Next month we'll finally a better look at Nintendo Switch 2, and what Ninty has been cooking up for the new handheld. The knowledge that a new Nintendo Direct is just weeks away has left March in an awkward position, where many of us (myself included) are likely just spending it anxiously waiting for the news to come. That is, if it weren't time for Mario Day!
Mario Day may just feel like a marketing gimmick, but Nintendo and the biggest retailers out there use it as an excuse to drop juicy Switch game deals. Deals like the digital version of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle which is now as low as $10 at Best Buy - one of the best Nintendo Switch deals I've discovered throughout this special day. It's not just digital games that are seeing new lows, as Unicorn Overlord is also just $29.99 at Best Buy, thanks to the site's up to 50% off Switch game savings.
Most of the best Mario Day deals this year have been exclusive to the Nintendo eShop. But if you prefer physical games as much as I do, Amazon's Woot is the next best place. Right now, games like Super Mario Bros Wonder and Super Mario Jamboree are down to just $44.99 at Woot, and there's a ton of deals on games even without everyone's favorite moustached plumber too.
What is Mario Day?
Mario Day (Mar10) started as an idea conjured up by like-minding Nintendo fans, but it's since become officially commandeered by Nintendo themselves as an excuse to knock off some cash off of a huge variety of Nintendo products and games. Typically, Mario Day has been ideal for Lego fans, but that doesn't mean there isn't a slew of Switch game deals worth looking out for.
Where are the best Mario Day deals?
This year, most of the best Mario Day deals can be found via the Nintendo eShop, so you just have to rummage through your Switch itself to find some savings. However, if you're more privy to physical games, and forming a Bowser-sized collection, then there's at least a plethora of games on offer - at Woot, Best Buy, Walmart, and more, to take advantage of.
Should you buy Nintendo Switch games before Switch 2?
If you're a bit worried about picking up some games today with the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, I totally get it. Especially as it's likely we won't know exactly how much we're gonna be expected to set aside for the upcoming handheld until April 2 rolls around.
That being said, Nintendo has already confirmed that digital, and physical Switch games will be compatible with the new handheld. Whether you were to pick up Unicorn Overlord, or Super Mario Party Jamboree, there's a good chance they'll be entirely playable on the Switch 2. Nintendo did state that "certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2", so there is also a chance they won't be. But so long as you aren't planning on getting rid of your current Switch any time soon, picking up some new games won't do any harm. (Other than taking up some of your precious shelf space.)
There's also a good chance we'll still have a while to wait for the Switch 2, giving you plenty of time to complete a fair few games. Nintendo hasn't officially confirmed a release day of any kind, but a former Nintendo of America employee stated on the Kit and Krysta Podcast that we could see a "June launch" - which is still months away. If you haven't already got a hefty game backlog ('m jealous at the thought) then you can easily get through a ton of these discounted Switch games, just in time for the Switch 2.
Check out our guides to the best Nintendo Switch SD card, the best Nintendo Switch controllers, and the best Nintendo Switch headsets if you want to make the most of your time with your new Super Mario games this Mario Day.
