Nintendo's next big Switch 2 game is just £50 right now - but only for today
If you're looking to save some cash on one of the big Christmas games for the Nintendo Switch 2, one retailer is offering a discount well ahead of its launch.
With Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza officially behind us, attention has now shifted to what's next for the Nintendo Switch 2.
We still don't have release dates for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond or Kirby Air Riders, which are both slated for this year. The next title from Nintendo's stable is Drag x Drive on August 14 but it's a minor, digital-only release.
Beyond the Switch 2 edition of Kirby And The Forgotten Land, Nintendo's next big game is Pokémon Legends: Z-A on October 16, 2025. It looks set to be a big Christmas title, and if you're looking to save some money before the festive season hits, one retailer has your back.
At the time of writing, you can pick up the Switch 2 edition of Pokémon Legends: Z-A on ShopTo for £50.20 if you use the code 'PLAYTIME' at the checkout. It is currently priced at £52.85 on the website, but with the code, it knocks off an additional 5% from the price.
This code is set to expire after today (July 28) so you don't have long to take advantage of it. It also comes with five free Pokémon stickers of Lucario, Charizard, and others.
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For comparison's sake, Nintendo is selling physical copies of the Switch 2 version at £58.99, but this does come with a figurine. Argos and Amazon, meanwhile, are selling Switch 2 copies for £54.99, so you're still saving some cash even without the code deal.
If you really want to shave off every penny you can, there is a way to get Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch 2 even cheaper than £50.20, provided you're fine with owning the original Switch box. More Trending
If you purchase a copy of the Switch 1 version on ShopTo with the discount code, you can pick it up for £40.70. When the game launches, you can then buy a Switch 2 upgrade pack with all the visual improvements for £7.99, which means you'll be buying the same Switch 2 version of the game for £48.69 in total.
It's a small saving in the grand scheme but when you consider Nintendo games rarely ever drop down in price, it's a worthwhile deal if you're already planning to pick up Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a sequel to 2022's Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It takes place in the Kalos region's Lumoise City from Pokémon X and Y and features a real-time combat system for the first time.
We're expecting to hear more about Nintendo's upcoming slate for the Switch 2 at a rumoured Direct presentation this week, which looks set to lean heavy on third party titles.
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