Nintendo promised news on a new `experience` for Switch, and it has indeed delivered--albeit with a look at a strange new project called Nintendo Labo. It appears to be a sort of mini-game collection that involves creating real-life cardboard accessories that come with the game.Details are still scant, but based on the debut trailer, you`ll take part in activities like fishing, playing piano, racing a bike, and wreaking havoc as a giant robot. This is all done by detaching the Joy-Cons from the Switch itself and using cardboard to construct the aforementioned accessories, which take the form of a fishing pole, piano, camera, and so on. Instructions for building these are provided on-screen.Yes, you literally are purchasing a game and actual cardboard to create what Nintendo calls Toy-Cons. There are two separate bundles that have been announced: the Variety Kit ($70 USD/$100 AUD) and Robot Kit ($80 USD/$120 AUD), which are outlined below. They`ll both be available on April 20 in the US and Australia, or April 27 in Europe. European pricing has not been confirmed as of yet. A separate, $10 Customization Set includes stencils, stickers, and colored tape to help you design your Toy-Cons.The official website for Labo talks about being able to customize your creations by painting them or affixing stickers to them, but more intriguing is a line about `dream[ing] up new ways to use your Toy-Con creations...and bring[ing] them to life.` It`s unclear if there will be a way to create original games in Labo or if Nintendo`s simply talking about waving the accessories around and using your imagination.Those eager to try Labo out ahead of its launch will have the opportunity to do so in New York City or San Francisco, provided you can make it there and have a child 6-12 years old. You can submit an application to attend here.Below, you`ll find the different things that can be built with each of the two announced packs, with descriptions provided by Nintendo.Variety Kit ($70U ...
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