Nintendo has officially announced that the upcoming fiscal year will bring the unveiling of the successor to the Nintendo Switch, often dubbed the “Nintendo Switch 2” by gaming enthusiasts. Recent speculations hint that this reveal could occur as early as September 2024. Yet, fresh rumors from a credible source suggest an alternative, though perhaps less exciting, console might be introduced instead.
As per the insights from Dealabs’ billbil-kun, a new Switch OLED bundle featuring *Super Mario Bros. Wonder* might be launched. Should this be Nintendo’s next announcement, it could lead to disappointment among fans anticipating news about the next console, especially after years of speculation, since this bundle doesn’t appear to offer anything new.
It’s important to highlight that billbil-kun is renowned for the accuracy of their leaks and reports, boasting an impressive record of predicting the latest monthly games for the PlayStation Plus subscription ahead of time. This lends considerable credibility to their claim regarding the Nintendo Switch bundle.
Contents of the Rumored Switch OLED Bundle
Not Much New on Offer
For those who already possess a Nintendo Switch OLED and *Super Mario Bros. Wonder*, there isn’t much to be enthusiastic about with this bundle. The bundle is expected to include the standard white Nintendo Switch OLED model, without any novel design, unlike the recent *Tears of the Kingdom* edition. It will also feature a digital download code for *Super Mario Bros. Wonder* and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online membership, which grants access to online multiplayer and select titles from older consoles that have been ported to the Switch.
*Super Mario Bros. Wonder* received high acclaim upon its launch, achieving a critic average score of 91 on OpenCritic, a metascore of 92 on Metacritic, and a matching user score of 9.1. Screen Rant’s review awarded it 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review: "Mario's Most Magical Adventure"
According to the Dealabs report, this bundle is set to be priced at €349 in the European market, with a tentative release date of either September 23 or October 3, 2024. North America is also expected to receive a new Switch OLED bundle eventually, though it’s uncertain if it will be the same one.
Therefore, for European consumers who have not yet purchased a Nintendo Switch or wish to upgrade to an OLED model and do not own the highly praised *Super Mario Bros. Wonder*, this bundle presents a fairly good offer. However, with the anticipated release of the Nintendo Switch 2—regardless of its final name—looming in the near future and rumored to be backward compatible with current-generation games, it is hoped that Nintendo will soon disclose definitive information. This will enable players to decide whether it’s worth waiting a bit longer for the new console.
Sources: Dealabs, billbil-kun/X, OpenCritic, Metacritic
