Valhalla, N.Y., Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FUJIFILM Corporation, in collaboration with Nintendo Co., Ltd. continues to revolutionize how gamers can share the fun of their game play, with the significant addition of Splatoon 3 characters as well as a variety of unique features in the FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI LINK ® for Nintendo Switch App [1]. The App allows users to share their favorite characters with other gamers digitally. Users can also print a unique INSTAX image from their FUJIFILM MINI LINK series Smartphone printer.
“The addition of the popular Splatoon 3 to the range of Nintendo Switch games that connect with our INSTAX MINI LINK series of Smartphone Printers is exciting, as is the new INSTAXAiR App feature that allow gamers to use character-themed effects and special frames that will appear on the printed INSTAX images,” said Bing Liem, president, FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Imaging Division.
The free, downloadable INSTAX MINI LINK for Nintendo Switch App allows filters and frames to be added to screenshots taken using the Nintendo Switch system’s capture function, which can be transmitted to your Smartphone and then printed onto FUJIFILM INSTAX instant photos via the INSTAX MINI LINK Series of Smartphone Printers. A simple QR Code scan of the Nintendo Switch game screen using the INSTAX MINI LINK for Nintendo Switch App on your Smartphone allows the image to be printed with a variety of frames and stickers based on characters from Nintendo Switch games including Animal Crossing™: New Horizons, Super Mario™, New Pokémon Snap™, and now, Splatoon 3.
Updated App features enhanced INSTAXAiR™ capabilities
The INSTAXAiR feature in the new App allows users to add graphics to any INSTAX MINI LINK 2 printer. This includes Splatoon 3 characters. You can also use the standard effects of INSTAXAiR such as bubbles, petals and neon spray paint. Or you can simply hold the printer and press the button on the top. After the drawing is completed, it will appear in the print preview. The graphics will also appear on the printed print when the INSTAX MINI LINK2 smartphone printer is used. Users can record a video and then share it as a QR code. This QR code will appear on your printed INSTAX photograph. You can scan the QR code using your Smartphone to view and download the video or share it on social networks.
The new FUJIFILM MINI LINK Smartphone Printer Color Combo is Now Available
In conjunction with the launch of the new INSTAX MINI LINK for Nintendo Switch App, Fujifilm is also introducing a new color variation of the FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI LINK 2 Smartphone Printer, “Special Edition, Clay White”. The base color Clay White has been modified to include black accents around the front power button and the slot for film ejection. This gives the printer a fresh, modern look. A bundle kit that includes the Special Edition Clay White INTAX MINILINK 2 and a silicone cover featuring Splatoon characters will be offered. A Splatoon 3 INSTAX photo album with Splatoon 3 characters will also be offered as an accessory. It allows gamers to save and display their favourite prints using the INSTAX MINI LINK app for Nintendo Switch Smartphone. “With this and every FUJIFILM INSTAX product, our goal is to continue to innovate, delight, and exceed the expectations of our consumers,” said Liem. “As the gaming community continues to evolve, we look forward to evolving with them.”
Pricing and Availability
In mid-January 2023, the updated INSTAX MINI LINK App for Nintendo Switch will be available as a free download from both the App Store for Apple products or Google Play for Android. The new Special Edition Clay White INSTAX MINI LINK 2 Smartphone Printer is also expected to be available at retail in mid-January, 2023, at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $99.95 USD. The bundle kit, consisting of the Special Edition Clay White INSTAX MINI LINK 2 Smartphone printer and Splatoon 3 silicone case, will be available at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $119.95 USD ($179.99 CDN), and the Splatoon 3 photo album will be available at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $6.99 USD. For more information, please visit https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/consumer/INSTAX/printers.
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FUJIFILM North American Corporation is a marketing affiliate of FUJIFILM USA Corporation. It consists five operating divisions as well as one subsidiary. The Imaging Division provides consumer and commercial photographic products and services, including: photographic paper; digital printing equipment, along with service and support; personalized photo products; film; one-time-use cameras; and the popular INSTAX line of instant cameras and accessories. The Electronic Imaging Division sells digital cameras, lenses, content creation tools, and consumer digital cameras. The Graphic Systems Division provides products and services for the graphic printing industry. The Optical Devices Division supplies optical lenses for broadcast, cinematography and closed circuit television. It also sells binoculars, as well as other optical imaging solutions. The Industrial and Corporate New Business Development Division provides new products using Fujifilm technology. FUJIFILM Canada Inc. is a Canadian distributor of FUJIFILM services and products.
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[1] For the INSTAX Mini LINK Smartphone Printer to work, you will need a free Smartphone App that is compatible with both Android phones and iPhones. You can download it from Google Play in case of Android phones, and from the App store for iPhones. Please note that some countries and regions may not have the INSTAX MINI LINK App for Nintendo Switch.
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