Nintendo Switch 2 Games Hit All-Time Lows in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sale

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale has delivered unexpected price drops on Nintendo Switch 2 software, marking the first significant discounts for several major releases since launch. First-party titles rarely see markdowns this early in a console's lifecycle, making the $20 reduction on Pokemon Legends Z-A and the hefty cut on Mario Tennis Fever particularly noteworthy for early adopters. For players who have been holding off on building their physical libraries, this sale represents the best value proposition we've seen since the system launched.

The discounts come just after Nintendo’s own “Customer Appreciation” sale, which the piece points out was surprisingly generous. That explains why the first‑party offers are thinner this round. Still, the mix spans enough titles that almost every Switch 2 owner will spot a fit—whether they’re hunting the newest Pokémon adventure or planning to tackle the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy on Nintendo hardware. The timing also lines up with fresh hardware bundles rolling onto shelves, giving future buyers more ways to get in on the action than a single‑console purchase alone.

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The headlining first-party deal is Pokemon Legends Z-A at $20 off its standard price. According to the publication's review, the game delivers "exciting Pokemon encounters, well-written characters, and amusing side quests," though it might not have the most expansive world in the series. For players who skipped the title at launch, this discount removes the primary barrier to entry — the full-price ask for an experience that some critics found spatially limited compared to its predecessors.

Mario Tennis Fever also receives what the article describes as a "hefty price cut" on Nintendo's latest sports release. Both discounts are notable precisely because Nintendo published games rarely budge from MSRP within their first year, so these reductions signal either softer-than-expected initial sales or a deliberate strategy to maintain momentum through the holiday season.

JRPG Fans See the Deepest Cuts Across Multiple Franchises

Japanese RPG enthusiasts are the clear winners of this sale cycle. Octopath Traveler 0, the most recent entry in the series that popularized the HD-2D visual style, sees a $20 discount. Meanwhile, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales — a new Square Enix IP in a similar aesthetic — has dropped to its lowest price yet, making it a low-risk purchase for players curious about a fresh franchise. The Dragon Quest remakes of the first, second, and seventh games are also discounted, offering a curated entry point into one of the genre's foundational series.

The Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy gets significant attention with both Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Rebirth receiving Switch 2 edition discounts. The article notes that even the six-month wait until Revelation isn't enough time to work through "those beasts" — a candid acknowledgment of the trilogy's massive scope.

Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem has dropped to the lowest price point since it launched. Players will once again meet Leon, while a brand‑new lead, Grace Ashcroft, also steps into the fray. The article calls the experience “two separate strains of survival horror.” Even at full price, the game still feels worth it, and the current discount just sweetens the deal even more.

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For players who haven't yet purchased a Switch 2, the landscape has shifted. The standalone console recently saw a $50 price increase, which the article frames as a reason to consider the incoming special editions instead. The Zelda edition Switch 2 launches on October 29 alongside an Ocarina of Time remake — though the remake itself will still sell at full price. This bundle targets the nostalgic demographic that grew up with the Nintendo 64 classic, pairing a themed console with the game that defined a generation of 3D action-adventure design.

Alternatively, the Switch Sports Resort bundle arrives on October 22 for players "incredibly passionate about Nintendo boxing" — the article's tongue-in-cheek descriptor for the motion-controlled sports lineup. This bundle leans into the system's motion capabilities and local multiplayer appeal, positioning it as a family-friendly entry point. Both bundles launch within a week of each other, giving buyers a genuine choice between a nostalgia-driven premium package and a more casual, activity-focused option.

The convergence of software discounts and new hardware bundles creates an unusual moment for the Switch 2 ecosystem. Early adopters get validation through price drops on games they may have purchased at launch, while holdouts gain multiple on-ramps that didn't exist a month ago. The $50 console price hike complicates the math — bundles that include desirable software may now represent the smarter financial play. Watch for whether these discounts persist through Black Friday or if they're a one-week anomaly tied specifically to Prime Big Deal Days.