Nintendo is celebrating MAR10 Day – March 10th – with a range of promotions and game releases honoring the 40th anniversary of the original Super Mario Bros. and the upcoming theatrical release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on April 1st. The festivities include in-game events, sweepstakes, and, crucially, a significant sale on select Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 titles.
The core of the celebration centers around discounts on a variety of Mario games, available starting March 8th and running through March 14th at participating retailers. This sale includes both physical and digital titles, offering savings on popular entries in the franchise. Nintendo is also bolstering its Nintendo Switch Online service with the addition of classic Mario titles.
Switch and Switch 2 Game Discounts
Several Mario titles are seeing price reductions for the duration of the sale. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury and Super Mario Odyssey are available for $39.99 each. The first Nintendo Switch 2 game to travel on sale, Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, will retail for $59.99. Additional deals include Luigi’s Mansion 3, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong, with prices ranging from $29.99 to $59.99.
According to NintendoEverything, specific pricing details are as follows: Mario & Luigi Brothership, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door will be available for $29.99, while Luigi’s Mansion 3, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, and Super Mario Odyssey will be priced at $39.99. Super Mario Party Jamboree is listed at $59.99.
Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Updates
For Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, March 10th brings access to additional retro titles. Players can enjoy the Game Boy Advance game Mario vs. Donkey Kong, as well as Virtual Boy games Mario Clash and Mario’s Tennis. This builds on the existing library of classic Super Mario titles available through the Nintendo Switch Online service, including games from the Super NES, Game Boy, and NES systems. Engadget reports that these additions are a key component of Nintendo’s MAR10 Day celebrations.
Bundle Offer and eShop Deals
Nintendo is also offering a bundle deal: purchasers of a Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World between March 10th and April 14th will receive 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership free of charge. Nintendo announced this promotion as part of its broader MAR10 Day initiatives.
Beyond the retailer sales, the Nintendo eShop is also hosting a separate sale running until March 15th. Digital discounts include Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for $41.99 (originally $59.99), Luigi’s Mansion 3 for $39.99 (originally $59.99), and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury for $39.99 (originally $59.99). Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is available for $61.98 (originally $79.99) in the eShop.
As Nintendo continues to celebrate the legacy of Super Mario, these promotions offer fans of all ages a chance to revisit classic adventures and experience the latest installments in the beloved franchise. The combination of retail discounts, Nintendo Switch Online additions, and bundle offers provides a comprehensive MAR10 Day experience for Nintendo enthusiasts. Looking ahead, the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in April will likely further fuel the ongoing celebration of Mario’s 40th anniversary.
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