Nintendo might be working on its unannounced Switch successor but the company isn’t wasting time releasing new OLED variants of the current console. The latest is a new Nintendo Switch OLED: Mario Red Edition which is set to launch in October ahead of the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
The new Limited Edition Nintendo Switch OLED: Mario Red Edition will be released on 6 October and you’ll be able to pre-order it starting today at select retailers. While it is a Mario Red console, it actually isn’t affiliated with the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder whatsoever. It doesn’t have a game code or any design that ties into the upcoming platformer. This is more Nintendo’s tribute to Mario which coincidently launches around the same time.
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The console is red…. very red actually. It features a Mario Red dock, Joy-Cons and Switch OLED. There are also subtle Mario decals around the unit including a Mario silhouette on the back and hidden coins under the back plate. Sort of to represent a dungeon – it is a great idea even if no one sees it.
Nintendo shared a closer look at the actual Switch OLED unit itself. But it looks like it just features a red shell. There are no Mario decals on the back at all. However, the red back shell and red Joy-Cons do blend nicely together. If anything, this Switch is definitely a lot more subtle than the recent Legend of Zelda Switch OLED and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet OLED.
No word yet on a local launch for this model. I will share more information when it arrives. Find out more about the console on the official Nintendo site here.
