Today’s spotlight deal is the Happy Mario Day Event that runs now through Saturday. Score 33% off some excellent first party titles for the Nintendo Switch, including the highly acclaimed Mario Maker 2 game. For those of you who don’t yet own the Switch, you can get a free Mario themed controller with purchase of the newer Switch model with the longer battery life. There are also some great deals on hard drives, LEGO, AirPods, and Vizio 4K TVs.
Super Mario Maker 2 for $39.99
This sale only runs until March 14 (Saturday) so hurry up and get Mario Maker 2 at the lowest price ever. This game is like Super Mario Bros U Deluxe on steroids; you have a complete single player “story mode” as well as the ability to create your own level masterpieces, or download others’ creations. We rated this game an “Amazing” (9.5/10). Seth Macy writes “Super Mario Maker 2 does nearly everything better than its already excellent predecessor, keeping the charm of a Mario game while introducing some incredible new ideas“.
Nintendo Switch V2 with Free PowerA Mario Controller for $298.99
There aren’t very many Nintendo Switch deals right now, but Walmart is throwing in a free controller when you get either the new generation Switch with the longer battery life.
Yoshi’s Crafted World for $39.99
If you’re looking for more polished 2D platforming goodness, give Yoshi’s Crafted World a whirl. This game is the spiritual successor to Yoshi’s Woolly World, starring everyone’s favorite green dinosaur. Whereas Woolly World portrayed a world made out of fabric, Crafted World emulates the cardboard cutout look perfectly.
Super Mario Party for $39.99
This is easily one of the best party games for the Switch with over 80 mini-games to choose from. Up to four players can play at a time, and each person only needs one half of a Joy-Con pair for the full experience (which means you only need two Joy-Con pairs for four people).
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for $38.99
This is another excellent party game with up to 30 different mini-games all themed on the events that will take place during the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. Select from a star studded cast that includes both Mario and Sonic characters.
Get the Samsung Galaxy S20 on Visible and Pay $40/Month for Unlimited Data, Messages, and Minutes (Cheaper with Party Pay)
This sponsored deal is brought to you by Visible.
The new Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20+ are available on the Visible network. Purchase either and you’ll receive a $200 Samsung Gift Credit. On top of that, the $40/mo Visible plan gives you unlimited data, text, and phone, but that gets even cheaper if you sign up with more people (Party Pay). With 2 members the price drops to $35/mo, with 3 members it’s $30/mo, and with 4 members it’s $25/mo. Visible is owned and operated by Verizon, so you get access to the best overall network in the country.
Seagate Expansion 8TB USB 3.0 External Desktop Hard Drive for $119.99
2TB, 4TB, or even 6TB too small for you? This massive drive is cheaper than any 8TB hard drive on Black Friday. It’s compatible with the PC, PS4, or Xbox One but unlike one of those small portable drives, you’ll need to plug this into a power outlet as well as a USB port. It’s worth it for all the storage (there’s no such thing as a 8TB portable drive).
LEGO Architecture Skylines: Tokyo 547-Piece Building Kit for $47.99
This LEGO Architecture Skylines set is new for 2020 and it’s already discounted by 20% off. It features buildable models of the Tokyo Tower, Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower, Tokyo Big Sight, TOKYO SKYTREE, Chidorigafuchi Park, and Shibuya Crossing.
Out 6/26: Ghost of Tsushima for PS4
Ghost of Tsushima is coming exclusive to the PS4 console in less than 4 months. The Special Edition includes a steelbook case and some DLC goodies. The Collector’s Edition includes a steelbook case, replica Sakai mask and stand, Sashimono war banner, cloth map of Tsushima, Furoshiki wrapping cloth, 48-page mini art book, and even more DLC extras.
- Preorder the Collector’s Edition for $169.99
- Preorder the Special Edition for $69.99
- Preorder the Standard (Launch) Edition for $59.99
Alienware m15 15″ 1080p 144Hz Intel Core i7-9750H RTX 2070 Laptop with Dual 512GB SSD for $1399
This is one of the best prices we’ve seen for an RTX 2070 equipped laptop, regardless of brand. The Alienware m15 is the newly designed 15″ laptop and weighs only 4.8 pounds, which is remarkable given its payload. We reviewed the m15 and highly recommend it. It’s easily one of the best laptops you can get in terms of build quality and under-the-hood power.
- Use code “AW950OFF” to get it at Dell for $1399.99
Super Upgrade: Alienware m15 15″ 4K Ultra HD 3840×2160 OLED 1ms Intel Core i7-9750H RTX 2070 Gaming Laptop with Dual 512GB SSD for $1599
Upgrade to a very rare and very awesome 4K Ultra HD 3840×2160 display for only $200. We reviewed a very similar OLED equipped model less than a year ago (with inferior specs) with a price tag of $2800 and we LOVED it. This deal won’t stick around.
