Mario Day 2023: the best deals on Nintendo Switch games and accessories

By Antonio G. Di Benedetto, a writer covering tech deals and The Verge's Deals newsletter, buying guides, and gift guides. Previously, he spent 15 years in the photography industry.

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It's March 10th, which, thanks to the internet and some ace brand marketing, is Mario Day — aka, a low-key celebration of all things involving Nintendo's beloved plumber. Most importantly, it means there are plenty of discounts and promos to take advantage of, including worthwhile deals on Nintendo games that otherwise frequently sell at full price.

Retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and Target are discounting a batch of physical and digital first-party Nintendo titles and various accessories — offering around $20 off on many games that usually run $60. Admittedly, the celebration of our little Italian friend feels like an effort to keep building hype for the Super Mario Bros. Movie, which is due to hit theaters in just under a month. Even so, there is rarely as opportune a time as now to pick a deal on all things Mario.

A promotional bundle for Mario Day that includes the standard Nintendo Switch, red Joy-Cons, sticker pack, and a free qualifying digital game of your choosing starring Mario.

The keystone Mario title for the Nintendo Switch, Super Mario Odyssey, doesn't disappoint. The latest installment in the Mario franchise brings plenty of fun, new mechanics, and ample charm.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still receiving updates for the Nintendo Switch in the form of new characters and tracks to choose from.

Mario Party Superstars is a collection of classic Mario Party boards from the Nintendo 64, with mini-games from both the N64 and GameCube eras. Best of all, unlike Super Mario Party, it's compatible with regular controllers and the Nintendo Switch Lite.

Super Mario 3D World is a polished version of the Wii U classic with a new expansion called Bowser's Fury, which sees you collecting coins in an archipelago as you skirt, or battle, a kaiju-size Bowser.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is an excellent turn-based strategy game that pairs classic Mario characters with the chaotic Rabbids for an encore performance.

How about a chance for some others in Mario's orbit to share the spotlight?

Luigi's Mansion 3 is an adorable puzzle platformer with light co-op elements.

Yoshi's Crafted World is a cute, cooperative platformer with an upcycled art style.

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This Lexar Play microSD card offers 512GB of extra storage for a Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck at a good price point.

Not quite bulletproof but pretty darn tough. This protective case from PowerA is lightweight and durable, with reinforced corners to protect it from unexpected drops and impacts.

It's like Mario Kart, but for real. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit lets you make your own tracks and zoom around your living room with pint-sized versions of the characters from Mario Kart. Definitely one of the more entertaining ways to terrorize your pets.

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Update March 10th, 11:33AM ET: This roundup has been updated to reflect a selection of new deals and the fact that it is now Mario Day (aren't we blessed).

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