Nintendo has detailed and opened preorders for a “Talking Flower” desk-toy inspired by Super Mario Bros. Wonder, designed to offer spontaneous quips and upbeat commentary during the day. The battery-powered figure can also be prompted with a physical button and muted temporarily, positioning it as a light, low-stakes tech companion rather than a screen-based device. The toy is priced at about $35 and is scheduled to start shipping in mid-March 2026 through Nintendo’s store and select retailers, making it an accessible bit of playful “ambient tech” for fans and collectors.

Highlights:

• Time and temp: Along with random lines, the Flower announces the hour (described as “almost accurately”) and comments on the room temperature using a built-in sensor.
• Language support: Nintendo says it supports 11 languages at launch—and may occasionally speak a language other than the one you set.
• Music options: The device can play select background music in addition to spoken phrases, leaning into the game-like “soundscape” idea without a screen.
• Scheduling features: Users can set bedtime and wake-up times and schedule the Flower to speak at specific times of day.
• Game tie-in: PCWorld notes the toy is tied to Super Mario Bros. Wonder (released in 2023) and mentions the game is slated for a Nintendo Switch 2 release in March 2026.

Perspectives:

• Nintendo (product positioning): Nintendo is selling the Talking Flower as a playful companion that speaks spontaneously, can be triggered by a button, and can be silenced when you want quiet. (Android Headlines)
• Mashable (consumer angle): Mashable frames it as a collectible for “trinket” fans, highlighting encouragement-style lines plus time/temperature callouts and a March preorder window. (Mashable)
• PCWorld (product line context): PCWorld presents it as part of Nintendo expanding into quirky hardware after Alarmo, emphasizing frequent chatter and a built-in mute option. (PCWorld)
• Digital Trends (tone and vibe): Digital Trends emphasizes the “random quips” concept as the core appeal—a small product meant to brighten the day rather than solve a big problem. (Digital Trends)

Sources:

• Nintendo’s latest product wants to cheer you up with random quips - digitaltrends.com
• Nintendo 'Talking Flower' is a Unique Talkative Companion That Costs Just $35 - androidheadlines.com
• Super Marios Wonder is coming to life — heres where to preorder Nintendos Talking Flower - mashable.com
• Talking Flower - nintendo.com - google.com
• Nintendo made a real Talking Flower and it won’t stop talking - pcworld.com