In collaboration with Nintendo, Fujifilm is launching an Instax Mini Link Printer app that can print screenshots from Nintendo franchises such asAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsandSuper Marioalong with a Nintendo-inspired printer. Users will also be able to decorate real photos with adorable frames from these popular Nintendo titles.
If there’s one thingAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis known for, it’s being aesthetically pleasing, inspiring many collaborations fromfashion companies like UNIQLOto makeup brands like ColourPop. In more recent months, thanks toNew Horizons' massive success, collaborations with Nintendo’s franchises have spread much farther than just Switch carrying cases, with even politicians making dedicated islands for marketing and promotions. Additionally,New Pokemon Snapmight be another reason why Fujifilm is getting in on Nintendo’s hype with a collaboration.
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The Instax Mini Link Printer is already a device that allows users to print any photos from their smartphones with ease, but the camera company is now launching an app for theNintendo Switchthat will allow players to print screenshots from their Switch’s as well.
Additionally, Fujifilm will release a number ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsframes within the app that players can print onto the Instax Mini film. The app will contain 59 new frames and filters from not justAnimal Crossing, but other Nintendo franchises as well such asSuper MarioandPokemon. A new Instax Mini Printer will be released alongside this collaboration with a red and blue trim inspired by the Switch.
According to Fujifilm, the app and printer are set to release on April 30. TheNintendo-inspired Mini Link Printer will run $100, but if players want the special Pikachu edition, they’ll need to wait until May and put down $120. But the app will be free to download and will still work with existing Instax Mini Link printers.
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