Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit for Nintendo Switch - £49.49 @365Games

I love the originality of this, but it's bits of cardboard for £50, it's not going to last. If it was made from something more durable I'd jump at it.

**just found Japanese Nintendo site allow pdf download of the cut outs to make your own...

nintendo.co.jp/lab…ts/ (edited)

Regprentice09/09/2018 08:12

I agree. If Nintendo do are repositioning themselves as a mobile platform …I agree. If Nintendo do are repositioning themselves as a mobile platform then their pricing should be aligned to the play store/app store. My kids tried one in the local shopping centre and loved it...but at 250 for the console, 50 for a second joy con, 50 each for a couple of decent games and almost 100 for the robot labo set that's 500 quid up front for something I won't let them use more than an hour a day. My current car cost 575 quid and it's lasted almost 3 years. My kids were playing super Mario galaxy 2 and Lego star wars last night on an original Wii. They will have to make do with that til I can Get a switch bundled with 2 joy cons and a few decent games on gumtree for under £100.Read lessRead more

Are you really trying to compare Switch games to cheap mobile games? Wow.

Yes the Switch isn't cheap but that doesn't mean it's overpriced. There is more tech in 1 set of joycons than any other controller which is why they cost more.

You will be waiting a very long time to get that deal for under £100. Your kids will be able to afford it themselves by then

For anyone wanting to grab one of these Labo kits, it's worth pointing out that Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit comes out next week, which might be a better option for some.

If I was going to get a Labo kit, this is the one that I'd get. It seems to have a really good variety of content. You can even use the included motorbike kit in Mario Kart. I wish my children would show some interest in it, then I'd have an excuse. :-)

stoneblade42 m ago

I love the originality of this, but it's bits of cardboard for £50, it's …I love the originality of this, but it's bits of cardboard for £50, it's not going to last. If it was made from something more durable I'd jump at it.**just found Japanese Nintendo site allow pdf download of the cut outs to make your own...https://www.nintendo.co.jp/labo/parts/Read lessRead more

This does come with a piece of software too. Or are you telling me I can download the software and the pdfs for free?

karina8056 m ago

Has anyone got this ? It’s no my sons Santa list but I’m not sure. Would we …Has anyone got this ? It’s no my sons Santa list but I’m not sure. Would welcome any feedbackRead lessRead more

My son got this for his birthday. He had some fun putting it together, but that was it. In my opinion it’s super overpriced cardboard.

stoneblade13 h, 27 m ago

I love the originality of this, but it's bits of cardboard for £50, it's …I love the originality of this, but it's bits of cardboard for £50, it's not going to last. If it was made from something more durable I'd jump at it.**just found Japanese Nintendo site allow pdf download of the cut outs to make your own...https://www.nintendo.co.jp/labo/parts/Read lessRead more

I don’t know much about this so correct me if I’m wrong but surely you’re also paying for software to go with it as well?

stoneblade13 m ago

@andyp350 yes you do but what's a bit of software when the cardboard …@andyp350 yes you do but what's a bit of software when the cardboard becomes unusable due to the kids accidently tearing it? Like I said love the concept, but not sure how kid proof it will be. Not sure I would like my £280 switch put inside something the kids can crush either.Read lessRead more

That’s a fair point. But on the other hand, what use is a Lego set when your kid loses some of the pieces? What use is a musical instrument if your kid drops it and breaks it?
I’m not sure I agree that something is damageable detracts from its value.

Ap0100L08/10/2018 23:09

Tablets / pills/ medications ...Paracetamol etc.U still missed a point.

I certainly did miss your point. Who would of thought someone would of compared the switch to paracetamol

That's really good

karina801 m ago

Has anyone got this ? It’s no my sons Santa list but I’m not sure. Would we …Has anyone got this ? It’s no my sons Santa list but I’m not sure. Would welcome any feedbackRead lessRead more

My son was playing with it at his friend's house and loved it. I haven't seen it personally but if it keeps him quite for a few hours it's a winner

Ap0100L08/09/2018 23:19

Price is good, but this console,games and attachments are overpriced... …Price is good, but this console,games and attachments are overpriced... severely.Read lessRead more

I agree. If Nintendo do are repositioning themselves as a mobile platform then their pricing should be aligned to the play store/app store.

