March 10 is Mario Day, and of all the do-it-yourself shopping holidays, this one is truly worth celebrating. From special console bundles to discounts on games featuring beloved characters from the Mario universe, these limited-time deals are sure to make you scream “Wahoo!” (Just don’t jump into any mysterious pipes.)
Update March 10: We’ve added new accessory deals.
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In honor of everyone’s favorite plumber, Nintendo is releasing this new bundle with a special red Joy-Con controller, plus a digital download of your choice. Choose between Luxury Mario Kart 8, Super Mario Bros. New U Deluxeor Super Mario Odyssey. Two of those titles made our list of The best Nintendo Switch games.
You may want to choose a microSD card to make sure you don’t run out of storage space, as this package doesn’t include a memory card. This is a solid option with a discount (and it even has a Toad feature). This is more of the Best portable storage drive.
Game offers
Most of the games below have the same flat price with a $20 discount. We have more options in our guide to The best Nintendo Switch games and Best couch co-op game.
This title makes our list about The best Nintendo Switch games. You’ll hunt for moons to propel your ship with the help of Cappy, Mario’s sentient hat. Read our full review here.
Another WIRED favorite, Luxury Mario Kart 8 is fun for players new and old. You can hit red and banana peels at up to seven opponents. It goes on sale relatively often, but this is a solid deal for the physical version of the game. Latest DLC Enhancement Course Just launched for $25.
There are almost 200 levels to beat in this platformer. You can play alone or invite up to three friends. This is one of our favorite couch co-op game.
Another highlight from our list of The best Nintendo Switch games, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Rage combines elements from both 2D and 3D games. The controls are simple and the game is a blast. Mario even has his own catsuit.
What could be more fun than beating your friends in mini-games as you race for the most stars? Take it to a new level with new RNG elements. Up to four people can play at the same time locally. Online play is also offered.
You may have seen viral videos of super difficult levels created by Producer Super Mario 2 community. If you are up for a challenge, this game will definitely provide a challenge. But if dodging fireballs and perfectly timing your jumps aren’t necessarily a good idea for you, there are over 100 story mode courses to beat.
This game has seven courses. There is a Story mode, a Speed mode, and a Battle mode. Depending on the mode you choose, you can play alone, with one other person, or with three other people. If you liked the previous parts of Mario plays golfyou might like this one.
This classic puzzle game is a blast on Nintendo Switch. We think it’s one of those The best Nintendo Switch games. You can play alone or with another person locally, or gather up to eight people to play online. Use your special ghost extractor (aka vacuum) to ward off the bad guys in a haunted hotel.
This re-released game is around for a long time Donkey Kong fans as well as newcomers. If you want a challenge, this puzzle won’t let you down, plus there’s a family-friendly Funky Mode that won’t let your kids down.
This cozy platformer is like a puzzle-solving treasure hunt. You can beat the stages alone or give the controller to your companion for a two-player co-op. I especially like the Calm Mode, which makes gameplay a little easier and relaxing.
Released in October 2022, the latest installment of Mario + rabbit The franchise has received rave reviews online. We liked the previous version much. Reviews say the sequel improves on many aspects, adding boss battles and unique encounters.
Accessories offer
Be sure to check out our guide to The best Nintendo Switch accessories for additional recommendations.
Most microSD cards will work fine for the Nintendo Switch, but this model is our favorite. The Nintendo Switch has a ton of digital games available — and those also tend to be the best discounted titles. You want to make sure you have enough space! A card this size will last many years. You can also choose for 128GB version for about $10 less, but for this price you can also choose the more powerful version.
This price matches the lowest we’ve shared for this bag, which is one of the The best Nintendo Switch accessories you can take — especially if you travel a lot. The case comes with a portable battery pack to keep your console protected and fully charged. The included charger can charge the Nintendo Switch twice.
Nimble Champ is one of our favorite games Nintendo Switch Accessories as Best portable charger. This model has a capacity of 20,000 mAh, so it can fully charge the Nintendo Switch at least four times on a single charge. It will also do it as fast as possible.
The prices of these vary by color, but they typically sell for between $30 and $48. in our guide, we said these sounds better than you’d expect. The cable is tangle-resistant and the sound quality is also stable in supported games.
We haven’t tested the headphones yet, but this deal matches the best price we’ve tracked for this popular and often well-reviewed headset. It comes in a variety of colors and supports voice chat on the Nintendo Switch. We love Logitech products—our list of The best wired And The best wireless headphones there are several models from the brand, so the G435 is a safe choice.
