Physical copies of Metroid Ravenous for Nintendo Switch 2 are available for preorder at a discounted price of $59.88, a $10 reduction from the standard MSRP. This promotion is currently active at Walmart and is being matched by Amazon.
This discount follows a trend seen with other recent Nintendo preorder releases, including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. The price difference between digital and physical versions of Nintendo Switch 2 games has become a consistent practice for the console generation, with digital copies typically priced at $59.99 and physical versions at $69.99. The $10 discount effectively aligns the physical preorder price with the standard digital price.
Preorders for Metroid Ravenous, a sequel to Metroid Dread, went live shortly after its announcement during a recent Nintendo Direct. While the Special Edition sold out rapidly, the standard edition's preorder discount offers a notable saving for those who prefer physical media.
It is important to note that these discounts are generally associated with the preorder period. Once Metroid Ravenous releases on January 28, 2027, the price may revert to its original MSRP. The physical release will include the full game on the cartridge, avoiding the need for a separate game key.
In other Metroid-related news, several existing titles are also on sale as part of Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale. Metroid Dread is available for $41.99, down from $59.99. Metroid Prime Remastered is priced at $27.97, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is $41.99.
Additionally, preorders for the Samus and Chozo Statue amiibos accompanying Metroid Ravenous have recently become available again at Best Buy, after initial stock sold out quickly.