My kids tried one in the local shopping centre and loved it...but at 250 for the console, 50 for a second joy con, 50 each for a couple of decent games and almost 100 for the robot labo set that's 500 quid up front for something I won't let them use more than an hour a day.

My current car cost 575 quid and it's lasted almost 3 years.

My kids were playing super Mario galaxy 2 and Lego star wars last night on an original Wii. They will have to make do with that til I can Get a switch bundled with 2 joy cons and a few decent games on gumtree for under £100.

Regprentice5 h, 34 m ago

I agree. If Nintendo do are repositioning themselves as a mobile platform …I agree. If Nintendo do are repositioning themselves as a mobile platform then their pricing should be aligned to the play store/app store. My kids tried one in the local shopping centre and loved it...but at 250 for the console, 50 for a second joy con, 50 each for a couple of decent games and almost 100 for the robot labo set that's 500 quid up front for something I won't let them use more than an hour a day. My current car cost 575 quid and it's lasted almost 3 years. My kids were playing super Mario galaxy 2 and Lego star wars last night on an original Wii. They will have to make do with that til I can Get a switch bundled with 2 joy cons and a few decent games on gumtree for under £100.Read lessRead more

You don’t actually need a second set of Joycons for multiplayer unless you’re intending on having more than 2 players at any one time.
What comes in the box as standard is all that’s needed for 2 players.

stoneblade12 h, 36 m ago

@andyp350 yes you do but what's a bit of software when the cardboard …@andyp350 yes you do but what's a bit of software when the cardboard becomes unusable due to the kids accidently tearing it? Like I said love the concept, but not sure how kid proof it will be. Not sure I would like my £280 switch put inside something the kids can crush either.Read lessRead more

I think the downloaded pdfs allow you to rebuild them out of cardboard from Amazon packaging to replace the old one which got torn

karina8008/09/2018 19:28

Has anyone got this ? It’s no my sons Santa list but I’m not sure. Would we …Has anyone got this ? It’s no my sons Santa list but I’m not sure. Would welcome any feedbackRead lessRead more

How old is your son? I think the interest ranges depending on the age. My 3 year old loved the games, but wasn't interested in building them passed helping me rewind and ffwd the videos and put the rubbish in the bin.

I've probably had about 10 hours of fun so far with this with my boy, and still have the piano and the motorbike to build.

coffeehair10/09/2018 21:15

How old is your son? I think the interest ranges depending on the age. My …How old is your son? I think the interest ranges depending on the age. My 3 year old loved the games, but wasn't interested in building them passed helping me rewind and ffwd the videos and put the rubbish in the bin.I've probably had about 10 hours of fun so far with this with my boy, and still have the piano and the motorbike to build.Read lessRead more

I have 3 boys aged 6, 8 & 14 - I’ve taken a punt and ordered, I’m sure one of them will get use out of it. Thanks for the info.

If anyone is interested, think they only have 1 available but seem to restock. Can’t vouch for seller but might help someone.

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karina808 m ago

I have 3 boys aged 6, 8 & 14 - I’ve taken a punt and ordered, I’m sure one …I have 3 boys aged 6, 8 & 14 - I’ve taken a punt and ordered, I’m sure one of them will get use out of it. Thanks for the info.Read lessRead more

Reckon your younger's would love it. just be careful with the RC car that it gets you to build first. The legs got bent on mine so now it just goes in a circle. o_O

Who's quoting tech specs? Not me. All this tech comes at a price, it's not free.

Also please show me where you can buy a tablet for £1 because I would love to get one.

