Week of March 22nd, 2020 Nintendo Switch Physical Releases & Limited Preorders
Updated: Mar 28, 2020
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Recent Preorders You May Have Missed
Bounty Battle CE ($49.99) from Signature Edition
This is a UK exclusive Collector's Edition that includes the following:
Region free copy of Bounty Battle on Nintendo Switch.
Four limited edition enamel pins featuring the fighters: Atlas, Lazarus, Lilith and Tyran.
Numbered collector’s certificate, printed with the developers' signatures.
34-page booklet detailing the combatants featured in Bounty Battle.
Sturdy “Sierra” box with foam insert.
Outer sleeve featuring alternative artwork.
Sea Bed from eastasiasoft - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA
While the regular edition does not appear to have a limit, there will only be 2,000 copides of the LE produced. Regardless of which version you choose, it will SHIP FOR FREE!
Also, save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA.
Included in the LE are the following:
Collector's Box
Game
Manual
Original Soundtrack
Postcad Set
Numbered Certificate
Streets of Rage 4 from Limited Run Games
Both options are open preorder and will remain open until a week past the digital release (date TBD).
Included in the Classic Edition are the following:
Game
Reversible "Bare Knuckle IV" cover art
Instruction manual
Official Nintendo Switch SteelBook Case
A custom Genesis clamshell case with reversible cover sheet sized to fit both the SteelBook case and the standard game case.
A Switch platform branded slipcover.
New Releases
Tuesday, March 24th
Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Pack Deluxe Edition ($59.99) from Physicality Games
There is no regular edition for this release. The Deluxe Edition includes:
Collector's Tin
Game
SteelBook
Commemorative Anniversary Medal
3" Acrylic Standee Set (Baiken, Dizzy, Bridget)Tuesday, March 24th
Rolling Gunner from Physicality Games
The Regular Edition includes:
Collector's Tin
Game
The Deluxe Edition includes:
Collector's Tin
Game
SteelBook
Kinetic Action Artwork Frame with Five Art Cards
Cloth Arcade-Style Control Sheet
CD Soundtrack
Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut from Physicality Games
The Regular Edition includes:
Collector's Tin
Game
The Deluxe Edition includes:
Collector's Tin
Game
SteelBook
Skullface Embroidered Iron-On Patch
24" x 36" Camp Flag
Skullface Audio Keychain
Thursday, March 26th
Mechstermination Force ($29.13) Super Rare Games
This preorder goes live at 1:00 PM EST and will be limited to 4,000 copies.
Space Invaders Invincible Collection
In Stock
Regular Edition ($44.37) Amazon Japan
Regular Edition w/ Exclusive Stickers ($51.53) Amazon Japan
Famitsu DX Regular Edition w/ Exclusive Stickers ($120.90) Amazon Japan
Special Edition ($166.49) Amazon Japan
Special Edition w/ Exclusive Stickers ($166.49) Amazon Japan
Special Edition ($199.99) Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA
Famitsu DX Special Edition w/ Exclusive Stickers ($235.86) Amazon Japan
Famitsu DX Special Edition ($269.99) Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA
Out of Stock
Prime Day Regular Edition (Out of Stock) Amazon Japan - Included a DLC code for Space Invaders 90 (Mega Drive)
Prime Day Famitsu DX Regular Edition (out of Stock) Amazon Japan - Included a DLC code for Space Invaders 90 (Mega Drive)
Prime Day Special Edition (Out of Stock) Amazon Japan - Included a DLC code for Space Invaders 90 (Mega Drive)
Prime Day Famitsu DX Special Edition (Out of Stock) Amazon Japan- Included a DLC code for Space Invaders 90 (Mega Drive)
Regular Edition Titles include:
Space Invaders (Original)
Space Invaders (Color)
Space Invaders Part II
Majestic Twelve
Super Space Invader '91
Space Invaders Extreme
Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders
Space Invaders Gigamax 4SE
Special Edition Titles include:
Space Invaders (Original)
Space Invaders (Color)
Space Invaders Part II
Majestic Twelve
Super Space Invader '91
Space Invaders Extreme
Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders
Space Invaders Gigamax 4SE
Space Invaders DX
Space Cyclone
Lunar Rescue
Regular Edition Cover
The Special Edition includes:
Collector's Box
Game
Themed Board Game
Official Artbok
Taito-Branded Pouch
5 x Instruction Cards
The Famitsu DX Special Edition includes:
Collector's Box
Game
Themed Board Game
Official Artbok
Taito-Branded Pouch
5 x Instruction Cards
Set of 6 Premium Plates (Luxurious Box)
Original Sticker
Amazon Japan Exclusive Stickers
Friday, March 27th
Gigantosaurus: The Game ($39.99) Amazon or Best Buy
Saints Row IV ($39.99) Amazon or Best Buy
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
Regardless of the version, the release comes with early character unlock for Germa 66 and 2 costumes for a variety of looks.
Kaido Edition (149,99 €) Amazon Spain - EU Exclusive
The Kaido Edition includes the following:
Collector's Box/Diorama
Game
Statue
Panzer Dragoon from Limited Run Games
Both the Regular and Classic Edition will open up for preorder at 10:00 AM EST and will be an open preorder that will last until April 24th at 11:59 PM EST. Additionally, Best Buy may be receiving a very small number of copies of this game with alternate cover art, but that order is not yet finalized. Wait at your own risk.
The Classic Edition will include the following:
Game with booklet and full-color interior print
Retro Sega Saturn long box jewel case with foam insert to hold the Switch case inside
Long-box format instruction manual and exclusive production booklet
Everything will be sealed inside the long box jewel case.
Redout ($39.99) from Nicalis Store
There are two versions of this game, but have the same price. One with and one without a mini CD included in the case. The one with the mini CD is limited to 1,000 copies.
Shadowgate from Limited Run Games
Both the Regular and Classic Edition will open up for preorder at 10:00 AM EST and will be an open preorder that will last until April 24th at 11:59 PM EST.
The Classic Edition will include the following:
Game
Retro cartridge sleeve to fit your game case
Art print
Original game soundtrack
Saturday, March 28th
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 1 & 2 from Strictly Limited Games
There will be two batches for this perorder. The first is Saturday, March 28th at 7:00 PM EST and the second is Sunday, march 29th at 12:00 PM EST.
The regular edition will be limited to 2,500 copies and the Capo Dei Capi Edition will be limited to 1,500 copies.
Included in the Capo edition are the following:
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 1+2 (Nintendo Switch)
Hardcover CE Box with magnetic lock
Soundboard with 16 of Vinnie's terrific punchlines
3 Metal Plates
2 Stickersheet
2 A2 Poster
Receta de la Mama Recipe Card
Limited Releases Still Available
Limited Run Games
Numbered Run
realMYST ($34.99) Link Tiny Metal Ultimate (Regular - $39.99 | w/ CD - $54.99) 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
Moero Chronicle Hyper ($29.99) 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
Super Rare Games RIVE: Ultimate Edition ($32.50) Link Toki Tori Collection ($32.50) Link Darkside Detective ($31.05) from 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
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
Special Reserve Games No available games at the moment.
First Press Play A Hole New World Regular (37.99€) Link - Watch unboxing . 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
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 Donut County ($34.99) from iam8bit Gorogoa ($34.99) from iam8bit Sayonara: Wild Hearts ($34.99) from iam8bit Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition ($34.99) Link
VBlank Shakedown: Hawaii (Collector's Edition, $44.99) Link
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 (Preorders not yet live) Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Pack
Rolling Gunner Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut Whispering Willows
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