Nintendo Switch Celebrates 8th Anniversary with New Bundle, Hints at Future Plans
As the Nintendo Switch marks its eighth year on the market, Nintendo has unveiled a new retail bundle that may be the last before the anticipated launch of the Switch 2. The bundle, set to release on March 10th in celebration of “MAR10 Day,” includes a Nintendo Switch OLED system, a digital copy of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online individual membership. Priced at $349.99, the package offers consumers a substantial savings of $67.98 compared to purchasing these items separately.
The MAR10 Day festivities extend beyond the new bundle, with major retailers such as Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart offering discounts on popular Mario titles starting March 9th. Gamers can snag fan favorites like Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury for $39.99 each, while the recently released Mario vs. Donkey Kong will be available for $29.99.
As the Switch approaches its twilight years, it’s nearing a significant milestone. Sales figures indicate that the hybrid console is close to surpassing the Nintendo DS, potentially becoming Nintendo’s best-selling gaming system of all time.
Looking ahead, Nintendo has hinted at taking risks with the development of the Switch’s successor. Fans eager for more information won’t have to wait long, as the company has announced a Nintendo Direct event focused on the Switch 2, scheduled for April 2nd.
This new bundle and the upcoming announcement suggest that Nintendo is preparing for a transition while still supporting its current hardware. As the gaming industry watches closely, the future of Nintendo’s console lineup appears to be on the horizon.
