Nintendo Reveals 'Mario Red' Switch OLED For Super Mario Wonder
Over the course of the Nintendo Switch's lifespan, Nintendo has released multiple limited edition reprints of the console, usually to coincide with the release of one of its major first-party games like "The Legend of Zelda" or "Splatoon." Of course, as far as major Nintendo releases go, it doesn't get much more major than the release of a new "Super Mario" game, which is why the gaming giant has teased a brand new Switch variation to celebrate the release of "Super Mario Bros. Wonder."
This morning, Nintendo held a new Direct presentation to go over some of the finer details of "Super Mario Bros. Wonder," which is slated to release on the Nintendo Switch on October 22, 2023. In addition to the new details on the game's story, worlds, and power-ups, though, the presentation also teased the release of the new "Mario Red Edition" Nintendo Switch OLED console. This new Switch variation will be released ahead of "Super Mario Bros. Wonder" on October 6, 2023.
Bright red, better screen
The "Mario Red Edition" Switch OLED console is decked out in the distinctive shade of red that we've come to know and associate with the plucky plumber. The console itself, its dock, and both of its included Joy-Con controllers are colored red, while the dock has a few extra tidbits. On the dock's back bottom-left, you can see a small silhouette of Mario in mid-run, and if you pop open the rear panel, you'll find a gaggle of coins next to the dock's external ports.
Warp into a world of games with the #NintendoSwitch – OLED Model: Mario Red Edition system!
The system features a console, dock, and Joy-Con controllers all in the iconic Mario Red color, with a silhouette of Mario on the back of the dock.
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Besides the unique coloration, the "Mario Red Edition" Switch OLED features the same functionality as the standard Switch OLED model. The 7-inch OLED screen provides a wider, crisper display in handheld mode than the default Switch model, plus enhanced onboard speakers, a wider adjustable display stand, and 64 GB of onboard storage. The OLED model dock also features a wired LAN port for a hardline internet connection, which may prove beneficial when playing "Super Mario Bros. Wonder" online.
The "Mario Red Edition" Switch OLED console is available for pre-order now on Nintendo's online storefront for $349.99. It is not currently known if Nintendo will be offering a bundled version of the console with a copy of "Super Mario Bros. Wonder" or which retailers will be carrying it once it is released. Based on the releases of previous limited-edition Switch models, the console and the game will likely need to be purchased separately.