Amazon Prime Day is now more than halfway through, but one of the event’s best Nintendo deals is still flying surprisingly under the radar.
While most of the attention has been focused on Switch 2 hardware, Pokémon, and Zelda discounts, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has quietly dropped to just $29.99 on Nintendo Switch. Even better, that discount unlocks what might be the cheapest route into the Switch 2 version as well.
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to pick up Samus’s long-awaited return, this is probably it.
Nintendo allows owners of the original Switch version to upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition for $10. That means buying the discounted Switch copy today and upgrading later works out to $39.99 in total.
That’s currently $5 less than buying the dedicated Switch 2 Edition outright, which is discounted to $44.99 during Prime Day.
For anyone planning to buy a Switch 2 eventually, or anyone who already owns one, it’s an easy way to save a little extra cash without giving up any of the upgraded features.
What’s particularly interesting is that this discount has survived the opening rush of Prime Day. Big Nintendo releases don’t usually stay this heavily discounted for long, especially during major sales events, yet Metroid Prime 4 remains one of the strongest value picks available several days in.
It’s also one of the easiest Nintendo games to recommend right now.
After years of development and a complete restart behind the scenes, Metroid Prime 4 finally delivered a worthy continuation of the beloved first-person adventure series. Its sprawling environments, satisfying exploration, and atmospheric world design make it one of the most distinctive games on either Switch platform.
In IGN’s review, Logan Plant awarded Metroid Prime 4: Beyond an 8/10, describing it as “an excellent, if relatively uneven, revival that reaches heights worthy of the Metroid name in its best moments.”
Whether you’re buying for an original Switch or looking to upgrade on the Switch 2, this feels like one of those Prime Day gaming deals that’s pure and simple no brainer.
Amazon’s latest blockbuster sale runs until June 26, but deals on major Nintendo releases can disappear quickly, especially when they’re discounted this heavily.
Don’t forgot about those other deals I mentioned as well, with a whole slew of Switch 2 games scoring discounts at Amazon right now. That includes Tears of the Kingdom for $59.99 on Switch 2, Resident Evil Requiem for $53.19, Mario Tennis Fever for $49.99, and a whole lot more as well. I’ll leave a few more of my hand-picked recommendations, just below.
There’s also the Samsung 256GB microSD Express Card for Switch 2 has dropped to $39.99, which is easily one of the best prices we’ve seen on the format so far and a rare chance to expand your storage without paying a hefty premium.
And finally, anyone still trying to get hold of Nintendo’s latest console, the Switch 2 Choose Your Own Game Bundle for $499 remains one of the best-value options available ahead of the planned September price increase.
Robert Anderson is IGN’s Senior Commerce Editor and resident deals expert on games, collectibles, trading card games, and more. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Bluesky.
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