Nintendo Switch games (particularly first-party titles) rarely get deep discounts. But, GameStop has just price dropped Super Mario RPG to its all-time low—$19.99. That’s a big deal for fans who have been clamoring for a substantial reduction. If you’ve been holding off on picking up this hit RPG, this could be the best time to snag it!
A First in a Mario Game Price Drop
Nintendo is also notorious for holding steady on its game prices. Generally, first-party titles, like Super Mario games, don’t drop below $39.99 or $29.99, even during sales. That’s what makes this latest GameStop deal a little different — it’s a unique opportunity to snag a first-party Nintendo Switch game for less than $20.
A Classic Reimagined for Modern Gamers
Super Mario RPG is a remake of the 1996 Super Nintendo (SNES) original. The game is long beloved by fans as one of the best RPGs for the SNES, with many hoping it would eventually be added to Nintendo Switch Online. Instead, Nintendo and Square Enix opted to remake the game, from scratch, staying true to the original while updating visuals and including quality-of-life enhancements.
A turn-based RPG, it has Mario on an adventure alongside both familiar and new faces. Fan-favorite newcomers Geno and Mallow join playable versions of Princess Peach and Bowser. In a huge change from the original, the Nintendo Switch version allows players to swap characters in battle at will, adding strategic layers to an already strategic title.
Will Super Mario RPG be worth $19.99?
Initially, the game was priced at $59.99 when it hit the market, which left a number of gamers with some pause as gamers could easily spend less than $10 for the SNES version on the Wii U Virtual Console. However, at $19.99, the price is far easier to defend. This is one of the most consistent with improved graphics, updated gameplay mechanics, and comes with a real nostalgia factor so at this discount, it becomes a steal.
Will Any Other Retailers Match the Price?
It remains to be seen whether other major retailers like Amazon, Target or Best Buy will match GameStop’s discount. Price matching is pretty common when it comes to buying a video game, so it wouldn’t be surprising if more stores followed suit. That said, Super Mario RPG may be snapped up quickly at this price with such a big discount. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to play this classic RPG, now’s your chance to pick up a copy before the deal is gone forever.
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