Every year on March 10, nintendo celebrates its beloved character in a big way. The date, written as MAR10, cleverly spells out Mario's name, giving the company all the reason it needs to throw a festive bash.
This year is particularly important as it marks the 40th anniversary of the Mario franchise. To honor this milestone, Nintendo has ramped up its celebrations with fantastic discounts on the Nintendo eShop and excitingly, three classic games now available for subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online.
Classic Mario Games Now Available on Switch
Nintendo has officially added two titles—Mario’s tennis and Mario Clash—to its Virtual boy Nintendo Classics collection. Additionally,fans can now enjoy Mario vs. Donkey Kong from the Game Boy Advance lineup.All three games are live and ready for play.
To dive into Mario’s Tennis and Mario Clash, you’ll need a standard membership to Nintendo Switch Online. However, accessing Mario vs. Donkey Kong requires an upgraded subscription known as Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack that unlocks an even larger selection of retro games.
Here’s a quick summary of what just launched:
- Mario’s Tennis: Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics
- Mario Clash: Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Game Boy Advance Nintendo Classics
The best part? these titles aren’t limited to just the Nintendo Switch 2. Even if you’re still enjoying your original Switch model, you can jump right into these nostalgic experiences.
Explore New additions to Your Library!
Mario’s Tennis and Mario Clash are lesser-known gems from the expansive world of Mario games; both were originally released for Virtual boy—a unique console that didn’t last long in gaming history during the mid-'90s. Bringing these titles to Switch offers retro enthusiasts a chance to experience something they may have missed during that era.
Mario vs.Donkey Kong first hit shelves in 2004 on game Boy Advance and serves as a modern homage to the classic arcade game featuring Donkey Kong himself. If you haven’t had an possibility to play this title yet, now is definitely your moment!
Nintendo Switch Online members have been treated with regular releases of retro classics lately; however, having three new additions drop concurrently for this year's celebration makes it feel extra special for fans who cherish these timeless adventures from yesteryear.
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