Nintendo launching new Splatoon-themed Switch console in August

Nintendo will publish a Splatoon 3-themed Nintendo Switch on Aug. 26, ahead of the game’s official Sept. 9 release date, the company announced Wednesday. The OLED model — complete with a bright yellow inky splotch — will cost $359.99, $10 more than the standard Nintendo Switch OLED model. Splatoon 3 It is not part of the system.

It is mostly white, with some light colors. Splatoon 3The pattern is also included with the above ink splotch. It’ll come with two gradient controllers: one that’s blue and purple and another that’s yellow and green. These colors are mirrored in the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, which has blue and yellow handles. This controller will cost $74.99. A Splatoon-themed carry case will be $24.99.

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The new OLED Nintendo Switch model was released in October last year, increasing the console’s price $50 over the original 2017 model. This OLED model also features a larger screen (7-inches). It’s a relatively small adjustment to the console, but it’s definitely made the Nintendo Switch a better console.

Splatoon 3, for its part, is the third entry in Nintendo’s popular squid-kid-shooting franchise. It’ll include a 4v4 multiplayer mode with new maps, as well as a cooperative Horde mode called Salmon Run. Also, a campaign for single players is planned.