As we prepare for even more great Mario Day deals to drop on March 10, one of the best deals this weekend is focused on a console that can’t play Mario games: the PlayStation 5. There are notable discounts on both the digital And disk based versions of the new Sony slim console that comes with it Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. This will allow you to save a total of $120 on the combined price of the console and the game, making this one of the best discounts on the PlayStation 5 console yet.
If you don’t want to take Sony’s console home, don’t worry. We also found an excellent deal on the Meta quest 2 VR headset, sitewide sale on the Ubisoft Store, discounts on Mario themed Lego setsand more.
Like every weekend, we’re bringing you our favorite deals from the world of gaming and entertainment, plus the scoop on the best-selling products recently released on Polygon.
This week’s best gaming deals
If you’re considering a PS5, you’ve definitely picked a good time to buy. Bundles with the slimmer, disc-based PlayStation 5, including a code for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 retails for $449.99 at Amazon And Best Buy (was $559.99). This deal happened this past week and has changed. However, the digital (as in discless) version of the sleek PlayStation 5 can now be found at Best Buy, GameStopAnd Goal for just $399.99. Buying the digital console without any game added typically costs $449.99.
With both bundles you will save approximately $110 on the combined price of both items. Even if Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 isn’t your jam, don’t worry. Sony’s console is home to many great console exclusives, like the recent hit Hell divers 2And Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Heading into Mario Day weekend (March 10), Nintendo and other retailers are already offering some rare discounts on some popular Nintendo Switch games featuring the plumber. Usually games are like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Luigi’s mansion 3And Mario Party Superstars retail for $59.99, but you can currently find them all on Nintendo eShop and other retailers for $39.99 each.
You can also play some classic NES, SNES and Game Boy titles by taking advantage of Nintendo’s extended free trial Nintendo Switch Online until March 17, so you can get a taste of the online service for 14 days.
An excellent deal for the VR-curious, Woot is currently discounting the 128GB model of the Meta Quest 2 to just $229 (down from $250), and it includes a one-year Facebook warranty that covers manufacturing defects. Unless you’re willing to spend over $500 for the Meta Quest 3, this is the best and most affordable wireless VR headset on the market.
The Quest 2 is a versatile piece of hardware with an extensive catalog of games to choose from, including the Resident Evil 4 VR remake, Defeat Sabre, Tetris effect, and much more. If you want to give VR a try, this deal on the Meta Quest 2 is a great place to start.
The Ravnica: Clue Edition booster box for Magic: the meeting Only launched a few weeks ago, but already heavily discounted. You can get it for $49.99 at Amazon (was $72.99). In addition to eight, each box also contains a list of 21 evidence cards Ravnica: Clue Edition booster packs.
This set is the only place where you can find many of the sets Clue-inspired cards such as the legendary creature Senator Peacock, the Lead Pipe Artifact or the Dining Room land. While the crossover with Clue is an unlikely pairing, I think we can all agree that the reimagined cast is full of hotties.
If you game on a PC and want to try out the latest games from Ubisoft, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown And Skull and bones, you can currently save 40% when you add two games to your cart on the Ubisoft Store. While this discount doesn’t apply to pre-orders or in-game currency, you can save on many Ubisoft games, as well as season passes or DLC. For example, you can currently pick up a copy of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown And Skull and bones together for just $65.99 (was $109.98).
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This week’s best entertainment deals
Not all Mario Day deals are for goodies you play or watch on your TV. If you want to work on a project with your hands, check out this weekend’s Lego Super Mario starter courses Mario, LuigiAnd Peach. Starter courses normally cost $59.99, but each course is currently marked down to $47.99 at Amazon. You’ll need one to take full advantage of the Super Mario expansion courses, which are becoming increasingly varied.
If you want to add the 4K Blu-ray version of The Super Mario Bros. Movie to add to your collection, the collector’s edition Steelbook is currently marked down to $27.99 Walmart (was $34.99). This set includes a 4K Blu-ray, a standard 1080p Blu-ray and a digital code for the film. Honestly, Bowser’s performance of “Peaches” is worth the price of admission alone. And to be honest, the voice performances from the likes of Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy and others are delightful.
Come on, Goombas! Do you want to live forever?! If you’re anything like me, you can’t get enough of it Hell divers 2but unfortunately, Spaceship Troopers, one of the game’s main inspirations, is not available to stream anywhere online. However, if you’d like to join the Roughnecks and experience this 1997 Paul Verhoeven classic, you can purchase a discounted 4K Blu-ray copy from Amazon for $16.99 (was $16.99), or purchase the film digitally in 4K via Prime Video for $7.99 (was $13.99).