Mario Day deals are slashing prices on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and more this weekend

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Mario Day is nigh! This weekend we'll see the return of one of the most hallowed days in Ninty's calendar; March 10 (it's MAR10 - geddit). Retailers generally take this opportunity to serve up a whole load of Nintendo Switch deals and 2024 is looking no different. 

We've got up to $20 off some of Mario's biggest games as well as record low prices on accessories as well. If you're yet to dive in, it's worth noting we're also seeing some of the best Nintendo Switch bundles of the year on the shelves right now as well. These are package deals that we generally only ever see during Black Friday's offerings - but they've made their way back to the shelves for this year's Mario Day deals. 

Top picks include the Nintendo Switch standard console with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and three months of the Online subscription for $299 at Amazon, Super Mario RPG dropping all the way down to $44.95 (was $59.99) at Walmart, and one of our favorite cases, the TomToc Slim, sitting at just $19.99 at Amazon as well. 

You'll find all our top picks from this weekend's Mario Day sales just below. 

Today's best Mario Day deals

Best Mario Day console deals

Nintendo Switch Lite | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | $199 at Walmart

Nintendo Switch Lite | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | $199 at Walmart
Walmart still has this Animal Crossing: New Horizons bundle on the shelves, packing both the handheld console and a free copy of your next island adventure. 

Buy it if: 

You don't want to play in docked mode
You want to spend as little as possible
You're buying for younger players

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're prioritizing screen quality
❌ You want to play on the TV

Price Check: Amazon: $197.98 (no game) | Best Buy: $199.99 (no game)

Nintendo Switch | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 3 months Nintendo Switch Online | $299 at Amazon

Nintendo Switch | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 3 months Nintendo Switch Online | $299 at Amazon
We generally only see this Nintendo Switch bundle over Black Friday, but it's back on the shelves at Amazon just in time for Mario Day. You're getting the standard edition console here, as well as a free copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and three months of Nintendo Switch Online to boo.

Buy it if: 

✅ You will mostly play in docked mode
✅ You're a karting fan
✅ You don't mind the LCD panel

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You'll mostly play handheld mode

Price Check: Walmart: $357.95 | Best Buy: OOS

Nintendo Switch OLED | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | $349.99 at Walmart

Nintendo Switch OLED | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | $349.99 at Walmart
Walmart has its own take on the Mario Kart 8 bundle, with the OLED model stepping up to the plate. We saw a similar offer at the end of last year with three months of Nintendo Switch Online thrown in as well - but this is just the console and free game. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You mostly play in handheld mode...
✅ ... but still want the option to dock
✅ You prioritize screen quality

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You only play in docked mode

Price Check: Amazon: $339 (no game) | Best Buy: $349.99 (no game)

Best Mario Day games deals

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Digital) | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 -

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Digital) | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe might have been a launch day hit, but it still regularly sits at its regular $59.99 MSRP. This is about as cheap as the multiplayer karter gets. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You're a fan of the series
✅ You want more multiplayer options

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're more of a solo player

Price Check: Walmart: $39.99 | Best Buy: $39.99

Luigi's Mansion 3 (Digital) | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 -

Luigi's Mansion 3 (Digital) | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - This is the cheapest we've ever seen Luigi's Mansion 3 go - and it doesn't hit this position all too often. You're saving $20 on Luigi's spooky adventure here. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You enjoyed previous entries
✅ You like puzzles

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want classic platforming

Price Check: Walmart: $39.99 | Best Buy: $46.98

Super Mario Maker 2 | $59.99 $39.99 at Walmart
Save $20 -

Super Mario Maker 2 | $59.99 $39.99 at Walmart
Save $20 - Reckon you could do a better job than Ninty? Super Mario Maker 2 will have you designing your own classic platforming levels for $20 less at Walmart right now. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You have a Switch Online membership
✅ You want something more creative

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You just want to play Mario levels

Price Check: Best Buy: $44.99 | Amazon: OOS

Yoshi's Crafted World (Digital) | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 -

Yoshi's Crafted World (Digital) | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - It's a little easier, but if you're yet to relax with some papercraft Yoshi you're in for a treat. Amazon has $20 off the platform adventure for Mario Day, dropping it down to $39.99. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want relaxed gameplay
✅ You're a Yoshi fan 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want a collectathon challenge

Price Check: Walmart: $39.99 | Best Buy: $39.99

Mario Party Superstars (Digital) | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
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Mario Party Superstars (Digital) | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - If you're looking to take your multiplayer options to the next level, Mario Party Superstars is going to go down a storm. We have seen this digital edition $10 cheaper in the past - but that was only once and very briefly back in 2022. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like multiplayer minigames
✅ You're a fan of the series 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're a solo player

Price Check: Walmart: $39.99 | Best Buy: $59.99

Super Mario RPG | $59.99 $44.95 at Walmart
Save $15 -

Super Mario RPG | $59.99 $44.95 at Walmart
Save $15 - Walmart has the best price on Super Mario RPG for Mario Day this weekend, dropping the newer release down to just $44.95. That's pretty much the best price we've ever seen on this one. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You enjoyed the original
✅ You like turn based combat
✅ You want something different from Mario 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're after classic Mario platforming 

