Nintendo is celebrating Mario Day (March 10th, or “Mar10”) with massive discounts on Mario games for the Nintendo Switch. Popular titles are seeing price cuts of up to 50%, making this one of the biggest Mario sales of the year.
This isn’t just a random sale – Nintendo has turned March 10th into an annual celebration of their most famous character. The date looks like “Mario” when written as Mar10, and the company goes all-out with special events, merchandise, and now major game discounts.
Games Include Fan Favorites
The sale covers some of Nintendo’s biggest hits. Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder are all included in the promotion. These games rarely see deep discounts, especially first-party Nintendo titles that typically hold their value.
Nintendo games are notoriously expensive and stay at full price much longer than games from other companies. A 50% discount on popular Mario titles is unusual and likely designed to boost Switch sales as the console enters its seventh year on the market.
The timing also makes sense from a business perspective. March is traditionally a slow month for game sales, falling between the holiday rush and summer releases.
Limited Time Only
The sale runs for a limited time around Mario Day, so Nintendo fans will need to act quickly. This could be one of the last major Mario sales before Nintendo announces their next console, rumored to be in development.
