Nintendo Announces New Switch OLED Bundle, But There’s a Catch

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Nintendo Announces New Switch OLED Bundle, But There's a Catch

Key Takeaways

  • Nintendo confirms Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch OLED bundle for Australia and New Zealand.
  • The bundle includes the game pre-installed and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
  • More Switch bundles are rumored to be on the way this holiday shopping season.

As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I must admit that Nintendo never fails to surprise us with their innovative bundles. The announcement of the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch OLED bundle is no exception. While it’s a bit disappointing that we gamers in other regions haven’t gotten a confirmation yet, I have learned to be patient when it comes to all things Nintendo.

Nintendo has authenticated that the “Super Mario Bros. WonderSwitch OLED” package indeed exists, however, it’s currently only confirmed for distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Every year around this time, Nintendo releases Switch bundles to take advantage of the holiday shopping rush. Typically, these bundles include a copy of “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe”, but this year things are slightly varied.

A recent leak revealed that Nintendo plans to launch a special edition “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” Switch OLED package priced at $349.99. The leaked details suggest that this bundle includes the game itself along with a 12-month subscription to the Nintendo Switch Online platform. Now, Nintendo has officially unveiled the bundle, verifying its release.

The authentic Nintendo Switch OLED package featuring the highly anticipated “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” is indeed on its way to Australia and New Zealand starting October 24th. While it’s expected to roll out in other regions, official announcements are still pending. Importantly, this bundle does not come with a physical copy or digital code for the game; instead, the critically-adored exclusive “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” is pre-installed on the Switch OLED consoles that form part of the package.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch OLED Bundle Contents

  • White Nintendo Switch OLED Console
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder pre-installed
  • 12-month subscription to Nintendo Switch Online

Contrary to earlier speculations, the Switch OLED bundle unveiled doesn’t feature a unique edition of the console. Instead, Nintendo opted for a standard white Switch OLED for this specific bundle, rather than the Mario Red Switch OLED launched in 2023. Last year, fans were disheartened to learn that the Mario Red Switch OLED wouldn’t come with “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” pre-installed, and it appears that this console and game will remain distinct entities in 2024 as well.

Over the past few days, it seems like there’s some exciting news coming my way as a Nintendo Switch fan! If the rumors are true, we might be seeing not one, but three new Switch bundles this year. First off, there are supposedly two Nintendo Switch Lite bundles in the pipeline. Additionally, a regular Switch bundle is said to include the highly-anticipated game, “Nintendo Switch Sports,” along with a 12-month subscription to Nintendo Switch Online.

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2024-09-13 19:53