Excitement is building for the upcoming release of Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, scheduled exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 24. This edition not only includes everything from the original party game for Nintendo Switch but also introduces the exciting Jamboree TV expansion, which is like a game show hosted by Toad. Preorders are now open, and you can find it at retailers such as Walmart. Let's take a closer look at what this game offers.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV
You can purchase Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV at various retailers, including Walmart, Target, and GameStop, all at a price of $79.99. If you already own the original game, there's good news for you as well—read on to learn more about the upgrade options.
Yep, It Costs $79.99
Nintendo has adopted a sliding-scale pricing model for Switch 2 games. While most first-party games for the original Switch were priced at $59.99, with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom being an exception at $69.99, the ceiling for Switch 2 games has been raised to $79.99. Other Switch 2 titles, like Mario Kart World, also carry this higher price tag, while others may be less expensive.
Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately
The Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV includes both the original Switch game and the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. This upgrade enhances the game with higher definition graphics and faster frame rates, along with the Jamboree TV expansion content. If you're already a proud owner of the original game, you can buy the upgrade pack separately from the Nintendo eShop or select retailers as a printed download code, allowing you to save some money.
What Is Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV?
The highlight of this edition is the Jamboree TV expansion, exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. It introduces new modes and minigames, utilizing innovative input types like audio recognition, mouse controls, and "more expressive rumble." Additionally, the expansion makes use of the Nintendo Switch 2 camera accessory (sold separately, available at Target), which allows up to four players to participate in minigames that incorporate the players' faces into the action. Imagine balancing digital goombas on your head or hitting question blocks with your Joy-Con—the possibilities are fun and engaging.
This expansive upgrade is particularly appealing for those who enjoy hosting game nights, making it one of the most significant enhancements to a Switch 2 version of an original Switch game.
Our Review of the Original Game
The original Super Mario Party Jamboree on the Switch was met with high praise, earning a 9/10 in our review. Here's what we had to say:
“Super Mario Party Jamboree is an amazing follow-up 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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