Switch profile icon rewards are new enough that I can’t resist, but I don’t need them
Nintendo has been rolling out new Switch avatars, and if you’re a Nintendo Switch Online member, you may exchange Platinum Points to spruce up your profile — these icon “elements” cost five to ten points each,just in case you’ve been hoarding. It was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it announcement, to the point where I think that plenty of peoplemissed the news, and plenty more folks haven’t heard that these avatars are an ongoing thing.
For instance, the current Nintendo Switch Online rewards based onSuper Mario OdysseyandAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswill be rotated out onApril 4at 6:00 p.m. Pacific.
Given the limited-time availability and the wave-based nature of these avatars, it’s easy to forget. Without a recent reminder onReddit, I would’ve missed the so-called “final wave” ofMario Odysseyicons. Among other images, there’s beach-ready Mario and Peach, the mermaid-esque Lochlady from Lake Lamode, Tiara, and Rango — or as I call him, Lanky Broodal. They’re 10 Platinum Points a pop, while backgrounds/frames cost five.
That said, out of all theMarioiconography, I’m particularly into the idea of having the kelp-with-eyesKombooas my Nintendo Switch avatar. It’ll be a real conversation starter.
…or maybe I should stick with myChinchoavatar. Hmm. I know some players were hoping to get New Donk City-themed icons in this phase, and I’m sure the day will come.
Is this really a waste of points, though?
If you’re anxious about possibly “wasting” Platinum Points on silly little avatars, it’s worth double-checkingwhen your points expire— it might not be a waste at all.
I’ll echo everyone else’s sentiment and say that I’d greatly prefer being able to mix and match the various icon elements without any restrictions, in order to come up with something more “me,” but my points are burning a hole in my pocket either way.
Have you messed with any of this stuff, or are you sticking with the default profile icon selection? I’m curious to see what the next “featured” game is afterSuper Mario Odyssey.
