Nintendo expands Mario Day 2026 with physical deals, Direct preview, and merchandise discounts

Building on the ongoing Mario Day 2026 eShop sale, Nintendo has announced physical game discounts at major retailers, a special Nintendo Switch 2 bundle, and a Direct previewing the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. New classic Mario titles join Nintendo Switch Online on March 10, alongside savings on LEGO sets and toys.

Mario Day 2026 continues with expanded promotions following the eShop sale that began March 5. A hub update on March 8 details physical Switch game deals at Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy, with up to 50% off titles like Mario 3D World, Mario Party Jamboree, and Paper Mario. Digital eShop deals start from $6 on Mario, Donkey Kong, and more.

The previously announced Nintendo Switch 2 bundle remains available in Australia and New Zealand, including Mario Kart World and a free year's Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack ($50 value). A Mario Day 2026 Direct will preview the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, launching next month.

Nintendo Switch Online adds Mario’s Tennis and Mario Clash (Virtual Boy) plus Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Game Boy Advance) on March 10. Retailers like Target feature weekly ads starting this weekend, with Best Buy Canada leaking further details.

Merchandise savings include up to 40% off Nintendo LEGO sets from $8 and a new Talking Flower toy for $35 on Amazon Prime. A LEGO Luigi Mario Kart set is teased. More updates are expected through March 10.

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News illustration depicting Nintendo Switch 2's Yoshi game cartridge priced at $70 physical versus $60 digital on eShop, highlighting cartridge cost differences.
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Nintendo sets physical Switch 2 games $10 higher than digital, starting with Yoshi amid cartridge costs

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Nintendo announced March 25 that physical copies of Switch 2-exclusive first-party games will cost $10 more than digital versions starting in May, beginning with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book ($70 physical vs. $60 digital on the US eShop). The policy reflects differing production and distribution costs, including Switch 2 cartridge challenges, breaking from prior equal pricing.

Nintendo has revealed a bundle deal for its Switch 2 console that includes Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 for a $20 discount. The offer runs from April 12 through May 9 at select retailers. The package totals $500, matching the price of a previous sold-out launch bundle.

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Nintendo announced a new bundle for the Switch 2 console on May 12. The deal allows buyers to purchase the system along with one game for a total of $500. The offer applies until the console price rises in September.

Leaker NateTheHate claims Nintendo is preparing a new classic-style Star Fox game for summer 2026 on Switch 2, alongside a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time later that year. VGC sources have corroborated the reports. The announcements tie into upcoming media like The Super Mario Galaxy movie.

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Nintendo held a Direct presentation on June 9 that revealed dozens of upcoming titles for the Switch and Switch 2. The show highlighted release dates and trailers for games including a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Kingdom Hearts IV.

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