- Use code “AW950OFF” to get it at Dell for $1599.99
2019 65″ Vizio M658-G1 4K HDR QLED Smart HDTV with Bonus $200 Dell eGift Card for $649.99
The Vizio M-series QLED TVs are one of the best values you can get if you’re looking for a TV that’s fully HDR capable. The new Vizio M-series Quantum TVs utilize the same “Quantum Dot” technology used in Samsung QLED TVs. This particular model is the best M-series TV that Vizio offers: it features a wide color gamut, full-array backlight with 90 local dimming zones and 600 nits of brightness for excellent HDR image quality. Dell gift cards carry a 90-day expiration and can be used on anything at Dell.com.
Apple AirPods Pro for $234.98
The price of the AirPods Pro is back down to what we saw on Black Friday. These AirPods feature built-in active noise cancellation, but despite that that they boast a longer play time on a single charge than the vanilla AirPods. Other features include three sets of silicone tips for customized fit, a sweat and water resistant outer shell, and a wireless charging case that can provide an additional 24 hours of battery life.
Nintendo Switch Video Game Deals:
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons + $10 Best Buy Credit for $59.99
- Battle Chasers: Nightwar for $14.99 on Amazon
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night for $19.99 at Gamestop
- Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth Complete Edition for $39.99 at Gamestop
- God Eater 3 for $29.99 at Gamestop
- Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle for $14.99 at Best Buy
- Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden for $9.99 at Gamestop
- Our World is Ended for $19.99 at Gamestop
- Pokemon Sword for $49.49 on Amazon
- Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales for $19.99 at Nintendo eShop
- Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition for $49.99 on Amazon
PS4 Video Game Deals:
- Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown for $19.99 on Amazon
- Batman: Arkham VR for $11.99 on Amazon
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night for $19.99 at Gamestop
- Borderlands 3 for $23 on Amazon
- Control for $29.99 at Gamestop
- Death Stranding for $41.94 on Amazon
- Doom Eternal for $49.94 on Amazon
- Dragon Ball FighterZ for $19.99 on Amazon
- Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition for $14.99 on Amazon
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo for Free at PlayStation Store
- Kingdom Hearts All-in-One Package for $29.99 at PlayStation Store
- Man of Medan for $14.92 on Amazon
- Nier Automata: GOTY Yorha Edition for $19.99 at PlayStation Store
- Shadow of the Colossus for Free for PS Plus Members
- Slay the Spire for $7.99 at Gamestop
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order for $38 on Amazon
- Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint for $14.99 on Amazon
- Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 for $4.99 at Best Buy
- Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition for $14.99 at PlayStation Store
- World War Z for $14.99 on Amazon
Xbox One Video Game Deals:
- Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown for $19.99 on Amazon
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night for $14.99 at Gamestop
- Borderlands 3 for $22.49 on Amazon
- Doom Eternal for $49.94 on Amazon
- Dragon Ball FighterZ for $19.92 on Amazon
- FIFA 20 for $24.99 on Amazon
- Gears 5 for $24.99 on Amazon
- Injustice 2: Legendary Edition for $14.99 on Amazon
- Man of Medan for $13.49 on Amazon
- Need for Speed Payback for $4.99 at Microsoft
- Red Dead Redemption 2 for $30 on Amazon
- Slay the Spire for $7.99 at Gamestop
- Sonic Mania for $9.99 at Microsoft
- The Outer Worlds for $35 on Amazon
- The Outer Worlds for $29.99 with Xbox Live Gold
- Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint for $14.99 on Amazon
- Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 for $4.99 at Best Buy
- Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition for $19.99 on Amazon
PC Video Game Deals:
- New Free PC Games with Twitch Prime Membership
- Death Stranding for $47.99 at Green Man Gaming (code “PAYDAY20“)
- Red Dead Redemption 2 for $47.99 at GMG (code “PAYDAY20“)
- Doom Eternal for $47.99 at GMG (code “PAYDAY20“)
- The Outer Worlds for $47.99 at GMG (code “PAYDAY20“)
- Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot for $47.99 at GMG (code “PAYDAY20“)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for $47.99 at GMG (code “PAYDAY20“)
- Resident Evil 3 for $43.79 at Green Man Gaming
- Witcher 3: Game of the Year Edition for $14.99 at Humble
- Nier: Automata Game of the Yorha Edition for $19.99 at Humble
- Offworld Trading Company for Free at Epic Games Store
- GoNNER for Free at Epic Games Store
- Celeste for $6.79 at Steam
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Source: IGN.com Deals: Super Mario Maker 2, Super Mario Party, and Yoshi's Crafted World .99 Each