnite may be tempted by the console. Likewise, those who would like to have the console in a different color may want to purchase it. There are also some special add-ons for Fortnite fans in this themed edition of the Switch.
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The console has blue and yellow joy-cons and there is also a picture of the battle bus on the right-hand joy-con. This color scheme will likely impress fans alongside its subtle nods to Fortnite. The new look for Nintendo Switch may not sway some consumers but alongside this release are some intriguing pieces of content for Fortnite. Consumers who pick up this version of the Switch will receive 2,000 V-bucks, which work out to $9.99 per 1,000. This will be a nice in-game bonus, particularly when it is accompanied by the Wildcat bundle that gives players a new skin.
This collaboration will be available in Europe (October 30), and Australia and New Zealand (November 6th), but there has been no statement about a US release yet. The console is limited edition and with that in mind, some players will want to get it as soon as they can, particularly when Fortnite has been a hit in the European region and Nintendo is increasing production of the Switch to meet demand.
Exclusive iterations of the Nintendo Switch are usually a hit with fans and it will be interesting to see if this can be replicated alongside Fortnite. The player base and commercial performance of the battle royale game suggests that this collaboration will be fruitful for all parties, but time will tell whether there is an audience for this colorful Switch console.
The Nintendo Switch is available now.
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Source: Nintendo Life
