Nintendo Switch 2 Design: Subdued Colors and the Future of Special Edition Consoles
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Nintendo Life
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Summary
The article discusses the Nintendo Switch 2's design choices one year after launch, noting its more subdued color scheme compared to the original Switch's vibrant Joy-Con colors. It highlights that while the iconic red-blue styling is present, it's more concealed along the Joy-Con connections and analogue sticks. The piece invites reader discussion on what special edition consoles they'd like to see for the Switch 2, drawing comparisons to the original Switch's launch color variants.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledCompared to the popping colours of the Switch 1's Joy-Con, though, the younger console launched with a more subdued hue.
Certainly, the hallmark red-blue stylings are present and correct, but concealed along the Joy-Con's connections and ringed around the analogue sticks.
You may remember that the original Switch launched with a less colourful grey Joy-Con-ed variant, but it's the red-blue version that's become iconic in spite of the
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