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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is one game on the Nintendo Switch that has succeeded in swaying the majority of the players ever since it was first released in 2020. Thanks to an interactive and unique format of customizing and decorating islands, the title has amassed unmatched popularity so far.

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Hence, it should come as no surprise that some of the hardcore lovers of Animal Crossing tend to go beyond their limits, at times, to express their passion for the franchise. A die-hard Nintendo gamer recently did something similar through their unique creativity.

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Nintendo player reveals custom Switch Joy-Con controller inspired by Animal Crossing: New Horizons

To show how much they adore this iconic series, a user named u/russspruce, on Reddit, shared an image on the social platform. However, the picture that they posted wasn’t any ordinary one. It showed a beautiful Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controller with an attractive-looking skin.

Apparently, the user decided to give their Switch controller a fresh makeover. Being a fan of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, they couldn’t think of a better game as an inspiration for customizing their device. Eventually, their dream controller was created, as one can see in the image above.

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Without a doubt, the Joy-Con controller looks absolutely mind-boggling, to say the least. There’s no doubt about the fact that the Reddit user put in an extensive amount of hard work in order to achieve their goal. The end result really speaks a lot about their passion for the Animal Crossing saga.

What can ACNH players do this month in their favorite game?

Meanwhile, there are a lot of engaging activities that Nintendo players can get involved in these days. Earlier this month, the makers came up with a new change in the Switch exclusive, providing an interesting opportunity to the fans.

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Currently, Animal Crossing players have a chance of purchasing some fascinating items based on the Spanish festival called La Tomatina. Participants throw tomatoes on each other while celebrating this traditional festival.

To bring a similar vibe in New Horizons as well, the makers have offered various La Tomatina-themed items inside the game. Interested users can buy them to get a feeling of the festival in the beloved Nintendo title.

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Mintu Tomar is a Senior Tennis Journalist at EssentiallySports, specializing in the WTA beat and Grand Slam coverage. With a journalism career spanning over 10 years across sports and entertainment media, he combines long‑term trend‑spotting with sharp match‑day analysis. At ES, Mintu’s work often blends on‑court breakdowns with behind‑the‑scenes context. In his coverage of Coco Gauff’s Qatar Open upset, he unpacked tactical advice from Serena Williams’ former coach, showing how elite insights influence rising talent. As part of the ES Think Tank, he helps identify breakout storylines and shape analytical angles for the newsroom. Before focusing on tennis, Mintu covered esports and the broader gaming industry at Sportskeeda, with a focus on major titles like Call of Duty, and has written extensively on entertainment, technology, politics, and lifestyle for multiple digital platforms. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and International Law & Diplomacy.

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