Nintendo eShop Deals and Discussions

[psunami]

Thanks to Frisky for all of the hard work that he put in for the previous deals threads (and continues to on this thread!)

Feel free to post here about the newest Nintendo eShop deals, My Nintendo rewards and discussions about the previously mentioned items.

Nintendo Sales and Deals page

 

[Bloomy]

Oddly, was getting just a black screen on Target's site in Firefox, but the site loaded in Edge.

Mario Kart bundle page had the pre-order button, but said it was sold out. Kept trying and got into the virtual line.

 

[DrBayrd]

Got the MK bundle from Target

 

[gospelman]

Gross. BBY is rolling out forced bundle listings already.

 

[FriskyTanuki]

Finally got one in at Best Buy with the regular MKW bundle. Glad to be done with this, at least until I wake up and see some BS cancellation email.

I had a number of tabs open "in line" with various attempts to get that bundle or the one with DK and that one was my third or fourth tab, so open up more tabs to get more chances.

 

[bee01]

Target checkout just crapped itself endlessly. Got orders for the MK bundle in at BB and WM (backup order in case either one decides to cancel).

Time to complain about microSD express card prices. The 256GB Lexar one jumped in price by $10. Will wait for a future deal on a larger one.

 

[Donken]

Whew, one from Walmart and one from Best Buy, hope they don't get cancelled.

 

[Souffrir]

 

[kozi]

Is Lunar collection going to be rare? I see it going for over $100 on ebay.

 

[FuzzmeisterJ]

Is Lunar collection going to be rare? I see it going for over $100 on ebay.

It's been stated they will restock as long as there is demand. They were surprised by the first batch selling so quick. There will be more.

 

[Citizin]

Is Lunar collection going to be rare? I see it going for over $100 on ebay.

It'll be Sought After for a Little While Until more Restock Becomes Available to Amazon and VGP.. VGP Currently has Pre-Orders up but it Ships in 6-8 Weeks from now Cause it's Being Reprinted and I Think GungHo Mentioned Amazon Might Get More this Week maybe in Small Batches

 

[Monty 4.0]

What are the odds Nintendo adds Mario Kart World to work with game share?

 

[HaloGX]

Man, the more I see the completely red Switch 2 cases, the more I don't like them. I know they want to make it obvious to people that Switch 2 games shouldn't work on Switch 1, because people are stupid, but I think they could've used the same clear cases with the red banner at the top. It's just so much red.

 

[flybrione]

I had the worst time trying to get a Switch 2 last night waiting in line at Best Buy with no luck and Walmart would not let me check out. I wasn't even going to bother with Target but I tried when CAG posted a "second batch" and got MK Bundle pretty easily. Probably from all the cancellations they were dishing out. Happy to get one and will see if I get a invite from Nintendo to buy one.

 

[samnite]

I would say the process went similar to how preordering the PS5 was back in 2020. Just endless clicking and refreshing each step of the way due to servers timing out. I wish these companies could somehow organize this process better but it is what it is. Thankfully, I was able to get mine at Target with a backup ordered at Best Buy for my nephews if it comes through. Walmart was endless errors trying to click the preorder button. I don't understand how some were able to have success at Walmart but I guess it's a YMMV situation.

 

[gpn]

I started refreshing Walmart, Target and Best Buy five minutes early last night and I was surprised when I got put into a queue on Walmart a couple minutes before 9:00, and fortunately I got in right before Wario's tweet about. Queue went smooth and I had no trouble getting my Mario Kart Bundle order in, and they're saying it'll be delivered before 9 am on 6/5. Target kept giving me address issues, and I honestly don't mind since I don't plan to order any more electronics shipped from Target after a Fedex theft issue recently if I can help it. Best Buy didn't go live for me until after I got the Walmart order in and I was considering switching to them for store pickup, but decided against it. Hopefully no issues with Walmart

 

[Twilightsparkle]

Not up yet, but OMG the Gamecube controller will be $64.99 and limit 1.

Nintendo GameCube™ Controller - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Nintendo GameCube™ Controller and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

 

[TheLegendofTyler]

Not up yet, but OMG the Gamecube controller will be $64.99 and limit 1.

Nintendo GameCube™ Controller - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Nintendo GameCube™ Controller and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

Damn $65 is more than I was expecting. I'm also not currently subbed to online so gotta pay for that too

Also, fine print on the bottom of the page:

"From 5/8/25 – 5/12/25, limited to Nintendo Switch 2 early purchase access invitation recipients. Starting 5/13/25, open to paid Nintendo Switch Online membership holders. Limit one purchase per Nintendo Account. Offer not available in all countries or for free trial memberships. This controller is optional and not required to play the Nintendo GameCube - Nintendo Classics collection of games. System update required. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to access Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics collection of games."

