Nintendo has sold a lot of Switches[1] in the last year thanks to the console's unique ability to play games on a TV and on the go, but also thanks to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild[2] and Super Mario Odyssey[3]. Though they came from 30+ year-old franchises, both games helped millions fall in love with them all over again.
In 2018, Nintendo is setting its sights in a direction it hasn't aimed at before: the do-it yourself crowd. Nintendo Labo[4] are a series of experiences for Switch that let you (or your kids) build cardboard objects and play games with them. Robots, fishing poles, pianos... there's a lot to build and try here. Unlike other Switch games, the fun is in the cardboard, so if you want one when they hit shelves April 20, consider pre-ordering. Thanks to our friends at TechBargains[5], we have handy pre-order links for both Labo bundles Nintendo is selling, and what you'll get for your money.
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con Variety Kit - $70
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From the looks of it, you should start with the Variety Kit[8]. It has cardboard cutouts that let you build five different 'Toy-Cons', which is Nintendo's new word for cardboard toys that use either the Switch touchscreen or Joy-Con controllers. You'll be able to build two RC Cars, a fishing rod, a house, a motorbike, and a piano.
To make them, you'll get 28 sheets of cardboard with instructions and some other necessary components like string, rubber bands, and eyelets. Each creation has a software that will go along with it, which...