Nintendo starts Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch pre-orders
Never one to shy away from special editions, the latest Switch you’ll want to own even though you’ve probably got the console is here – the Mario Red & Blue Edition, nowavailable to pre-order.
This special edition follows on from the cuteAnimal Crossing design, but this is much more than just a colourful console and Joy-Cons. The Mario Red & Blue Edition looks a bit like it’s been sat in a level of Splatoon 2 and got covered in paint.
The console itself, docking station and the Joy-Cons are red to match Mario’s top and hat, while the controller and Joy-Con grips are blue to mimic his dungarees.
Although the Animal Crossing edition had artwork on the back, this is the first time the main console section has been available in a colour other than black. It reminds us a bit of the red Game Boy and must be a popular colour asMicrosoft just announced a Pulse Red Xbox controller.
The bundle also comes with a Mario Red & Blue Edition Carrying Case, featuring the different parts of Mario’s outfit, and a screen protector.
How much does the Nintendo Switch Mario Red & Blue Edition cost?
The special edition hardware will be available through select retailers on12 Februaryfor £279.99, but pre-orders are now open. Customers can pick up the special edition console directly fromNintendo,AmazonorGAME. Surprisingly, the best pre-order price is available directly from Nintendo.
The launch coincides with the release of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury(£49.99)as well as two new amiibo figures: Cat Mario and Cat Peach.
Customers can alsohead to Nintendoto pre-order the special edition console with Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury bundled with additional accessories for £329.99 – a bundle price thatoutdoes other retailers by £20.
The game is a relaunch of the 2013 Wii U title of the same name but as the Bowser’s Fury part suggests, it’s not just a simple port. The game sees Mario join forces with Bowser Jr who is seen with the paintbrush from Super Mario Sunshine in the new trailer (above).
Nintendo says “In the Super Mario 3D World part of the game, players can adventure through a whirlwind of colourful courses with friends and family wherever they may be, now with both online and local co-op multiplayer for up to four players, taking on the roles of characters like Mario, Luigi, Peach and Toad.”
While this is a nice looking edition for anyone yet to buy a Switch or with enough cash to add it to a collection, the wait goes on for aSwitch Prorumoured to arrive this year.
Author: Chris Martin, Reviews Editor, Tech Advisor
Chris got his break as a reporter at infamous site The Inquirer and has been at Tech Advisor for more than 12 years. With a BA degree in Music Technology, audio is his specialism, but over the years he has reviewed all kinds of gadgets, from smartwatches to mesh Wi-Fi to coffee machines.
