Speculations Rise About Switch 2 as Key Nintendo Games Sell Out
- Physical copies of popular Nintendo Switch games unavailable, possibly being repackaged for new console.
- Mario Strikers' Big Free Update news available on social media and video sharing websites.
- Nintendeal reports stock shortage of first-party Nintendo games at multiple retailers.
- List of affected games compiled by Discord user AShadowLink.
- Potential re-release of games with new product identifiers for Switch and rumored successor.
Physical Copies of Popular Switch Games: Unavailable or Being Repackaged?
Several physical editions of popular Nintendo Switch games seem to be out of print, leading to speculation among fans. Could a repackaging of these titles be on the horizon, perhaps in preparation for the rumored successor to the Switch?
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Stock Shortage Noted by Nintendeal
A Twitter account named Nintendeal, known for highlighting sales and deals on Nintendo games and products, has reported that some of Nintendo's first-party games are out of stock at multiple retailers. This includes titles like Paper Mario: The Origami King and Metroid Dread.
Which Games Are Affected?
According to a list compiled by Discord user AShadowLink, the following games appear to no longer be available at stores like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and GameStop, though availability varies:
- Paper Mario: The Origami King
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (2019)
- Pikmin 3 Deluxe
- Metroid Dread
- Kirby Star Allies
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- Fire Emblem: Engage
- Yoshi’s Crafted World
- WarioWare: Get it Together!
- Nintendo Switch Sports
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Splatoon 2
- Super Mario Maker 2
- Mario Strikers: Battle League
What Does This Mean for Gamers?
While this may initially cause alarm, it may not be as serious as it seems. Nintendo may simply be preparing to re-release these games with new product identifiers, signaling that they'll be compatible with both the Switch and its rumored successor.
What to Expect Moving Forward
If you've ever noticed a "Greatest Hits" or "Nintendo Selects" banner on a game, you'll know that these are marked differently in a retailer's system. As stores phase out old copies, they often get pulled from the shelves. This is also the case for online stores. However, this doesn't mean these games are disappearing for good. They might just come with new branding, so if you prefer the original cover art, keep an eye out at your local game store.
Waiting on a Response from Nintendo
We've reached out to Nintendo for comment and will update this post if and when we receive a response.
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