 

[FriskyTanuki]

Finally got one in at Best Buy with the regular MKW bundle. Glad to be done with this, at least until I wake up and see some BS cancellation email.

I had a number of tabs open "in line" with various attempts to get that bundle or the one with DK and that one was my third or fourth tab, so open up more tabs to get more chances.

My bank flagged the transaction, so I think I was on the last chance to get the pre-order through before Best Buy would've cancelled it after calling the bank to un it where I pre-ordered the Pro Controller 2 to test it out and finally confirming my Switch 2 pre-order that felt like the opening of Raiders of the Lost Ark.

 

[FriskyTanuki]

Nintendo has webstore pages up for a bunch of the Switch 2 games for pre-ordering and whatnot:

$19.99 Kirby and the Forgotten Land upgrade pack:

Kirby™ and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World Upgrade Pack for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Kirby™ and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World Upgrade Pack and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

$19.99 Super Mario Party Jamboree upgrade pack:

Super Mario Party™ Jamboree – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Upgrade Pack for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Super Mario Party™ Jamboree – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Upgrade Pack and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

$9.99 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild upgrade pack:

The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition Upgrade Pack for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition Upgrade Pack and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

$9.99 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom upgrade pack:

The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition Upgrade Pack for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition Upgrade Pack and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

Nintendo GameCube app:

Nintendo GameCube™ – Nintendo Classics for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Nintendo GameCube™ – Nintendo Classics and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

$9.99 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour:

Nintendo Switch™ 2 Welcome Tour for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Nintendo Switch™ 2 Welcome Tour and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

Suikoden I & II HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2 Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars is $10 off to pre-order until launch:

Suikoden I&II HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch™ 2 Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Suikoden I&II HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch™ 2 Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

Various other games here:

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Pre-Orders: Reserve Upcoming Titles Early

Reserve your Nintendo Switch 2 games in advance of launch day! Explore our complete lineup of upcoming adventures and join the fun on day one. Level up your gaming collection before everyone else.

www.nintendo.com

 

[MagicCarpet]

Going in person at GameStop was painless, if GameStop ever goes out of business then I won’t be getting consoles at launch anymore.

 

[TheLegendofTyler]

Nintendo has webstore pages up for a bunch of the Switch 2 games for pre-ordering and whatnot:

$19.99 Kirby and the Forgotten Land upgrade pack:

Kirby™ and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World Upgrade Pack for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Kirby™ and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World Upgrade Pack and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

$19.99 Super Mario Party Jamboree upgrade pack:

Super Mario Party™ Jamboree – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Upgrade Pack for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Super Mario Party™ Jamboree – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Upgrade Pack and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

$9.99 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild upgrade pack:

The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition Upgrade Pack for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition Upgrade Pack and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

$9.99 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom upgrade pack:

The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition Upgrade Pack for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition Upgrade Pack and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

Nintendo GameCube app:

Nintendo GameCube™ – Nintendo Classics for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Nintendo GameCube™ – Nintendo Classics and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

$9.99 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour:

Nintendo Switch™ 2 Welcome Tour for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Nintendo Switch™ 2 Welcome Tour and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

Suikoden I & II HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2 Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars is $10 off to pre-order until launch:

Suikoden I&II HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch™ 2 Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Suikoden I&II HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch™ 2 Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

Various other games here:

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Pre-Orders: Reserve Upcoming Titles Early

Reserve your Nintendo Switch 2 games in advance of launch day! Explore our complete lineup of upcoming adventures and join the fun on day one. Level up your gaming collection before everyone else.

www.nintendo.com

I wonder if the switch version of suikoden 1&2 will get a free upgrade

 

[Freeze Time]

Not up yet, but OMG the Gamecube controller will be $64.99 and limit 1.

Nintendo GameCube™ Controller - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Nintendo GameCube™ Controller and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

Are people here going to stick up for that outrageous price too? It's such a rip off.

 

[FriskyTanuki]

I wonder if the switch version of suikoden 1&2 will get a free upgrade

It's not labeled as a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, so I doubt it.

 

[62t]

Any charging station that can charge Joy-con 1 and 2? Only found one at Gamestop.

 

[Monty 4.0]

Are people here going to stick up for that outrageous price too? It's such a rip off.

I am pretty sure I paid only a little bit more than that for my actual GameCube like 21 years ago and the controller that came with that even had its own cord!

 

[n64ra]

Gamecube controller with a limit of one is odd. I get NOA wants more people to be able to buy, but that makes MP tougher.

