On an autumn morning in 2020, a small mercy arrived in a long drought: the limited Animal Crossing edition of the Nintendo Switch reappeared at Best Buy and Amazon at its ordinary price. For months, consoles had been scarce enough that people had to pay inflated sums to resellers to hold one, so a plain price on a plain shelf feels almost like an event. Whether it lasts, and whether it is worth the missing game, are questions each buyer must weigh for themselves.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch Returns to Stock at MSRP, But Supplies May Not Last
The only copies seen lately came from third-party sellers charging far more
Mark
Why is a console at its normal price news?
Mimi
Because it hasn't been available at that price for months. GamesRadar says the only copies it had seen were from third-party sellers charging a lot more than retail.
Mark
What makes this edition special?
Mimi
The look. Island designs are engraved on the back, the Joy-Con are exclusive aqua green and light blue, and the dock is white with an illustration of Tom, Tommy, and Timmy Nook.
Mark
Does it come with the game?
Mimi
No. That surprises people, but the price equals a standard Switch, so you're not paying extra for the design.
Luke
Worth saying that the sell-out warning is GamesRadar's expectation, not a confirmed stock figure. They don't say how many units exist.
Mark
And the standard Switch?
Mimi
It's $299.99 at Best Buy and Amazon. Best Buy may have just sold out, and Amazon orders won't ship for a few weeks.
Luke
There's also an inconsistency. One line says Amazon availability starts October 28, another says Amazon was still taking orders now. The piece doesn't reconcile that.
Mark
Should buyers wait for Prime Day?
Mimi
The outlet says no, since the item has only appeared from pricier sellers. It does hope for deals on October 13 and 14, and around Black Friday.
Luke
Those hopes are just that. Nothing in the reporting confirms any Switch discounts are coming.
El Pulso
- For months, Switch consoles have been nearly impossible to find, and buyers have been forced to pay far above retail to third-party sellers.
- Suddenly the limited Animal Crossing edition is listed at standard price at Best Buy and Amazon, and the listings could vanish at any moment.
- Shoppers are racing to decide before Amazon Prime Day on October 13 and 14, while knowing the bundle does not include the game itself.
- The standard Neon Blue and Red model is also appearing, but its stock is shaky and Amazon orders will not ship for weeks, leaving the landing uncertain.
On an autumn morning in 2020, a small mercy arrived in a long drought: the limited Animal Crossing edition of the Nintendo Switch reappeared at Best Buy and Amazon at its ordinary price. For months, consoles had been scarce enough that people had to pay inflated sums to resellers to hold one, so a plain price on a plain shelf feels almost like an event. Whether it lasts, and whether it is worth the missing game, are questions each buyer must weigh for themselves.
On the morning of October 10, 2020, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons edition of the Nintendo Switch appeared in stock at Best Buy and Amazon at standard retail price. After months in which the only copies anyone could find came from third-party sellers charging well above retail, that ordinary price is the real news. GamesRadar, which says it was surprised to see the console available at all, notes that Best Buy lists it at $299.99 and Amazon at $299, while the offer lasts only while supplies do.
The design is what draws people in. Island patterns are engraved into the back of the console, the Joy-Cons come in aqua green and light blue exclusive to this edition, and the white dock carries a painting of Tom, Tommy, and Timmy Nook waving from a tropical island. The bundle does not include Animal Crossing: New Horizons itself, though GamesRadar argues the price matches a standard Switch, so the missing game costs buyers nothing extra.
The outlet expects the stock to disappear quickly, perhaps before Prime Day on October 13 and 14, and advises against waiting for a better deal, since recent offers have come only from pricier resellers. The standard Neon Blue and Red Switch is also listed at $299.99, but its availability is unreliable, and Amazon orders will not ship for weeks. GamesRadar hopes for more Switch offers during Prime Day and Black Friday, though it is careful to call that a hope, given how scarce consoles have been throughout the pandemic.
On the morning of October 10, 2020, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Edition of the Nintendo Switch was listed as available at both Best Buy and Amazon, at the standard retail price. That is unusual enough to be worth noting. Switch consoles of any kind have been hard to find for months, and GamesRadar says it was surprised to see this limited edition in stock at all.
The price is the point. Until now, the outlet reports, the only copies it had seen were from third-party sellers, who were charging considerably more than retail. Best Buy lists the console at $299.99, and Amazon lists it at $299. GamesRadar describes the Animal Crossing model as one of the most sought-after consoles since it launched earlier this year, and it says the offer applies while supplies last.
The design is the reason people want it. The back of the console carries subtle island designs engraved into the casing. The two Joy-Con controllers come in aqua green and light blue, colors exclusive to this edition, and they ship with special white Joy-Con straps. The dock is white rather than the usual black, and it carries a color illustration of Tom, Tommy, and Timmy Nook waving from a tropical island. GamesRadar calls that dock art the centerpiece of the set and says this is arguably the most eye-catching of the relatively few special-edition designs Nintendo has made for the standard Switch.
There is one caveat buyers should keep in mind: the bundle does not include a copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. GamesRadar points out, though, that the price matches an ordinary Switch, so choosing this version costs nothing extra beyond the missing game. In its view, that makes it one of the better Switch bundles regardless.
The outlet expects the stock to disappear quickly, possibly before Amazon Prime Day begins on Tuesday. Prime Day runs October 13 and 14. Because the console has only turned up from pricier third-party sellers lately, GamesRadar advises against waiting for a better deal.
The standard Neon Blue and Red Switch is also showing up. It is priced at $299.99 at Best Buy and at Amazon, but availability is shaky. Stock may have already run out at Best Buy. Amazon was still taking orders when GamesRadar last checked, though those orders will not ship for a few weeks. Elsewhere the piece gives the Amazon date as October 28. Neither listing includes any games.
GamesRadar says it hopes more Switch offers will come with the Prime Day event, and that a few bargains may appear during the Black Friday period. It is careful to call this a hope, noting that consoles have been scarce throughout the pandemic. For now, the practical advice is simple: if you want the Animal Crossing Switch at retail price, the listings are live, and there is no guarantee they will stay that way.
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GamesRadar says it wouldn't be surprised if the console sells out before Prime Day, and advises against waiting for a better offer.— GamesRadar+
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