The Mario Red Nintendo Switch OLED is now available at an unprecedented price of $295. Originally launched during the holiday season at $350, this special-edition console has been hard to find throughout 2024. After a recent restock, Amazon is currently offering the lowest price on this eye-catching all-red system. In comparison, the standard Switch OLED with white Joy-Con controllers is priced at $309, while the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED is back in stock at its retail price of $360.
Upgrading to the Switch OLED offers significant enhancements over the previous models, such as an OLED screen for superior visuals in handheld mode, extended battery life, an improved dock featuring an ethernet port, and a sturdier kickstand ideal for tabletop play.
For those looking to elevate their gaming experience, consider adding accessories like Satisfye’s ZenGrip Ronin, which enhances the Joy-Con’s ergonomics, or swap out Joy-Cons for a third-party controller like the Nitro Deck. This attachment includes remappable back buttons, Hall Effect analog sticks, and a traditional D-pad, available in various designs.
If you’re interested in games to pair with your Mario Red Switch OLED, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is currently priced at $46 (down from $60), alongside Super Mario Maker 2 for $40 and popular RPGs like Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, both offered at $40 and $53 respectively.
Additionally, the Hyrule Edition Switch Lite will launch this week, featuring a Zelda-themed design and coinciding with the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Preorders at select retailers include an exclusive acrylic scene display.
In October, Nintendo will also introduce new Mario Kart Switch bundles, featuring either a standard Nintendo Switch or a Switch OLED model, both bundled with a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a 12-month subscription to Nintendo Switch Online. The pricing is set at $300 for the standard bundle and $350 for the Switch OLED variant.
Looking ahead, Nintendo has an exciting lineup of exclusive titles, including Mario Party Jamboree launching on October 17, and Mario & Luigi: Brothership scheduled for November 7. While speculation about a new Switch console successor continues, fans can anticipate numerous exclusive releases for 2025, including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
