Nintendo reveal new Mario-themed Switch edition

It's a-me, Mario-themed Switch!
Georgia Dixon
Georgia Dixon
Digital Content Editor
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Jan 13, 2021

Nintendo has spent the last few months unveiling a whole host of Mario goodies to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. coming to the NES. Now, they’re capping off the celebrations with two final announcements: a brand new Switch edition and an extended trailer for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury.

First, the console. Nintendo has opted for an all-red console with blue accessories, which is certainly a choice. So far, the response from fans has varied wildly from ‘this is amazing’ to ‘this is gaudy AF’. Either way, it’s hitting Amazon, EB Games and JB Hi-Fi on February 12 for $469 if that’s your thing.

Next up, we’ve got a new trailer for the Switch port of Super Mario 3D World, which originally launched on the Wii U back in 2013. It’s not just a straight remake, however. The new release (which also lands on February 12) introduces online co-op mode, Amiibo support, faster-moving characters and, most excitingly, The Bowser’s Fury expansion. Check it out below.

Keen to get a Switch but not so keen on the new colour scheme? Here’s how much an O.G. Switch will set you back.

StoreProductPrice
AmazonNintendo Switch (with Grey or Neon Joy Cons)$399
TargetNintendo Switch (Neon Joy Cons)$399
KoganNintendo Switch (Grey Joy Cons, Mario Kart 8 and 3-month Nintendo Online membership)$444
KoganNintendo Switch (Neon Joy Cons, Mario Kart 8 and 3-month Nintendo Online membership)$444
Georgia Dixon
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Georgia Dixon
Georgia Dixon has over seven years' experience writing about all things tech, entertainment and lifestyle, with bylines in TechLife magazine, 7NEWS and Stuff.co.nz. She graduated from the University of Sydney in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Digital Cultures (gaming, augmented reality, internet culture - all that good stuff). In her spare time, you'll find her playing games and daydreaming about good food, wine, and dogs.
Georgia Dixon has over seven years' experience writing about all things tech, entertainment and lifestyle, with bylines in TechLife magazine, 7NEWS and Stuff.co.nz. She graduated from the University of Sydney in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Digital Cultures (gaming, augmented reality, internet culture - all that good stuff). In her spare time, you'll find her playing games and daydreaming about good food, wine, and dogs.