Best Super Mario Gift Ideas 2023 - Switch Games, Mario Movie Merch, And More
28.09.2023 - 00:15
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Super Mario has been the face of Nintendo, if not gaming in general, for 35-plus years. But 2023 has been particularly special for the mustachioed plumber who simply can't stop running, jumping, and reminding us his name. This year, Mario and his brother Luigi became movie stars thanks to The Super Mario Bros. Movie's billion-dollar box office performance.
The animated film's success solidified the tireless Nintendo mascot's place inside the minds of a new generation of fans. As such, Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom pals will find themselves on even more holiday wishlists than usual in 2023. To help you pick out a cool Super Mario gift for the Nintendo fan in your life, we put together a list of the best Super Mario gift ideas.
Our list of Super Mario Bros. games, accessories, and merch aims to be wide-ranging. Due to the sheer volume of Super Mario-themed products, we decided to break it down by categories, where it made sense, giving you a wealth of options for merch such as plushies, T-shirts, Lego sets, and more. Regardless of your loved one's favorite Mushroom Kingdom character, you should be able to find something of interest on this list.
It only makes sense to kick things off with what will easily be the most popular Super Mario product this holiday. Because even though Mario leapt onto the silver screen in 2023, he is closing out the year with a return to his humble side-scrolling platformer roots.
New 2D Mario Bros. games arrive on the same cadence as Haley's Comet, but when they do appear, they're usually terrific showcases of Nintendo magic. Believe it or not, a decade has passed since the last brand-new traditional Mario side-scroller, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder is shaping up to be a colorful and inventive spin on this Nintendo staple.
While the action doesn't look too far removed from Mario's biggest hits on the NES and SNES, Super Mario Bros. Wonder does shake up the formula with some interesting additions. Wonder Flowers are a new collectible that can rewrite the reality of the stages around you, as they'll make Warp pipes come alive, give Mario a noodle body, and transform characters in weird and wacky ways..
Super Mario Bros. Wonder releases October 20. You can preorder it now at your preferred retailer. It's worth noting that My Best Buy Plus members ($50/year) have access to a buy two, get one free promotion on all Switch games. If you plan on buying Switch games as gifts this holiday, Best Buy's membership perk will come in handy. You can also get free bonuses by preordering a copy of the game.
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