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Week of February 21st, 2021 Nintendo Switch Physical Releases & Limited
Updated: Feb 28, 2021
PREMIUM EDITION GAMES UPDATES!
We are getting ready to ship out our first two Premium Edition releases, Super Blood Hockey and Pigeon Dev Games Collection. The Retro and Deluxe Editions of Pigeon Dev will ship shortly after. If you haven't yet, please don't miss out on your chance to start your Premium Edition Games collection! Links on where to buy are below.
RELEASE #1: SUPER BLOOD HOCKEY ($39.95) - Limited to 5,000 copies worldwide
U.S. Customers: Premium Edition Games
Canada/International Customers: Video Games Plus
RELEASE #2: PIGEON DEV GAMES COLLECTION
U.S. Customers: Premium Edition Games
Outside U.S. Customers: Video Games Plus
Limited to 5,000 copies worldwide. Pigeon Dev Games Collection consists of four titles developed by Pigeon Dev Games and published digitally by Sometimes You in a single package: Awesome Pea, Awesome Pea 2, Bucket Knight, and Explosive Jake. The collection, coming soon from Premium Edition Games, will feature high-quality, exclusive items and packaging in three versions:
“Premium Edition” (3,000 available), priced at $39.95 plus shipping, includes:
“Retro Edition” (1,000 available), priced at $59.95 plus shipping, includes:
“Deluxe Edition” (1,000 available), priced at $99.95 plus shipping, includes:
THE SWITCH COLLECTOR VOLUME TWO is available to pre-order here.
SUNSHINE MANOR BACKERKIT! We are so honored and excited to be partnering with Fossil Games and HoundPicked for their Sunshine Manor: A Retro Horror Game. The Kickstarter has closed and the Backerkit is now open. So you can still secure your pre-orders here.
Kickstarter Exclusive Premium Edition
Kickstarter Exclusive Sunshine Edition
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New Releases/New Preorders
Sunday, February 21st
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Speed Limit from Strictly Limited Games
Game (29.99€) Link - Limited to 3,300 copies
Game + Soundtrack Bundle (44.99€) Link - Limited to 700 copies
The second batch of pre-orders begins at 12:00 PM EST on Sunday.
Tuesday, February 23rd
(NEW RELEASE) Bibi & Tina at The Horse Farm ($29.99) Amazon
(NEW RELEASE) Persona 5 Strikers ($59.99)
Best Buy - Includes exclusive SteelBook pre-order bonus
GameStop - Includes exclusive Joker pin pre-order bonux
Exclusive SteelBook Only at Best Buy
Exclusive Joker Pin Only at GameStop
(NEW RELEASE) Taxi Chaos ($29.99) Amazon
Thursday, February 25th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) The Caligula Effect 2
The Limited Edition includes:
The Caligula Effect 2 for Nintendo Switch™
"The Artwork of The Caligula Effect 2" Hardcover Art Book
"Regret and χ Vocal Collection" 2-Disc Soundtrack
"Regret and χ Vocal Collection" Digital Download + 3 Bonus Limited Edition Exclusive Tracks
Tatefushi Academy School Bag
Tatefushi Academy Student ID
Collector's Box
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Carto ($34.99) from iam8bit
This iam8bit release includes:
iam8bit Exclusive Edition w/ 9-piece Tabletop Map Tiles (two-sided + interchangeable)
Reversible Cover Sheet
Cover Art by Kuan Hung Chen
Region Free - Worldwide Compatibility
(NEW RELEASE) Code: Realize Wintertide Miracles
The Limited Edition includes
Collector's Box
Standard Edition of the Game
Set of five 1.5” metal buttons featuring new holiday chibi artwork
3” acrylic keychain of Cardia in her winter costume
(NEW RELEASE) Cotton Reboot!
So this one is interesting. The JPN physical release technically does not support English as per the JPN eShop page. However, as a SHMUP, the in-game text does show some English in the screenshots. There is also an Asia release on Playasia that does state English support. Finally, Strictly Limited Games is releasing a physical release that will contain English through their Partner store. That one is coming out at a later date, but you can pre-order here.
ASIA English Standard Edition ($43.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
ASIA English Limited Edition ($71.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
JPN Standard Edition (~$40.94) Amazon Japan
JPN Standard Edition ($46.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
JPN Limited Edition (~$68.10) Amazon Japan
JPN Limited Edition ($91.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
According to Amazon Japan, the game includes a sticker. Unclear if that's the case with the Playasia version.
The ASIA and JPN Limited Edition includes:
Switch Game: Cotton Reboot
Limited Edition Original Case
Manual-style original booklet
Original teacup featuring illustration by Hideki Tamura
Original soundtrack CD (with case)
Rerpint of 1991 instruction card
Reprint of 1991 POP (point of purchase) display
Original instruction card
(NEW RELEASE) Darius Cozmic Revelation
This is a JPN physical release that does support English. Additionally, Strictly Limited Games is putting out a physical release through their numbered run and can be pre-ordered here.
