Casio Makes a Time-Travelling Crossover of G-Shock and Nintendo’s Classic Mario Game

Published 11/02/2022, 10:14 AM EDT

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Fans love Nintendo games because of the characters featured in them. And Mario is one character, among many beloved names in the catalog from the Japanese giant, who has gained an unprecedented popularity so far. Furthermore, when it comes to his most memorable appearances, there is no better franchise to think of than the Super Mario Bros.

And now, renowned watch-maker Casio has come up with an interesting crossover involving G-Shock and Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. Not to mention that all the fans will surely have a feeling of time-travel in their minds after having a look at this watch.

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Super Mario Bros. G-SHOCK watch revealed by Casio based on the retro Nintendo game

Casio has unveiled a brand new watch under its G-SHOCK line-up. However, it’s not any regular watch but one themed on Super Mario Bros. series by Nintendo. On its official website, the company mentioned the brand new product with the following description:

“This limited-edition timepiece represents the classic 1980s game through its whimsical design and nostalgic theme, as well as Mario’s “never give up” attitude that parallels the spirit of challenge present in G-SHOCK’s origins.” The watch model is DW5600SMB-4 and it comprises of design elements taken from the Super Mario Bros. title.

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The base model comes with the square DW-5600 design which has the legendary G-SHOCK silhouette. While turning on the backlight the users will witness the classic Mario. Moreover, they can reproduce the beloved game itself by combining the backlight “with the glass-printed Koopa Troopa shell on the bottom of the dial”.

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Furthermore, there are many new technological changes made in the Super Mario Bros. G-SHOCK watch. The owners will definitely feel a refreshing change from the past models from Casio. These are the features included in the model:

  • Shock Resistance
  • 200-Meter Water Resistance
  • EL Backlight with Flash Alert
  • Multi-Function Alarm
  • Stopwatch (24 Hr)
  • Countdown Timer (60 Min)
  • 12/24 Hour Time Formats

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This timepiece will be available starting November 11th, 2022 at a price of $150 at select retailers and the main website of G-SHOCK. What are your thoughts on the Super Mario Bros. watch by Casio? Don’t forget to share your views. Let us know in the comments down below.

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