Ap0100L9 h, 40 m ago

Please use Google or dictionary to find meaning of word -"metaphor"-And …Please use Google or dictionary to find meaning of word -"metaphor"-And this will end this topic.Read lessRead more

But the metaphor was a rubbish one Lol.
As you said pharmaceutical product production costs millions, which are indeed quite expensive to buy when they first come to market.
However the likes of Paracetamol etc only cost what they do now is because they’ve been around for a lot longer than I’ve been alive and they have recouped the R&D costs many times over since then. (edited)

Has anyone got this ? It’s no my sons Santa list but I’m not sure. Would welcome any feedback

Arcana27 m ago

For anyone wanting to grab one of these Labo kits, it's worth pointing out …For anyone wanting to grab one of these Labo kits, it's worth pointing out that Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit comes out next week, which might be a better option for some.Read lessRead more

Thanks for the heads up, I just about managed to resist 02 but I don't think I'll be able to resist this one!

Price is good, but this console,games and attachments are overpriced... severely.

Ap0100L52 m ago

Price is good, but this console,games and attachments are overpriced... …Price is good, but this console,games and attachments are overpriced... severely.Read lessRead more

Which games are overpriced?

@deleted276532 yes you do but what's a bit of software when the cardboard becomes unusable due to the kids accidently tearing it? Like I said love the concept, but not sure how kid proof it will be. Not sure I would like my £280 switch put inside something the kids can crush either. (edited)

@deleted276532 lego is cheap as chips, and you always find them again later in the night right under your foot! A musical instrument you don't wrap in cardboard to play it, also musical instruments don't tend to be made of glass :-) and if that glass was smashed whilst playing, it would detract its value. Totally see your point, but I came from a household where we need to watch where our budget goes, and a game which "may" cause damage and further cost to a family device we have to think twice. It cost enough in the first place (edited)

@stoneblade can you confirm what you said in your post is correct, that the game and cardboard are available for download for free?

@HXCMARC never said game, just said you could download the cardboard cut outs in pdf format (edited)

Surprised no Chinese knock offs arent out yet

stoneblade8 h, 13 m ago

@andyp350 lego is cheap as chips, and you always find them again later in …@andyp350 lego is cheap as chips, and you always find them again later in the night right under your foot! A musical instrument you don't wrap in cardboard to play it, also musical instruments don't tend to be made of glass :-) and if that glass was smashed whilst playing, it would detract its value. Totally see your point, but I came from a household where we need to watch where our budget goes, and a game which "may" cause damage and further cost to a family device we have to think twice. It cost enough in the first place Read lessRead more

Maybe not glass but one drop of something like a clarinet or a saxophone onto a hard floor can do very significant damage. Damage to anything detracts from the value of that specific item as its now damaged. But musical instruments aren't priced based on the fact that they're easily damaged, and I don't think its fair to say the Nintendo Labo stuff should be either. Think how easy it is to smash your smartphone screen. They aren't priced cheaper because this is a likely scenario for most people.

I won't try and convince you this product is for you and your family as I think its a bit of a 'marmite' product and people will either think its brilliant or completely pointless. But I do disagree with your arguments against its pricing.

@andyp350 fair do's, have a lovely weekend

And that's exactly why I won't waste money on this cardboard stuff, Nintendo are having a bubble.

Richyroo9th Sep

Are you really trying to compare Switch games to cheap mobile games? …Are you really trying to compare Switch games to cheap mobile games? Wow.Yes the Switch isn't cheap but that doesn't mean it's overpriced. There is more tech in 1 set of joycons than any other controller which is why they cost more.You will be waiting a very long time to get that deal for under £100. Your kids will be able to afford it themselves by thenRead lessRead more

Please don't use tech specs from YouTube.
Gaming experience is ment to be valued not tech progress on console or joycon..

Well at least if you buy to play and not to take them apart and teach your kids to to learn tech.

Some tablets production costs millions, but you buy them for £1 and do not care of development.
If you are a USER learn the value of use and not fancy words in specs and advert.

Richyroo12/09/2018 18:12

Who's quoting tech specs? Not me. All this tech comes at a price, it's …Who's quoting tech specs? Not me. All this tech comes at a price, it's not free.Also please show me where you can buy a tablet for £1 because I would love to get one.Read lessRead more

Tablets / pills/ medications ...
Paracetamol etc.

U still missed a point.

Please use Google or dictionary to find meaning of word -"metaphor"-

And this will end this topic.