Nintendo has officially unveiled its MAR10 Day 2024 lineup, bringing new life to some of Mario’s most memorable adventures.
In celebration of Mario Day, held annually on March 10th, the company announced the addition of three classic Mario games to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service.
The update, which will be available for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 hardware, will give fans access to two Virtual Boy titles and one Game Boy Advance classic—continuing Nintendo’s trend of deepening its legacy digital offerings for subscribers.
The newly added titles include 'Mario's Tennis' (originally released in 1995 for the Virtual Boy), 'Mario Clash' (another 1995 Virtual Boy entry), and the acclaimed 'Mario vs.
Donkey Kong' from 2004, initially for the Game Boy Advance.
These games are accessible exclusively to those subscribed to the higher-tier Switch Online + Expansion Pack, marking the first time Virtual Boy titles have been made widely accessible beyond their original hardware.
Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America, commented on the significance of these additions through a press release, stating that expanding the Switch Online catalog with classic Mario games demonstrates Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to preserving its rich history and making it available to a new generation of players.
By including rarely re-released Virtual Boy games, the service offers longtime fans and newcomers alike an opportunity to explore unique chapters of Mario’s legacy.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers have continued to see value added through a steady rollout of retro games, beginning with the original launch of the service in September 2018 and the subsequent Expansion Pack tier debut in October 2021.
The ongoing inclusion of titles across platforms such as NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis, Game Boy Advance, and now Virtual Boy has been met with enthusiasm from the community.
As of March 2024, more than 38 million Nintendo Switch Online memberships have been registered globally, highlighting the wide appeal of Nintendo’s curated retro catalog.
To play these new Mario Day releases, users need to ensure they are enrolled in the Expansion Pack subscription.
This premium tier grants access to a broader selection of classic titles, as well as paid DLC for select modern games.
For a comprehensive list of available games and details on the service’s features, readers can visit Nintendo’s official website or consult guides from dedicated outlets like Nintendo Life.
With the addition of 'Mario's Tennis,' 'Mario Clash,' and 'Mario vs.
Donkey Kong,' Nintendo cements Mario Day 2024 as a true celebration of its platforming icon—while reinforcing the value of the Switch Online + Expansion Pack for retro game enthusiasts.
In celebration of Mario Day, held annually on March 10th, the company announced the addition of three classic Mario games to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service.
The update, which will be available for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 hardware, will give fans access to two Virtual Boy titles and one Game Boy Advance classic—continuing Nintendo’s trend of deepening its legacy digital offerings for subscribers.
The newly added titles include 'Mario's Tennis' (originally released in 1995 for the Virtual Boy), 'Mario Clash' (another 1995 Virtual Boy entry), and the acclaimed 'Mario vs.
Donkey Kong' from 2004, initially for the Game Boy Advance.
These games are accessible exclusively to those subscribed to the higher-tier Switch Online + Expansion Pack, marking the first time Virtual Boy titles have been made widely accessible beyond their original hardware.
Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America, commented on the significance of these additions through a press release, stating that expanding the Switch Online catalog with classic Mario games demonstrates Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to preserving its rich history and making it available to a new generation of players.
By including rarely re-released Virtual Boy games, the service offers longtime fans and newcomers alike an opportunity to explore unique chapters of Mario’s legacy.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers have continued to see value added through a steady rollout of retro games, beginning with the original launch of the service in September 2018 and the subsequent Expansion Pack tier debut in October 2021.
The ongoing inclusion of titles across platforms such as NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis, Game Boy Advance, and now Virtual Boy has been met with enthusiasm from the community.
As of March 2024, more than 38 million Nintendo Switch Online memberships have been registered globally, highlighting the wide appeal of Nintendo’s curated retro catalog.
To play these new Mario Day releases, users need to ensure they are enrolled in the Expansion Pack subscription.
This premium tier grants access to a broader selection of classic titles, as well as paid DLC for select modern games.
For a comprehensive list of available games and details on the service’s features, readers can visit Nintendo’s official website or consult guides from dedicated outlets like Nintendo Life.
With the addition of 'Mario's Tennis,' 'Mario Clash,' and 'Mario vs.
Donkey Kong,' Nintendo cements Mario Day 2024 as a true celebration of its platforming icon—while reinforcing the value of the Switch Online + Expansion Pack for retro game enthusiasts.