 

[Nothing-]

Are people here going to stick up for that outrageous price too? It's such a rip off.

yeah their overpriced accessories really are something. plus now it's even crazier.

I try hard to never buy any of that stuff until a limited edition controller comes out. You can always sell those off later for full value plus. That way you have no ragrets.

Spoiler

The box comes with everything you need anyways. Anything else besides +1 Pro controller is a completely unnecessary luxury. you really don't need any of it.

 

[Freeze Time]

I am pretty sure I paid only a little bit more than that for my actual GameCube like 21 years ago and the controller that came with that even had its own cord!

The original Wavebird launched for $34.95 in US. Parts are much cheaper now.

 

[TheLegendofTyler]

The original Wavebird launched for $34.95 in US. Parts are much cheaper now.

You wanna google what $35 in 2002 would be today with inflation or should I?

 

[Freeze Time]

You wanna google what $35 in 2002 would be today with inflation or should I?

Again, parts are cheaper now. There's no way Wavebird tech costs the same or more then it did 23 years ago.

 

[FriskyTanuki]

BattlerGC Pro

Next-Gen Wireless GameCube Controller with dual wireless technology

retrofighters.com

 

[nightc1]

I still have my whole fleet of wavebird controllers and the converter to use them on WiiU/Switch and it is supposed to work on Switch 2. Just going to stick with wavebirds and not bother buying the new controller.

I ended up missing the boat on preordering. I guess it's waiting on Nintendo to send invites now. I would have given BB a try but they sold out.

 

[ritchardf]

Again, parts are cheaper now. There's no way Wavebird tech costs the same or more then it did 23 years ago.

thanks for this, going to use this argument when i go to buy a new car.

 

[TheKbob]

You wanna google what $35 in 2002 would be today with inflation or should I?

Again, parts are cheaper now. There's no way Wavebird tech costs the same or more then it did 23 years ago.

thanks for this, going to use this argument when i go to buy a new car.

Cmon, now. Comparing cars to controllers is apples to the price of beef. Different entirely.

The mass adoption of phones made massive leaps in supply chain availabilities for small electronic devices. Additional, wireless standards exist and are prolific in comparison to the engineering required when the Wavebird released.

Rather, compare premium aftermarket controller costs with first party. Items from 8bitdo are really well done, such as the 8bitdo Ultimate, which includes a charging dock and carry case, for $55 right now.

Which would be $30 in 2002 money, mind you. And it's quite more capable than the Wavebird.

 

[TheLegendofTyler]

Cmon, now. Comparing cars to controllers is apples to the price of beef. Different entirely.

The mass adoption of phones made massive leaps in supply chain availabilities for small electronic devices. Additional, wireless standards exist and are prolific in comparison to the engineering required when the Wavebird released.

Rather, compare premium aftermarket controller costs with first party. Items from 8bitdo are really well done, such as the 8bitdo Ultimate, which includes a charging dock and carry case, for $55 right now.

Which would be $30 in 2002 money, mind you. And it's quite more capable than the Wavebird.

So what you're saying is that $65 for first party is actually fairly reasonable when it's $55 (or $60 based on the one frisky posted) for premium aftermarket.

 

[ritchardf]

So what you're saying is that $65 for first party is actually fairly reasonable when it's $55 (or $60 based on the one frisky posted) for premium aftermarket.

oh, i thought he was saying hamburger and apples were more expensive now too. but im sure there haven't been any technological advances in apple planting and harvesting or beef producers in the last 20 years that should have lead to lower prices today...

the point being technological advances usually mean more profits not lower prices.

 

[spoderman]

I'm probably in the minority but I think the original wavebird was trash and overrated. It was during a time when wireless technology was still new to controllers. I had tons of interference issues with my 2 wavebirds. I don't really think they can be compared to modern controllers which use MUCH better technology.

 

[TheKbob]

So what you're saying is that $65 for first party is actually fairly reasonable when it's $55 (or $60 based on the one frisky posted) for premium aftermarket.

I'm not saying anything other than it's higher priced than products with similar features and more accessories.

You're paying for the Nintendo tax, as always. I'd not buy it on that principle alone now we've got third party controllers that are arguably better and more cost effective than first party.

 

[Kyle1022]

Dude it's 2025. Everything is expensive, get used to it

Also never understood why people complain about the price of something that's gonna immediately sell out anyway. Talk about redundant

 

[FriskyTanuki]

 

[Euripides]

Does anyone know if the Switch 2 is continuing the home switch and then a secondary Switch for families?

It is crucial that the current Switch setup will still work on the Switch 2 as it allows my entire digital collection of games to be played on both switches (my son and I) at the same time. Example as for the past few years we both play brand new digital releases of games at the same time. I had set my account up on both switches and then my son added his account the home system which allows him to play my entire collection. The second switch system which I use is then always checked to make sure I own the digital game thus letting me play everything as well.

