Nintendo has launched its Mario Day 2026 eShop sale ahead of March 10, offering discounts on a limited selection of Mario-related games for the Nintendo Switch. The sale runs from March 5 to March 15 and features a standout deal on Mario+Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Gold Edition for $9. Additional announcements include new classic Mario games arriving on Nintendo Switch Online and a regional Switch 2 bundle.
Mario Day, celebrated annually on March 10 as MAR10, marks the occasion with promotions tied to Nintendo's iconic mascot. In 2026, the event coincides with the first Mario Day since the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, alongside preparations for the Mario 40th anniversary and the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Nintendo began its official eShop sale on March 5, extending through March 15. The discounts cover a small array of titles, including:
- Mario+Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Gold Edition at $9 (down from $90)
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury at $40 (from $60)
- Mario vs Donkey Kong at $40 (from $50)
- Super Mario Maker 2 at $40 (from $60)
- Super Mario Party Jamboree at $42 (from $60)
- Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition at $62 (from $80)
- Super Mario RPG at $42 (from $60)
- Luigi’s Mansion 3 at $40 (from $60)
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD at $42 (from $60)
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 at $30 (from $60)
The Mario+Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Gold Edition stands out as a turn-based tactical game described as featuring great visuals and a bonkers story. Other deals are modest, with physical copies of games like Super Mario Odyssey available for $40 at select retailers.
Nintendo also announced additions to the Nintendo Switch Online service: Mario’s Tennis and Mario Clash for the Virtual Boy library, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong for the Game Boy Advance library, all releasing on March 10. For Australia and New Zealand, a Mario Day bundle includes the Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World and a free year's Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, valued at $50 in savings.
Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are expected to offer further Switch game deals, though details on Switch 2 exclusives remain unclear.
