Mario faces off against other Nintendo heroes in this thrilling race game. (Photo: Nintendo)(Nintendo)
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Did you know that Mario Day is here? Excuse us, we meant Mar10 Day! This Thursday is March 10, and Nintendo loves to celebrate its famous plumber with announcements and special sales. Walmart also gets in on the action by discounting top Mario games for the Switch — and we've rounded up the best sales below.
Don't have a Switch? No worries — we've also included some of our favorite Walmart deals for PlayStation and Xbox too, starting at just $9!
It might be Mario's birthday, but he doesn't get to have all the fun this week, not when his taller sibling gets to go on adventures of his own! Do a little ghost-busting at the Last Resort hotel, vacuuming up spooks and specters with the help of Luigi's icky-sticky sidekick Gooigi! You get to try all sorts of new abilities and tools, and you can even play side-by-side with a friend in co-op mode!
Gamers really love this title, with one going into detail about their experience: "Literally can't stop talking about how much I love this game. [...] You can interact with pretty much everything and for someone who loves games where you can collect things (money mostly in this case) it's a dream, especially when the money is in places [like] the leaves on a plant. Going from room to room is seamless. Really impressed when you go in and out of the elevator before pushing any buttons because the transition is crazy. The game guides you very well and makes sure you have a chance to find everything there is to find."
Sounds like a great time!
The Mario series is an all-star lineup of classic boards, characters and music — and now you get to play with them all to design the next great Mario level. Mix and match pieces and styles from different eras of Super Mario and then share your courses with other players online to see how much they like them, as well as if they can beat them at all!
Super Mario Maker 2 encourages creativity above all else, and will hopefully inspire budding game designers to a future career! This $60 title is on sale for only $40 right now, so snap it up while you can.
The name might be a little odd — this title is a rerelease of two games from a decade ago — but it’s a classic Super Mario experience for fans who like the older 2D-style platforming games. One player bought it for his kids, only to discover that he loves it himself: “Reminds me of Mario back when I was a kid, so I find myself playing it more than my kids do. I guess that's alright though!” And another shopper says "This is one of the best games I think that you could buy. It takes you back to your childhood where you get the old school Mario but with a new day twist. [Definitely] worth the buy!"
While the Mario Kart games are famous for tracks like Rainbow Road, you can now add your living room to that list of courses with Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. This game includes a physical toy kart that you guide around your home using your Nintendo Switch. But you don’t have to be a kid to appreciate it — at least one reviewer has been playing video games at home since the ‘70s, and he loved everything about Mario Kart Live. He says the camera works great, getting it connected to your system is easy, and “setting up the race track is a blast.” He highly recommends this product to “anyone who loves Mario Kart and track creation.” This awesome toy is normally $100, but right now you can bring it home for only $60.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, $20 (was $50), walmart.com
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, $33 (was $40), walmart.com
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, $40 (was $60), walmart.com
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, $40 (was $60), walmart.com
Yoshi's Crafted World, $40 (was $60), walmart.com
Mario Tennis Aces, $40 (was $60), walmart.com
Super Mario Odyssey, $48 (was $60), walmart.com
Vikings are cool, and we’re not just saying that because they live way up north! This epic title lets you live the life of a Norseman… or Norsewoman (you get to choose your gender). You can go on raids, fight vicious battles and experience a grand, sweeping saga in the Assassin’s Creed universe. But you don’t need to be familiar with the series to get started — in fact, this game is a great starting point for this immersive series, with a fun history lesson to boot!
Gamers certainly love it, with one shopper calling it “one of the best open world games I have played.” That’s because “there is so much to do in this game, so many ways to build your character, so many ways to engage in combat. The graphics are amazing and finally a game where you can play as a Viking! This game has over 100 hours of gameplay. Highly recommended!”
If you’re looking for exercise, cool tunes and group fun, look no further than the Just Dance series. You’ll step, hop and bounce along to new and old hits from the likes of Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and Meghan Trainor. And once you’ve sweated through the 40 included tracks, you can sign up for Just Dance Unlimited for access to hundreds more songs, spanning genres from all over the world (and also from past games).
The first month is free and you can cancel anytime. As for the game itself, it normally runs you $50, but right now it's down to only $25 at Walmart.
In this role-playing game, you’re a colonist looking for a new life on another planet… except your ship goes missing and reappears 70 years later, when the colony you were headed for is in dire straits. And you have special powers, now, too. Save your new planet, explore other worlds, and make choices that may determine the fate of the galaxy. You know, the usual stuff you do in space.
Gamers love this "fantastic RPG" that's "such a blast," with one player saying he's "in the middle of my second play-through now!" And another gamer says "The story is very well written. The companions are fun and their quests are a blast to do. [...] I have put so much time into the game and don't think I am gonna stop anytime soon." For only $15, it sounds like you'll really get your money's worth with this one.
While you wait for season three of the Netflix show, why not get better acquainted with the world of the Witcher though the video games that made the franchise popular in the United States in the first place? All the characters you love are here — Geralt, Yennifer and Ciri — and now they must face off against the powerful and brutal Wild Hunt. Instead of just watching the action you get to play a direct part in it here, and right now it’s only $20 at Walmart!
Have you ever wished you could take a lightsaber into your own hands, take down stormtroopers and explore the galaxy? Fallen Order is a game that puts you into the boots of Cal Kestis, a survivor of the Jedi massacre that occurred in Revenge of the Jedi. Even if you’re not that familiar with Star Wars lore, this game is a great role-playing adventure with plenty of action and spectacular graphics.
This was one of the best games of 2019, and normally it costs $40. Right now it's just $9! Players call it a "fantastic Star Wars game," one where the main character has a lot of "depth" and the graphics are "visually amazing." One gamer says, "The combat is enthralling (and low key gives me a power trip), the visual direction is incredible, working with the engaging characters and writing to evoke the feel of the movies incredibly well, and the game offers a new perspective that adds depth to a very interesting time in the Star Wars timeline. I've loved every minute of playing!"
This might sound a little crazy, but this role-playing game based on the crude cartoon from Comedy Central is actually really good. The city of South Park is fun to explore, the dialogue is razor-sharp and there are great items to discover. The combat is also awesome. This package even includes the first game, The Stick of Truth, as a bonus! We can't recommend South Park: The Fractured But Whole enough, and right now you can give it a shot for only $15.
Shoppers agree, with one saying "If you like the show, you'll love the game. All the characters from the show coming together for a hilarious game that's just a good time." But even if you aren't the biggest fan, The Fractured But Whole also "challenges your problem solving and analyzing skills," and "it's funny and there's so much to do!" And you don't have to wait for the next season to enjoy this adventure!
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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Shark Steam Mop, $39 (was $59), walmart.com
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Bedding deals:
Sopat Gray Quilted Comforter, $59 (was $118), walmart.com
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Smart-home deals:
Wonderful Home Security Network, $50 (was $100), walmart.com
Kitchen deals:
Nutribullet Select Blender, $70 (was $100), walmart.com
PowerXL Grill Air Fryer Home, $69 (was $149), walmart.com
Fashion deals:
Athletic Works' Soft Jogger Pants, $9 (was $13), walmart.com
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Health and Wellness:
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, $5 (was $10), walmart.com
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