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(Updated) Week of April 19th, 2020 Nintendo Switch Physical Releases & Limited Preorders

Updated: May 2, 2020

UPDATE

  • New Preorder: Added Fairy Tail Guild Box (EU Exclusive) Preorder

  • New Preorder: Added Eternum EX from Red Art Games

  • New Preorder: Coffee Talk from Strictly Limited Games

  • New Release:

  • Coming Soon: Gunlord X


COMING SOON

Gunlord X from NGDEV

  • Regular ($TBD) Link Not Yet Available

  • Limited ($TBD) Link Not Yet Available

At this time, we know that this will be releasing in May 2020 and preorders will be going live 2 weeks before the release date. Although the amount of Regular Editions are not known, the website does state that only 999 copies of the Limited will be available. Included in the Limited are the following:

  • 16-Bit Style Soundtrack

  • Several Postcards

  • Stickers


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New Releases/New Preorders


Tuesday, April 21st

HOTLINE MIAMI COLLECTION

  • Limited Run Games ($29.99) Link - Preorders open at 12:00 PM EST

  • Special Reserve Games ($39.99) Link - Preorders open at 1:00 PM EST


The Limited Run Games edition will be limited to 4,000 copies and contain just the game with an exclusive variant cover and 24 page instruction booklet. This is NOT part of their numbered run.


The Special Reserve Games edition will be limited to 7,500 copies and contain the following exclusive items:

  • Collector's Box

  • Game

  • 2 x 4" x 6" Metallic Art Cards

  • 24 Page Instruction Booklet

  • Stickers

  • U.S. eShop Code for the Collection


Thursday, April 23rd

Bookbound Brigade ($31.00) Amazon Japan

While this did release already through Playasia, Amazon Japan will now carry this. This DOES support English.

Celeste (Japanese Release)

This did release in the U.S. through Limited Run Games, but this is the first time it's releasing physically in Japan. This WILL support English.


  • Regular Edition ($29.00) Amazon Japan

  • Regular Edition ($34.99) Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA

  • Special Edition w/ cards ($44.99) Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA


The Special includes:

  • Game

  • Instant Photo Set x 6

  • Postcards Set x 6

Code: Realize Future Blessing

  • Regular ($39.99) Link

  • Day One Edition ($59.99) Link

The Day One Edition includes:

  • Collector's Box

  • Game

  • Music Selection C.D.

  • Cards

  • Keychain

Enter the Gungeon (Japanese Release)

  • Regular Edition ($30.00) Amazon Japan

  • Regular Edition ($33.99) Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA

There is a U.S. physical release already available, but this is the first time it's releasing in Japan. It will support English and also include a Japanese manual and download code for the soundtrack.

(NEW) Fairy Tail Guild Box (£99.99) Koei Tecmo EU Exclusive

Preorders open up at 7:00 AM EST and the current release date is June 25th. Please note that there WILL NOT be a U.S. Guild Box Edition. This set includes:

  • Collector's Box

  • Original Illustration B2 Poster

  • Sorcerer Magazine Special Issue: Game Release Edition (Japanese Language)

  • 3D Character Cards (3 Designs)

  • Special sticker set

  • Fairy Tail Full Game (PS4,  Switch & PC Steam)

  • (Early Purchase Bonus - Special costume: Erza)

Little Busters! Converted Edition

  • Regular Edition ($45.00) Amazon Japan

  • Regular Edition ($51.99) Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA

  • Regular Edition w/ exclusive A4 Clear File ($56.00) Amazon Japan

The first printings (at least according to Amazon Japan) will include a Special Drama CD.

Little Town Hero

This will also be receiving a Western Release through NISA on June 2nd that will come with exclusive physical goodies.

  • Regular Edition ($29.00) Amazon Japan

  • Regular Edition ($33.99) Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA

  • Regular Edition w/ Exclusive 3 Postcards ($36.00) Amazon Japan

Here are the three postcards you get exclusively through Amazon Japan.

MotoGP 20 (£39.99) Amazon U.K.

Please note two things:

  1. This is a fauxical release (digital code in case, no cart)

  2. This is getting a U.S. release on May 5th, but it will also be fauxical.

Yumeutsutsu: Re:Master Bundle Pack ($63.99) Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA.


This is the Asia English release and the games do support English text.


Friday, April 24th

(New) Eternum EX (€29.99) Red Art Games

Preorders open at 11:00 AM EST and will be limited to 2,800 copies. This will include a slipcover.

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4: Road to Boruto

Please note that all the versions below support English.

