Hold Your Horses! Nintendo's Switch 2 Bundle Skips Mario for Pocket Monsters
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Nintendo's bundling the Switch 2 with a digital copy of *Pokemon Legends: Z-A* instead of the usual *Mario Kart*, sparking debate among fans. Is it a brilliant strategy or a fumble? Only time will tell!
Right, so Nintendo's finally dangling a Switch 2 bundle in front of us, and fair dinkum, it's a bit of a head-scratcher. According to Game Rant, instead of the usual Mario Kart guff, this bad boy comes with *Pokemon Legends: Z-A*. I reckon that's either genius or a colossal misfire – there's no in-between, is there?
Now, *Pokemon Legends: Z-A* is slated for release on both the original Switch and the shiny new Switch 2 this October. It’s got folks proper excited, especially those who remember the Kalos region from *Pokemon X* and *Y*. Plus, whispers are going around about a real-time combat system, which, if true, is a bloody huge shake-up for the series.
Nintendo's decided to streamline the whole “buy a new console” rigmarole by bundling it with a digital download of the game. The bundle drops on October 16th and will set you back $499.99. Pre-orders aren't live yet, so hold your horses.
Here's the kicker, though: it's a digital code, not a physical cartridge. Some folks are already grumbling about the lack of new Joy-Con colours or a fancy Pokemon-themed console design. Can't please everyone, can you?
The Switch 2, since its release on June 5th (according to Game Rant), has reportedly shifted over 3.5 million units worldwide. That's double the launch sales of the original Switch, which is a bloody good start. It boasts a bigger screen, better graphics, GameChat (whatever that is), and improved cooling. Sounds swish, doesn't it? But (and there's always a 'but,' isn't there?) it's copped flak for the price and lack of launch titles. And some are moaning about the Game-Key cards – which, let's be honest, are a bit of a faff.
Anyway, *Pokemon Legends: Z-A* isn't the only big hitter coming to the Switch 2. There are rumours of *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond* and *Kirby Air Riders* arriving in 2025. Whether they'll inspire more bundles remains to be seen. Though imagine a Metroid-themed Switch... ooh, now you're talking.
So, is this Pokemon bundle a masterstroke or a missed opportunity? I reckon it depends if you're a Pokemon fanatic or a Mario Kart devotee. Either way, it's a bold move from Nintendo. Let's see if it pays off, eh?
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, Pokemon Legends Z-A, Console Bundle, Gaming News, Nintendo
Original article: Game Rant