I am hoping this new digital game share thing with family members is them not nuking it. Given how much Nintendo is not making fans happy with a variety of decisions, this would seem like the perfect time to remove this feature to add to the backlash list.

 

[Souffrir]

Dude it's 2025. Everything is expensive, get used to it

Also never understood why people complain about the price of something that's gonna immediately sell out anyway. Talk about redundant

Child: Having cancer sucks.

Kyle: You were gonna die eventually anyway, what are you complaining about?

 

[Kyle1022]

Souffrir: "I am going to unironically compare a child with cancer to a children's toy being a few dollars 'too expensive'"

Maybe it sounded better in your head?

 

[JohnnyCage]

Child: Having cancer sucks.

Kyle: You were gonna die eventually anyway, what are you complaining about?

You take video games way too seriously. Sorry that Nintendo priced things a little too high for ya. It's a luxury hobby though. Maybe don't compare it to someone suffering from cancer?

 

[Souffrir]

Okay, since you both have such a great sense of perspective, you tell me where the line between things we can’t do anything about that we’re allowed to complain about and the ones we’re not is. When things suck, they suck. Why should it matter if other people are willing to accept them as they are?

 

[TheKbob]

Anyone who is saying "why are you complainin?!" after you've carefully detailed your criticism of the situation is just being needlessly antagonist or just lost in consumerism.

To be clear, buying something of higher value for lower cost is fundamentally the CAG way. Not buying something of lower value, at higher cost, more so when it's obviously nostalgia bait.

Arguing against that should be more the odd stance here. Odd we're got such folks, but here we are.

 

[valiki7375]

Dude it's 2025. Everything is expensive, get used to it

Also never understood why people complain about the price of something that's gonna immediately sell out anyway. Talk about redundant

Or that are "in line" to buy the exact thing they are complaining about

 

[nightc1]

Does anyone know if the Switch 2 is continuing the home switch and then a secondary Switch for families?

That system is only going to remain an option only with original switch. The new system is virtual game cards. So you won't be able to game the system with one copy and playing together. That said, if it's just two systems, you can have the game installed on both systems and have your account on both systems and then eject the virtual game from one system and put it in the other system without needing to redownload do the phone home crap anymore beyond when you insert the virtual game. You won't have to deal with the loaning system and 14 day window since you can have two systems now. Ideally, what I would suggest is one system at a time... install the virtual game card for the games you regularly play and then eject them all. Do the same on system 2. Then you'd just just leave every game ejected except whatever you are playing. That way the other system can just pull from the virtual game card library. So, no playing the same game at the same time from a single purchase. But it still might be a hell of a lot more convenient than never being able to play the secondary stem outside of wifi range without first being in range for the phone home check to make sure the game isn't being played.

 

[Kyle1022]

Okay, since you both have such a great sense of perspective, you tell me where the line between things we can’t do anything about that we’re allowed to complain about and the ones we’re not is.

You can do whatever you want. But saying something is "too expensive" when it's going to sell out immediately, and be unavailable at MSRP for quite awhile, is objectively incorrect. It's not "too expensive" if the demand will far outpace the supply, and if the price is right in line with prices of other specialty first party controllers (and only marginally more expensive than equivalent third party controllers)

Anyone who is saying "why are you complainin?!" after you've carefully detailed your criticism of the situation is just being needlessly antagonist or just lost in consumerism.

Anyone who continues to whine for multiple posts about the price of a children's toy, even after being given multiple explanations and counter-arguments to their own bad comparisons, is just lost in their own emotions

If the controller isn't worth the price to you, that's cool. But like I said, complaining about the price is redundant when they're gonna sell out immediately. If the GameCube controllers sit there in stock for weeks or months, I'll gladly admit I was wrong. But I think we all know that won't be the case

 

[TheKbob]

Anyone who continues to whine for multiple posts about the price of a children's toy, even after being given multiple explanations and counter-arguments to their own bad comparisons, is just lost in their own emotions

If the controller isn't worth the price to you, that's cool. But like I said, complaining about the price is redundant when they're gonna sell out immediately. If the GameCube controllers sit there in stock for weeks or months, I'll gladly admit I was wrong. But I think we all know that won't be the case

Ah, yes, now it's just children's toys. Shift them goal posts. And you're right, I'm so big mad and you proved me oh, so wrong.

Judging something's value by it selling out is a really bad measure. Unless you've got Nintendo stock or base your identity on what name is on the products you purchase, I suppose.

I'll continue to judge products on their feature set, pricing and my need. Not whether it sells out.