Video: Take A Closer Look At The New Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. System

Lol I have it pre-ordered but forgot to check what version of SMB the device had on it.

Might cancel but not sure.

Might be a daft question but the d-pad and buttons look very low on the unit. Is this actually going to be comfortable to use for SMB or is it more of a collector's thing?

as a dust gethering item looks really cool. but wouldnt want to actually play it

i got mine ordered, I love my old Zelda one so am super excited for this

Can I save my games?

@Rainbowjames I thought the same thing, it doesn't look comfortable. But I still pre-ordered it, it's a pure collectable item.

Nice-looking gadget, but not for me.

Honestly looks like it is built from DS and GBA micro spares.

@BrintaPap

What version were you expecting? It has the regular one and the lost levels of did I miss something?

i bet that dpad is going to be hot trash lol

Can I stick it on clock mode and had it on my desk? That's what I want from this

I pre-ordered this as I like the idea. The video of the game looks somewhat weird as it seems the game isn’t running at native resolution, so I am hoping there are options to fix this (like the 1:1 option on the Switch NES/SNES apps).

I grew up playing Game and Watch games, so if this had all of them pre-loaded, I’d purchase in a heartbeat. But with only one G&W game, it’s an easy pass

@Cyrax77 the Snes version

How many of you actually owned one of these things back in the day? I sure did! I also remember having those tiger handhelds. I had three games. Karate King, Ninja Gaiden and Double dragon 2! I begged and begged for a Gameboy but at the time it was all my mom could afford. These kids today gotta have games bought for them like candy but in my day we were lucky to have a hand full.

I later eventually for my 12th birthday got my gameboy but before that it was the basic LCD handhelds. Surprisingly it made me happy even if it was a poor kids gameboy.

Reading the comments here it’s clear how much PlayStation fanboys have taken over this site.

I, for one, can’t wait for this handheld,.

Something new was revealed....looks like the charging socket is the same as the Switch!

@Samwise7 plug it into your switch dock to get it full screen (Kidding - but would swing me towards buying it)

@BrintaPap

😋 I would buy ten of them if it would be Super Mario World

@Samwise7 not just the Switch, pretty much every rechargable device from the last three years.

@BrintaPap
Do you know which version? I assumed NES but maybe I shouldn’t have. 😳

@Zeldafan79
I’ve still got my Mario’s Cement Factory. Was playing it earlier today.

@Cyrax77 G & W version of Super Mario would be nice...

@Bunkerneath
lol if only!

Honestly, I'd far rather they re-release the proper Game and Watch version of Super Mario Bros (the light blue one from 1988) It was actually really fun and addictive for a game with basically calculator graphics! Did anyone else have it?

@Bunkerneath I'm not sure I could handle a giant clock tbh lol.

@Cyrax77 yeah i’d buy more of them then I needed.

@Fandabidozi it’s the NES version so you are good mate.

I preordered it so quickly, I want it so much!!!!

Also, I cannot wait for someone to find out that it actually has like 100mb of accessible memory and you can load all the NES and GBC games....

Waiting for US pre orders to go up. November is going to be an expensive month.

I hope they release a GBA Micro Classic with microSD card and support for eshop downloads. An entire GBA classic lineup would make bank for Nintendo! Miss the portability of their handhelds even though I own a Lite and normal Switch model

It's cute and cool but I can't justify it and it's not for me.

It's funny, but the bumped out screen appeals to me. I like how it keeps your thumbs off screen and brings the screen just a little closer. You don't see that approach because it's all about flat and seamless surfaces, but it has a retro charm to it.

Would be great if you could leave it on all the time while being charged. Would be cool to have a little simple stand, actually. That's the way I play with these things. Just have them out on the desk and play for 5 minutes or so. That's the appeal over consoles and other set ups. That and the fun form factor, and display of something you enjoy in a physical, cute format.

For the collectors picking this up, prepare for the Zelda one next year with NES Zelda 1&2.

Pity they've gone with an integral battery by the sounds of it.

I had a Dual Screen version back in the early 80s, Donkey Kong 2, and loved it (this one https://i.imgur.com/MsRWhwV.jpg)

Definitely going to pick this up, even if just for a nostalgia trip.

The big problem I have with this device are the Old plain SMB 1 and 2 for the NES. (Can't justify to buy this games AGAIN) I would have loved a game and watch with super mario all stars SNES in it. That would be a day 1 pre order purchase. This one... I guess I can live without it.

Agreed with the comments about wanting to just use this as a desk clock - that would be pretty neat but wonder what the battery situation would be

@FargusPelagius Considering I play my Micro daily that sounds great!

I would consider it if it included SMB 2 & 3, but I guess they want to sell those separately. At this point, it just feels wasteful to dedicate a whole machine to less than 256kb of software.

