As some of you might be aware, there's a new console on the horizon. In two short days, Nintendo is set to pull back the curtain a little more on Switch 2, officially graduating the hybrid consoles that currently sit in our hands to the title of 'Switch 1' (a name we're sure will sit well with us eventually).
While we're all eagerly anticipating more news about what's next from the House of Mario, there's a bit of us that's already getting nostalgic about the past eight years. In truth, the Switch 1 *shudders* has been a wonderful little bit of kit from the second we got it out of the box, and so before we fully hand ourselves over to the next generation, we thought it was only right to relive one of those unboxings one last time.
Our wonderful video producer Zion was recently sent one of Nintendo's fresh Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch OLED bundles, and he's recorded the unboxing process so we can all experience it together. Aside from some sweet shots of the console itself — gosh, remember how clean a fresh-out-the-box Switch looks? — the video also sees Zion share some memories of previous unboxings as he dives into a brand-new OLED for the final time.
It's a sweet little watch that has got us reminiscing about holding the Switch for the first time. Damn, we couldn't be more excited to do it all over again with Switch 2 later this year!
Do you still remember unboxing your first Switch? Let us know your fondest memories in the comments.
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If the Switch 2 doesn't launch with an Oled (option) then the Switch Oled will definitely stay relevant for years to come.
Plus there's 2026 games confirmed and possibly more after that.
Don't have the time to watch the video now, but I'm glad to hear that Zion was sent a Wonder Switch OLED!
@IceClimbersMain only a handful of die hards will care about the Oled screen.
The newer LCD panels are really good and the average punter doesn't care anyway.
@Medic_alert As an average punter, I concur.
Incredible generation for Nintendo with the Switch, definitely benefitting from not having to split time between a hand held and a home machine.
Still, hasn't been hiccup free, stick drift the big one, but we had warped and bending switches, vent grates falling out, slow rubbish WiFi, the intro of a paid online service which was only saved by the low price, Switches getting bricked by third party docks, some very low resolutions and lots of ports that struggled with optimisation.
And yet through all that, the Switch concept is so strong that it may still go on to be the best selling console with an absolutely incredible library (especially if you didn't have a Wii U!)
Kudos Nintendo, now let's see what you got coming up!
the end of an era 😢
I just purchased this bundle here in Brazil. The difference is that it's the white model and comes with a 12 month subscription.
AND IF IT WAS UP TO ME, I'D REWRITE HISTORY AND CHANGE MY DESTINY OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONE LAAAAAAAAAST TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIME!
-The Switch
“What’s in the box, Zion?!” That’s the Switch Se7en tagline!
Well done, Switch. You did it. You. Did. It.
What an amazing ride. Very pleased to have a number of New/As New Switches in storage to reminisce with in the future.
Unboxing an oled before things change? Who's premise was this!?🤣 Guessing zion. I'm not actually disappointed. Just poking fun. I will watch the video.
@IceClimbersMain if its QLED I won't care. Better brightness, better color accuracy, just no BLACK BLACKS
Would've been hilarious if Nintendo sent him a used one as a call back to his Game Boy unboxing
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