Nintendo Announces Animal Crossing New Horizons-Themed Switch, Triggers Buyer's Remorse for Current Owners

Nintendo is one of those companies that knows how to inspire loyalty and devotion not seen outside of the tech world, and one of the ways it knows exactly how to do so is by releasing special editions of its consoles with unique branding, typically reserved for major franchises.

 

With the forthcoming release of the highly anticipated Animal Crossing New Horizonsentry in the mainline Animal Crossing series, Nintendo has decided to create a special edition Switch for its release, but I don't think anyone expected just how desirable it would be, even to current Switch owners. Matching accessories for the console have also been confirmed in the carrying case and screen protector, further driving demand.

 

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 31, 2020

 

The console is priced at $299.99, and with that, the resale market for used first and second revision Switches is now falling downward as current owners rush to justify buying this admittedly very lovely variant. Will you be selling off your current Switch for this model, or will this be your first Switch console?

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