Nintendo Labo: Robot Kit

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a b Hester, Blake (February 9, 2018). "Nintendo Talks Labo Origins and Wanting "Every Single Person" To Own A Switch". Glixel. Archived from the original on February 10, 2018 . Retrieved February 9, 2018. This robo stuff looks like it could be great fun for a good while, if it were paired with a substantial and deep game (like a melee mech warrior maybe? Nintendo Labo was received with praise for its unique take on video gaming and unconventional method of play, [47] [48] and its ability to encourage creativity and learning, especially in children. [49] Reviewers primarily praised the enjoyable building experience and easy to follow step-by-step instructions; [50] the rotatable camera and fast-forward/rewind features were appreciated, as well as the sense of humor that the instructions contain. [51] [50] Critics were initially concerned with the sturdiness of the cardboard, but were impressed with the durability of the assembled Toy-Con, [49] [52] also noting that the software contains tutorials with tips on repairing broken Toy-Con. [50] [49] Reviewers were mixed on the enjoyment and limited replay value of the software's gameplay, [47] [51] with Andrew Webster from The Verge saying "the games are perhaps the least interesting part of Labo." [50] However, critics highlighted the seemingly unlimited options provided by Toy-Con Garage, and the possibility for the community to develop and share new creations. [53] [54] The Verge and CNET found Labo to be a clever utilization of the Joy-Con controllers' motion sensors, HD Rumble, and IR sensing abilities. [50] [49] CESA Games White Paper). Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association. 2020. ISBN 978-4-902346-42-8. a b c McDonald, Keza (January 17, 2018). " 'Like cardboard Lego': Nintendo Labo turns homemade models into interactive toys". The Guardian. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018 . Retrieved January 17, 2018.

You can always trust iMore. Our team of Apple experts have years of experience testing all kinds of tech and gadgets, so you can be sure our recommendations and criticisms are accurate and helpful. Find out more about how we test. Romano, Sal (December 19, 2018). "Media Create Sales: 12/10/18 – 12/16/18". Gematsu . Retrieved December 19, 2018. McWhertor, Michael (January 17, 2018). "Nintendo reveals Labo, a DIY 'build-and-play experience' for Switch". Polygon. Archived from the original on 2018-01-18 . Retrieved January 17, 2018. Fogel, Stefanie (March 14, 2019). " 'God of War,' 'Red Dead 2' Lead BAFTA Game Awards Nominations". Variety . Retrieved March 15, 2019. Crecente, Brian (March 15, 2018). "New 'Nintendo Labo' Vid Details Toy-Con Garage Programming". Glixel. Archived from the original on March 15, 2018 . Retrieved March 15, 2018.Nintendo Labo [a] is a toys-to-life concept developed by Nintendo and released in April 2018. Labo consists of 2 parts, where one part is a game and one part is multiple sheets of cardboard. Frank, Allegra (January 17, 2018). "Nintendo Labo: Everything we know". Polygon. Archived from the original on 2018-01-18 . Retrieved January 17, 2018. Byford, Sam (April 4, 2019). "Nintendo's Labo VR kit will work with Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey". The Verge . Retrieved April 4, 2019. Bankhurst, Adam (June 25, 2018). "Nintendo Labo Now Compatible With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe". IGN . Retrieved June 25, 2018. Starting in October 2018, Nintendo worked with the Institute of Play to bring Nintendo Labo into elementary schools, with an initial goal to reach 2,000 students by the end of the 2018–2019 school year. Nintendo is providing the Switch and Labo kits, while the institute is developing the lesson plans for teachers. [45] Reception [ edit ]

Wong, Alistair (August 26, 2018). "Deemo To Receive Nintendo Labo Toy-Con Piano Support In October". Siliconera . Retrieved August 26, 2018.In Japan, the Variety Kit sold 90,410 copies within the first week, placing it first on the all-format sales chart. The Robot Kit sold 28,629 copies, placing it third, and the Vehicle Kit has sold 49,389 copies as of December 2018. [59] [60] As of March 2019, the Variety Kit has sold 330,000 units in Japan, and 1.09 million worldwide. [61] As of 2018, all kits consolidated have sold 1.39 million units worldwide. [62] The 2020 CESA Games White Papers revealed that the Variety Kit has sold 1.31 million units, as of December 2019. [63] Awards [ edit ] Year Doolan, Liam (August 25, 2018). "Third Party Dev Behind Deemo Jumps On Nintendo Labo Cardboard Wagon". Nintendo Life . Retrieved August 31, 2018. Fox, Chris; Kleinman, Zoe (April 4, 2019). "God of War wins best game at Bafta Awards". BBC . Retrieved April 4, 2019. Stein, Scott (April 20, 2018). "How long will Nintendo Labo's cardboard last? Labo's creators answer our questions". CNET . Retrieved April 21, 2018.

It's a shame that the core game experience itself seems to be quite shallow. That is definitely reminiscent of the Wii days to me. The issue was not that the controls didn't work, or even, that they were not an improvement at times, but rather that the content itself amounted to little more than a tech demo. Lee, Dami (April 19, 2018). "Programming a song on Nintendo Labo with Toy-Con Garage took all of my brainpower". The Verge . Retrieved April 19, 2018.Frank, Allegra (February 1, 2018). "Nintendo Labo Toy-Con Garage lets you make your own custom playthings". Polygon. Archived from the original on February 2, 2018 . Retrieved February 1, 2018.