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Nintendo has officially revealed a newNintendo Switchconsole model that gives the OLED aSuper Mario-themed makeover. Nintendo often pairs its biggest releases with newSwitchconsole models, a strategy that seems to have paid off big time.
TheNintendo Switch is currently the third best-selling video game consoleof all time, just beyond the Nintendo DS and PlayStation 2. The various Switch models have certainly helped Nintendo achieve this feat, with the Big N offering the regular Switch, the Switch Lite, and the Switch OLED. The Switch OLED is the premium version of Nintendo’s console, offering a sleeker screen that makes the colorful games in its library really pop.
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Nintendo has releasedspecial versions of the Switch OLEDover the years, giving hardcore fans the excuse to double-dip and pick up the specially-themed consoles. The next Switch OLED model will come in a bright red color and be available to the masses on October 6. This Mario Red Edition of the Switch OLED features various nods to Nintendo’s blockbusterSuper Mariofranchise, including a silhouette of Mario and some “hidden coins” on its dock. The console is expected to retail for $349.99 and does not come withSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, which may disappoint some fans.
When Does the Mario Switch OLED Come Out?
Thisnew Switch OLED model leaked onlineahead of Nintendo’s official announcement, so many fans already knew what to expect. However, this is the first time that fans are able to see it for themselves. The bright red Switch docking station and the matching Joy-Cons look great, andSuper Mariofans will likely still get a kick out of the little nods to the franchise on the system, even if some may not be happy thatSuper Mario Bros. Wonderisn’t bundled with it.
Nintendo revealed the new Mario Red Edition Switch OLED console at the tail-end of itslatest Nintendo Direct presentation, which was otherwise focused entirely on theSuper Mario Bros. Wondergame. The presentation revealed all kinds of interesting details aboutSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, clueing fans in on its story, power-ups, and the playable characters they have to choose from come launch. It also explainedSuper Mario Bros. Wonder’s online features, which will allow players to help out others playing the game online. While the Mario Red Edition Switch OLED console launches on October 6, theSuper Mario Bros. Wonderrelease date isn’t until October 20, so franchise fans should keep that in mind.
