Thursday, 3 September 2020

Nintendo is releasing a 35th Anniversary Super Mario Brothers Game and Watch

Nintendo is going back to the beginning with a modern version of its original Game & Watch handheld that’s been revamped with a full-color LCD display and can play Super Mario Bros. in honor of the franchise’s 35th anniversary. The new handled was announced during a surprise Nintendo Direct showcase.

And in addition to Super Mario Bros., the handheld can also play Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels (released in Japan as Super Mario Bros. 2) and an updated version of Game & Watch: Ball that stars Mario (instead of Mr. Game & Watch).

The design is based on the original +Control Pad from 1980, and like the original Game & Watch device, it also functions as a digital clock, which includes 35 “little touches” and Easter eggs to...

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source https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/3/21418989/nintendo-35th-anniversary-super-mario-brothers-game-and-watch-handheld

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