--- title: "Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed Switch – March 13th" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch/animal-crossing-new-horizons-themed-switch-march13th/" description: "Nintendo announced a Nintendo Switch console “inspired by Animal Crossing: New Horizons” will be launching on March 13th for $299.99." author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "2020-02-05 16:15:15" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/animal-crossing-new-horizons-themed-switch-march-13th.jpeg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch/animal-crossing-new-horizons-themed-switch-march13th.md" --- Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed Switch - March 13th | Nintendo Switch News | NintendoReporters [![Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed Switch – March 13th](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/animal-crossing-new-horizons-themed-switch-march-13th.jpeg "Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed Switch – March 13th")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/animal-crossing-new-horizons-themed-switch-march-13th.jpeg)Nintendo announced a Nintendo Switch console “inspired by Animal Crossing: New Horizons” will be launching on March 13th for $299.99. > A [\#NintendoSwitch](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NintendoSwitch?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) system inspired by [\#AnimalCrossing](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnimalCrossing?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw): New Horizons is on the way! With unique Joy-Con controllers, a custom design on the back, and a special Nintendo Switch dock, it’s the perfect way to start your island life. Available 3/13 for $299.99. [pic.twitter.com/VigTPi4NDB](https://t.co/VigTPi4NDB) > > — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) [January 31, 2020](https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1223035247098384385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) It will come with “unique Joy-Con controllers, a custom design on the back, and a special Nintendo Switch dock”. ## [](#animal-crossing-inspired)Animal Crossing inspired The system takes design inspiration from the new game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons (sold separately), with lovely pastel green and blue Joy-Con™ controllers that are white on the back, white wrist straps and a white Nintendo Switch dock, adorned with images of recognizable characters Tom Nook and Nooklings Timmy and Tommy. ### [](#about-animal-crossing-new-horizons)About Animal Crossing – New Horizons Customise your character and home, and decorate the landscape (with furniture, if you like!), as you create your very own island paradise. Experience a robust new crafting system – collect materials to construct everything from furniture to tools! Enjoy a variety of relaxing activities like gardening, fishing, decorating, interacting with charming NPCs, and more, as classic Animal Crossing experiences come to life in fun new ways within the deserted-island setting. Up to eight players can reside on an island; four residents of the same island can play together simultaneously on a single system. Eight players can play together on one player’s island via online multiplayer or local wireless. [](#) [ ](#) > Generated for use by AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). > Generated: 2026-09-22 22:44:59 > Maintained by: NintendoReporters > Source: https://www.nintendoreporters.com/ > Contact: webmaster@nintendoreporters.com