We’ve been pretty happy with our Nintendo Switch investment going back to 2017 and now, it’s about to get even cooler with the launch of Nintendo Labo. It’s a series of fun cardboard accessories that can take game play to a whole new level.
Launched in April 2018, these accessories (or kits, really) allow kids of all ages — that means you too, adults — to adapt the Nintendo Switch into all sorts of cool devices, like a piano, a drum pedal, a robot, even a fishing rod. And that’s just the beginning. The Nintendo Switch integrates into each of the different accessories for more cool, creative game play.
Related: 7 of our favorite family video games
This post contains affiliate links and purchases may generate a small commission to support our team at no additional cost to you. So thank you for your support!
Related: 15 awesome tech gifts for teens that will score you major points (updated for 2021)
It’s such a clever and surprising addition to this hugely popular gaming device, and as parents, we’re thrilled, not just because it adds more value to your investment, but it encourages hands-on play, building, and creativity as well. We’ll be curious to see the shelf-life of these cardboard toys; in our house, it doesn’t take long before someone has drawn all over them, or worse, gotten them wet. Considering they start at around $59.99, we’d want to be sure they’re built to last.
(We’d say “how does that happen?” but then, you know. Kids.)
Given how cool these look, that probably won’t stop us from giving these a try. And if you’ve got a Nintendo Switch, we’re guessing it probably won’t stop you either.
Check out the Nintendo Labo variety kit and all the new additional kits at Amazon, or your local electronics or gaming store.
