2020 is the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.
On September 3, 2020, the " Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct " was broadcast, revealing a variety of new information for the 35th anniversary year.
Among the many fascinating announcements, we are interested in the " Game & Watch Super Mario Bros." product, a collaboration between the nostalgic game console " Game & Watch" and Super Mario Bros.
Let us show you what kind of product it is!
「スーパーマリオブラザーズ35周年 Direct」発表内容まとめ！星野源さんのTVCMも公開！
What is Game & Watch?
Game & Watch" is a portable game console released by Nintendo in 1980, and can be called the original portable game console.
At the time, there was no such thing as software replacement, and each "Game & Watch" contained a single game, so that to play multiple games, you had to purchase a "Game & Watch" with each game. To play multiple games, you had to purchase a "Game & Watch" that contained the game you wanted to play.
The "Game & Watch" was a highly collectible item that could be used as a digital watch, and was also popular with collectors.
It can also be used as a digital clock, which is why it has a "watch" attached to it.
The characters and objects are fixed on the LCD, and the game itself is not very challenging, but the simplicity of the game makes it highly addictive, making it the starting point of Nintendo games.
Game & Watch Super Mario Bros.
In commemoration of Super Mario's 35th anniversary, it has been announced that a new "Game & Watch Super Mario Bros.
The "Game & Watch" series had various button layouts depending on the title, but the "Game & Watch Super Mario Bros." will have a cross key and AB button layout, just like the NES.
It is equipped with a 2.36-inch full-color LCD. It measures 67 mm (H) x 112 mm (W) x 12.5 mm (D) and weighs only 68 g, making it small and light enough to slip into a pocket at any time.
The size and design are reminiscent of the NES version of the Game Boy Advance Micro.
The built-in lithium-ion battery is rechargeable and can be charged via USB Type-C. About 8 hours of gameplay is possible with about 3 hours of charging.
A speaker is also included so you can enjoy Mario sound anytime.
Game & Watch Super Mario Bros." includes three games.
The first is " Super Mario Bros.
The second is "Super Mario Bros. 2," which was released in 1986 for the Famicom Disk System.
The third is " Ball," the first "Game & Watch" title.
Balls" can be played with a special version of Mario, and in a certain way, Luigi can also be selected.
This is a new "Game & Watch" title!
Since it is a "Game & Watch," it can of course also be used as a clock, and when not playing games, it can be transformed into a digital clock design with the touch of a button.
The characters from Mario's world tell the time in a cute way, and there are 35 small secret events that occur.
Some of the events occur at specific times of the day, and others are triggered by performing certain operations, so can you find all the secret events!
It could happen that you keep looking at the Mario Clock to find the secret and the day is over.
Note that this is a limited time production!
The "Game & Watch Super Mario Bros." will be released on Friday, November 13, 2020, and will be priced at 4,980 yen (excluding tax).
It will be produced for a limited time until the end of March 2021, so be sure to get it as soon as possible so you don't forget to get it!
Both "Super Mario Bros." and "Game & Watch" have become worldwide hits, so it may be very difficult to obtain these two collaborations.
The pre-order on the My Nintendo Store has already been closed, so if you have a chance to purchase one, we recommend you do so immediately!
For more information, please check the official Game & Watch Super Mario Bros. website!
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