Nintendo Labo accolades trailer
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A new Nintendo Labo trailer was published today to highlight some of the accolades that the new Switch experience has received thus far. Take a look at the video below.
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A look at some amazing creations made with Nintendo Labo
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It’s been about a week since Nintendo Labo debuted around the world – though Europe just joined us on Friday. Since then, users have proven that Labo is more than just a toy or a simple add-on for Switch.
Part of the reason that people have been able to come up with a wide variety of creations is thanks to the Toy-Con Garage. With this aspect of Labo, Nintendo is allowing for rudimentary programming. That means you’re not just stuck with the standard Toy-Cons and software.
We thought it might be interesting to spotlight some of the creations that have been shared online over the past week. Continue on below for a look at a few creations that have gained some attention.
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Nintendo Labo Easter egg transforms Joy-Con into lightsabers
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A Star Wars-esque Easter egg is tucked away inside Nintendo Labo. For the tutorial portion, simply press up or X along with the shoulder buttons. After doing so, you’ll notice that your Joy-Con has become what pretty much looks like a lightsaber.
Here’s a look at the Easter egg in action (note: autoplay):
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Nintendo Labo sold through 25% of its initial shipment in Japan
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Nintendo Labo debuted in Japan on April 20. Through April 22, the Variety Kit sold roughly 90,000 units. The Robot Kit was significantly less popular with around 30,000 units.
According to Dengeki, Nintendo Labo only sold through 25% of its initial shipment. That tells us Nintendo sent out close to 500,000 units, but most are likely sitting on store shelves.
It’s worth pointing out that this period is a generally slow time for gaming sales in Japan. With Golden Week taking place in a few days as well as the summer approaching, sales could pick up.
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Nintendo actually modeled the inside of a Joy-Con for Nintendo Labo’s software
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Nintendo Labo comes with comprehensive instructions with the software that shows you how to build the different creations. As part of this, users can manipulate the camera when different pieces are shown to get a better look. The Joy-Con is also present here.
If you move the camera in a certain way, you can get it to show the inside of the Joy-Con. Nintendo didn’t just model the outside though. If you attempt to go inside of the Joy-Con, you’ll see that it’s fully modeled as well and get a better idea of the functionality inside.
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Nintendo Minute – “Our Nintendo Labo Creation”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta show off the newly-launched Nintendo Labo. Check out the full episode below.
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North American Nintendo Labo commercials
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Nintendo has published a pair of North American commercials for Nintendo Labo. We’ve included both below.
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Video: Nintendo brings in Bill Nye to show off Nintendo Labo
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Nintendo published a new Nintendo Labo video today, posted below, featuring Bill Nye. Watch Nye customize a Toy-Con RC Car, make Toy-Con Fishing Rod, and get creative in the Toy-Con Garage.
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Nintendo now offering PDF versions of Nintendo Labo’s cardboard parts
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese website for Nintendo Labo with a bunch of cardboard parts. The Variety and Robot Kits are both represented here, so they can come in handy if you happen to break or misplace something. The full set of parts can be found here.
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Nintendo Labo interview part 2 – nose-picking prototype, decision to use cardboard, much more
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Earlier in the month, an interview was published with Nintendo Labo director Tsubasa Sakaguchi, Switch director / Nintendo Labo producer Kouichi Kawamoto, and Nintendo Labo hardware lead Mr. Ogasawara. The developers had plenty to say about the new initiative for Switch during that discussion.
Today, the second portion was published online. The three developers had even more interesting things to share, including prototypes, why cardboard is used, and more.
You can read the next part of the interview below.