@Hoodie718 @AlienigenX I understand people who decide to pick this up, but the NES Mini was a much better value for games (even cheaper than VC prices).

I think they really missed a trick making this a Game & Watch that is capable of being loaded with other Game & Watch titles. Sell them on the Switch eShop for £5 each, connect this to your Switch to load them to it.

I've bought this only for the collectability of it. I doubt I'll even use it.

If I see it in the store sure. Otherwise Nintendo can take their limited supplies and blow it out their ear!

Hopefully it gets hacked so more NES games can be added, I wonder what kind of SoC this is using? I will also add that the buttons should've been placed higher up.

Q: What is the upper limit on how many times Nintendo can repackage and resell Super Mario Bros.?
A: Infinity!

@Tandy255 yes I do understand that a collectors item will always be a seller, but As timeless as it is II think that SMB 1 is for nes is not the best choice.

@Clyde_Radcliffe I didn't have it, but I saw it in action on a Youtube review. I was really impressed with it as it looked quite clever for a basic LCD game. I'm surprised they didn't include it in addition to, or in place of Ball. It seems like a missed opportunity, though perhaps they intend to do more of these with other Mario games. Several years ago, I considered getting the keychain version of the game from the Mini Classics line from the late '90s, but I didn't think it would be a good experience that way.

I need one of this!
But I live in Brazil, so....good luck for me!😅

@BrintaPap What version you expected? Why would you cancel?
Is looks just like the original NES version. Maybe adapted somehow for the hardware...

@Zequio I just pref the SNES version, no hate for the NES version. It’s still 60 bucks might as well leave it for someone else.

Best Buy has a placeholder for this on their site, $49.99.

It's very nice!

@Patendo next year is Zelda's 35th. I would expect them to come out with a new game and watch also for it.

I am somewhat torn over it having a rechargeable battery. I would prefer to have the old school button batteries. But I will still try and get 2 - one to store and one to play.

@BrintaPap
SMB1 mechanics are just bad in the SNES verison.
And why would they put a remake for commemorating the original one?

@kepsux Why? They did a good job on the d-pad on both the NES/SNES Classic, so I’m sure they can handle it here.

@brunojenso yeah it was just an observation, I still play on my Micro occasionally. Would love that kind of build quality in a Switch.

@BongoBongo I want it as a desk clock too. It doesn't mention having a stand in any of the videos which is odd. Would like to know the battery life and think the box mentions that a power adapter is not included so you'll have to get your own plug and charging lead.

@Dirty0814 I am hoping so.

This will do as a Gameboy Classic Mini .... YES!!! Can't wait to add all the GB and GBC to it.

@BAN but they did a horrible job on the switch and pro controller. This things dpad looks super small, like the one on the Wii or Gamecube which were both meh at best.

that was some nice music

@Clyde_Radcliffe : I played it back in the day, but it came in the form of a key ring in the shape of a tiny Game Boy. I never had a Game Boy (or the like) growing up, so, cheap LCD games were all I had on long road trips. I only found out recently that it was a miniaturised version of a Game & Watch game. I remember enjoying it a lot, and it's the only LCD game from my childhood that I would like to play again.

@fafonio : That's the only reason why I want this. I hear the battery life is excellent as well.

@Silly_G yes! Since Nintendo isn't bothering with more Minis it seems... this will suffice

@fafonio : We don't know that... yet. I'm not sure how I feel about periodically paying AU$80 for a bunch of handhelds that can only play a couple of NES ROMs and an extremely simplistic Game & Watch remake.

They really should have put more games on this thing, or even just Super Mario All Stars would have sufficed. I would have loved to have the Super Mario Land games as well.

@kepsux Pretty sure this is the same dimensions as the actual Game & Watch so it’ll probably be fairly accurate to that. But I don’t think most people are planning on spending a ton of time doing serious gaming on this thing. It’s mostly just a fun little novelty item to keep around.

I have all 3 games in multiple versions, so my favourite thing about this are the ''35 little touches'' on the clock. It sounds like almost a 4th game.

But I think it wouldn't have hurt, if they had put even more Mario and especially Game&Watch titles on it, like the relatively unknown Mario's Cement Factory and Mario's Bombs Away.

Cute novelty, but not for me.

I wish it had Super Mario Land instead. Just doesn't feel like a G&W with a colour screen, and I don't really enjoy replaying SMB or suffering through The Lost Levels.

I love that trailer. Lively and animated, it supplements my hype for this new G&W even more.

@Clyde_Radcliffe Yeah, got that one when I was like 9 or 10! I still have it now, and it still works. It was really quite innovative how many challenges they could make with a bunch of free form lines.

@BrintaPap
Brilliant, thanks. If the game and watch is hackable this is gonna be amazing. Trying not to get too hyped though just in case.