Mario's Super Picross NSO Icons Available Now: How to Redeem on Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) continues to engage its subscribers with a rotating offering of unique digital rewards, and October brings a spotlight to a cult favorite from Nintendo’s puzzle lineup.

Mario's Super Picross, the classic Super Famicom title, features in this month's NSO Missions & Rewards Program update, giving Switch owners the chance to customize their profiles with exclusive, limited-time icons. These new Mario's Super Picross icons are available to users as part of the Play & Redeem initiative, which refreshes monthly.

The rewards are obtainable until November 3rd, and all Nintendo Switch Online members can participate.

To unlock these themed icons, users simply need to access Mario's Super Picross via the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) app within Nintendo Switch Online.

After playing the game, the icon elements can be purchased using Nintendo’s Platinum Points, the company’s digital loyalty currency earned by completing various activities across Nintendo platforms. According to official materials, the process is straightforward and quick, particularly for those who already have the SNES app installed on their Switch.

Once the game launches, players are eligible to redeem and add these exclusive icons to their profiles, enhancing personalization across the Nintendo Switch ecosystem. Mario's Super Picross holds a unique place in Nintendo’s catalog.

Originally released exclusively in Japan for the Super Famicom, the puzzle sequel extended its reach via the PAL region’s Wii Virtual Console in 2007 and Wii U Virtual Console in 2013.

In 2020, the title joined the Nintendo Switch Online Classics library, broadening its availability to a global audience for the first time.

Notably, the NSO version can even support mouse controls for those using the Nintendo Switch 2 or a USB mouse accessory, a nod to dedicated Picross fans seeking enhanced precision. For Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, these limited edition icons not only celebrate a beloved, brain-teasing title but also highlight Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to rewarding its community through digital collectibles.

This monthly program continues to incentivize exploration of the expansive Switch Online library and engagement with historical gems. Players interested in adding a touch of Mario's Super Picross to their profiles should act quickly—these icons will be available only until November 3rd.

With an easy redemption process and nostalgic design elements, they offer another reason to revisit classic Nintendo games while personalizing the Switch experience.

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