Pokémon Legends Z-A's Switch 2 Bundle is Finally Up for Preorder at Amazon

Nintendo Switch 2 - Pokemon Legends: Z-A Bundle

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, perhaps if you've got some handy Amazon credit saved up 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 offering. 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.

Amazon Prime Visa Card

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 Nintendo putting on any kind of discount for Switch 2 games, consoles, accessories, or bundles.

Considering the gaming giant's fairly stingy past when it comes to big discounts, such as putting out the same Black Friday Mario Kart 8 Switch bundle for four years on the bounce, alongside ongoing economic factors like tariffs, I can be fairly confident when I say, just buy or preorder that Switch 2 now, and save yourself the headache in case stock shortages become a thing closer to the holiday season again.

Do you plan on browsing Prime Day deals this year?

Yes!No!Only outside of Amazon

At most, and I must stress how unlikely even this is, Nintendo 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 also has a special discount on Switch 2 games right now, 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.