Nintendo fans are in for a treat this MAR10 Day as the gaming giant offers substantial discounts on several popular
Mario titles for the Nintendo Switch. The annual celebration, which falls on March 10th (spelling out MAR10), has become a tradition for Nintendo to offer special promotions on games featuring its mustachioed mascot.
This year's deals include price cuts on recent releases and beloved classics, with retailers like Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart participating alongside the Nintendo eShop's digital offerings.
Nintendo eShop offers Mario digital game deals and free trial for Switch Online
The Nintendo eShop kicked off the festivities early, launching digital game deals several days before the official MAR10 Day. Current digital offerings include Super Mario Bros. Wonder at $41.99 (down from $59.99), Mario vs. Donkey Kong at $34.99 (down from $49.99), and Luigi's Mansion 3 at $39.99 (down from $59.99). These digital deals are scheduled to run through March 16.
Nintendo is also offering a 14-day free trial of Nintendo Switch Online for those who haven't subscribed to the service, available until March 17. Additionally, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe players are being encouraged to participate in a community challenge to complete 1 million laps collectively.
Amazon, Walmart, and other retail stores offer physical game discounts
Physical game deals have gone live at major retailers including Target, Best Buy, and Walmart, with Amazon expected to follow suit. Notable discounts include:
- Super Mario Odyssey: $40 (Reg. $60)
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: $40 (Reg. $60)
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury: $40 (Reg. $60)
- Super Mario RPG: $40 (Reg. $60)
- Princess Peach: Showtime!: $40 (Reg. $60)
- Luigi's Mansion 2 HD: $40 (Reg. $60)
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong: $30 (Reg. $50)
For shoppers looking for even better deals, Woot's spring sale is currently offering select Nintendo Switch games at potentially lower prices, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder at $45, Super Mario RPG at $30, and Super Mario Odyssey at $40.
How the MAR10 Day started
This year marks the tenth anniversary of MAR10 Day celebrations, which began in 2015 with a simple Nintendo tweet. What started as a clever play on the calendar date has evolved into a full-fledged shopping event for Mario fans.
Nintendo MAR10 Day sweepstakes offering free four day trip to Universal Orlando Resort
Beyond game discounts, Nintendo is also offering a sweepstakes with a chance to win a trip for four to Universal Orlando Resort in Florida as part of this year's MAR10 Day festivities.
Fans interested in taking advantage of these deals should act quickly, as most MAR10 Day promotions will end by March 16 or 17.