As part of the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo has announced that it will launch a new console this year. No it's not a direct competitor to the PS5 or Xbox Series X, rather the House of Mario is revisiting an old console released in the 1980s: the Game & Watch. These series of handheld consoles contained a game as well as the ability to tell the time. In 2020, Nintendo is releasing a new collectible device inspired by these handhelds and is named Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.

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Nintendo's upcoming device features a modern +Control Pad, comes pre-loaded with classic games Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (released in Japan as Super Mario Bros. 2) and a special version of Ball with a Mario makeover. Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. also functions as a clock, with 35 little touches to discover, including some guest appearances from Mario’s friends and foes.

Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. launches on 13th November.

SOURCE: GBAtemp Inbox

 

[Prans]

Microsoft in 2020: Xbox Series X!
Sony in 2020: PS5!
Nintendo in 2020: Game & Watch, because why not!

 

[hippy dave]

Totally pre-ordered. I have good memories of Game & Watch from my youth.

First person to hack it and make it play all the simulations of the original G&W games gets all the internet points.

 

[Veho]

I so want that.

Hack when?

 

[Brayton1-7]

Get this to the Site & Scene News! Also, AC Adapter not included? Do you think it'll use USB-C or the 3DS's proprietary connecter?

 

[hippy dave]

Get this to the Site & Scene News! Also, AC Adapter not included? Do you think it'll use USB-C or the 3DS's proprietary connecter?

I'm guessing USB C.

 

[Veho]

Get this to the Site & Scene News! Also, AC Adapter not included? Do you think it'll use USB-C or the 3DS's proprietary connecter?

According to their website, it's USB-C.

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Ga...os-/Game-Watch-Super-Mario-Bros--1827867.html

I won't hold the lack of A/C adapter against them this time, since it's not proprietary, I have a dozen A/C-to-USB adapters lying around the house, and a few power strips with USB ports so there's really no need.

 

[peteruk]

Been a truly great day, my wife is going to get this as my Xmas present - very happy days

 

[leon315]

How much will it cost?

Does it has built-in rechargeable batteries? Or we have to keep plugged into type-C cable to play game?

 

[peteruk]

How much will it cost?

between £40 to £50 depending on exchange rate at the time

 

[Veho]

https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/where-to-pre-order-game-and-watch-super-mario-bros

£45 in the UK
Around $55 in Japan.

 

[linkinworm]

"accidentaly" pre ordered oh well lol

 

[Axido]

How much will it cost?

Does it has built-in rechargeable batteries? Or we have to keep plugged into type-C cable to play game?

Of course you need to keep the USB type C cable plugged in. I couldn't imagine how else you would possibly be able to play on this... portable device.

Just in case: This was a joke and thinking that this device does not have a battery inside of it might be pretty farfetched.

 

[Mnecraft368]

Pre-ordered it.
I'm not proud of it, but I did it.

Now to use it once or twice only to then shove it into the bottom of a drawer.

 

[proffk]

Pre Ordered. There are gonna be scalpers all over this come holiday period.

 

[DSoryu]

I want this so much, I really hope it comes with an IPS panel.

 

[raxadian]

I'm guessing USB C.

Is like they want it to be hacked.

 

[MaxiBash]

I see everyone talking about hacking this thing, but what if it's a NOAC?

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

For $50, and someone who never even touched a "Game & Watch" Device, that's a real turn off. (Also shocked no game and watch game for switch yet)

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

I really like the look of it, love the OG Game and Watch stuff...but $50 = strong pass for me I think. Maybe if it included all the G&W games in collection or something, or could be updated to add more games for free later on I'd grab one, but for just SMB? Nah, I don't need to pay for a 35 year old game for the billionth time.