Price Check: Amazon: $49.49 | Best Buy: $59.99

Super Mario Bros. Wonder | $59.99 $48.26 at Walmart
Save $11 -

Super Mario Bros. Wonder | $59.99 $48.26 at Walmart
Save $11 - It's one of the biggest Switch releases of the last year, so Super Mario Bros. Wonder isn't quite as cheap as older titles this weekend. However, scoring just over $10 off a recent game like this is a rare opportunity. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You prefer 2D style gameplay
✅ You want multiplayer action
✅ You want classic Mario with a spin 

Don't buy it if:

❌ You prefer 3D Mario
❌ You don't enjoy precise platforming

Price Check: Amazon: $50.96Best Buy: $59.99

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | $59.99 $49.90 at Amazon
Save $10 -

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | $59.99 $49.90 at Amazon
Save $10 - Super Mario 3D World never seems to drop too much from its final price, so we'll take this $10 discount at Amazon. You're picking up both the ported Wii U title and the extra Bowser's Fury add on for $49.90 here. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You're a 2D platformer fan
✅ You want a completionist challenge
✅ You're after multiplayer options 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're expecting full 3D gameplay

Price Check: Best Buy: $55.99 | Walmart: $59.88

Best Mario Day accessory deals

TomToc Slim Nintendo Switch carry case | $24.99 $19.99 at Amazon
Save $5 -

TomToc Slim Nintendo Switch carry case | $24.99 $19.99 at Amazon
Save $5 - This is one of our favorite Nintendo Switch cases, and it's down to a record low price at Amazon. You're only saving $5 here, but this is a quality clamshell at an already fantastic rate.

Buy it if: 

You prioritize protection over storage space
You want a slimline form factor

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need additional accessories

Price Check: Best Buy: OOS | Walmart: OOS

Samsung EVO Select 512GB MicroSDXC | $34.99 $24.99 at Amazon
Save $10 -

Samsung EVO Select 512GB MicroSDXC | $34.99 $24.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - You're getting bags of extra storage space for just $25 here, with 29% off this speedy Samsung memory card. This card has been dropping its price steadily over the last few months, but we've only ever seen it at $24.99 once before over Black Friday. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You buy a lot of eShop titles
✅ You want to future proof your storage

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You only play physical carts

Price Check: Best Buy: OOS | Walmart: OOS

Hori Split Pad Pro | $49.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $10 -

Hori Split Pad Pro | $49.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - Not only is the Hori Split Pad Pro a far more comfortable Joy-Con alternative, it's also cheaper and offers programmable back buttons for extra mapping. This is a solid price at the lower end of the Split Pad Pro's day to day range - even if we have seen it closer to $30 in the past. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a larger set of gamepads
✅ You mostly play in handheld mode

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want more multiplayer options 

Price Check: Walmart: $39.99 | Best Buy: $39.99

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Nintendo Switch controller | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 -

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Nintendo Switch controller | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - If the official Pro Controller is looking a little out of your price range right now, this PowerA alternative is looking particularly strong. Amazon has $20 off the wireless gamepad right now, dipping it down to $39.99. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like a more traditional gamepad feel
✅ You'll use the extra back buttons 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want rumble features

Price Check: Walmart: $39.99 | Best Buy: $39.99

CRKD Nitro Deck Crystal Collection | Carry Case | $89.99 $69.99 at Amazon
Save $20 -

CRKD Nitro Deck Crystal Collection | Carry Case | $89.99 $69.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - You'll need to apply the $10 coupon to this $79.99 sale price for the full reduction, but once you do you're getting both a Nitro Deck control system and a carry case for the whole kit for $69.99. Yes, the Nitro Deck itself is $59.99 on sale right now - but the case is well worth the extra $10 this weekend. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want more substantial control feels
✅ You don't want to sacrifice on features

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want separate controllers for multiplayer

Price Check: Walmart: $69.99 | Best Buy: OOS

What are Mario Day sales?

Mario Day sales are nothing more than a celebration of the fact that the date Mar 10 kind of looks like the word Mario. Still, it's a nice excuse to save on some of our plumber's biggest games and plenty of Nintendo Switch accessories to boot.

Are Mario Day deals good this year?

We're actually seeing some pretty strong Mario Day deals on the shelves this year. While we were hoping some games would see a better turnout (Odyssey is missing from the stack and Super Mario 3D World stands to shave a little more from its price considering its age), those $20 discounts are strong. We rarely see games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe this cheap, so there are some valuable picks up for grabs. 

This year's sales are also running their consoles particularly well. That Mario Kart 8 bundle has traditionally only ever appeared around Black Friday, and while it did last a little longer into January this year we weren't expecting to see it back so soon. It's the best value bundle on the standard edition you'll find and it's sitting pretty this weekend. 

We're also rounding up all the latest cheap Nintendo Switch games and the best Nintendo Switch cases and Nintendo Switch chargers if you're after more kit. 

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Tabitha Baker
Managing Editor - Hardware

Managing Editor of Hardware at 12DOVE, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.