Ring in Mario Day 2023 with 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' on sale at Amazon for 35% off
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Video game fans have their calendars marked for tomorrow, March 10 as it's Mario Day! Yes, Nintendo's bouncy mascot is celebrated every year for all the joy he's brought to millions of people over the years. He's popped up in the big city, an island resort, the golf course and even outer space, but one of his most famous destinations is the race track. You can race along with him in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which is now on sale for a special Mario Day discount.
Right now, Amazon has the colorful racing game for the Nintendo Switch on sale for as low as $39 in its physical form—that's 35% off its list price of $59.99. You can skip waiting for a physical copy to show up in your mailbox and jump right into the racing fun with the digital download for $39.99, a 33% discount. Even without the actual cartridge to put into your Switch, the download still lets you speed through 48 courses at home or on the go with a variety of beloved Mario characters to choose from.
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Whether you're a longtime Mario Kart fan or new to the plumber on wheels, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is accessible to everyone. An expanded version of Mario Kart 8 originally released on the Wii U, the game features plenty of beloved Nintendo characters (Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Princess Peach) along with newcomers like King Boo and Inklings from Splatoon. You can race around courses with eye-catching designs, not only jumping off ramps and flying into the sky but also rolling up and down in zero gravity. Not only does it have four-person local multiplayer for a game night at home, but also online technology to race with others around the world.
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The Mario Kart discount is not only helpful but also timely. Last year, Nintendo announced a Booster Course Pass DLC (now $24.88) for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that lets you access 48 courses seen in previous Mario Kart games that have been remastered and are set for release in six waves by the end of 2023. The courses span the history of Mario Kart, from Choco Mountain from 1996's Mario Kart 64 to Tokyo Blur from 2019's Mario Kart Tour. Nintendo says you can play these courses offline and with friends online.
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Raise a glass to Mario and friends by burning digital rubber with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at a winning discount. Be sure to shop now because this deal can go away faster than Mario with three boost mushrooms at 150 CCs.
From $39 at Amazon (Save $20 to $20.99)
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