The annual Mario Day festivities have officially arrived – and this year, the celebration of the world’s most famous plumber extends beyond just software updates. Nintendo is marking March 10 by launching a significant sale across the eShop and various physical retailers, offering fans a chance to grab essential hits at a discount.
While the company recently teased new Virtual Boy additions for its online service, the real draw for many will be the price drops on heavy hitters like Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. Interestingly, the sale serves as a promotional bridge for the silver screen, as these specific titles are cited as major influences for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie from Illumination.
In a notable move for early adopters, the promotion features the very first discount for a Nintendo Switch 2 title. Specifically, the Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV bundle has seen its price cut, signaling a rare opportunity to save on the next-generation hardware’s library.
Players looking for physical copies can find deals at the My Nintendo Store and various U.S. retail locations from March 8 through March 14. For those who prefer digital convenience, the eShop discounts are currently active, though bargain hunters should note that these digital savings will expire promptly at 11:59 p.m. PST on March 15.
The following list details the specific Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games included in the Mario Day promotion:
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury – $39.99 (normally $59.99)
- Super Mario Odyssey – $39.99 (normally $59.99)
- Super Mario Party Jamboree – $41.99 (normally $59.99)
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong – $39.99 (normally $49.99)
- Super Mario Maker 2 – $39.99 (normally $59.99)
- Super Mario RPG – $41.99 (normally $59.99)
- Luigi’s Mansion 3 – $39.99 (normally $59.99)
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – $41.99 (normally $59.99)
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – $29.99 (normally $59.99)
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope – $5.99 (normally $59.99)
- Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV – $61.98 (normally $79.99)
Even though recent releases like Super Mario Bros. Wonder or Donkey Kong Bananza are missing from the list, the selection remains high-quality. Critics have long praised these games; Super Mario Odyssey, for instance, secured the third spot on Polygon’s 2017 Game of the Year rankings. Meanwhile, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury offers a refined take on Wii U co-op combined with a fresh, open-world 3D experience. For fans of the classics, the Super Mario RPG and Mario vs. Donkey Kong remakes provide a perfect way to experience SNES and Game Boy Advance milestones on modern hardware.
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