Mario Day deals are slashing prices on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and more this weekend
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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 thebest Nintendo Switch bundlesof 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.
You’ll find all our top picks from this weekend’s Mario Day sales just below.
Today’s best Mario Day deals
Nintendo Switch Lite | Animal Crossing: New Horizons |$199 at WalmartWalmart 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 AmazonWe 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 WalmartWalmart 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)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Digital) |$59.99$39.99 at AmazonSave $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 AmazonSave $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 WalmartSave $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 AmazonSave $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
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 WalmartSave $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 WalmartSave $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: $50.96|Best Buy: $59.99
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury |$59.99$49.90 at AmazonSave $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
TomToc Slim Nintendo Switch carry case |$24.99$19.99 at AmazonSave $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 AmazonSave $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 AmazonSave $10 -Not only is theHori Split Pad Proa 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 AmazonSave $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 AmazonSave $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
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 ofNintendo Switch accessoriesto boot.
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 latestcheap Nintendo Switch gamesand thebest Nintendo Switch casesandNintendo Switch chargersif you’re after more kit.
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Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, 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.
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