How the new Animal Crossing embraces repair culture

Ironically, the great Joy-Con shortage of 2020 is here. No images? [Click here]( [iFixit Newsletter]( Animal Crossing has the Right to Repair, why don't we? It’s not just the friendly villagers that have warmed our hearts. Turns out, Tom Nook’s capitalist playground also [comes with a hearty endorsement of repair culture](. Unexpectedly, the introduction of smartphones makes it even more repair-minded. [New Horizons, indeed]( Fix your drifting Joy-Con while Nintendo's repair is closed Normally, Nintendo would fix your drifting Joy-Con for free. Except their [repair centers are closed until further notice](. In a time like this?! Fortunately, you can fix it yourself and get back to catching tarantulas in no time with our DIY kits. [Learn more]( [Get the DIY kit]( Repair is essential, now and always As governments shut down more businesses and functions due to COVID-19, they’ve consistently ruled most repair businesses are essential to keeping society moving. [Why repair is a necessity]( Stay at home, #FixAtHome 🔧 Got some extra time on your hands to finally replace your phone screen, revive your old game console, or start that home improvement project? Share a photo of your repair on social media with [#FixAtHome]( to get support and encourage others to do the same! [Share your DIY project]( Our ventilator project is still going strong! Help us continue to [collect guides and translate resources]( for medical equipment. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( iFixit 1330 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA Thanks for subscribing to the iFixit Newsletter. [Share]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](