Nintendo has today announced that a new version of its Switch OLED console will soon be releasing in early October. Since the arrival of the Switch OLED back in 2021, Nintendo has released a handful of special edition versions of the hardware to tie in with various games. Some of these models have been tied to Splatoon 3, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Now, to coincide with Nintendo's biggest game of the fall, this trend will be

Unveiled to close out today's Nintendo Direct presentation centered around Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Nintendo showed off its new Switch OLED console that is themed around Mario. This is the first Mario-themed Switch OLED that Nintendo has released, although past models of the standard Switch have been let loose in the past that boast a similar color scheme. Outside of featuring Joy-Cons and a Switch dock that resembles Mario's specific shade of red, this hardware also comes with a couple of additional surprises that fans are sure to get a kick out of.

"Warp into a world of games with the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model: Mario Red Edition system," says Nintendo's official description of the platform. "The system features a console, dock, and Joy-Con controllers all in the iconic Mario Red color. A silhouette design of Mario jumps into action on the back of the dock. Look closely, and you'll also find some hidden coins!"

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.

Learn more: https://t.co/sGAG1rfH4p pic.twitter.com/giOAawtDWI

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 31, 2023

This new Nintendo Switch OLED platform is poised to release in a little over one month and will hit stores on October 6. This launch is only a few weeks before the arrival of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. As for the price of this Switch OLED console, it will retail for the OLED's typical fare of $349.99. Currently, if you're interested in snagging this platform for yourself, Nintendo has pre-orders for the console already available on its own website.

Posted: Sep 03, 2023 1:12 pm
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