MAR10 Day Is Nearly Here: Make the Most of These Deals to Save Big Money on Nintendo Games and More – CNET

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Few among us don’t recognize the bushy mustache and red and blue outfit that Mario dons. The dude’s an icon in every possible medium at this point, and whether you’re playing the latest game or just enjoying the movie, there’s fun to be had. MAR10 Day is nearly upon us, as an unofficial celebration of Mario on March 10, but there are already some great deals that can let you save money on some great games and more. In fact, Nintendo has announced discounts, preorder deals and retail partnerships to help you honor Mario. Keep checking back as we get closer to the big day, as we’ll continue updating this page with the best deals.

MAR10 Day gaming deals

Super Mario Bros. Wonder $42

Super Mario Bros. Wonder takes the idea of Mario and makes it really weird. You’re still platforming, sure, but the Wonder Seeds in the game warp reality around them, making for some of the most memorable platforming in ages.

More MAR10 Day gaming deals

• PowerA Wireless Switch Controller: $48 (save $12)
• Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (Digital): $15 (save $45)
• Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (Digital): $10 (save $30)
• Super Mario Maker 2 (Digital): $40 (save $40)
• Super Mario Odyssey: $49 (save $11)
• Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Digital): $40 (save $20)
• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (Digital): $24 (save $36)
• Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Digital): $35 (save $15)
• Mario Strikers: Battle League: $57 (save $3)
• Super Mario RPG (Digital): $42 (save $18)
• Paper Mario: The Origami King: $40 (save $20)
• Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker: $28 (save $12)
• Yoshi’s Crafted World: $40 (save $20)
• Luigi’s Mansion 3: $40 (save $20)

Lego MAR10 deals

Mario Kart Yoshi Bike: $15

While there’s no direct discount on this Mario Kart Yoshi Bike, Lego offers perks such as gifts with $40 or more purchases and 2x Lego points on purchases made between March 5 and 11.

This Mario Kart Yoshi Bike is just $15 and is suitable for ages 7 and up.

More Lego MAR10 Day deals

• Lego Mario Kart Baby Mario vs. Baby Luigi set: $30
• Lego Piranha Plant: $60
• Lego The Mighty Bowser: $270
• Adventures with interactive Lego Luigi: $50
• Lego Soda Jungle Maker Set: $55

MAR10 Day retailer deals

Nintendo Switch OLED Model and Super Mario Bros. Wonder Bundle: $350

Nintendo has partnered with Best Buy and GameStop to offer the Nintendo Switch with OLED display and a full download of the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game as a bundle for just $350 starting on March 9. This will save you $68 overall, making this bundle a great MAR10 Day gift for yourself or someone else.

The bundle also includes a complimentary three-month Nintendo Switch membership so you can enjoy other top games.

More MAR10 Day retailer deals

Nintendo partnered with multiple retailers to offer a bundle that includes the Super Mario Party Jamboree game and an individual three-month Nintendo Switch Online membership for just $60. You can choose either the digital or physical version of the game. These retailers are:

• Nintendo
• Best Buy
• GameStop
• Target

Free MAR10 Day trials, sweepstakes and perks

If you don’t have a membership to MyNintendo, you can participate in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Community Challenge for the opportunity to get 310 points and a free 14-day trial subscription. Use the code 1152-2501-4827 to get started. You have until March 17 to join the community challenge.

You can also sign up for the My Nintendo Universal sweepstakes that’ll give you the chance to visit Universal Orlando and enjoy all the theme parks and Super Nintendo World. You must have a Nintendo account to enter, and the deadline is June 30. The lucky winner gets a trip for four and the opportunity to enjoy Universal Orlando Resort.

Finally, frequent flyers lucky enough to book a flight with JetBlue might get to ride the new Nintendo Cloudtop Cruiser. The plane is decorated with the world’s favorite Mario characters inside and out. The welcome screens on this plane include Mario characters — a fun touch for an enjoyable flight.