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Dropped during a surprise Nintendo Direct on May 7, preorders are officially live for the brand-new Star Fox remake on the Nintendo Switch 2. If you are a physical collector in the UK, you’re in luck, because Amazon has just dropped a fantastic surprise deal for early buyers.
Right now, Amazon is price-matching the cheaper digital edition of the game, letting you secure a physical cartridge for just £41.99.
Like with other recent Switch 2 releases, 2026’s Star Fox features a distinct price gap between physical and digital formats, with the standard physical RRP set at £49.99.
Amazon’s surprise discount essentially wipes out that physical premium, making it the best place to secure your box and cartridge right now.
This is the same situation in the US right now, where both Walmart and Amazon are price-matching the cheaper digital copy and knocking $10 off the price of the game.
Nintendo Store Alternative (With Free Bonuses)
If you prefer to buy directly from the source, the Nintendo Store is adhering to the standard pricing structure: £41.99 for the digital download code (sent via email) and £49.99 for the physical cartridge in a case.
However, paying full price at the Nintendo Store does come with a notable perk.
Nintendo has confirmed that preordering directly through them, whether you choose the cheaper digital version or the £49.99 physical version, will net you two free physical bonus items: a colourful, iconic-looking three-piece pin set and a stylish velcro patch featuring the Star Fox team emblem.
Launching on Thursday, June 25, 2026, this new title is a ground-up Switch 2 remake of 1997’s hit Star Fox 64. While this is technically the second time the N64 classic has been remade (following 2011’s Star Fox 64 3D on the 3DS), this new version aims to expand on the original more than ever.
Fans can expect substantially improved level design, an enhanced story, and modernised gameplay mechanics, all alongside fresh new character designs for the legendary Star Fox team.
Robert Anderson is IGN’s Senior Commerce Editor and resident deals expert on games, collectibles, trading card games, and more. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Bluesky.
