This week's hour-long Nintendo Direct was packed with thrilling news for gamers around the world. Among the standout announcements, we saw the debut of the highly anticipated Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 collection and the confirmation of the long-awaited release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Nintendo has exciting plans for the next couple of months, with six major game launches set to take place, starting with the Mario Galaxy collection on October 2 and culminating with Metroid Prime 4 on December 4.
In addition to the Mario Galaxy collection, fans can look forward to other exciting titles, including Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Kirby Air Riders. Moreover, Nintendo will also be launching a variety of third-party titles, such as the timed-exclusive Hades II, which will be published by Nintendo.
For those eager to get their hands on the latest Nintendo games and accessories, preorders are now available on Amazon. You can easily preorder new Nintendo games and Amiibo figures directly from the site. This includes a selection of exciting titles and figures that fans have been waiting for!
In a delightful surprise, Nintendo also unveiled seven new Amiibo figures: three for Metroid Prime 4, two for Kirby Air Riders, and two for Super Mario Galaxy. Alongside these figures, Nintendo plans to release two books this fall: Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective and Rosalina's Storybook.
We've compiled a comprehensive list of all upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 (and original Switch) games and accessories from the Nintendo Direct that are available for preorder now at Amazon. This roundup includes both Nintendo-published games and first-party accessories that are already available or soon to be released.
If you haven't yet purchased Nintendo's new console, Amazon opened preorders for the Switch 2 Pokemon Legends: Z-A Bundle on September 12. This marks the first time fans can buy the console directly from Amazon without any extra steps. However, to buy the Mario Kart World Bundle or the standalone console, you'll need to request an invite.
Many Nintendo fans speculated that the $80 price point for Mario Kart World would set a standard for future Switch 2 exclusives. However, the pricing for upcoming titles like Metroid Prime 4, Hyrule Warriors, and Kirby Air Riders is set at $70, while original Switch editions of Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will retail for $60. Notably, the Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 collection, the only physical edition priced at $70, offers a free upgrade pack for Switch 2 owners.
Here is a summary of the upcoming Nintendo games announced during the Nintendo Direct:
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 -- $70 | Release Date: Oct. 2 Pokemon Legends: Z-A -- $60-$70 | Release Date: Oct. 16 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment -- $70 | Release Date: Nov. 6 Kirby Air Riders -- $70 | Release Date: Nov. 20 Hades II -- $50 | Release Date: Nov. 20 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond -- $60-$70 | Release Date: Dec. 4 Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade -- $40 | Release Date: Jan. 22, 2026 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined -- $60 | Release Date: Feb. 5, 2026 Mario Tennis Fever -- $70 | Release Date: Feb. 12, 2026The announcement included exciting details about new Amiibo figures. Metroid Prime 4 will feature a trio of Amiibo figures with staggered release dates and different price points. The large Samus & Vi-O-La motorcycle figure is set at $40, launching alongside the new $30 Samus Aran Amiibo on November 6. Additionally, an Amiibo version of Sylux will be available on the same day as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
For fans of Kirby, the two Amiibo figures from Kirby Air Riders will retail for $50 each, making them the most expensive Amiibo figures to date. Super Mario Galaxy enthusiasts, however, will have to wait until April 2026 for their new Mario and Rosalina Amiibo figures, which will be priced at $40 each.
In addition to games and Amiibo figures, Nintendo has also released official Switch 2 accessories. Prices for select first-party accessories saw a slight increase in early August. While not all accessories were affected, both the Pro Controller and Joy-Con 2 now cost an additional five dollars.
For gamers looking for popular officially licensed third-party accessories, options like Samsung's 256GB microSD Express Card and Hori's Piranha Plant Camera are available, though the latter has received mixed reviews regarding its technical performance.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to follow the latest developments in the Nintendo gaming universe!
