Nintendo launches Mario limited edition Switch with classic red and blue color scheme

Nintendo not only released a new trailer for Super Mario 3D World + Fury last night, but also brought a new Mario Red and Blue Limited Edition Switch. The console and base of this limited edition model are both in Mario's classic red and blue colors, and it also comes with a storage bag with the same theme. The price is the same as the regular version of the Switch, both at $299 / 29,980 yen, and will be released on February 12th at the same time as the game.

At the same time, Tencent Nintendo's official Weibo announced that the Chinese version of the Mario Red and Blue Limited Edition Switch will also be launched globally on February 12, with an official suggested retail price of RMB 2,099, and will be available for pre-sale at 11:00 Beijing time on January 14. This is also the first limited edition of the Chinese version of Switch.

According to the official list, the console set not only comes with a carrying case and screen protector, but the console, base, Joy-Con, Joy-Con wristband, Joy-Con grip, etc. are all designed in Mario's theme colors of red and blue, and the pattern on the carrying case is inspired by Mario's costume.

▎Nintendo Switch Mario Limited Edition Console Set (Mario Special Edition) Set Contents:

• Nintendo Switch console (special design)

• Nintendo Switch Dock (Specially Designed)

• Joy-Con (left)/(right) (special design)

• Joy-Con wrist strap (specially designed)

• Joy-Con grip (specially designed)

• Nintendo Switch Power Adapter

• High Speed ​​HDMI Cable

• Safety Instructions

• Nintendo Switch Carrying Case (Mario Limited Edition)

• Nintendo Switch Screen Protector

This limited edition console set will start pre-sale at 11:00 (Beijing time) on January 14, 2021 on official authorized channels such as the official WeChat Mall, Nintendo Switch JD Official Flagship Store, Nintendo Switch Tmall Official Flagship Store, Nintendo Switch Official Authorized Experience Store (see the official website for the specific list); and will be officially released on the above-mentioned official and authorized sales channels at 00:00 on February 12.

According to Reuters, since its launch in China on December 10, 2019, the sales of the Nintendo Switch sold in China represented by Tencent have exceeded 1 million units. The shipment volume of the Switch sold in China has also exceeded that of the PS4 and Xbox One consoles sold in China during the same period. Nintendo has now become the largest console seller in China.