On this, the first dark and dreary Monday morning after the obligatory shift to Daylight Saving Time, I awoke and thought to myself, “Well, at least it MAR10 Day.”
Yes, March 10, that most peculiar date that, when properly shortened, looks like the name of Nintendo’s longtime mascot, is upon us once again. And with it comes a whole new crop of sales, giveaways, and other special events to celebrate everyone’s favorite Italian plumber.
If you’ve yet to pick up the bigger, brighter Nintendo Switch OLED Model, I highly suggest checking out the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Bundle (MSRP $349.99), featuring one of the best Mario titles to date. Today’s also a great time to experience the multiplayer madness of Super Mario Party Jamboree alongside a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership ($59.99).
More exciting MAR10 Day retail offers are available from big-box chains Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart, including Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Super Mario RPG, Princess Peach: Showtime! and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, all at a reduced price of $39.99.
If you’re interested in waking up with Mario and friends, the motion-tracking Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo is at last available to the general public, and My Nintendo account holders will find treats like the Super Nintendo World Sweepstakes and a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Community Challenge Event.
All of that is but a fraction of this year’s MAR10 Day festivities. So head over to the official MAR10 landing page for more information, the Play Nintendo portal for downloadables and lots of family-friendly activities, and My Nintendo to make the most of all those Platinum Points you’ve been squirreling away for a rainy day!
