Pokemania has hit, but these Mario Day deals are starting to heat up as well

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Next week marks another big one for Nintendo, with Mario Day taking place on Tuesday, March 10. After a Pokemon onslaught spurred by the 30th Anniversary and ultimately culminating in the explosive launch of Pokopia, you'd think Ninty would like a little break.

Nope, Mario Day promises more announcements, celebration, and deals, and I've been hunting down all the early offers to keep those thumbs busy this weekend. Some of the biggest Mario adventures of the last few years are already seeing some fantastic discounts, with retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Woot leading the way.

The best early Mario Day deals

Nintendo Switch 2 | Mario Kart World | $499 at Amazon
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Nintendo Switch 2 | Mario Kart World | $499 at Amazon
We're starting off with a big'un here, but it's worth shouting out that the Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle is actually still available. Nintendo warned that this package deal would run out way back in October, but you're still saving on the price of the game when you buy both together.

Super Mario Party Jamboree (Digital) | $59.99 $41.99 at AmazonSave $18 -
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Super Mario Party Jamboree (Digital) | $59.99 $41.99 at Amazon
Save $18 - Whether you're on the OG console or the new Switch 2, this is the best way to get Jamboree right now. You're saving nearly $20 on the download code itself, and with the upgrade coming in at just $20 you're still below the $79.99 price of the Switch 2 box.

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | $59.99 $46.99 at WootSave $13 -
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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | $59.99 $46.99 at Woot
Save $13 - With $13 off the original price, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is looking cheapest at Woot this week. This is a discount I see a lot more of day to day, but it's still one of the lowest prices you'll find outside of major sales events.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder (NS) | $59.99 $49.95 at WalmartSave $10 -
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder (NS) | $59.99 $49.95 at Walmart
Save $10 - Walmart has the best price going on the original Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and with a $10 discount under its belt you're still saving cash compared to the full Switch 2 edition. That upgrade pack will cost you $20, whereas Amazon has both together for $79.99 right now.

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Mario Kart World | $79 $69.99 at WootSave $10 -
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Mario Kart World | $79 $69.99 at Woot
Save $10 - Mario Kart World is $10 off at Woot, a rare discount on the Nintendo Switch 2 launch title. I've only ever seen this sale price a handful of times before, and it always moves quick.

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PowerA Slim Case for Nintendo Switch 2 | $19.99 $16.37 at AmazonSave $3 -
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PowerA Slim Case for Nintendo Switch 2 | $19.99 $16.37 at Amazon
Save $3 - This is the case I use whenever I'm taking my Switch 2 on the road, only it's just been outfitted with a new design. The case now features the whole Mario gang on a dotted red and yellow background.

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PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 | $39.99 $25.99 at AmazonSave $15 -
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PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 | $39.99 $25.99 at Amazon
Save $15 - This is a budget-friendly controller for Switch 2, but it's only ever been $1 cheaper in the past. Considering this Mario version has been sitting at around $30 so far this year, today's $25.99 sale price is looking pretty solid.

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Lego Super Mario Adventures | $49.99 $39.99 at AmazonSave $10 -
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Lego Super Mario Adventures | $49.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - Amazon has 20% off this smaller Super Mario Lego playset, complete with our hero and small dinosaur buddy as well as Bowser Jr. and a bunch of extra accessories to add to your Lego adventure.

Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi | $129.99 $103.99 at AmazonSave $26 -
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Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi | $129.99 $103.99 at Amazon
Save $26 - This is the lowest price I've seen on the Mario & Yoshi Lego set at Amazon, with a $26 discount dropping the $129.99 MSRP down to $103.99. As a personal favorite kit, that's a deal well worth investigating.

What is Mario Day?

Mario Day is a celebration of all things heroic plumber. Why does it take place in March, well March 10th kinda looks like our titular chap's name. That's really all there is to it, but it's a fantastic excuse for Nintendo to roll out discounts and use the day as a chance to announce more for its legendary franchise.

Will there be more Mario Day deals?

There could well be more Mario Day deals when more retailer catch on to the celebrations next week. However, Switch games hold onto their value for a long time so any savings of more than $10 or $20 aren't likely to be beaten.

We're also rounding up all the best MicroSD Express cards for Nintendo Switch 2 as well as the latest cheap Nintendo Switch bundle deals. Or take a look at the best Nintendo Switch headsets for more accessories.

Tabitha Baker
Managing Editor - Hardware

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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