What can I do with the Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition?The
Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition is a special edition of the Nintendo Switch console, released to celebrate the games Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. This edition stands out with a unique console and docking station featuring images of Pikachu and Eevee. Additionally, the Joy-Con controllers come in special colours: the right Joy-Con is yellow (Pikachu) and the left is brown (Eevee). The bundle includes a digital version of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee! and a
Poké Ball Plus accessory that allows you to catch Pokémon in the game.
Which games can I play on the Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition?While this edition is designed around the Pokémon Let's Go games, the
Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition is compatible with all Nintendo Switch games. In addition to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee!, you can enjoy other popular titles such as
Super Mario Odyssey,
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and
Animal Crossing: New Horizons. You can play in handheld mode or connected to the television thanks to the versatility of the console.
What are the specifications of the Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition?Specifications
- 6.2-inch LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels
- 32 GB internal storage (expandable with microSD cards up to 2 TB)
- Dock featuring images of Pikachu and Eevee, with the ability to connect the console to a television
- Battery life: 4.5 to 9 hours, depending on the game
- Included: Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee! (digital version) and
Poké Ball Plus accessory
- Unique Joy-Con colours (yellow for Pikachu, brown for Eevee)
FAQ
1. Is the game Pokémon: Let's Go included?
No, the bundle does not include a digital version of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee! Only the first user will receive the game on their personal Nintendo account when the Switch is started for the first time. This game was pre-installed on the console, but it will not be available if you buy the Switch second-hand.
2. Can I play other games on this
Nintendo Switch?
Yes, the Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition is fully compatible with all Nintendo Switch games. In addition to the Pokémon Let's Go games, you can play other titles both physically and digitally.
3. What is the Poké Ball Plus accessory and what can I do with it?
The Poké Ball Plus accessory is a controller shaped like a Poké Ball. It can be used to catch Pokémon in Pokémon: Let's Go and also functions as a motion controller. Additionally, you can take Pokémon with you to train while you're out and about.
4. Can I connect the console to my television?
Yes, just like other Nintendo Switch models, you can connect this edition to your television via the included dock, which is also decorated with images of Pikachu and Eevee.
5. What is the difference between the Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition and the standard Nintendo Switch?
The main difference is the unique Pokémon theme of the console, Joy-Cons, and dock. Additionally, the bundle comes with a digital version of Pokémon: Let's Go and the Poké Ball Plus accessory. The hardware itself is otherwise the same as that of a standard Nintendo Switch.