Explore a unique world with this Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing: New Horizons Edition console. The green and blue Joy-Con controllers offer precise control and work separately for versatile options, while the white dock lets you enjoy hours of immersive gaming. This Nintendo Switch™ system takes design inspiration from the new Animal Crossing™: New Horizons game, with lovely pastel green and blue Joy-Con™ controllers that are white on the back, white. Nintendo Switch Lite with Animal Crossing Game and Accessories Take the game with you with the Nintendo Switch Lite. You can game anywhere with anyone thanks to online gameplay, or plug in the included headphones and enter your own world of mystery and adventure. It comes with everything you need, including one very cool game! For around eight months after launch, it was impossible for players to transfer their Animal Crossing: New Horizons island from one Nintendo Switch to another. Once you began a save file on a.

Important

• Island backup is a feature exclusive to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. If you are looking to restore your save data for games compatible with the Nintendo Switch Online Save Data Cloud service, see our steps on How to Download Save Data Cloud Backups.
• Recovery is only available in situations where a Nintendo Switch system is lost, stolen, or damaged. A new or repaired Nintendo Switch system is required. An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is also required. In the event of loss or damage, contact Nintendo Consumer Support, and a representative can help you restore the island and user save data on your new or repaired Nintendo Switch system (standard charges apply for non-warranty repairs).
• If you have access to your original Nintendo Switch system and you want to transfer your island or an individual resident to a new system, you can transfer your Animal Crossing: New Horizons save data.

Note

• Island backup and restore features are available after installing the latest game software version (1.4.0 or later).
• When enabled, island backup data is stored periodically when no one is currently playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons on your Nintendo Switch system and the system is connected to the internet. Island data is shared across all residents on the island.
• After restoring island backup data, the time spent playing in your account's Play Activity may not reflect your actual total time playing the game.

What to do

• …the best Animal Crossing game ever made.- GamesBeat (95/100)
• 'the video game equivalent of a relaxing getaway…'- The Verge

Escape to Your Personal Island Paradise

Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.
Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online* or with others beside you**, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.

• Build your community from scratch on a deserted island brimming with possibility
• Create your personal getaway and customize your character, home, decorations, and even the landscape itself
• Collect materials to construct everything from furniture to tools! Then, use what you create to give your island a personal touch
• Watch as the time of day and seasons match real life—even your hemisphere! Each day holds potential for surprises and discoveries
• Get to know the island residents, garden, fish, decorate, hunt for fossils, and more!
• Show off your paradise – play on the same system with a total of 4 people**, or play together online* or over local wireless** for fun with up to 8 players
  

Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.

Animal Crossing New Horizons Nintendo Switch

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*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
**Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.
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