DIY cardboard Robot! Count me in

On the one hand Sony and Microsoft are working hard to improve the visual quality of their consoles by providing “4K textures” and other graphical improvements, and on the other hand, Nintendo is releasing cardboard, Nintendo Labo. Just see the video given below to see for yourself

I assume you must be quite amused and also a bit confused about what exactly is Nintendo Labo. Don’t worry cause we are here to cover all that 😀

Yesterday Nintendo unveiled the Nintendo Labo, a new initiative which involves DIY cardboard accessories that can extend the functionality of your Nintendo Switch. You can bundle up the Nintendo LABO cardboard with Switch Joy-Con controllers to transform them to some cool stuff, such as a Piano, a fishing rod, and even a full-blown robot suit. These DIY accessories can then be used to play a bunch of mini-games as seen in the above video.

I can see myself building a Robot suit using Nintendo Labo as soon as it gets released!

The Nintendo Labo is defined by its three main characteristics ” make, play, and discover.” When you buy the Nintendo Labo, you will be greeted with a Switch cartridge, some pre-cut cardboard sheets and other building accessories like strings and plastic connectors. After you insert the cartridge into the Nintendo Switch, you will see a short step-by-step tutorial on how to create the various accessories using the cardboard. When you have finished building them, you can enjoy playing the games. The on-screen instructions are pretty simple and quite easy to understand. The process involved folding various pieces of cardboard into shapes and joining them together to create the main accessory.

Now comes the discover part, after assembling the DIY cardboard accessory, you will be treated with a 3d model. This model will explain how the attachment works with the detailed explanation of all the small parts involved. This is a nice way to make the children learn basic motion controls and digital signals by playing games. Isn’t cool?

Nintendo Labo is scheduled to launch on April 20th of this year and will be made available in two versions. The “Variety Kit,” which features five different games including the RC car, fishing, and piano will be available at $69.99 and the “Robot Kit,” will be sold separately for $79.99. Depending on the user feedback and sales, new kits may soon follow.

So finally, do you like the Nintendo Labo concept, what are the other kits that you would like Nintendo to make. Mention your suggestions and feedback in the comment box down below, and keep visiting TheMicrople for more tech updates

Kuldeep Gautam loves to play video games and keep updated with the latest trends in technology. Other than that loves riding motorcycle, avid traveler and highly passionate about long trips. Click the author name for more articles from him.

Related