"Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV Preorder Now Open for Nintendo Switch 2"

The much-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 exciting release includes everything from the original party game for Nintendo Switch, along with a thrilling new Jamboree TV expansion, hosted by the beloved character Toad, transforming the experience into a game show extravaganza. You can now secure your copy by preordering from retailers like Walmart. Let's delve deeper into what this new edition has to offer.

Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV

This edition is available for $79.99 at various retailers such as Walmart, Target, and GameStop. For those who already own the original version, there's good news: the game is available in a single edition, making it a straightforward choice for new buyers.

Yep, It Costs $79.99

Nintendo has adopted a sliding-scale pricing model for its Switch 2 titles. 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. Mario Kart World shares this price tag, while other games might be priced at $69.99 or lower.

Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately

This version includes the original Switch game, enhanced with the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. This upgrade pack not only enhances the game with higher definition graphics and faster frame rates but also adds the Jamboree TV expansion. If you already own the original Switch version, you can purchase the upgrade pack separately from the Nintendo eShop or select retailers as a printed download code, offering a cost-saving option.

What Is Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV?

The standout feature of this edition is the exclusive Jamboree TV expansion for the Switch 2, introducing new modes and minigames. It leverages new input types unique to the Switch 2, such as audio recognition, mouse controls, and "more expressive rumble." Additionally, it utilizes the Nintendo Switch 2 camera accessory (sold separately and available at Target), which integrates players' faces into the game for an immersive experience. Up to four players can engage in fun activities like balancing digital goombas on their heads or hitting question blocks with their Joy-Con.

This expansion represents one of the most significant updates to a Switch game transitioning to the Switch 2, making it an excellent choice for those who love hosting game nights and playing with friends and family.

Our Review of the Original Game

Review of the Original Super Mario Party Jamboree

The original Super Mario Party Jamboree on the Switch was a standout title, earning a 9/10 in our review. Here's an excerpt:

“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.”