# Game-Themed Mobile Consoles tenNindo Marked the The New Animal Crossing Title with a Custom Switch By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-01-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-crossing1 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/30/animal-crossing-switch/) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1223035247098384385) [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventurebased-game-console) created a new Animal Crossing themed Switch in order to mark the launch of the new game, titled 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons.' The Animal Crossing Switch will be available to consumers on March 13th, which is seven days before the release of the new game. Nintendo's customized Switch will have a $299.99 price point, and it is currently available for pre-order from [Best Buy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hori-split-pad-compact). Nintendo is also releasing a themed case on the same date, named the 'Aloha [Edition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-wireless-controller),' which will be available for both the Switch and Switch Lite. The branded console could be popular with fans of the game series. Additionally, creating a customized Switch is a good way to promote the release of the new game. Image Credit: Nintendo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customized Game-themed Consoles:** Creating customized game-themed consoles is a disruptive innovation opportunity to attract fans and promote new game releases. - **Limited Edition Gaming Accessories:** Releasing limited edition gaming accessories, such as themed cases, is a disruptive innovation opportunity to engage and excite consumers. - **Pre-order Marketing Strategies:** Implementing pre-order marketing strategies can create disruptive innovation opportunities to generate early consumer interest and increase sales. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Console Manufacturers:** Gaming console manufacturers can seize the opportunity to produce customized game-themed consoles and accessories to attract a dedicated fan base. - **E-commerce Retailers:** E-commerce retailers can benefit from pre-order marketing strategies by offering exclusive deals and promotions for upcoming game-themed consoles and accessories. - **Video Game Developers:** Video game developers can collaborate with console manufacturers to create limited edition game-themed consoles that enhance the overall gaming experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paint-Splattered Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-oled-model-splatoon-3-edition.md) - [Adventure-Based Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventurebased-game-console.md) - [Creature-Collecting Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch-oled.md) - [Special-Edition Console Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo.md) - [Value-Minded Video Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-mar10-day-bundle.md) - [Vibrant Celebratory Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-oled-mario-red-edition.md) - [Game-Themed Console Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-clone-of-the-kingdom.md) - [Themed Gaming Console Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-mario-choose-one-bundle.md) - [Premium Rugged Console Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch-2-killswitch-case.md)