UK Cover

Star Wars Jedi Knight (I & II) from Limited Run Games

  • Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Regular Edition ($34.99) Link - Open preorder

  • Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Limited Edition ($74.99) Link - Limited to 2,500 copies

  • Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Regular Edition ($29.99) Link- Open preorder

  • Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Limited Edition ($74.99) Link - Limited to 2,500 copies

  • Star Wars Jedi Knight I & II Regular Edition Dual Pack ($59.99) Link - Open preorder


The Regular Editions and Double Pack will have an open preorder for 4 weeks, closing on Friday, May 22nd at 11:59 PM EST. The Limited Editions will be limited to 2,500 copies and will open for preorder at 10:00 AM EST and 6:00 PM EST.


The Dual Pack will be sealed with both games (in their own cases) placed inside of an exclusive slip-cover.

The Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Premium Edition is limited to 2,500 copies and includes:

  • Game with full color interior print and manual.

  • Premium authentic LucasArts sized board-game style rigid box with foil stamping. 

  • Individually numbered certificate of authenticity. 

  • Booklet of retrospective essays. 

  • Official Nintendo Switch sized SteelBook case.

  • 6 art cards.

  • Lucasfilm USB drive

  • 18" x 24" poster.

  • Commemorative coin. 

  • Jedi Knight antique pin. 

The Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Premium Edition is limited to 2,500 copies and includes:

  • Game with full color interior print and manual.

  • Premium authentic LucasArts sized board-game style rigid box with foil stamping. 

  • Individually numbered certificate of authenticity. 

  • Booklet of retrospective essays. 

  • Official Nintendo Switch sized SteelBook case.

  • 6 art cards.

  • Lucasfilm USB drive.

  • 18" x 24" poster.

  • Commemorative coin. 

  • Jedi Knight enamel pin. 

Trials of Mana

  • U.S. Edition ($49.99) Amazon

  • Japan Edition ($50) Amazon Japan

  • Japan Edition ($57.99) Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA

  • Japan Edition w/ Exclusive ($62.00) Amazon Japan


Remember that there is a demo on the eShop that you can play and will carry over into the full version!


Regardless of the edition you buy, they all support English and you'll receive the Rabite Adornment, an in-game accessory, that will allow you go gain more experience after a battle up to level 10.

Here's the Seiken Densetsu 3 reprint Manual offered exclusively through Amazon Japan.

Saturday, April 25th

(New) Coffee Talk from Strictly Limited Games

  • Regular (€29.99) Link

  • Collector's (€49.99) Link


Preorders open up at 6:00 PM EST (1st batch) and Sunday, April 26th at 12:00 PM EST (2nd batch). There will be 2,500 copies of the Regular Edition and 1,500 copies of the Collector's Edition.


The Collector's Edition includes:

  • Hardcover CE Box with magnetic lock

  • Original Soundtrack with 2 CD’s

  • Hardcover Artbook ‘Coffeine Compendium’

  • Stickersheet

  • Large Poster

  • 6 Character Art


Limited Releases Still Available

Limited Run Games

Numbered Run

Panzer Dragoon

  • Regular ($39.99) Link

  • Classic ($59.99) Link

Shadowgate

  • Regular ($34.99) Link

  • Classic ($54.99) Link

Streets of Rage 4

  • Regular ($34.99) Link

  • Classic ($59.99) Link

Black Bird

  • Regular ($34.99) Link

  • Collector's ($64.99) Link


Distributed Titles Away

Journey to the Unexpected ($29.99) Link

Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force ($39.99) Link

Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix (Regular, $34.99) Limited Run Games

Nurse Love Obsession ($59.99) Link

Streets of Red (Regular - $34.99 | CE - $64.99) Link

Thea: The Awakening ($29.99) Link

Arc of Alchemist ($49.99) from Limited Run Games


Best Buy Titles

Titles varies so check here for the latest.


Super Rare Games

SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech ($32.32) Link

Gardens Between Collector's Edition ($70.59) Link

Smoke and Sacrifice ($32.70) Super Rare Games

Octahedron ($32.69) from Super Rare Games - Read our review here.

World of Goo ($32.36) Link

The Sexy Brutale ($31.25, Regular Edition) Link


Strictly Limited Games

Door Kickers: Action Squad Regular (29.99€) Link Collector's (49,99€) Link

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Regular (39.99€) Link Collector's (89.99€) Link

Darius Cozmic Collection from Strictly Limited Games

Arcade Collection (39.99 EUR) Link

Console Collection (54.99 EUR) Link

Lode Runner Legacy Regular (29.99€) Link Collector's (49.99€) Link

Sisters Royale Regular ($33.85) Link | Collector's ($56.42) Link

Guns, Gore & Cannoli 1 & 2 Regular (39.99€) Link | Capo Dei Capi Edition (59.99€) Link


Special Reserve Games

No available games at the moment, but HOTLINE MIAMI COLLECTION is opening up for preorder on April 21st. There will also be a variant cover offered through Limited Run Games that will go live for preorder on the same day.


