Amazon has finally listed the Nintendo Switch 2 – Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle, which is also now up for preorder, and it’s better late than never. While this comes months after other major US retailers put the bundle up for preorder, more notably, this is currently the only way to buy the Switch 2 from Amazon.
While Amazon thankfully resumed its sales of Nintendo products in 2025 after a year-long freeze-out, the listings for the standard console and the Mario Kart World bundle are currently out of stock, and invite requests are no longer being accepted on either.
Release Date: October 16, 2025
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Preordering at Amazon includes a lowest price guarantee, and no charge until the item ships.
That doesn’t mean you can’t buy a Switch 2 elsewhere, however, as retailers like Walmart still have the console fairly well stocked online. But if you’ve got some Amazon credit burning a hole in your pocket and are looking for the savviest way to play the new Pokémon game on the best console possible, or even just the perfect Christmas gift, this bundle could be the move.
It costs $499.99, and you’re already technically getting a handy little discount with that. Since Pokémon Legends: Z-A costs $69.99 to preorder standalone, pairing that with a Switch 2 (not bundled), at $449.99, would cost you $20 extra versus the handy bundle. It’s a similar offering to the Mario Kart World bundle that launched in tandem with the Switch successor, with the only obvious downside being that neither is a special edition console, and the only thing remotely unique being the box it arrives in.
Speaking of discounts, it’s also worth mentioning that Amazon is currently giving away up to $150 worth of gift card credit to everyone who signs up for its Amazon Prime Visa Card. This is part of an ongoing Prime benefit that’s being highlighted in the build to October Prime Day, and could also be worth considering if you’re looking for some kind of saving on what is frankly a mighty expensive purchase. But, while I love a good deal, I’m no financial advisor, so consider this suggestion carefully, and with your head screwed on.
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5% cashback on Amazon purchases, no annual fee, extra 2% cashback during Prime Big Deal Days (Oct. 7-8).
Still, if you’re already an Amazon Prime member, there’s an obvious saving opportunity here. If we do the math (I know you probably don’t need the help, sweet angel), you could pick up that Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle for $332.50 if you use the $150 gift card, and even pay with your new Prime Visa Card to utilize that 5% cashback for purchases at Amazon.
Play your cards right, and all in you could be saving $167.49 compared to buying elsewhere, and $187.49 if you compare it to the price of buying the console and game standalone as well.
I must say you don’t need a Switch 2 to play Pokémon Legends: Z-A as it will also be playable on the OG Switch. But, if you want the best performance and gameplay experience possible, it’ll likely be night and day on the new console.
Should You Just Wait for Black Friday?
I’m going to say no on this one. With the Switch 2 only just coming out earlier this year, causing a storm and becoming one of the best-selling console launches of all time, I’m finding it hard to see any kind of discount for Switch 2 games, consoles, accessories, or bundles.
Considering the Nintendo’s fairly stingy past when it comes to genuine discounts, such as putting out the same Black Friday Mario Kart 8 Switch bundle for years on the bounce, alongside ongoing economic factors like tariffs, save yourself the headache and just buy or preorder that Switch 2 now. You never know when stock shortages, or even more price hikes, will rear their ugly heads again.
At most, and I must stress how unlikely even this is, the gaming giant could potentially throw us a bone and give away say… three months of Nintendo Switch Online to new buyers or something. But, I really don’t think it’s worth the stress of holding out.
Speaking of deals, however, it’s also worth noting for all the folk who already own a Switch 2 that Amazon Resale has a special discount on Switch 2 games, with up to 25% off Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, Tears of the Kingdom, alongside handyful of other discounts on third party games as well.
Robert Anderson is Senior Commerce Editor and IGN’s resident deals expert on games, collectibles, trading card games, and more. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter/X or Bluesky.
