Excitement is building as the highly anticipated Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is set to launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 24. This new edition not only includes everything from the original party game for Nintendo Switch but also adds a thrilling Jamboree TV expansion, hosted by Toad in a game show-style format. Preorders are now open, and you can secure your copy at Walmart. Let's delve deeper into what this release offers.

Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV

You can find Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV at several retailers, including Walmart, Target, and GameStop, all priced at $79.99. This game is available in a single edition, simplifying your purchase decision. If you already own the original version, keep reading to learn more about the upgrade options.

Pricing Details

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 exceptions like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at $69.99, the ceiling for Switch 2 games has been raised to $79.99. This new pricing strategy is also seen in other titles like Mario Kart World, though some games remain at $69.99 or less.

Upgrade Pack Availability

The Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV package includes the original Switch game alongside the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. This upgrade enhances the base game with higher definition visuals and faster frame rates, and adds the Jamboree TV expansion. If you already own the original game, you can buy the upgrade pack separately through the Nintendo eShop or at select retailers, 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 edition is the exclusive Jamboree TV expansion for Switch 2, which introduces new modes and minigames. This expansion utilizes new input types, such as audio recognition, mouse controls, and more expressive rumble, available only on the Switch 2. It also integrates the Nintendo Switch 2 camera accessory (sold separately) to bring a unique, interactive element to the gameplay. Players can use the camera to incorporate their faces into the game, engaging in fun activities like balancing digital goombas on their heads or hitting question blocks with their Joy-Con.

This expansion significantly enhances the party game experience, making it ideal for gatherings with friends and family, and is one of the most substantial updates to a Switch 2 version of an original Switch game to date.

Our Review of the Original Game

The original Super Mario Party Jamboree for Switch received high praise, earning a 9/10 in our review. Here’s an excerpt from our review:

“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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