Mario Day sale offers big savings on Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart and Super Mario Maker 2
Save up to $20 on select games in the Mario Day sale - wahoo!
It's Mario Day, and that means Mario Day sales. Yes, it's a thing - March 10, or 'Mar10', looks a bit like 'Mario'. Geddit? Anyway. To celebrate the moustachioed plumber, loads of his games on Nintendo Switch have seen discounts at a bunch of retailers, some with a whole $20 knocked off the price. Accessory deals and a Switch console offer have been thrown in as well for those who haven't yet taken the plunge (this bundle with a Mario-themed PowerA controller is just $299, for instance).
To kick off the Mario Day sale, some recent Mario games have been reduced by $20 apiece: Super Mario Maker 2 has gone down to $39.99 at Walmart; and Super Mario Party has seen a price drop of $20 there as well. Although the bigger Mario games haven't seen such a significant reduction, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has fallen by $15 to a more affordable $44.99 at Best Buy. Super Mario Odyssey has also tumbled to $44.99 at Best Buy, while New Super Mario Bros. U is $15 less. Suffice to say, there's a good amount of money to be saved here.
It's worth noting that the event runs until March 14, 2020, so there are a few days left to enjoy a good deal on everything Mario-related from Switch and 3DS games to a whole host of other accessories.
Mario Day at retailers:
Best Buy | Walmart | Amazon
Mario Day sale
Nintendo Switch (Neon Blue/Red + PowerA Super Mario controller | $299 at Walmart (save $17.51)
Not got a Switch yet? Now's your chance - that's not a bad price for the console with a free bonus controller.
Super Mario Maker 2 | $39.99 at Walmart (save $20)
Create your own Mario levels with this update to the brilliant Mario Maker, all for $20 less.
Super Mario Party | $39.99 at Walmart (save $20)
If you want a solid multiplayer game, this fresh take on the classic Mario Party formula is just $40 right now.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | $44.99 at Best Buy (save $15)
Mario Kart is the kart racer for Switch, and its multiplayer always goes down well - particularly at that price.
Super Mario Odyssey | $44.99 at Best Buy (save $15)
Odyssey has gone down as one of Mario's best games in years - grab it here with a discount.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | $44.99 at Best Buy (save $15)
Those who prefer traditional side-scrolling Mario will be very pleased with this game. It's $15 less, too.
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games 2020 | $34.99 at Best Buy (save $25)
You get two mascots for the price of one here; Sonic and co join the ride for some sporting shenanigans.
Yoshi's Crafted World | $39.99 at Walmart (save $20)
This follow-up to Yoshi's Island has a cute knitted style and charming levels. Perfect to chill out with.
As we mentioned above, this offer ends on March 14. Good sales aren't exclusive to Mario Day, though; we track them daily via our guide to cheap Nintendo Switch game sales.
For some handy extras, don't forget to check out the best Nintendo Switch accessories.
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As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, you'll find my grubby paws on everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news. I've been writing about games in one form or another since 2012, and can normally be found cackling over some evil plan I've cooked up for my group's next Dungeons & Dragons campaign.