The games included in this release are:
G-Darius HD
Darius Burst: Another Chronicle EX+
You can buy the game here:
Standard Edition (~$61.21) Amazon Japan
Standard Edition w/ Darius Audio Track II - Tiatt Version CD (~$70.93) Amazon Japan
Standard Edition ($64.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
Special Limited Edition (~$157.70) Amazon Japan
Special Limited Edition w/ Darius Audio Track II - Tiatt Version CD (~$175.23) Amazon Japan
Famitsu DX Special Limited Edition w/ Darius Audio Track II - Tiatt Version CD (~$216.95) Amazon Japan
The Special Limited Edition includes:
Switch Game: Darius Cozmic Revelation
Darius The Omnibus III -Kaiko- CD
Darius Odyssey -Cozmic Voyager- 128 page Art book
Dariusburst Another Chronicle Live in O-East -revolt” DVD
1/12 Dariusburst Another Chronicle arcade cabinet papercraft
The Famitsu DX Special Limited Edition includes:
Everything in the Special Limited Edition version listed above
Darius Extra Version Mega Drive compatible cartridge with limited cover
(NEW RELEASE) Forward to the Sky
This is a JPN/ASIA physical release that does support English.
ASIA Standard Edition ($47.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
JPN Standard Edition (~$34.14) Amazon Japan
JPN Standard Edition w/ 2 x Coaster Pre-Order Exclusive (~41.72) Amazon Japan
JPN Standard Edition ($39.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
JPN Special Edition (~$68.27) Amazon Japan
JPN Special Edition w/ 2 x Coasters Pre-Order Exclusive (~$83.44) Amazon Japan
JPN Special Edition ($86.99) Playasia - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
The JPN Special Edition includes:
Switch Game: Forward to the Sky
Acrylic figure
Art book
Soundtrack & Theme song CD
Amazon Japan Pre-Order Bonus (2 x Coasters)
(NEW RELEASE) One Step From Eden
This is a JPN physical release that does NOT support English. It was thought to, but I can confirm English has been removed from the physical release sadly.
(NEW RELEASE) Steam Prison
This is a JPN physical release that does support English text.
Amazon Japan (~$58.87) Link
Amazon Japan w/ Recorded Voice Drama (unclear if it's a digital download) Pre-Order Bonus (~$71.97) Link
Playasia ($66.99) Link - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
Friday, February 26th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 from Limited Run Games
Open Pre-Orders for both the Regular and Classic Editions begins at 10 AM EST and end on Sunday, March 28th at 11:59 PM EST.
The Classic Edition includes:
Switch Limited Run #98: Bloodstained: Curse Of The Moon 2 for the Nintendo Switch
Classic Edition NES Style Box with all new art from legendary Konami cover artist, Tom duBois. Accurately sized to match the original NES box dimensions with accurate metallic silver ink to match classic Konami packaging.
Removable slipcover featuring Nintendo Switch branding.
Reversible 18" X 24" Poster.
Original Soundtrack on Physical CD.
Retro Style Dust Sleeve that fits a Nintendo Switch case.
(NEW RELEASE) Bravely Default II ($59.99)
Best Buy Exclusive Placemat and Coaster Pre-Order Bonus
(NEW RELEASE) GORSD: Dominus Edition ($39.99) from Playasia
This is an Asia English release and includes:
Game w/ Reversible Cover
The GORSD and The Octopus Activity Sticker Book
The Deities and Champions Sticker Sheet
Digital Soundtrack Download
(NEW RELEASE) Maid of Sker ($27.99) Shop4MegaStore
Please note that this is a fauxical release (digital code in case, no cartridge).
(NEW RELEASE) Tanuki Justice (29,90€) from Pixelheart
Please note that this is limited to 20,000 copies (with 5,000 copies available directly from Pixelheart's website). Additionally, there will be an ESRB physical release through VGNYSoft coming out Q1 2021 and you can pre-order that here.
(NEW RELEASE) Theme Park Simulator
I'm not going to lie, but I have no idea if this is coming out on this day or later. I've seen a number of release dates, but since some retailers are still listing February 26th, I'll leave it here for now and update if needed.
Regular ($29.99) Shop4MegaStore
Collector's ($39.99) Shop4MegaStore
The Collector's Edition includes:
Collector's Box
Game
Amusement Park Map
Custom Bracelet
Technical Book
Token Tickets
Limited/Indie Physical Publishers
Please note that due to the constantly changing availability and releases, I have decided to just provide links to the limited/indie publishers' sites. I encourage you all to visit their sites, see what they have, and support their continued efforts to help bring digital only games physically!
If I am missing any companies, please let me know so I can have them added.
Companies (Listed Alphabetically)
1Print Games - Main Website
Arc System Works - Main Website
B-SIDE Games - Main Website
Dispatch Games - Main Website
eastasiasoft - Main Website - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
Fangamer - Main Website
First Press Games - Main Website
Forever Limited - Main Website
Funbox Media - Main Website - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
GameFairy - Main Website
iam8bit - Main Website | Best Buy Available Titles
Idea Factory - Main Website
Koei Tecmo EU - Main Website
Limited Run Games - Main Website | Best Buy Available Titles
Maximum Games - Main Website
NGDEV - Main Website
Nicalis - Main Website
NISA - Main Website
Numskull Games - Main Website
Omake Games - Main Website
Pix'n Love - Main Website
Pixelheart - Main Website
PM Studios - Main Website
Premium Edition Games - Main Website <--- That's my company!
Red Art Games - Main Website
Rice Digital - Main Website
Signature Edition Games - Main Website
Skybound - Main Website
Special Reserve Games - Main Website
Strictly Limited Games - Main Website | Partners' Available Titles
Super Rare Games - Main Website
Thunderful Games - Main Website
Ultra Collectors - Main Website
VBlank - Main Website
VGNYSoft - Main Website
Wired Production - Main Website
Companies No Longer Publishing
Physicality Games - Main Website
Companies to Stay Away From (DO NOT BUY FROM!!!)
Warned Collectors - Main Website
That's it for this week! What are you getting? Comment on Twitter and tag @JPSWITCHMANIA!
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