Fans Erupt as Nintendo Lights 2022 Up With a Special Edition Switch Console Reveal

Would you like a Nintendo Switch console painted in the colors of Splatoon 3? Well, Nintendo has revealed just what a true fan of the iconic shooter series needs! In a very recent tweet, Nintendo of America announced an exciting theme for Switch consoles. As it happens, the popular Switch OLED will be made available in an exclusive Splatoon 3 edition soon.

Splatoon 3, the upcoming installment in the popular third-person shooter franchise exclusive to Switch consoles, is all set for launch in September this year. With a Splatoon 3-themed Switch OLED model, fans can show their love for the franchise in the most distinguishable way possible.

Nintendo Switch OLED: Splatoon 3 edition release date

According to Nintendo of America, the Splatoon 3 edition of the console will launch on August 26, just in time for Splatoon 3’s release. As of now, Splatoon 3 is slated to release on September 9.

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In a reveal video, Nintendo showed off the upcoming edition in its vibrant colors. It truly looks like a console every Splatoon fan would want! In fact, every Nintendo Switch owner would like to have such a fascinating design on their console.

Did Nintendo forget to add in a controller? Absolutely not! Fans will also be able to grab a Switch Pro Controller splashed with a Splatoon 3 touch. Alongside the controller, Nintendo will also make available a Splatoon 3 edition carrying case.

Although the Switch OLED model of the Splatoon 3 collection drops earlier, the controller and the carrying case will be available on September 9, alongside the game’s launch.

Fans react to Switch OLED’s special Splatoon 3 edition

As expected, members of the Splatoon community were quite happy with Nintendo’s plans.

On the other hand, many fans referred to a popular speculation from earlier today. With Nintendo setting the OLED model trailers on YouTube to private, some had assumed that the company may be planning to release new hardware, namely a Switch Pro or a Switch 2. However, it turned out to be Splatoon 3 edition of OLED instead.

Many fans took a dig at the Switch Pro speculation.

One fan wasn’t particularly happy about Splatoon getting all the attention!

Many fans were disappointed with the speculation not coming true.

Concluding, the deal is absolutely great for any Splatoon fan looking to shell out money for a special edition.

While fans expecting new hardware were pretty disappointed, Nintendo managed to make the day for those planning to buy a Switch OLED soon.

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Will you buy this Splatoon 3 edition of Nintendo Switch OLED model? Let us know in the comments!