Mario Day deals are slashing prices on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and more this weekend

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Mario Day is nigh! This weekend we'll see the return of one of the most hallowed days in Ninty's calendar; March 10 (it's MAR10 - geddit). Retailers generally take this opportunity to serve up a whole load of Nintendo Switch deals and 2024 is looking no different.

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 the best Nintendo Switch bundles of 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.

Top picks include the Nintendo Switch standard console with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and three months of the Online subscription for $299 at Amazon, Super Mario RPG dropping all the way down to $44.95 (was $59.99) at Walmart, and one of our favorite cases, the TomToc Slim, sitting at just $19.99 at Amazon as well.

You'll find all our top picks from this weekend's Mario Day sales just below.

Today's best Mario Day deals

Amazon: free Mario Kart 8 with console
Best Buy: up to $20 off Mario games
GameStop: up to 30% off digital titles
Walmart: save on Mario Lego and more

Best Mario Day console deals

Nintendo Switch Lite | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | $199 at Walmart
Walmart 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 Amazon
We 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 Walmart
Walmart 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)

Best Mario Day games deals

Super Mario Bros. Wonder | $59.99 $48.26 at Walmart
Save $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 Amazon
Save $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

Best Mario Day accessory deals

Samsung EVO Select 512GB MicroSDXC | $34.99 $24.99 at Amazon
Save $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 Amazon
Save $10 - Not only is the Hori Split Pad Pro a 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 Amazon
Save $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 Amazon
Save $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

What are Mario Day sales?

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 of Nintendo Switch accessories to boot.

Are Mario Day deals good this year?

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 latest cheap Nintendo Switch games and the best Nintendo Switch cases and Nintendo Switch chargers if you're after more kit.