Nintendo Labo FAQ

Product Questions

What is Nintendo Labo?

Harnessing the power of the Nintendo Switch console, the Nintendo Labo kits provide the tools and technology to MAKE incredible DIY creations, PLAY games with a mix of physical and digital experiences using these creations, and DISCOVER how the magic of Nintendo Switch technology shapes ideas into reality.

What are Toy-Con?

Toy-Con are the cardboard creations used to interact with the Nintendo Labo software. With each Nintendo Labo kit, kids and parents can transform modular sheets of cardboard - specially designed to interact with Nintendo Switch and Joy-Con controllers - into interactive 3D creations called Toy-Con. Each Toy-Con - from a piano to a motorbike, robot and more - takes advantage of the Nintendo Switch console in interesting ways.

What ages is this product designed for?

Nintendo Labo is designed to have a very broad appeal. Grade-school kids are the main demographic, but younger kids can join in on the fun with help from parents or older siblings. We expect to see fans of all ages trying these experiences.

Is Nintendo Labo an educational tool? Does Nintendo Labo have any educational benefits?

Nintendo LABO offers an enriching, hands-on play experience and introduces some of the fundamentals of technology in a way that's fun and rewarding for both kids and their parents. For example, kids will learn how different physical and digital inputs work together to bring their Toy-Con creations to life.

How long does it take to build each Toy-Con and are additional supplies required?

The time required varies based on the complexity of the Toy-Con and the skill of the builder. The estimated building time is stated on the packaging for each kit. There's a range of durations: some Toy-Con may take no more than 10-20 minutes, while others may take several hours. During longer builds, users can easily take a break between steps, then come back another time to continue.

Do I need a Nintendo Switch console to use these kits?

Yes, a Nintendo Switch console is required, and is sold separately.

Is Nintendo Labo compatible with Nintendo Switch 2?

• Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit
  • While Nintendo Switch Joy-Con can be used with the included Toy-Con accessories, the Nintendo Switch 2 console cannot be placed in the Fishing Rod, Motorbike, Piano or House Toy-Con accessories, nor can the RC Car Toy-Con accessory's antenna be attached to the Nintendo Switch 2 console, so it will differ from the original game experience.
• Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit
  • Joy-Con 2 can't be attached to the Toy-Con Robot accessory, but if you have Nintendo Switch Joy-Con you can play this title on Nintendo Switch 2.
• Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit
  • While Nintendo Switch Joy-Con can be used with the included Toy-Con accessories, the Nintendo Switch 2 console cannot be placed in the screen stand included with this title, so it will differ from the original game experience.
• Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit
  • The Nintendo Switch 2 console cannot be inserted into the Toy-Con VR Goggles accessory, so this game cannot be played.

Do any Toy-Con creations include a multiplayer experience?

Two players can engage two RC Cars in a sumo-inspired competition, or race them against each other, using the two RC Cars included in the Variety Kit, one Nintendo Switch console and two sets of Joy-Con controllers. (One set of Joy-Con controllers comes with the Nintendo Switch system, and the second set is sold separately.)

Two users, each with their own Toy-Con Robot, can battle one another on a single Nintendo Switch screen (additional Robot Kit and Joy-Con controllers required; sold separately).

Do you need to be a certain height to use the Robot Toy-Con?

The Robot Kit includes straps that can be adjusted to different lengths. One size fits all!

Is Nintendo Labo compatible with amiibo?

Nintendo's amiibo figures and cards are not compatible with Nintendo Labo products.

How robust is the gameplay?

Between the make, play and discover portions of the Nintendo Labo experience, the product provides many hours of enjoyment. The software itself gives players access to the whole Nintendo Labo experience for each kit, which includes interactive instructions to make the included Toy-Con, various game-play experiences, and opportunities to explore how the Toy-Con and Nintendo Switch console come together to bring these experiences to life.

Also, in the Toy-Con Garage mode (included in the software), users can apply what they learn during the make, play and discover parts of the experience by combining various simple inputs and outputs to invent new ways to play.

What is the Toy-Con Garage?

Toy-Con Garage is where you can come up with new ways to play! Set up new ways to use your Toy-Con creations, or create totally original new ones. You can find tips and tutorials in the Toy-Con Garage to help you get started.

What do the kits include?

The Variety Kit includes software, plus materials to build six Toy-Con:

• 2 Toy-Con RC Cars
• 1 Toy-Con Fishing Rod
• 1 Toy-Con House
• 1 Toy-Con Motorcycle
• 1 Toy-Con Piano

The Robot Kit includes software, plus materials to build one Toy-Con Robot suit.

Both kits include a customization sheet, which contains additional pieces that can be used to customize Toy-Con.

The Customization Set, which is sold separately, includes two stencil sheets, two sticker sheets and two rolls of masking tape.

Product Usage

Can I customize my Toy-Con?

Once the build is complete, you can make each Toy-Con your own by customizing it with your own paint, markers, stickers and other accessories - the only limit is your imagination!

You can also purchase a Customization Set, which includes two stencil sheets, two sticker sheets and two rolls of masking tape.

If I miss a step or incorrectly assemble a portion of the Toy-Con, will it impact the gameplay experience?

Incorrect assembly or skipping a step can affect the game-play experience, but Nintendo Labo software offers detailed step-by-step instructions to guide the user, and provides tips on how to correct possible issues.

What is the difference between the Play/Make/Discover modes?

The Make mode is where you learn how to make your Nintendo Labo creation.

You can practice using the basic functions of your Toy-Con in Play mode, then Discover how it all works together and all the different things you can do with it.

You may also find our information on opening new game modes helpful.

How can I unlock new modes?

Complete unlocked builds and activities to unlock new modes and more ways to play.