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<p>The <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-animal-crossing-switch-console-announced-heres/1100-6473250/">Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed Switch console</a> is almost too cute. As an owner of a launch model Switch, I&#8217;m trying to talk myself into buying it. Mainly I want one for the wonderful design, but the practical reason I&#8217;m trying to use is that it&#8217;s the updated model with better battery life. But $300 is a lot to ask for a console you already have. Luckily, Nintendo is selling the special edition Switch dock and Joy-Cons separately. Sadly, both accessories are only confirmed for release in Japan at this time.</p>
<figure><a href="https://gamespot1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/1595/15950357/3631044-joy-con.jpg"><img alt="Animal Crossing: New Horizons Joy-Con" data-width="1280" src="https://gamespot1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/1595/15950357/3631044-joy-con.jpg"></a><figcaption>Animal Crossing: New Horizons Joy-Con</figcaption></figure>
<p>Both the Joy-Cons and the dock release March 20&#8211;a week after the console releases&#8211;and will be available to pre-order from My Nintendo Store starting February 8. The <a href="https://store.nintendo.co.jp/item/HAC_8_JASAD.html">Joy-Cons cost roughly $75</a>, and the <a href="https://store.nintendo.co.jp/item/HAC_8_CDHWC.html">dock costs about $60</a>.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, Nintendo Japan only delivers domestically, so hopefully a store that ships internationally, such as Play Asia, will carry them as well. Of course, it&#8217;d be ideal if Nintendo just releases both the Joy-Cons and the dock in the US.</p>
<figure><a href="https://gamespot1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/1595/15950357/3631046-animal%20crossing%20new%20horizons%20dock.jpg"><img alt="The dock features Tom Nook and the Nooklings" data-width="1280" src="https://gamespot1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/1595/15950357/3631046-animal%20crossing%20new%20horizons%20dock.jpg"></a><figcaption>The dock features Tom Nook and the Nooklings</figcaption></figure>
<p>Animal Crossing fans in the US will be able to get their hands on at least a few official accessories. Nintendo announced the <a href="https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1223035262160101376?s=20">New Horizons Aloha Edition carrying case</a> alongside the console. It&#8217;ll be available for both the Switch and Switch Lite, but pre-orders aren&#8217;t available just yet. You can also grab a pair of <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-nintendo-switch-controllers-feature-adorable-a/1100-6472959/">Power A Animal Crossing-themed wireless controllers</a>. If you still need to pre-order your copy of the game, our <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/animal-crossing-new-horizons-pre-order-bonuses-swi/1100-6467678/">New Horizons pre-order guide</a> outlines all of the bonuses you can get at various retailers.</p>
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<p><em>Source: <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/animal-crossing-joy-cons-and-switch-dock-will-be-s/1100-6473263/">GameSpot</a></em></div>
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