Excitement for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is almost reaching a boiling point, especially after the most recent trailer. As ever with this franchise, plenty of slick merchandise is coming out right around the game’s launch.
On Wednesday, Nintendo announced that a Pokémon Scarlet and Violet-themed Switch will be released on November 4, 2022. It’ll be an OLED model and cost $359.99, which is slightly more than a bog-standard version of the console.
Functionally, this console is identical to other Nintendo Switch OLED models. Embroidery is the only difference! Red and purple artwork of the legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon is on the system’s dock, while images of starter partners Quaxly, Sprigatito, and Fuecoco are on the console. Check out the teaser below.
Have a peek at the #NintendoSwitch – OLED Model: #PokemonScarletViolet Edition system, arriving on 11/4!
It includes a dock displaying Legendary Pokémon Koraidon & Miraidon, special illustrations of the partner Pokémon on the back, and specially-designed Joy-Con controllers! pic.twitter.com/HlJpFBsKBA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 7, 2022
The joy-con controllers also have emblems from Naranja Academy and Uva Academy, two schools in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. There are various other symbols from across the series adorning this model as well.
Unfortunately, this console doesn’t come with either game. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will release roughly two weeks later, so no real surprise. In fairness, collectors’ items like this rarely ship with the actual game.
The system isn’t available for pre-order yet, and Nintendo hasn’t given any hints as to when that might change.
Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.
