[Update] Week of May 5th, 2019 Nintendo Switch Physical Releases & Limited Preorders
Updated: May 9, 2019
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It's May! How's it going for you? It's started off a bit slow in terms of physical releases, but we've got some amazing titles coming out along with a surprise or two! What's heading to shelves? What are you picking up? Read on!
Friday, May 10th
1. Aegis Defenders from Limited Run Games
Regular Edition ($34.99) link
Preorders go live at 10:00 AM EST. There will only be a regular edition for this release and is an open preorder for 2 weeks. Preorders close on 05/24 at 11:59 PM EST. There will not be a LE for this release.
2. Farm Expert 2019 (£24.99) - Amazon UK link
3. Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package
The Deluxe Pack included with all initial GameStop copies is free and contains the following:
Game Case Sleeve
Double-Sided Alternate Inlay*
Double-Sided Lithographs
Microfibre Screen Cloth
A2 Double-Sided Poster
Thumb Grips
Console Sticker Sheet
Limited releases still available to preorder / purchase
1. Old Man's Journey from RED ART GAMES (~$34.00) - Link here
This is RED ART GAMES's 1st Nintendo Switch physical release. There is no collector's edition for it and this is limited to 3,000 copies. There is no CE for this release.
2. STAY from RED ART GAMES (~$34.00) - Link here
This is RED ART GAMES's 2nd Nintendo Switch physical release. There is no collector's edition for it and this is limited to 3,000 copies. There is no CE for this release. However, included in this release are the following:
DLC with Exclusive Content
Digital Soundtrack to Download
Booklet with pixel art sprite sheets and concept art
Special Surprise goodie
3. RXN -RAIJIN Limited Edition from Plasyasia ($49.99) - Link here
The limited edition is limited to 3,000 copies and will be available until sold out. The limited edition includes:
Collector’s Box
Steelbook
Game Manual
Artbook
Numbered Certificate
4. SHIKHONDO: Soul Eater from Playasia
Please note that with SHIKHONDO: Soul Eater, the regular edition is limited to 2,000 copies and the collector's edition is limited to 3,000 copies and will be available until sold out. Included in the Collector's Edition are the following:
Collector’s Box
Game Card (region free)
Game Manual
Original Soundtrack
Numbered Certificate
5. Oniken + Odallus Collection from Playasia
Please note that with Oniken + Odallus Collection, the regular edition is limited to 2,000 copies and the collector's edition is limited to 3,000 copies and will be available until sold out. Included in the Collector's Edition are the following:
Collector’s Box
Game Card (region free)
Collection Game Manual
Collection 2CD Original Soundtrack
Collection Numbered Certificate
6. Pato Box from Playasia
Collector's Edition ($39.99) - Link here
Please note that with Pato Box, the regular edition is sold out and the collector's edition is limited to 3,000 copies and will be available until sold out. Included in the Collector's Edition are the following:
Collector’s Box
Game Card (region free)
Game Manual
2-CD Original Soundtrack
Numbered Certificate
7. Death Road to Canada from eastasiasoft
Please note that with Death Road to Canada, all preorders will include a minicase keychain. The regular edition is limited to 2,500 copies and the collector's edition is limited to 2,500 copies and will be available until sold out. Included in the Collector's Edition are the following:
Collector’s Box
Game Card (region free)
Game Manual
2-CD Original Soundtrack
Numbered Certificate
8. Panty Party from eastasiasoft
3,000 Limited Edition copies will be produced, and 2,000 Standard Edition copies will be produced and made available for sale on May 02. Please be aware there are no plans to reprint. The limited edition will include the following:
Panty Party Collector’s Box
Panty Party Game (region free)
Panty Party Manual
Panty Party Karaoke Soundtrack CD
Panty Party Branded Underpants
Panty Party Character Sticker Set
Panty Party Numbered Certificate
Panty Party Mini case
9. Raging Justice from Strictly Limited Games
There will be 2,700 regular editions and 1,300 collector's edition. Included in the CE are the following:
Game
Exclusive Art Book
Button Set
Bar Towel
10. Ultracore from Strictly Limited Games
Collector's Edition (49.99€) link
THE FINAL BATCH WILL GO ON SALE AT 12:00 PM EST! The regular edition will be an open preorder until 6/30. The collector's edition will be limited to 2,000 copies and include the following:
Ultracore Game with manual (Nintendo Switch)
Soundtrack CD "1994 Edition"
Soundtrack Double-CD "2019 Edition"
Ultracore Stickers
Large Poster (A2)
11. Pankapu from Warned Collectors (~$34.00) - Link here
Shipping will begin soon and this is limited to 3,000 copies.
12. Dungeon Rushers from Warned Collectors (~$34.00) - Link here.
Shipping begins 5/15 and this is limited to 6,000 copies.
13. Zombie Night Terror from Warned Collectors (~$34.00) - Link here.
Shipping begins 06/05 and this is limited to 6,000 copies.
14. GIGA WRECKER Alt. from Limited Run Games
Regular Edition ($39.99) - Link
Preorders close on Friday, May 10th between 6:00 PM EST - 11:59 PM EST. At 6:00 PM EST, they will switch stock over to whatever quantity gets them to the nearest 1,000. The regular edition will be an open preorder and will include the cover with interior art and a full-color booklet. The regular edition will also be sold at Best Buy in the future (date unknown) with an alternate cover.
15. Lumines Remastered from Limited Run Games
Please Note: This item is a preorder and will not ship out until the games are manufactured with Nintendo. A large portion have already been manufactured and will ship out ASAP. Any orders that can not be fulfilled from the in-hand quantity will be shipped out in June. All orders are considered final and can not be canceled. PREORDERS CLOSE ON FRIDAY, MAY 10TH AT 11:59PM EASTERN TIME. Lumines Remastered on physical cartridge for the Nintendo Switch. Region free. This is an open pre-order for a limited time! This release includes a cover with interior art and a full-color booklet.
Best Buy will be receiving copies of this game with a different cover. Best Buy's copies will not be available until a later date and will likely not overlap our own preorder window. Please understand that if you sit out on our open window in order to try and secure a copy through Best Buy, you may be left empty handed. Best Buy also has the ability to not move forward with their order, as it has not been finalized yet. Opt to wait at your own risk.
The Deluxe Edition is limited to just 2,000 copies and includes the following:
Switch Limited Run #27: Lumines Remastered
Beautiful double LP vinyl soundtrack (deluxe color variant)
Premium rigid box to house the game and soundtrack
Removable Nintendo Switch branded sleeve
That‘s it for this week. Let us know what you’re getting.
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