Get ready for an exciting new addition to the Mario Party series with the release of Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, set to launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 24. This enhanced version not only includes everything from the original party game for Nintendo Switch but also introduces the innovative Jamboree TV expansion, transforming your gaming experience into a lively game show hosted by Toad. You can now preorder this thrilling package (available at Walmart). Let's explore what this new edition brings to the table.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV
Priced at $79.99, you can find Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV at multiple retailers such as Walmart, Target, and GameStop. This game is offered in a single edition, making it a straightforward choice for buyers. Whether you're new to the series or already own the original, this edition has something for everyone.
Yep, It Costs $79.99
Nintendo has introduced a sliding-scale pricing model for their Switch 2 titles. While most first-party games for the original Switch were priced at $59.99, with some exceptions like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at $69.99, the Switch 2 sees a price ceiling of $79.99. This pricing strategy is also evident with other titles like Mario Kart World, while other games may range from $69.99 or lower.
Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately
This version includes the original Switch game along with the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. The upgrade pack enhances the game with higher definition graphics and faster frame rates, plus the exclusive Jamboree TV content. If you already own the original game, you can opt to purchase the upgrade pack separately through the Nintendo eShop or at select retailers as a printed download code, offering a cost-effective way to enjoy the new features.
What Is Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV?
The highlight of this new edition is the Jamboree TV expansion, exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. This expansion introduces new modes and minigames, utilizing innovative input types such as audio recognition, mouse controls, and enhanced rumble. The expansion also integrates the Nintendo Switch 2 camera accessory (sold separately; available at Target), allowing up to four players to immerse themselves in the game by incorporating their faces into the gameplay. Activities range from balancing digital Goombas on your head to interacting with question blocks using your Joy-Con.
This expansion is a significant addition to the Switch 2 version, making it particularly appealing for those who love hosting game nights with friends and family.
Our Review of the Original Game
The original Super Mario Party Jamboree for the Nintendo Switch was a standout title, earning a 9/10 in our review:
“Super Mario Party Jamboree is an amazing followup to Mario Party Superstars and easily one of the best games in the series. Not only does it faithfully return to the classic formula established in the Nintendo 64 entries, it confidently improves upon it with a fantastic set of boards that introduce unique and memorable mechanics. It’s also the most flexible Mario Party has ever been, with tons of ways to customize your game, including its brilliant new optional Pro Rules that reduce luck-based elements to a minimum and crank up the strategy for those who want it. The wonderful maps are supported by a great lineup of new and returning minigames and character-specific challenges that steal the show, even if I wish there were just a few more minigames in the rotation. The side offerings may not have much staying power, but when partying with friends and family locally or online, Super Mario Party Jamboree boldly completes the series’ redemption arc as its newest superstar.”
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