I know, I know – you’re probably asking yourself, “what the hell is the Nintendo LABO?” Allow me to explain: the Nintendo LABO is kind of like Google Cardboard on steroids, only with LABO you build it up while playing along on the Switch.

A video is definitely in order, as you’ll visually see what Nintendo LABO is all about – and why it will likely be HUGE:

You can make synths, robots, and a myriad of additional things. Even a fishing rod. And all of them can be used in conjunction with your Nintendo Switch.

I have never seen anything quite like this. I was actually kind of blown away by the above video, as I wasn’t expecting much, something a little gimmicky, but the concept has completely won me over.

The possibilities with Nintendo LABO are enormous. I mean, even the most basic of games could be augmented with a physical creation to breathe new life into it. And the best thing about this is that it is completely original – there’s nothing else like it around.

“For example,” said Nintendo, “you can build a functioning 13-key piano that brings your musical creations to life once the Nintendo Switch console and Right Joy-Con controller are inserted. As you play, the IR Motion Camera in the Right Joy-Con detects which keys are pressed and translates them into unique notes that are heard through the console.”

“Nintendo Labo continues our longstanding mission of making people smile by surprising them with new experiences,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s President and COO. “It is an exciting evolution of the Nintendo Switch platform – one designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and imagination in people of all ages.”

These are the confirmed LABO kits that are coming in 2018:

• Toy-Con RC Car: Insert the Left and Right Joy-Con into your newly built RC Car and control its movement using touch screen controls on the Nintendo Switch console. The HD Rumble feature in the Joy-Con controllers will cause vibrations that move the car in the direction you choose. Materials to construct two RC Cars are included.
• Toy-Con Fishing Rod: Construct the Fishing Rod with an active, rotating reel that is attached by string to a cradle holding the Nintendo Switch console. Catch one of many exotic fish shown swimming on the Nintendo Switch screen by casting your Fishing Rod and unwinding the reel to lower the hook. Once you feel a vibration from the Joy-Con inserted in the reel, you must tug the Fishing Rod upward and crank the reel quickly to try and complete the catch!
• Toy-Con House: By inserting various assembled blocks into openings in the sides and bottom of the House, you can interact with, play games with and feed a cute creature on the front-facing Nintendo Switch screen. Each differently shaped block is detected by the IR Motion Camera on the Right Joy-Con inserted on top of the House.
• Toy-Con Motorbike: Insert each Joy-Con into an assembled set of handlebars to drive a motorbike on the Nintendo Switch screen. Pressing the ignition button starts the engine, while twisting the right handle activates the throttle. Leaning your body or turning the handlebars left and right controls the motorbike.
• Toy-Con Piano: After assembling a beautifully crafted 13-key piano and inserting the Nintendo Switch console and Joy-Con, you can experiment with your own musical creations by pressing different keys. You can even insert different assembled knobs to create new sound effects and tones!
• Robot Kit ($79.99MSRP*)
• Toy-Con Robot: Create a wearable Robot suit, and insert the Left and Right Joy-Con into the designated slots on the backpack and visor to assume control of the robot, which is shown on the TV when the Nintendo Switch console is docked. Enjoy a variety of fun game-play experiences, including Robot mode, in which you can destroy in-game buildings and UFOs.

The Nintendo LABO Robot Kit is now available for pre-order over at Amazon for $79.99.