March may not be the busiest month for new video game releases, but it offers some standout titles that are already available at discounted prices. Following a packed February with hits like Resident Evil Requiem, Reanimal, and Mario Tennis Fever, the gaming calendar appears quieter on the surface. However, titles such as Pokémon Pokopia and Marathon are poised to make a bigger impact than anticipated.
Pokémon Pokopia: A Physical Copy Challenge
Nintendo's life simulation game, Pokémon Pokopia, has become surprisingly difficult to find in physical form. Currently, physical copies are listed on Amazon, or you can place a back-order through Smyths. It's important to note that the physical version is a Game Key-Card, meaning you'll still need to download the game online. This digital-only approach for some editions adds a layer of complexity for collectors.
Crimson Desert: A Potential Surprise Hit
Crimson Desert is generating early buzz as an open-world action-adventure title with the makings of a surprise success. Priced competitively at £49.99, it's one of the month's highlights. Alongside this, other notable releases include Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and Life Is Strange: Reunion, a sequel focusing on the return of Chloe Price.
Pre-Order Savings and Special Editions
For those who missed it on the original Switch, a Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder is arriving later this month. Pre-ordering before March 26 at Currys offers a 10% discount, reducing the price to £53.99. This edition includes competitive and cooperative multiplayer extras in Bellabel Park, a playable Rosalina, and a new assist mode not tied to a single character.
Where to Find the Best Deals
Here are the top deals for key March releases:
- Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 2: Standard edition (Game-Key Card) at £56.99 on Amazon; back order at £56.85 on Smyths.
- Crimson Desert: PS5 and Xbox Series X day one editions at £49.99 each on Argos.
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Switch 2 and PS5 standard editions at £51.29 on Currys with pre-order discount; PS5 edition at £52.99 on Amazon.
- Life Is Strange Reunion: PS5 standard edition at £39.99 on Amazon and £39.95 on The Game Collection; Xbox Series X edition at £39.99 on Amazon.
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition: Standard edition at £53.99 on Currys with discount; £57.95 on The Game Collection.
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