NISA Limited Editions

Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers ($64.99) Link

Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories ($89.99) Link

Disgaea 1 Complete: Rosen Queen's Finest Edition ($99.99) Link

Giraffe and Annika Musical Mayhem ($49.99) Link

God Wars: The Complete Legend ($59.99) Link

Little Town Hero: Big Idea Edition ($49.99) Link

Prinny 1-2: Exploded and Reloaded: Just Desserts Edition ($59.99) Link

RPG Maker MV ($59.99) Link

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III: Thors Academy ($99.99) Link

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV ($99.99) Link

void tRLM(); // Void Terrarium ($59.99) Link


First Press Play

A Hole New World

Regular (37.99€) Link - Watch unboxing here.

Collector's Edition (67.99€) Link

Shadow Bug Regular Edition (37,99€) Link Collector's Edition (69,99€) Link

Castle of Hearts Regular Edition (37,99€) Link Collector's Edition (69,99€) Link

Rival Megagun Regular Edition (€37,99) Link Collector's Edition (€89,99) Link

2nd Triple Set (109,99 Euro) Link

This preorder is for First Press Games' releases# 4-6. This triple pack is limited to 500 copies and only when all three games are available will this ship.

They are as follows:

  • Rival Megagun

  • Mulaka - Read our review here.

  • Psychotic Adventures Origins


Wired Production

Close to the Sun (Limited Edition, $99.96) Link

Vostok ($33.66) Link


Red Art Games

Old Man's Journey (~$34.00) - Link here

STAY (~$34.00) - Link here

Gekido: Kintaro's Revenge (€29.99) - Link here

NeuroVoider (€29.99) - Link here

Splasher (€29.99) - Red Art Games

War Tech Fighters (€29.99) - Red Art Games

Demetrios + Xenon Valkyrie+ - Red Art Games

Riddled Corpses EX - Red Art Games

Xeodrifter (€29.99) from Red Art Games

Vectronom from Red Art Games Regular (€29.99) Link CE (€79.99) Link

Hover (€34.99) from Red Art Games

My Memory of Us

Regular (U.K. cover, €29.99) Link

Regular (French cover, €29.99) Link

Collector's (U.K. cover, €64.99) Link

Candleman (€29.99) Link

Children of Zodiarcs (€34.99) Link


eastasiasoft (use checkout code SWITCHMANIA to save 5%)

Panty Party Limited Edition ($49.99) from eastasiasoft - link

Ghostblade HD Regular ($29.99) Link Limited Edition ($39.99) Link

The Distraint Collection Regular ($29.99) Link Limited Edition ($39.99) Link

Sea Bed Regular ($29.99) Link | Limited ($39.99) Link


Dispatch Games

Penguin Wars Launch Edition ($39.99) Link

Radirgy Swag Regular Edition ($29.99) - from Dispatch Games Limited Edition ($49.99) Link

The Game Paradise: Crusin Mix Special Regular ($39.99) Link Limited Edition ($99.99) Link

Japanese Rail Sim: Journey to Kyoto ($59.99) Link


iam8bit

Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition ($34.99) Link

Best Buy Titles - Titles varies so check here for the latest.

Video Games Plus Titles - Titles varies so check here for the latest.


Playasia

Gigantic Army (Asia Cover, $34.99) Link - Use checkout code SWITCHMANIA to save 5%. Please note that this is an EU cart, but this cover is exclusive to their site.


GameFairy

Bridge Constructor Portal ($39.99) from Game Fairy

Vambrace: Cold Soul ($42.01) Link


1Print Games

Kero Blaster ($44.99) from Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA

ittle Dew ($34.99) Link

Triple Pack #1 ($99.99) Link

Includes:

  • Kero Blaster

  • ittle Dew 1

  • Death Squared


Pixelhearts

Gigantic Army (29.90€) Link

SHMUP Collection (29.90€) Link

Finding Teddy II (29.90€) Link

Super Trench Attack! (29.90€) Link

Guns of Mercy (29.90€) Link


VGNYSoft

Finding Teddy II ($34.99) Link

SHMUP Collection ($34.99) VGNYSoft


Physicality Games

Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Pack Deluxe Edition ($59.99) from Physicality Games

Rolling Gunner

  • Regular ($34.99) Link

  • Deluxe Edition ($69.99) Link

Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut from Physicality Games

  • Regular ($34.99) Link

  • Deluxe Edition ($64.99) Link

Whispering Willows - Not Yet Live for Preorder


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