Nintendo has announced three classic Mario games for its Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, arriving on March 10, 2026, to mark MAR10 Day. The lineup features two titles from the Virtual Boy library and one from Game Boy Advance. These additions expand the service's retro game offerings for subscribers.
On March 4, 2026, Nintendo revealed updates to its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, focusing on overlooked Mario titles for the Virtual Boy and Game Boy Advance Classics libraries. The games will become available starting March 10, known as MAR10 Day, a date dedicated to Mario celebrations.
The Virtual Boy additions require access to the new iteration of Virtual Boy hardware. Mario's Tennis offers a slower-paced tennis experience compared to later entries like Mario Tennis Fever. Mario Clash serves as a 3D reimagining of the 1983 arcade game Mario Bros.
For the Game Boy Advance library, Mario vs. Donkey Kong marks the return of the original 2004 title. This comes shortly after a remake of the game launched on Nintendo Switch a couple of years prior. The original had previously appeared on the 3DS eShop and Wii U Virtual Console, marking multiple re-releases on modern platforms.
These titles join the paid digital library of retro games, accessible only to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. The announcement, shared via a reveal video, highlights Nintendo's ongoing effort to steadily grow its selection of classic games, including some lesser-known releases. Fan reactions, as seen in YouTube comments, express surprise at the timing of Mario vs. Donkey Kong's inclusion so soon after its remake.
